The first half of 2023 is full of smartphone launches. April will be no exception. In April, multiple launches take place from every brand out there. This includes Samsung, Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco, iQOO, Moto, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme. These brands bring choices in every smartphone category, like big battery champions, gaming smartphones, and camera-centric smartphones.
The smartphone launched in April 2023 revolves around the midrange to premium midrange segment. Despite that fact, budget and flagship smartphones are still rumoured to appear. Here’s the list of smartphones that will be launched in India in April with their expected price and availability.
Upcoming Smartphone Launches of April 2023
- OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- Poco F5
- Asus ROG Phone 7
- Samsung M54 5G
- Vivo X90 Series
- iQOO Neo 8 Series
- Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- iQOO Z7 Series
- Moto Edge 40 Pro
- Oppo Reno 10 Series
- Vivo V27e
- Realme GT Neo 5SE
- Vivo T2 Series
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G
Continuing the legacy of affordable OnePlus devices, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is set to debut in India in April. Ahead of its launch, the internet has leaked its entire specs sheet. The leaks suggest that the devices will be equipped with the Snapdragon 695 5G processor with a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate display with a punch hole for selfies. The selfie camera on the Nord CE 3 Lite 5G has a 16MP sensor. On the rear camera, the device features a 108MP primary shooter, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth-sensing camera.
The Nord CE 3 5G is said to have a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W SuperVOOC charging. The leaks also indicated that the device would launch in India in two colours: charcoal grey and pastel lime. It will have 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. On the software front, the device has Oxygen OS 13, based on Android 13, with two years of guaranteed major Android updates.
Expected Price
The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is said to launch in India at RS 27,999.
Expected Launch Date
OnePlus has already announced the Launch date of The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G. It will be launched in India on the 4th of April, 2023.
Also Read: OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G Indian Pricing Tipped Ahead of April 4 Launch
POCO F5 5G
The all-new Poco F5 5G is also scheduled to arrive in India in April. Prior to its launch, floating leaks and rumours provided insight into the Poco F5 5G’s specs. The phone packs in the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. It features a 120Hz variable refresh rate AMOLED display that can go as low as 30Hz when not in use for saving power. The display also has an in-display optical fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication with a punch hole for selfie cameras.
The selfie camera is rumoured to be a 16-megapixel shooter, and the rear has a triple camera setup. The triple camera setup consists of a 64MP main camera with optical image stabilization, an 8MP ultra wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. As for the battery, it is rumoured to have a 5000mAh capacity and a fast charging speed of 67W.
Expected Price
The base 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of The Poco F5 5G is said to launch at RS 30,999 in India.
Expected Launch Date
Poco is all set to launch the Poco F5 5G in India on 6th April 2023 and it will be launched globally at a later date.
Also Read: POCO F5 Price in India 2023, Specs & Release Date
Asus ROG Phone 7
The Asus ROG Phone 7 is set to debut in India in April 2023. The most powerful phone in the market, crafted for gamers. According to the leaks, the ROG Phone 7 will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with a whopping 16GB RAM and 512 GB onboard storage. According to the surfaced Geekbench score, the Phone 7 scored 1,958 on single-core performance and 5,238 on multi-core performance.
This gaming-centric phone is not heavily focused on the camera. However, the Phone 7 is said to feature a 50MP IMX766 camera sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide camera lens and an 8MP macro camera on the real, and for selfies, the device might feature a 32MP camera. On the display front, it is said to have a 144Hz refresh rate AMOLED display with a punch hole for the selfie camera. According to reports, the ROG Phone 7 contains a 6000mAh battery with a charging speed of 67W.
Expected Price
The base 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant of The ROG Phone 7 is said to launch at RS 69,999 in India.
Expected Launch Date
Asus has already announced the ROG Phone 7’s launch date for India. It will be launched on April 13th at 5:30 PM IST, side by side with its global launch.
Also Read: ASUS ROG Phone 7 India Variant Visits Geekbench; Said to Feature 16GB of RAM, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
Samsung M54 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M54 5G is known for its large battery and superior performance. The Galaxy M54 will feature the complete OneUI experience instead of the more dialled-down OneUI in Samsung’s budget series. The phone features an Exynos 1380 5G processor with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.
The M54 is speculated to have a large battery with a capacity of 6000mAh and a fast charging speed of 25W. It is rumoured that the M54 will not have a charger in the box, just like its more premium brothers, the A54 and S series. The Galaxy M54 5G will feature a large 6.7-inch display with a punch hole cut out for a 32MP selfie camera. The rear camera includes a 108MP main camera paired with 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro cameras.
Expected Price
Base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of The Samsung Galaxy M54 5G is said to launch at RS 37,999 in India.
Expected Launch Date
The Galaxy M54 5G is speculated to launch in the 3rd week of April 2023.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M54 5G with 108MP Camera, Exynos 1380 Launched: Price, Specifications
Vivo X90 series
The Vivo X90 is Vivo’s premium offering. The front and back of this camera-centric device feature flagship cameras. The back of the X90 features a 50MP main camera, a 12MP 2X telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultra wide-angle camera. All cameras feature Zeiss branding. For selfies, the device comes with a 32MP camera embedded in a 120Hz refresh rate curved AMOLED display. On the performance side, the Vivo X90 features a MediaTek Dimension 9200 SOC paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512 GB internal storage. The Vivo X90 features a 4810mAh battery with 120W charging. The company claims that the phone can be charged 50% from the flat in just 8 minutes with the included charger.
The Vivo X90 Pro, on the other hand, comes with the same 50MP main and 12MP telephoto cameras. However, the X90 Pro features a 50MP ultra-wide camera, which also doubles as a macro camera. The Vivo X90 Pro display can go up to 1500 nits brightness. It has a larger 4870mAh battery than the X90.
Expected Price
The Vivo X90 is rumoured to be priced at RS 56,999 in India for its 8GB RAM and 128GB variant. The Vivo X90 Pro, on the other hand, is rumoured to start at RS 61,999 for its base 8GB RAM and 256GB variant.
Expected Launch Date
The recent leaks and rumours suggest that the X90 series will be launched in India in the month of April.
Also Read: [Exclusive] Vivo X90 Series to Launch in India in Q2 2023
iQOO Neo 8 series
The iQOO Neo 8 series is tipped by leaksters ahead of its launch in China later in the month of April. According to reports, the device will feature an unannounced MediaTek Dimencity 9200+ processor. The successor to the iQOO Neo 7 also has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. The iQOO Neo 8 is also tipped to have a 50MP front-facing camera. The iQOO Neo 8 is rumoured to have a 5000mAh battery with 120W of charging.
Expected Price
The iQOO Neo 8 might get launched at RS 29,999 in India, considering the specs it offers and the segments its arrows is towards.
Expected Launch Date
The iQOO Neo 8 Is tipped to be launched in China in Mid-May, so we can expect it to be launched in India only after that.
Also Read: iQOO Neo 8 Price in India 2023, Specs & Release Date
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The newest addition to the Xiaomi 13 series, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, has recently started to float around ahead of its launch in China. The 13 Ultra has a 6.9-inch 2K E6 AMOLED display, which can refresh at 120Hz. The device is also a camera champ in the flagship segment. With the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi will continue its Leica partnership, as we’ve seen with the Xiaomi 13 Pro.
The leaks say it might have a quad camera setup in the back with a 50MP main, 50MP Leica floating camera, and 12MP ultra-wide and 12MP telephoto cameras. For selfies, the device has a 32MP punch-hole camera. On the battery front, the device is speculated to feature a 5500mAh battery with 120W of fast charging.
Expected Price
Xiaomi 13 Ultra is rumoured to launch in India at RS 79,999.
Expected Launch Date
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra Is tipped to be launched in China around the last week of April, so we can expect it to be launched in India only after that.
Also Read: Xiaomi Mi 13 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
iQOO Z7 Series
The iQOO Z lineup has always been a hot cake for the company. In the line-up, the newest addition will be iQOO Z7Pro, and Z7X will be the newest addition in the series. The Z series is focused on performance in the budget segments. Z7 is going to be no exception. The leaked Geekbench score suggests that the iQOO Z7 series is going to feature the latest Snapdragon 782G SoC under the hood. The device also features 6 or 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage.
In the camera department, the devices may include a 64MP OIS primary camera in the rear and 2MP secondary camera alongside. On the selfie front, the devices will have 16MP selfie cameras. The leaked spec sheet also suggests that the device will have a 90Hz HDR10+ certified display panel with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Expected Price
The iQOO Z7 can be available in India at the price tag of 19,999 for its base variant.
Expected Launch Date
The iQOO Z7x is officially launching in Indonesia on the 4th of April 2023 and is rumoured to be launched in India in the middle of April 2023.
Also Read: iQOO Z7 Price in India, Full Specifications
Moto Edge 40 Pro
Moto Edge 40 Pro is about to debut worldwide. The Edge series is Motorola’s most successful series, and the Edge 40 Pro is going to be the newest addition to the lineup. Leaks suggest that the device will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, up to 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. In the display department, the device has a 6.67-inch P-OLED display with Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
The display also has a punch hole for the front 60MP selfie camera. In the rear camera setup, the Moto Edge 40 Pro features a triple camera setup, a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra wide angle camera, and a 12MP 2X telephoto camera. TThis device is powered by a 4600mAh battery with 125W Turbo Power charging.
Expected Price
The Expected price of Moto Edge 40 Pro is said to be RS 52,990 for 8GB RAM and 12GB storage.
Expected Launch Date
Rumores say the device will be launched around 14th April 2023 globally.
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Oppo Reno 10 Series
Oppo’s Reno line-up is in the works for an upcoming addition to the Reno family. The all-new Reno 10 Series is tipped to launch soon in China. The leaks suggest that there will be three smartphones in the Reno 10 series: Reno 10, Reno 10 Pro, and Reno 10 Pro+. The spec sheet also suggests that the devices will have a curved FHD+ AMOLED display with a center punch hole selfie camera. The selfie camera is 32MP and the rear smartphone features a 2X portrait lens, a 50MP camera with OIS and an ultra-wide angle lens.
According to rumours, the smartphones will be powered by a Snapdragon 778G+ octa core processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of storage. The whole line-up features a 4700 mAh battery with Oppo’s SuperVOOC charging technology.
Expected Price
The Expected price of The Reno 10 Series is said to be RS 44,490 for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
Expected Launch Date
Rumors say The Oppo Reno 10 series will be launched around May 24, 2023 In India alongside its global launch.
Vivo V27e
The Vivo V27 series is already launched in India, and Vivo is adding another variation to the series. The Vivo V27e is supposed to be among the mid-range camera-centric smartphones. The recent specs floating on the internet suggest that the device will feature a 32MP center punch hole camera for selfies. For the rear setup, the Vivo V27e has a 64MP rear camera paired with a 2MP depth and 2MP macro camera.
The Vivo V27e has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-display optical fingerprint scanner baked into it. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 750G 5G processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of base storage. On the battery front, the smartphone has a 4600 mAh battery with charging support of 66 W.
Expected Price
The price of Vivo V27e for its base variant 8GB RAM 128GB storage is said to be RS 23,990 in India.
Expected Launch Date
The expected date for the launch of Vivo V27e is in the 1st week of April.
Also Read: vivo V27e Price in India 2023, Specs & Release Date
Realme GT Neo 5SE
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a lighter version of the Realme GT Neo 5. Realme confirmed the launch of this device on April 3 in China. The alleged specs sheet suggests that the device will feature a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor, a 6.7-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, and 5500mAh battery.
The base variant of the GT Neo 5SE comes with a 64MP primary Omnivision camera, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera in the rear. In the front, the device will feature a 16MP selfie camera. The phone is also said to support 100W charging.
Expected Price
The price of Realme GT Neo 5SE for its base variant 8GB RAM 128GB storage is said to be RS 38,990 in India.
Expected Launch Date
The confirmed date for the launch of Realme GT Neo 5SE is on the 3rd of April in China so it will mostly show up in India within a month of its initial launch in China.
Also Read: Realme GT Neo 5 SE Battery, Camera Details Tipped Ahead of April 3 Launch
Vivo T2 Series
The Vivo T2 series is said to land in India with multiple models, just like last year. The lineup is likely to include the Vivo T2 5G, T2X G and T2 Pro 5G. Vivo’s T series has been focused on budget to midrange segments with performance and fast charging. The Google Play Console listing of Vivo T2 suggests that it will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G processor with a water drop notch for a selfie camera.
The display specs reveal that the T2 series display will be a 90Hz refresh rate LCD panel with FHD+ resolution. The battery front of the device indicates that it will likely feature a 5000mAh battery with 65W charging as per the leak. The listing also tells us that the device has at least 8GB RAM and 128GB base storage across the line-up.
Expected Price
The price of Vivo T2 series for its base variant 8GB RAM 128GB storage is said to be RS 19,999 in India.
Expected Launch Date
The expected date for the launch of Vivo T2 is in the 3rd week of April in China so it will mostly show up in India within a month or two of its initial launch.
Also Read: vivo T2 Price in India 2023, Specs & Release Date
