As we enter the last week of August, various brands are set to expand their portfolio by offering new phones to the market. With these new launches, manufacturers will cater to both the midrange and high-end segments and provide buyers with more options to choose from when purchasing a new handset. A total of seven phones will be unveiled from the likes of Vivo, iQOO, Realme, Motorola, and OPPO mainly for the Indian and Chinese markets next week.
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Vivo V29e
The Vivo V29e will mark the debut of the V29 series in India which may further consist of phones like the standard V29 and V29 Pro in the future. Per the official teasers, it’s safe to say that the handset will focus immensely on design and cameras thanks to the addition of a dual-tone rear panel, a curved display, and an OIS-enabled main camera. That said, the Vivo V29e will launch in India on August 28th at 12 PM.
Vivo V29e specifications
Here are the expected specifications of Vivo V29e:
- Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor
- RAM and storage: 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage
- Rear cameras: 64MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide camera
- Front camera: 50MP
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging
- Software: Funtouch OS 13 on top of Android 13
- Expected price: Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000
Realme GT 5
Realme is all set to launch the Realme GT 5 in its home country, China on August 28th. Apart from rocking flagship-grade specifications, the phone also packs a distinct ringed LED strip beside the camera module that glows whenever a call, alert, or notification arrives. A similar feature was found on the Realme GT 3 which never made it to India.
Realme GT 5 specifications
Realme GT 5 may come with the following specifications:
- Display: 6.74-inch 1.5K OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and 2160 PWM dimming
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor
- RAM and storage: Up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of internal storage (UFS 4.0)
- Rear cameras: 50MP main camera with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro
- Front camera: 16MP
- Battery: 4,600mAh battery with 240W fast charging, 5,250mAh battery with 150W fast charging
- Software: Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13
- Expected price: Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000
OPPO Find N3 Flip
After launching the Find N2 Flip earlier this year in India, the Chinese smartphone maker, OPPO is confirmed to unveil the Find N3 Flip in its home country on August 29th. Compared to its predecessor, major design changes include a circular camera module and the addition of an Alert Slider.
OPPO Find N3 Flip specifications
The OPPO Find N3 Flip may come with the following specifications:
- Display: 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED inner display with 120Hz refresh rate and a 3.26-inch cover AMOLED screen
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 processor
- RAM and storage: Up to 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage
- Rear cameras: 50MP main camera with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 32MP telephoto sensor
- Front camera: 32MP
- Battery: 4,300mAh battery with 67W fast charging
- Software: ColorOS 13.1 on top of Android 13
- Expected price: Rs 90,000 and above
iQOO Z7 Pro
With iQOO Z7 Pro, the company is taking a different path in regards to design by offering a phone that appeals to the masses and not just performance and gaming enthusiasts. The iQOO Z7 Pro is also one of the only phones from the brand to offer a curved display in India. The launch date is set for August 31st in India.
iQOO Z7 Pro specifications
The expected specifications of iQOO Z7 Pro is as follows:
- Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor
- RAM and storage: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 12GB+256GB storage variants
- Rear cameras: 64MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary camera
- Front camera: 16MP
- Battery: 4,600mAh battery with 66W fast charging
- Software: Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13
- Expected price: Around Rs 25,000
iQOO Z8 and Z8x
The iQOO Z8 and Z8x will also be unveiled on August 31st, but in China with a major focus on performance and gaming at affordable prices. The iQOO Z8 is expected to come with a superior processor than the Z8x.
iQOO Z8 specifications
Here are the expected specifications of iQOO Z8:
- Display: 6.64-inch FHD+ LCD display with high refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor
- RAM and storage: 8GB/12GB of RAM paired with up to 512GB of storage
- Rear cameras: 64MP primary sensor and a 2MP macro lens
- Front camera: 16MP
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging
- Software: Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13
- Expected price: Around Rs 30,000
iQOO Z8x specifications
Online listings have revealed only the following expected specifications of iQOO Z8x:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor
- RAM: 8GB RAM
- Battery: 6,000mAh battery
- Software: Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13
Moto G84
Motorola is also confirmed to join the launch party next week and will raise the curtains of the Moto G84. Just like several Motorola phones in the past, the G84 will be made available in leather-back variants. The handset’s launch date is set for September 1st.
Moto G84 specifications
- Display: 6.55-inch pOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor
- RAM and storage: 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage
- Rear cameras: 50MP primary camera with OIS and 8MP ultrawide sensor
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging
- Software: My UX on top of Android 13
- Expected price: Rs 22,000 to Rs 24,000
Phones expected to launch next week
Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro
While it is not confirmed, several leaks suggest that the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro may be launched globally on September 1st. Also, as previously reported, these smartphones may take several cues from the Redmi K60 Ultra which was announced a few days back in China.
Xiaomi 13T Pro specifications (expected)
- Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ processor
- RAM and storage: Up to 16GB RAM and 1TB of internal storage
- Rear cameras: 50MP wide-angle lens with OIS, a 50MP 2x telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera
- Front camera: 20MP
- Software: Android 13-based MIUI 14
- Battery: 5,000mAh with 120W fast charging
- Leaked price: £699 (approx Rs 73,987) for the 12GB+512GB storage variant
Jio Phone 5G
Reliance will be hosting its 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 28th. There’s a possibility that it may end up announcing the anticipated Jio Phone 5G during the event, along with other Jio products and services. A couple of months ago, several alleged images of Jio Phone 5G surfaced online which also revealed some key specifications:
- Display: 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ processor
- RAM and storage: 4GB RAM with 32GB internal storage
- Rear cameras: 13MP
- Front camera: 8MP
- Software: Android 12-based PragatiOS
- Battery: 5,000mAh with 18W charging
- Expected price: Under Rs 10,000
