In 2023, there was a surge in innovations, particularly in the realm of smartphones with a notable focus on foldable and flip designs. As we approach 2024, the trend is anticipated to escalate further. On the other hand, January is set to showcase a lineup of flagship phones, including the OnePlus 12, the Vivo X100 series, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 series, the Redmi Note 13 series, and more. Let's get into the details of the expected specifications and other features of the top smartphones slated for launch in January 2024, both in India and globally.
Tecno Pop 8
Launch date: January 3rd (in India)
Tecno has officially announced the launch date of the Tecno Pop 8 in India, scheduled for January 3rd. The company has shared some key details about the upcoming smartphone, providing insights into its design, available colour options, display specifications, and RAM and storage configurations. Positioned as an entry-level device, the Tecno Pop 8 boasts an AnTuTu score of 240K, indicating its performance capabilities.
Key specifications (expected)
- Display: 6.6-inch HD+ LCD 90Hz display
- Processor: Unisoc T606 SoC
- Rear shooter: 13MP main camera + AI rear cameras
- Selfie camera: 8MP front camera
- Storage: 4GB+64GB
- OS: Android T-Go
- Battery, Charging: 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging support
Redmi Note 13 series
Launch date: January 4th (in India)
The upcoming Redmi Note 13 series has recently launched in China and is scheduled for release in India on January 4th. The series includes three models – Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ – all set to be unveiled in India. While these phones share some similarities, they also feature different chipsets, charging speeds, and more.
Redmi Note 13
Key specifications (expected)
- Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED 120Hz display
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC
- Rear shooter: 100MP primary sensor + 2MP depth sensor
- Selfie camera: 16MP on the front
- Storage: 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB
- OS: Android 13-based MIUI 14 out-of-the-box
- Battery, Charging: 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support
Redmi Note 13 Pro
- Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz display
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC
- Rear shooter: 200MP OIS Samsung ISOCELL HP3 sensor + 8MP ultra-wide angle lens + 2MP macro sensor
- Selfie camera: 16MP on the front
- Storage: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB and 16GB+512GB
- OS: Android 13-based MIUI 14 out-of-the-box
- Battery, Charging: 5,100mAh battery with 67W fast charging support
Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Key specifications (expected)
- Display: 6.67-inch 1.5K FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC
- Rear shooter: 200MP OIS Samsung ISOCELL HP3 sensor + 8MP ultra-wide angle lens + 2MP macro sensor
- Selfie camera: 16MP on the front
- Storage: 12GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB and 16GB+512GB
- OS: Android 13-based MIUI 14 out-of-the-box
- Battery, Charging: 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support
Vivo X100 series
Launch date: January 4th (in India)
The flagship Vivo X100 series, which will be unveiled as the successor of the X90 Pro series, is scheduled for launch in India on January 4th. Notably, the Vivo X100 series was introduced in China in December 2023. The Vivo X100 series comprises two models – X100 and X100 Pro – both equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset.
Vivo X100
Key specifications (expected)
- Display: 6.78-inch LTPO 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz display
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC
- Rear shooter: 50MP Sony IMX920 VCS bionic OIS primary sensor with f/1.57 aperture + 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.0 aperture + 64MP OIS telephoto camera with f/2.57 aperture, up to 100x digital zoom, telephoto macro sensor
- Selfie camera: 32MP on the front
- Storage: 12GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB
- OS: Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14
- Battery, Charging: 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support
Vivo X100 Pro
Key specifications (expected)
- Display: 6.78-inch LTPO 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz display
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC
- Rear shooter: 50MP 1-inch Sony IMX989 VCS bionic sensor with OIS, f/1.75 aperture + 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 50MP 1/2-inch APO OIS telephoto camera with f/2.5 aperture, up to 100x digital zoom, and telephoto macro mode with V3 imaging chip.
- Selfie camera: 32MP on the front
- Storage: 16GB+512GB
- OS: Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14
- Battery, Charging: 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support
ASUS ROG Phone 8 series
Launch date: January 16th (in China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 series is set to launch on January 16th in China. While it is expected to include two phones, the ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro, there are rumours of a potential 'Ultimate' variant as well. It is worth noting that there is no official confirmation on a global launch, but the series is anticipated that the ROG Phone 8 series will make its way to other markets, including India, shortly after its debut. Here are the expected specifications of ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro.
ROG Phone 8 key specifications (expected)
- Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ SAMSUNG Flexible AMOLED 165Hz display
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
- Rear shooter: 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor + 13MP ultra-wide angle lens + 32MP camera with 3X optical zoom
- Selfie camera: 32MP on the front
- Storage: 12GB + 256GB
- OS: Android 14 with ROG UI
- Battery, Charging: 5,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support
- Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ SAMSUNG Flexible AMOLED 165Hz display
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
- Rear shooter: 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor + 13MP ultra-wide angle lens + 32MP camera with 3X optical zoom
- Selfie camera: 32MP on the front
- Storage: 24GB + 1TB
- OS: Android 14 with ROG UI
- Battery, Charging: 5,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support
OnePlus 12
Launch date: January 23rd (in India)
OnePlus has officially confirmed that its flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 12 is set to be unveiled in India on January 23rd. This event will mark the global debut of the OnePlus 12, following its recent launch in China. The OnePlus 12 brings several enhancements, including a 64MP 3x Telephoto camera, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, among other notable features. It's worth noting that the device witnessed a price increase in China, suggesting that it might also carry a higher price tag in global markets.
Key specifications (expected)
- Display: 6.82-inch QHD+ 2K OLED LTPO 120Hz display
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
- Rear shooter: 50MP Sony LYT-808 OIS main camera + 48MP Sony IMX581 ultra-wide-angle lens + 64MP OV64B periscope lens with 3x telephoto zoom
- Selfie camera: 32MP Sony IMX615 on the front
- Storage: up to 24GB+1TB
- OS: ColorOS 14 based on Android 14
- Battery, Charging: 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging support
POCO X6 series
Launch date: January 11th
POCO has announced the upcoming launch of the POCO X6 series in India via posters on social media platforms, on January 11th. The series will feature two models, namely the POCO X6 and POCO X6 Pro. POCO has revealed that the series will be the first to introduce the MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra chipset in the Indian market. Additionally, a dedicated microsite on Flipkart is already live, signalling that the series will be available for purchase on the e-commerce platform after its official launch.
POCO X6
Key specifications (expected)
- Display: 6.67-inch 1.9K OLED 120Hz display
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC
- Rear shooter: 200MP OIS primary Samsung HP3 sensor + 8MP ultra-wide angle camera + 2MP macro camera.
- Selfie camera: 16MP on the front
- Storage: Up to 16GB+1TB
- OS: HyperOS custom skin pre-installed based on Android 14
- Battery, Charging: 5,100mAh battery with 67W fast charging support
POCO X6 Pro
- Display: 6.67-inch 1.9K OLED 120Hz display
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC
- Rear shooter: 64MP OmniVision OV64B primary sensor with OIS and EIS + 8MP ultra-wide angle lens + 2MP macro camera
- Selfie camera: 16MP on the front
- Storage: Up to 16GB+1TB
- OS: HyperOS custom skin pre-installed based on Android 14
- Battery, Charging: 5,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging support
