Smartphones launching in India next week: OPPO Find X9s, Realme 16T, HMD Vibe 2, and more
We've listed down devices scheduled to debut in the country between May 18th and May 22nd. The list includes OPPO's latest flagships, mid-segment Realme 16T, and affordable offerings...
If you missed the launch, this phone market is set to buzz back into action next week after a relatively quiet spell. OPPO, HMD, and Realme are all gearing up to launch new smartphones in the country across different segments. We’ve listed down devices scheduled to debut in the country between May 18th and May 22nd. As always, we’ll be putting these smartphones through their paces and bringing you detailed reviews, so keep an eye out for those. Until then, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming launches, including their launch dates, expected specifications, and more.
Moto G37 series
OPPO Find X9s
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
HMD Vibe 2 5G
Realme 16T
Moto G37 Power 5G Images
Moto G37 5G Images
realme 16T Images
OPPO Find X9 Ultra Images
OPPO Find X9s Images
HMD Vibe 2 5G Images
Launching on May 19th via Flipkart, the Moto G37 series is being touted as offering the segment’s best 7,000mAh battery. The lineup includes two variants: Moto G37 and Moto G37 Power. The handsets are expected to be affordable offerings, priced in the sub-Rs 20,000 segment. At the core of the G37 series is the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC, which should be adequate for regular day-to-day usage. That said, power people may want to consider alternatives.
Specs at a glance
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC
Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic protection
MIL-STD-810H certified
That’s all we know about the Moto G37 series right now. More details are expected to be shared in the run-up to the event, so keep an eye out to 91mobiles.
OPPO is scheduled to launch the Find X9s in the country on May 21st. The latest addition to the X9 series is expected to bring sub-premium-tier hardware, headlined by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC. This should make it slightly less powerful than the standard Find X9 (review), which features the premium-tier-grade Dimensity 9500 chipset.
The Find X9s also skips wireless charging. These aspects should make it more appealing than its elder sibling, but with the rising memory, one can never tell. Vivo recently surprised shoppers by pricing the less powerful X300 FE above the more capable X300, showing that chipset hierarchy no longer guarantees lower pricing.
MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC
50MP + 50MP + 50MP triple rear cameras
32MP selfie camera
7,025mAh battery, 80W SuperVOOC
ColorOS 16 The specifications are a bit identical to the OPPO Find X9. The similarities also extend to the OPPO Find X9s design, where you get a squarish rear camera deco and a punch-hole display up front. This device is set to become available in three colour options: Midnight Grey, Lavender Sky, and Sunset Orange.
Next up, in the launch list, we have the OPPO Find X9 Ultra. This device is launching alongside the OPPO Find X9s in the country on May 21st; That said, it will be positioned on the extreme end of the lineup. The OPPO Find X9 Ultra offers a more capable camera system than the Pro model, which is selling in the country starting at Rs 1,09,999.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra specs at a glance
6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC
12GB/ 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB/ 512GB UFS 4.1 storage
200MP + 50MP + 200MP + 50MP + 3.2MP penta camera setup
50MP front camera
7,050mAh battery, 100W SuperVOOC + 50W AirVOOC charging
ColorOS 16
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra will be the only smartphone in the company’s lineup powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. The chipset offers slightly better performance than the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC on the synthetic benchmark tests. Furthermore, This phone will be anything but compact, thanks to its tall 6.82-inch display that bears QHD+ resolution and a dynamic 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate.
That said, cameras are going to be the big talking points of the Find X9 Ultra. This device is using a new Hasselblad Master Camera System with LUMO Image Engine and a dedicated 10x telephoto lens to capture distant subjects with sharpness and ample details. This product is likely to cater to the needs of creators more, with features like O-Log2 recording, ACES workflows, and custom LUT support, which are closer to professional camera workflows than standard smartphone features.
The HMD Vibe 2 5G is going to be a affordable offering, with a reported price of under Rs 10,000. This device will be unveiled on May 22nd as a Flipkart exclusive. It has been teased in Cosmic Lavender colour, but more variants are expected. Moving on, This device will offer a 5G capable chipset and a beefy 6,000mAh battery.
Key specifications
6.75-inch HD+ IPS display
Unisoc T8200 SoC
4GB/ 6GB RAM + 64GB/ 128GB storage
50MP main + 8MP selfie camera
6,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging
IP64 rating
The HMD Vibe 2 5G price in the country is tipped to be Rs 8,999 for the entry-level 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. The top-end 4GB RAM + 128GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variants are likely to be carrying a price tag of Rs 9,999 and Rs 10,999, respectively. There is also expected to be a 4G model of This phone, powered by the Unisoc T7200 chipset. It could be pushed at a much more aggressive price point than the 5G variant and offer a good value for casual people.
The Realme 16T is also confirmed to launch in the country on May 22nd. This phone’s headline feature is its massive 8,000mAh battery, the largest ever on a numbered Realme device. It will be paired with 45W fast charging and bypass charging support. Realme claims the phone can deliver up to three days of usage on a single charge and around 11 hours of continuous 60fps BGMI gameplay.
Specifications
6.8-inch flat display
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, up to 8GB RAM
8,000mAh battery
Android 16-based Realme UI
This phone, which succeeds the Realme 15T, is likely to be an affordable offering. Complete specifications remain unknown at the moment, but the choice of chipset, Dimensity 6300, suggests This device is not aimed at heavy people. The Realme 16T should be able to handle day-to-day tasks, streaming, social media, and casual gaming comfortably at best.
This phone appears to prioritise battery life and thermal efficiency over raw benchmark performance. Realme has also teased This device’s design, which closely aligns with the rest of the Realme 16 lineup. This product comes with a flat frame and a square-shaped aluminium alloy camera module. The Realme 16T is set to become available in three colour options: Aurora Green, Starlight Red, and Starlight Black.
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