Following a relatively slow period, the smartphone industry in India is gaining momentum with frequent new releases. The month of May witnessed a decent number of launches, and the trend continued in June, with more announcements expected to spill over into July, coinciding with the sale season. Over the past three weeks alone, more than 10 new smartphones have been unveiled, and there are additional highly anticipated devices on the horizon. As we move closer to July, let’s take a moment to recap the noteworthy smartphone releases from June 2023.
Realme 11 Pro+
The Realme 11 Pro+ has swiftly gained popularity among enthusiasts looking for a smartphone within the sub-Rs 30,000 price range. While the device offers an overload of features, one area where it truly shines is its optics. Making its debut in India, the Realme 11 Pro+ introduces Samsung’s latest ISOCELL HP3 sensor, boasting an impressive 200MP resolution. Alongside this powerful sensor, the phone is equipped with an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro shooter. Noteworthy specifications of the handset include a spacious 6.74-inch curved AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
In addition to its impressive camera setup, the Realme 11 Pro+ offers a range of notable features. These include a fresh leather back design, support for dual 5G and 4G connectivity, compatibility with WiFi 6, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a pair of stereo speakers, and out-of-the-box access to Android 13, with support for two future Android version updates. The phone packs a substantial 5,000mAh battery and supports 100W fast charging.
Launch date: June 8th
Price in India: Rs 27,999
Samsung Galaxy F54 5G
The Samsung Galaxy F54 5G is the company’s all-rounder smartphone in the budget space. This device boasts a 6.7-inch sAMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and an impressive 120Hz refresh rate. Powering the smartphone is the Exynos 1380 SoC, complemented by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
As for the optics, the Galaxy F54 showcases a triple camera setup on its rear. This setup comprises a high-resolution 108MP primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) support, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. For capturing selfies and engaging in video calls, the handset features a 32MP front-facing camera. Noteworthy features of the Galaxy F54 include dual 5G and 4G connectivity, support for WiFi 6, NFC capabilities, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for enhanced security, and the inclusion of Android 13 with the latest OneUI interface out of the box. Additionally, the Galaxy F54 houses a substantial 6,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.
Launch date: June 6th
Price in India: Rs 29,999
Moto Razr 40 Ultra
Motorola recently announced its latest flagship foldable smartphone, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra in the global markets. The handset packs an impressive 6.9-inch folding OLED display with an FHD+ resolution and an exceptional 165Hz refresh rate. Alongside the primary display, the phone also gets a 3.6-inch secondary screen located on the front. Under the hood, the handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
For photography enthusiasts, the Razr 40 Ultra offers a 12MP primary camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front, a high-resolution 32MP snapper is in place to handle selfies and video calls. The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is juiced by a 3,800mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging for quick power, along with fast wireless charging support.
Launch date: June 2nd
Price: 5,699 CNY (Rs 66,100 approx)
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Xiaomi recently launched its latest ultra flagship, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, in the global markets. This handset device boasts a curved 6.73-inch OLED display with Quad HD resolution and an adjustable refresh rate of 120Hz, which can be dialed down to as low as 10Hz for power efficiency. Under the hood, the 13 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and offers up to an impressive 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra stands out with its quad-camera setup on the back, featuring a 50MP 1-inch type Sony IMX989 sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 50MP 3.2X telephoto sensor, and a 50MP periscope zoom lens capable of both 5X and 10X zoom. For capturing selfies and engaging in video calls, the front-facing camera boasts a resolution of 32MP. Running on the Android 13 operating system, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra comes pre-installed with the MIUI 14 custom skin. The device is fueled by a substantial 5,000mAh battery that supports fast wired charging of up to 90W and 50W wireless charging.
Launch date: June 12th
Price: €1,499.99 (approx Rs 1,33,200)
Vivo Y36
The Y36 is the latest budget offering from Vivo and is aimed at the millennial buyer. The handset gets a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC which is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage that can be further expanded via a microSD card.
In terms of optics, we get to see a dual camera setup on the rear with a 50MP primary camera which is assisted by a 2MP depth sensor, while a 16MP sensor on the front takes care of selfies. Other features include dual 4G connectivity, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security, Android 13 out of the box, and a sizeable 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.
Launch date: June 22nd
Price in India: Rs 16,999
