The Indian smartphone market is gearing up for an exciting week with several notable launches scheduled. From premium flagships to budget-friendly options, there’s something for everyone. Let’s delve into the details of these upcoming releases:
1. Xiaomi 14 Series: Flagship Powerhouse
Xiaomi is all set to unveil its much-awaited Xiaomi 14 series globally on February 25th. This series boasts two powerhouse models: the Xiaomi 14 and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Standard Xiaomi 14:
- Display: 6.36-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Camera: 50MP triple rear camera (3.2x floating telephoto lens)
- Battery: 4,610 mAh with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging
High-End Xiaomi 14 Ultra:
- Display: 6.73-inch Quad HD Plus LTPO OLED, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Camera: 50MP quad rear camera system (co-engineered by Leica, with periscope lens and 5x zoom)
- Battery: 5,300 mAh with 90W wired and 80W wireless charging
2. Realme 12 Plus: Mid-Range Marvel
Realme is bringing its latest offering, the Realme 12 Plus, to the Indian market sometime in March. However, China will get a taste of this phone first, with its launch scheduled for February 27th.
Possible features:
- Display: 6.67-inch Full HD Plus, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7050
- Camera: 50MP Sony LYT-600 primary rear camera
- Battery: 5,000 mAh with 67W wired charging
3. Tecno Spark 20C: Budget-Friendly Choice
Tecno is launching the Spark 20C on February 27th in India, offering a budget-friendly option for users.
Possible features:
- Display: HD Plus resolution, 90Hz refresh rate
- Camera: 50MP primary rear camera
- Battery: 5,000 mAh with 19W charging
- Colors: White, Black, Green
4. Oppo F25 Pro 5G: Stylish and Powerful
Oppo is launching the F25 Pro 5G on February 29th, catering to users who prioritize both style and performance.
Possible features:
- Display: 6.7-inch OLED, 120Hz refresh rate
- Camera: 64MP primary rear camera, 32MP selfie camera
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7050
- Battery: 5,000 mAh with 67W fast charging
- IP rating: IP65 (dust and water resistant)
Possible pricing:
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 22,999
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 24,999
5. Meizu 21 Pro: Uncertain Future, Flagship Specs
Despite announcing its exit from the smartphone market, Meizu surprisingly revealed the upcoming launch of the Meizu 21 Pro in China on February 29th. This raises questions about the company’s future plans.
Possible features:
- Price: Starting from 5,299 Yuan (approximately Rs 60,500) in China
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Display: 2K resolution OLED
- Fingerprint sensor: In-screen ultrasonic
- Battery: Powerful battery with 80W wired charging
