The smartphone market is set to buzz back into action next week after a relatively quiet spell. OPPO, HMD, and Realme are all gearing up to launch new smartphones in India across different segments. We’ve listed down devices scheduled to debut in the country between May 18th and May 22nd. As always, we’ll be putting these smartphones through their paces and bringing you detailed reviews, so stay tuned for those. Until then, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming launches, including their launch dates, expected specifications, and more.
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Moto G37 series
Launching on May 19th via Flipkart, the Moto G37 series is being touted as offering the segment’s best 7,000mAh battery. The lineup includes two variants: Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power. The handsets are expected to be budget offerings, priced in the sub-Rs 20,000 segment. At the core of the G37 series is the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC, which should be adequate for regular day-to-day usage. However, power users may want to consider alternatives.
Specs at a glance
- MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC
- 7,000mAh battery
- Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic protection
- MIL-STD-810H certified
That’s all we know about the Moto G37 series right now. More details are expected to be shared in the run-up to the event, so stay tuned to 91mobiles.
OPPO Find X9s
OPPO is scheduled to launch the Find X9s in India on May 21st. The latest addition to the X9 series is expected to bring sub-flagship hardware, headlined by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC. This should make it slightly less powerful than the standard Find X9 (review), which features the flagship-grade Dimensity 9500 chipset.
The Find X9s also skips wireless charging. These aspects should make it more appealing than its elder sibling, but with the rising memory, one can never tell. Vivo recently surprised buyers by pricing the less powerful X300 FE above the more capable X300, showing that chipset hierarchy no longer guarantees lower pricing.
While the OPPO Find X9s price in India remains under wraps, its specifications have already been teased. Here’s a quick look:
- 6.59-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC
- 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB/ 512GB UFS 4.1 storage
- 50MP + 50MP + 50MP triple rear cameras
- 32MP selfie camera
- 7,025mAh battery, 80W SuperVOOC
- ColorOS 16
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
Next up, in the launch list, we have the OPPO Find X9 Ultra. The handset is launching alongside the OPPO Find X9s in India on May 21st; however, it will be positioned on the extreme end of the lineup. The OPPO Find X9 Ultra offers a more capable camera system than the Pro model, which is selling in India starting at Rs 1,09,999.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra specs at a glance
- 6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC
- 12GB/ 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB/ 512GB UFS 4.1 storage
- 200MP + 50MP + 200MP + 50MP + 3.2MP penta camera setup
- 50MP front camera
- 7,050mAh battery, 100W SuperVOOC + 50W AirVOOC charging
- ColorOS 16
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra will be the only smartphone in the company’s lineup powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. The chipset offers slightly better performance than the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC on the synthetic benchmark tests. Furthermore, the smartphone will be anything but compact, thanks to its tall 6.82-inch display that bears QHD+ resolution and a dynamic 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate.
That said, cameras are going to be the big talking points of the Find X9 Ultra. The handset is using a new Hasselblad Master Camera System with LUMO Image Engine and a dedicated 10x telephoto lens to capture distant subjects with sharpness and ample details. The device is likely to cater to the needs of creators more, with features like O-Log2 recording, ACES workflows, and custom LUT support, which are closer to professional camera workflows than standard smartphone features.
HMD Vibe 2 5G
The HMD Vibe 2 5G is going to be a budget offering, with a reported price of under Rs 10,000. The handset will be unveiled on May 22nd as a Flipkart exclusive. It has been teased in Cosmic Lavender colour, but more variants are expected. Moving on, the handset will offer a 5G capable chipset and a beefy 6,000mAh battery.
Key specifications
- 6.75-inch HD+ IPS display
- Unisoc T8200 SoC
- 4GB/ 6GB RAM + 64GB/ 128GB storage
- 50MP main + 8MP selfie camera
- 6,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging
- IP64 rating
The HMD Vibe 2 5G price in India is tipped to be Rs 8,999 for the entry-level 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. The top-end 4GB RAM + 128GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variants are likely to be priced at Rs 9,999 and Rs 10,999, respectively. There is also expected to be a 4G model of the smartphone, powered by the Unisoc T7200 chipset. It could be pushed at a much more aggressive price point than the 5G variant and offer a good value for casual users.
Realme 16T
The Realme 16T is also confirmed to launch in India on May 22nd. The smartphone’s headline feature is its massive 8,000mAh battery, the largest ever on a numbered Realme device. It will be paired with 45W fast charging and bypass charging support. Realme claims the phone can deliver up to three days of usage on a single charge and around 11 hours of continuous 60fps BGMI gameplay.
Specifications
- 6.8-inch flat display
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, up to 8GB RAM
- 8,000mAh battery
- Android 16-based Realme UI
The smartphone, which succeeds the Realme 15T, is likely to be an affordable offering. Complete specifications remain unknown at the moment, but the choice of chipset, Dimensity 6300, suggests the handset is not aimed at heavy users. The Realme 16T should be able to handle day-to-day tasks, streaming, social media, and casual gaming comfortably at best.
The smartphone appears to prioritise battery life and thermal efficiency over raw benchmark performance. Realme has also teased the handset’s design, which closely aligns with the rest of the Realme 16 lineup. The device features a flat frame and a square-shaped aluminium alloy camera module. The Realme 16T will be available in three colour options: Aurora Green, Starlight Red, and Starlight Black.
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