June and July this year were packed with a substantial number of smartphone launches. Nothing made in debut in the smartphone market with the Nothing Phone (1), OnePlus expanded the Nord lineup with the Nord 2T, Google launched the Pixel 6a after dropping the Pixel 5a in India, and there were plenty of budget and mid-range launches as well. In August, it seems that we will have another action-packed month with launches from the likes of Samsung, OnePlus, Realme, iQOO, and others. So, here are some of the top upcoming smartphones launching in India in August 2022.
Samsung will unveil their next generation of foldable phones at the Unpacked Event on August 10. The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 will be the company’s annual refresh for their prolific foldable lineup. The phones will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The Fold 4 is expected to feature a slimmer design and an improved camera compared to its predecessor, while the Flip 4 is expected to have improved battery life. Reports suggest that the phones are expected to have a less visible crease this time around.
The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is a flagship-grade phone the company will be launching in the brand’s popular Edge 30 series. The phone will succeed the Edge 30 Pro that performed fantastically in our tests. The successor will be equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The phone was spotted on Geekbench with 12 GB of RAM and Android 12 OS. The phone will reportedly be featuring a 200 MP primary lens, a 50 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 12 MP portrait camera. It’s safe to say Motorola has focussed on two areas here – performance and camera. The phone is launching as the Moto Edge X30 Pro in China on August 2 and the Indian launch date should follow soon after.
Realme launched the GT Neo GT in the global market way back in June 2022 and finally, the device will reportedly make its way to the Indian market in August. The phone is expected to house the Snapdragon 870 SoC, an AMOLED panel with 120 Hz refresh rate, a 64 MP triple camera setup, and 80 W fast charging. The phone will reportedly be priced somewhere between ₹30K-₹35K.
Another Moto phone launching on August 11, the Moto Razr 2022 is the company’s newest foldable offering. The phone competes directly with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 since both have a clamshell foldable form factor. As confirmed by Motorola, the phone will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Other rumoured specifications include an FHD+ AMOLED panel, a 3-inch outer display and a 2,800 mAh battery. There’s no confirmed launch date for India but we’re hoping it doesn’t take too long for the phone to hit Indian shores.
Meanwhile, on August 11, Moto G62 is launching in India.
Realme 9i 5G is going to come with MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, a flat-edge design with CD-like glossiness, and a triple camera system.
Realme will be launching entry-level Realme C33 also in the Indian market this month.
Vivo V25 series is incoming. Vivo V25 Pro could ship with a colour-changing Fluorite AG glass back, MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC, 120Hz curved screen, 32MP selfie camera, 64MP triple camera setup, 4,830mAh battery, and 66W fast charging. Other Vivo phones that could make its way to India soon are Vivo Y16, Vivo Y22 and Vivo Y22s.
Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G is expected to land in India soon. The repertoire could consist of a 6.8-inch 120Hz LCD display, 64MP triple camera setup, MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast wired charging support.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 120Hz Samsung Eco² AMOLED screen with 2520×1080 resolution, 25% better power efficiency, and 33% better light transmittance. You could also get Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and 50MP Leica-branded camera.