June has not been this big in terms of smartphone launches. The past month did not see any major launches from major smartphone companies. After what one might call a “boring” month, July looks set to be big on the launch front. Buyers are likely to get new options from Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo, Asus, OnePlus, and possibly Google too (after two years). Below are the names of the phones that may be launched in July along with their possible price.
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Redmi K50i: Xiaomi set to bring back the K series, may be priced between Rs 30,000 and Rs 40,000
Xiaomi is bringing back its Redmi K series of smartphones in India. The company is expected to launch the Redmi K50i smartphone in India this month. The smartphone is tipped to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset which is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Rumors point to a 6.6-inch FHD+ display, 64MP main camera, 4,400mAh battery, and 67W fast charging support.
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Google Pixel 6a: May launch in July with a possible price tag of Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000
Google’s latest Pixel 6 series smartphone – the Pixel 6a – is set to go on sale in the US, UK and some other geographies on July 28. It is likely that the smartphone will also be launched in India during the same time. Google has officially confirmed the Pixel 6a launch in India. The upcoming smartphone from Google is equipped with a 6.2-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 60Hz. The smartphone is powered by the company’s Tensor chipset and Titan M2 security processor, supported by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
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Oppo Reno 8 series: Oppo’s premium affordable phone may launch on July 21; The sport is priced under Rs 40,000
The 2022 release of Oppo’s popular Reno series could be days away. Oppo is likely to launch the Oppo Reno 8 series of phones in India on July 21. The series will consist of two smartphones – Oppo Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro. Oppo Reno 8 Pro has already been launched in China, and it comes with MariSilicon X Imaging NPU, which is said to be the world’s first 6nm imaging coprocessor. Moreover, the smartphone can record night videos in 4K.
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Xiaomi 12 Ultra: Xiaomi’s flagship phone may also see an India launch this month; It will probably be priced upwards of Rs 60,000
Xiaomi is expected to launch its flagship smartphone – Xiaomi 12 Ultra – at the end of July in India. This is likely to be the first Xiaomi smartphone with a Leica camera. The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor backed by 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The upcoming device is also likely to pack a 5,000mAh battery unit that may support up to 120W fast charging.
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Asus ROG Phone 6: Asus Game Center will launch on July 5; It may be priced higher than Rs 60,000
Asus has confirmed that the ROG Phone will be launched in India on July 5. The gaming smartphone is expected to have a 6.78-inch HD+ display and is likely to be powered by the first-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ octa-core processor paired with the latest to 18GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The smartphone runs on Android 12 operating system with ROG UI interface. The gaming smartphone is expected to pack a 6,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging.
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None Phone (1): launched on July 12th; It will likely be priced below Rs 40,000
None The phone (1) will have a transparent design and will support the Qualcomm Snapdragon 788G chipset. Rumored specifications include a 6.55-inch full-HD+ OLED screen and running Android 12 OS. The smartphone is said to be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for wireless charging.
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Vivo T1X: Another addition to the T-series range from Vivo; It will be priced below Rs 25,000
The 4G smartphone from Vivo was recently spotted on the BIS certification website. The smartphone is said to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. The upcoming smartphone from Vivo is equipped with a 6.58-inch HD display that runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset and features a 50MP triple rear camera and an 8MP front sensor.
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Realme GT Neo 3T: Part of Realme’s mid-range Premium series, likely to be priced under Rs 40,000
Realme recently launched its GT Neo 3T smartphone globally and it is expected to be launched in India this month. The company is expected to launch the same version in India as well. Realme GT Neo 3T has a 6.62-inch Full HD+ display and packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM. The smartphone comes in two storage options – 128GB and 256GB. The smartphone has a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP main sensor and a 16MP front camera. The smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging.
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OnePlus Nord 2T: Goes on sale July 5; Starting at Rs 28,999
OnePlus launched its latest mid-range smartphone OnePlus Nord 2T in India recently. The smartphone is priced at Rs 28,999 and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1300 octa-core processor which is paired with up to 12GB of RAM. Running Android 12, the smartphone comes with stereo speakers and is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC fast charging support.
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Infinix Note 12 5G: a budget phone with good specifications that is likely to be launched on July 8; The price will be less than Rs 20,000
Infinix’s upcoming 5G smartphone is rumored to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. The smartphone is said to have an FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Infinix Note 12 5G is likely to have a 108MP main camera and a 16MP selfie camera.
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Lava Blaze: The cheapest 5G phone might be priced under Rs 15,000
Lava is likely to launch its most affordable 5G smartphone – Lava Blaze in India at the end of this month. The smartphone is said to be priced under Rs 15,000. The smartphone may run on Unisoc chipset and is backed by a 5000mAh battery.
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