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From flagship phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite chips to models featuring 200MP cameras and batteries as large as 10,000mAh, here’s a look at the smartphones that could debut soon.
We can expect more mid-range and flagship smartphone launches in November 2026.
The past few months have been packed with smartphone launches across segments, from affordable mid-range devices to premium flagships. Brands such as Vivo, Oppo, Motorola and Apple introduced several notable models, including the Vivo X300 Ultra, Vivo X Fold 6, Oppo Find X10 series, iPhone 18 Pro series and Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo.
However, the launch cycle is far from over. Several smartphone makers are preparing to unveil new devices in India in November 2026. Motorola, Vivo, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Realme, POCO, Tecno and other brands are expected to introduce phones across flagship, mid-range and budget categories, although some launch timelines, prices and specifications are yet to be officially confirmed.
The upcoming devices are expected to bring faster processors, high-refresh-rate displays, larger batteries and upgraded camera systems. Here’s a look at the smartphones that could launch in India this month.
1. Motorola Signature 27, Moto G47 Power 5G And Edge 70 Neo 5G
Motorola Signature 27 is confirmed to launch on November 5 in India. The upcoming smartphone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor. The device is expected to house a 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired charging support. For photography, the Motorola Signature 27 is likely to include a Sony LYTIA 910 50MP primary camera, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens and a 50MP ultrawide camera.
On the other hand, Motorola is also expected to launch the mid-range Moto G47 Power 5G mobile phone in India in November. The smartphone was first launched in Europe earlier this month. Moto G47 Power 5G (Indian variant) could feature a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, a 7,000mAh battery with 33W charging support and a 6.67-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The company is also expected to unveil the Moto Edge 70 Neo 5G alongside the Moto G47 Power 5G in India. It is expected to come with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, a 144Hz AMOLED display and a 7,000mAh battery.
2. Vivo X500 Series, V80 FE And Vivo Y32 5G
Vivo is gearing up to launch its latest X500 series, including the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max in India. The upcoming phones could come packed with MediaTek Dimensity 9600 series processors, high-refresh-rate OLED displays and advanced camera systems with telephoto lenses.
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is tipped to feature a 200MP telephoto camera, a 64MP periscope camera, a 2K 144Hz display and an 8,000mAh battery. The company is also likely to introduce Vivo V80 FE and Vivo Y32 5G in India soon. The Vivo V80 FE is rumoured to feature a 200MP camera and a 7,200mAh battery, while the latter could pack an 8,000mAh battery and a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor.
3. Realme 17 Pro Series
The Realme 17 Pro Series, including the 17 Pro and 17 Pro+, does not yet have an official launch date confirmed by Realme in India, though industry reports suggest it will make its debut in India soon. The upcoming Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ handsets are tipped to run on a MediaTek Dimensity 7500 chipset. They could feature a triple rear camera setup. The devices are also expected to house a large 10,000mAh battery.
They could also include a 50MP telephoto camera with 3.5x zoom support and an ultra-wide-angle lens. The phones are also tipped to feature a flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
4. OnePlus 16R
The OnePlus 16R is tipped to launch in India soon. The upcoming smartphone is expected to feature Qualcomm’s previous-generation flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS OLED display with an upgraded 185Hz refresh rate and an 8,500mAh battery with 120W charging support.
For photography, the OnePlus 16R could feature a 200MP primary sensor and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. It is also likely to feature a 16MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls.
5. Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Xiaomi 18 Pro was showcased at India Mobile Congress 2026 and is expected to launch in India soon. The device is expected to feature a 6.4-inch flat 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. For photography, the device is expected to include a 200MP main sensor with OIS, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with OIS and 3.2x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. It is also likely to feature a 50MP front camera for selfies and video calling. The device could house a 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging support.
Several smartphone brands are expected to announce new devices in India this month, spanning flagship, mid-range and budget segments. While leaks and rumours have revealed key specifications for many of these phones, details related to pricing, availability and some hardware features will only be confirmed at launch.
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Ask News18The Motorola Signature 27 is confirmed to launch in India on November 5, 2026. It is expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, a 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired charging, and a camera setup including a 50MP Sony LYTIA 910 primary sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide camera.
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