Phones launched in India this week: Vivo V80, OPPO F35 series, Infinix Smart 20 HD, and more
It was an eventful week for the Indian smartphone market, with several brands launching new devices just as the festive season and sales kick off. Vivo was the most active, unveiling three new smartphones, including its latest V-series offering and flagship foldable. OPPO also introduced its latest F35 series lineup, while Infinix and Realme refreshed their budget offerings. Here’s a quick roundup of all the smartphones launched in India this week.
Phones launched in India (October 5th-9th)
OPPO F35 series
Key specs
- AMOLED display
- MediaTek Dimensity 7360/ 6360 Max SoC
- 50MP main camera
- 50MP selfie camera
- 8,000mAh battery
- Android 17-based ColorOS 16.5
OPPO refreshed its mid-range smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the F35 and F35 Pro. The new F-series offerings build on their predecessors with a focus on design, battery life, and selfie photography. Both smartphones pack an 8,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, a 50MP front camera, and IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for water and dust resistance.
The OPPO F35 Pro takes things a step further with a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max chipset, and a 50MP primary rear camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and an ultrawide lens. The standard F35, meanwhile, features a 6.57-inch FHD+ 120Hz display and a MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max processor. Both phones run Android 17-based ColorOS 16.5.
The OPPO F35 starts at Rs 38,999, while the F35 Pro is priced from Rs 45,999. The sale of the smartphones begins on October 11th via online and offline channels across the country.
| Model+variant | Price |
| OPPO F35 (6GB+128GB) | Rs 38,999 |
| OPPO F35 (8GB+128GB) | Rs 42,999 |
| OPPO F35 Pro (6GB+128GB) | Rs 45,999 |
| OPPO F35 Pro (8GB+128GB) | Rs 49,999 |
| OPPO F35 Pro (8GB+256GB) | Rs 54,999 |
Vivo V80
Key specs
- 1.5K AMOLED display
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC
- 50MP+8MP+50MP rear cameras
- 50MP front camera
- 7,200mAh battery
- Android 17-based OriginOS 7
The Vivo V80 (review) is the latest smartphone in the company’s V-series lineup. The handset brings upgrades to the display, battery, and camera experience. The smartphone ships with a 7,200mAh battery with 90W fast charging, alongside a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display that features a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 5,000 nits of peak brightness. At the core of the Vivo V80 lies the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, and on the software front, it runs the latest Android 17-based OriginOS 7 out of the box, with a promise of four OS upgrades and six years of security updates.
For photography, the V80 features a 50MP OIS-enabled primary camera, a 50MP telephoto sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP front camera. The phone also supports 4K Cinematic video recording and over 30 AI-powered creative features, including AI Diwali Portrait 2.0. Other highlights include IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
The Vivo V80 goes on sale from October 13th through Vivo’s online store, Amazon India, Flipkart, and offline retail channels with a starting price in India of Rs 62,999.
| Variant | Price |
| 8GB+128GB | Rs 62,999 |
| 8GB+256GB | Rs 69,999 |
| 12GB+256GB | Rs 79,999 |
Vivo S2 FE
Key specs
- 1.5K AMOLED display
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300e SoC
- 50MP+2MP rear cameras
- 32MP front camera
- Android 16-based OriginOS 6
- 10,000mAh battery
Vivo expanded its S-series lineup in India with the launch of the S2 FE. It is a smartphone that prioritises battery endurance, durability, and everyday usability. The biggest highlight of the Vivo S2 FE is its massive 10,000mAh battery, the largest yet on a Vivo smartphone in India, paired with 44W fast charging.
The handset features a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 nits of high brightness, making it suitable for multimedia consumption and everyday use. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and for photography, it sports a 50MP Sony primary rear camera and a 32MP front-facing camera.
The smartphone is also IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance certified, along with military-grade durability. The smartphone boots Android 16-based OriginOS 6 out of the box to take care of the software side of things. The price of Vivo S2 FE starts at Rs 38,999. It comes in Stellar Green, Zen White, and Titan Black colour options, with sales beginning on October 20th through online platforms and offline retail channels.
| Variant | Price |
| 6GB+128GB | Rs 38,999 |
| 8GB+128GB | Rs 42,999 |
Vivo X Fold 6
- LTPO AMOLED displays
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super Edition SoC
- 200MP+50MP+50MP rear cameras
- 20MP+20MP front cameras
- 6,900mAh battery
- Android 17-based OriginOS 7
The Vivo X Fold 6 is its latest book-style foldable, succeeding the X Fold5. The new model retails a similar form factor while bringing notable upgrades to performance, camera hardware, and battery capacity. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Super Edition chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage.
The foldable features an 8.02-inch 2K+ LTPO AMOLED inner display and a 6.51-inch cover display, both supporting a 120Hz refresh rate. For photography, it sports a Zeiss-co-engineered triple rear camera setup comprising a 200MP OIS-enabled primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP 3x telephoto camera with OIS. It also features 20MP selfie cameras on both displays. A major highlight is its 6,900mAh battery, the largest yet on a foldable smartphone, with support for 80W wired and 40W wireless charging.
The device runs Android 17-based OriginOS 7 and carries IP58, IP59, IPX8, and IPX9 ratings for dust and water resistance. The Vivo X Fold 6 is priced at Rs 2,19,999 for its sole 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant and is available in Nebula Teal and Prism Black. Pre-bookings are underway, with sales set to begin on October 13th.
| Variant | Price |
| 12GB+512GB | Rs 2,19,999 |
Realme P4s Lite 4G
Key specs
- HD+ LCD display
- Unisoc T7250 SoC
- 13MP rear camera
- 5MP front camera
- 7,000mAh battery
Realme expanded its P4 series in India with the launch of the P4s Lite, an entry-level 4G smartphone that prioritises battery life and everyday usability. Its biggest highlight is a 7,000mAh battery, which the company claims can maintain its health for up to six years. The battery supports 15W wired charging and wired reverse charging, allowing users to power compatible devices.
The smartphone features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, meant to offer smooth scrolling and animations. Under the hood, the handset rocks a Unisoc T7250 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. For photography, the Realme P4s Lite boasts a 13MP rear camera with autofocus and a 5MP front camera. Other highlights include an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance, military-grade shock resistance, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Realme P4s Lite is priced at Rs 16,499 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant, while the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage model costs Rs 18,499. It comes in Nebula Black and Moonlight Silver colour options.
| Variant | Price |
| 4GB+64GB | Rs 16,499 |
| 4GB+128GB | Rs 18,499 |
Infinix Smart 20 HD
Key specs
- HD+ display
- Unisoc T7250 SoC
- 8MP rear camera
- 8MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery
The Infinix Smart 20 HD is an entry-level 4G smartphone aimed at users seeking a large display and essential features at an affordable price. The handset features a 6.67-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 700 nits of brightness in high-brightness mode. It also packs DTS-supported dual stereo speakers with up to 300 percent volume boost, making it suitable for watching videos and other multimedia content.
The Infinix Smart 20 HD is powered by the Unisoc T7250 chipset, paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, with support for virtual RAM expansion and a dedicated microSD card slot. For photography, the handset features an 8MP rear camera with autofocus and an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
Keeping the lights on is a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support, although the box includes a 10W adapter. Other highlights include an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance and a relatively lightweight 189g design. On the software front, it runs Android 15-based XOS. The Infinix Smart 20 HD is priced at Rs 10,999 for its sole 3GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. It comes in Sunlike Orange, Silver Dancer, and Night Pulse colour options.
| Variant | Price |
| 3GB + 64GB | Rs 10,999 |
These were the devices launched in India this week, each catering to buyers in different segments. The Infinix Smart 20 HD and Realme P4s Lite 4G are good options in the budget segment, with the latter being an ideal choice for users looking for a big-battery phone. Speaking of battery capacity, the Vivo S2 FE stands out in this list, thanks to its massive 10,000mAh battery, which is its biggest USP. However, if you are looking for a more balanced offering, the OPPO F35 series is worth considering.
The Vivo V80, meanwhile, is an upper mid-range offering, and as noted in our review, it is a compelling option to consider, especially for its cameras. The Vivo X Fold 6 is another noteworthy launch, standing out not just in this lineup but also among Android foldables in its segment. While it looks promising, only a full review will reveal how it fares in real-world use.
