From iQOO 13 to Oppo Find X8: Flagship Android smartphones launching soon in India – The Indian Express
The smartphone market in India is set to get even more competitive in the coming months with several flagship Android phones expected to launch soon. From iQOO to Oppo, several brands are expected to bring their latest and greatest to Indian consumers. Here’s a look at some of the flagship smartphones launching soon in India.
**iQOO 13 Series**
iQOO is expected to launch its iQOO 13 series in India sometime in Q1 2023. The iQOO 13 series will be the successor to the iQOO 12 series that launched in 2022. The iQOO 13 series is expected to come with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and a 50MP primary camera. There are rumours about the company developing a new charging technology that could charge the phone’s battery from 0 to 100 in just five minutes. It remains to be seen if iQOO is able to introduce that in the upcoming iQOO 13 series. However, iQOO is planning on keeping the design language similar to that of the iQOO 12 Pro, which boasts of an ultra-slim 3D design. There is no official word yet from iQOO on when exactly the launch will take place. However, recent leaks and rumours suggest it could be around March-April.
**Oppo Find X8 Series**
Oppo Find X series has always been synonymous with premium design and high-end features. The upcoming Find X8 series is also expected to launch soon, and rumours are circulating that it will feature a 1-inch sensor for the main camera, the same as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. The Find X8 series will likely arrive with a new processor, potentially the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Expect the Find X8 series to launch sometime between April and June 2023.
**OnePlus 11R**
OnePlus has already launched its flagship OnePlus 11, but there are reports of a OnePlus 11R coming as well. The OnePlus 11R will likely be positioned below the OnePlus 11, targeting users who are looking for flagship-level performance at a lower price point. This means that OnePlus will have three devices on the market in the near future, with OnePlus 11 sitting at the top, followed by 11R, then 11T series. The OnePlus 11R could come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, but it’s just speculation for now. There’s no confirmed timeline for the OnePlus 11R, although reports have indicated that OnePlus may hold the launch around April-May, 2023.
**Realme GT3**
Realme’s upcoming flagship is expected to launch with an astonishing 240W wired fast charging capability. This technology allows for a 50 percent charge in just a matter of minutes. The Realme GT3 will likely arrive with a triple rear camera setup with the primary sensor going up to 50MP. Rumours suggest it will come with a display that could support refresh rates of up to 144Hz and a processor like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
**Samsung Galaxy S23 FE**
Samsung is rumoured to be releasing the Fan Edition (FE) version of its Galaxy S23 series, which launched in early 2023. The Galaxy S23 FE is expected to feature the latest Exynos 2200 chipset (in India). Unlike its flagship counterparts, the Galaxy S23 FE will include a plastic body but will be available at a cheaper price. While there is no official information regarding a launch date, experts predict it to launch sometime in August-September 2023.
The smartphone market is full of exciting launches planned for the coming months. With all these upcoming releases, it’s a good time to be a smartphone enthusiast in India.
