As we step into the third quarter of the year, the smartphone industry gears up for a busy period. July brings with it the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Day sale, a major event for Amazon that sees the introduction of numerous new smartphone models. This year, the Prime Day sale is scheduled to take place on July 15th and 16th, which has paved the way for a flurry of smartphone launches in the first week of July. Top brands such as Samsung, OnePlus, iQOO, and others have lined up a total of eight new phones to be unveiled during this period. Let’s take a look at every phone that will be released next week.
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Moto Razr 40, Razr 40 Ultra
Motorola, after its recent global launch, is finally introducing its two latest foldable smartphones, namely the Moto Razr 40 and the Moto Razr 40 Ultra, to the Indian market. Both phones boast a similar main display but pack different secondary displays. The differences run into the optics department and battery numbers as well. The Moto Razr 40 series will make its India debut on July 3rd.
Moto Razr 40 specifications
- Display: 6.9-inch FHD+ pOLED internal display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It has a 1.47-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor
- RAM and storage: It packs 8GB and 12GB of RAM with 128GB and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
- Battery: 4,200mAh battery with 33W TurboPower fast charging and 5W wireless charging support.
- Cameras: 64MP primary camera, and a 13MP ultra-wide camera. It also comes with a 32MP front camera for selfies.
- Hardware: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, a USB Type-C port, and NFC.
Moto Razr 40 Ultra specifications
- Display: 6.9-inch FHD+ pOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 3.6-inch external display which is a pOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor with Adreno 730 GPU.
- RAM and storage: 8GB and 12GB of RAM with up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage.
- Battery: 3,800mAh battery with 33W TurboPower fast charging and 5W wireless charging support.
- Cameras: 12MP primary camera with OIS, and a 13MP ultra-wide autofocus camera. There’s a 32MP front camera for selfies.
- Connectivity: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C port, and NFC.
Expected Price: Rs 60,000 (Razr 40) & Rs 90,000 (Razr 40 Ultra)
iQOO Neo 7 Pro
iQOO is expanding their Neo 7 series with the addition of a new device specifically designed for gamers, the iQOO Neo 7 Pro. The smartphone is similar in design to the Neo 7 but packs a new chipset, camera system, and a leather finish on the back. The iQOO Neo 7 Pro will be launched in the Indian market on July 4th and will be sold on Amazon.
- Display: 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate and 1200Hz touch sampling rate
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- RAM and Storage: 12GB, with upto additional 8GB virtual memory and 256GB storage
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Charging speed: 120W, charger in the box
- Main camera: 50MP (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide angle, 2MP depth sensor
- Selfie camera: 16MP
- Hardware: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Z-axis linear motor, dual speakers, NFC, WiFi 6, High PWM display, blue light filter, Bluetooth LE
Expected Price: Rs 34,000
OnePlus Nord 3
Undoubtedly, one of the most eagerly anticipated smartphones in the first half of this year is the OnePlus Nord 3. The OnePlus Nord 3 will make its India debut on July 5th alongside Nord CE 3 and Nord Buds 2r.
- Display: 6.74-inch 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9000
- RAM and Storage: 16GB, with upto additional 8GB virtual memory and 256GB storage
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Charging speed: 80W, charger in the box
- Main camera: 50MP (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide angle, 2MP depth sensor
- Selfie camera: 16MP
- Hardware: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Z-axis linear motor, dual speakers, NFC, WiFi 6, Alert Slider
Expected Price: Rs 32,000
OnePlus Nord CE 3
- Display: 6.74-inch FHD+ AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G
- RAM and Storage: 8GB, with upto additional 8GB virtual memory and 256GB storage
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Charging speed: 80W, charger in the box
- Main camera: 50MP (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide angle, 2MP depth sensor
- Selfie camera: 16MP
- Hardware: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Z-axis linear motor, gyroscope, dual speakers, NFC, WiFi 6
Realme Narzo 60, Narzo 60 Pro
Realme’s sub-brand Narzo has made a comeback with the introduction of two new smartphones: the Narzo 60 and the Narzo 60 Pro. With the Narzo 60 series, Realme is targeting both the under Rs 20k and under Rs 30k segments by providing segment-first features like leather back design, Dimensity 6020 & 7050 chipsets, up to 1TB storage, and more. The Narzo 60 series is set to launch in India on July 6th.
Realme Narzo 60 specifications
- Display: 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6020
- RAM and Storage: 8GB, with upto additional 8GB virtual memory and 256GB storage
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Charging speed: 33W, charger in the box
- Main camera: 64MP, 2MP depth sensor
- Hardware: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Z-axis linear motor, gyroscope, dual speakers, leather back
Realme Narzo 60 Pro specifications
- Display: 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6020
- RAM and Storage: 8GB, with upto additional 8GB virtual memory and 256GB storage
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Charging speed: 33W, charger in the box
- Main camera: 64MP, 2MP depth sensor
- Hardware: 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Z-axis linear motor, gyroscope, dual speakers, leather back
Samsung Galaxy M34
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is a budget 5G option with features like 4K video recording, Exynos 1280 chipset, a 50MP triple camera setup, and a large 6,000mAh battery. The Galaxy M34 5G will launch on July 7th.
- Display: 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling
- Processor: Exynos 1280
- RAM and Storage: 8GB, with upto additional 8GB virtual memory and 256GB storage
- Battery: 6,000mAh
- Charging speed: 25W, charger not in the box
- Main camera: 50MP (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide angle, 2MP depth sensor
- Hardware: Z-axis linear motor, gyroscope, dual speakers
