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- Upcoming Phone Launches in August 2026 – Vivo S2 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G, Google Pixel 11 Series, POCO M8 Power and More.
August 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting month for smartphone enthusiasts. Several leading brands including Vivo, Xiaomi, Google, POCO, Samsung, and iQOO are expected to introduce new smartphones across different price segments. Here’s a look at the upcoming smartphones expected to launch in August 2026.
Vivo S2 5G
Vivo is expected to launch the Vivo S2 5G in India on August 6, although the company has not officially confirmed the date. According to recent reports, the smartphone could go on sale from August 11.
The company has already teased the handset on X, offering a glimpse of its rear design. The teaser shows a pill-shaped horizontal camera module with two large circular camera rings and a separate circular light ring beside them. Meanwhile, leaked dummy units have surfaced in Black and Rose Gold colours.
The Vivo S2 is expected to arrive in 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB storage options. Internal retail listings have hinted at demo prices of Rs. 38,000 and Rs. 42,000, while another listing suggested a price of Rs. 43,000 for the base variant. However, these are believed to be internal figures and may not reflect the final retail pricing.
In terms of specifications, leaks have suggested a 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-display fingerprint sensor. There are conflicting reports regarding the processor with some pointing to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while others claim the phone will use the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 chipset.
The smartphone is also tipped to feature a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and support for 4K video recording from both the front and rear cameras. It is expected to pack a 7,000mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging along with wireless and reverse wireless charging support.
Vivo has yet to officially reveal the launch date, specifications, or pricing.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G
Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the Redmi Note 17 5G will launch in India on August 6 after making its debut in China earlier this month. Marketed as the “mAhster Edition,” the smartphone focuses on delivering long battery life.
The company has also created a dedicated microsite on its official website and Amazon India, confirming several key features ahead of launch. The biggest highlight is its 8,000mAh battery, which is designed to offer extended usage on a single charge.
The Redmi Note 17 5G is expected to feature a 7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and vibrant colour reproduction. It will be available in Light Blue and Purple colour options and features a textured rear panel with a squircle-shaped camera module. The smartphone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor and may include a 50-megapixel primary camera along with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.
Following its launch, the Redmi Note 17 5G is expected to go on sale around the middle of August through Amazon India, Xiaomi’s online store, and offline retail outlets.
Google Pixel 11 Series
Google Pixel 11 Series teaser. (Image credit – Google)
Google will unveil the Pixel 11 series during its upcoming Made by Google event on August 12. The lineup is expected to include the Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
According to recent reports, the standard Pixel 11 may start at USD 899 (around Rs. 87,000) for the 256GB storage variant. This would represent a price increase over the Pixel 10 but it is also expected to ship with double the base storage.
The Pixel 11 Pro is tipped to start at USD 1,099 (around Rs. 1.05 lakh), while the Pixel 11 Pro XL could carry a starting price of USD 1,299 (around Rs. 1.25 lakh). Meanwhile, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is expected to begin at USD 1,899 (around Rs. 1.82 lakh), making it around USD 100 more expensive than its predecessor.
Leaks suggest the standard Pixel 11 may feature a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Google’s next-generation Tensor G6 chipset built on a 2nm process, a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, and a 4,985mAh battery. The Pro models are expected to retain 120Hz OLED displays with upgraded camera hardware, while the Pixel 11 Pro Fold could feature a 6.5-inch outer display and enhanced on-device AI capabilities powered by the Tensor G6 processor.
POCO M8 Power
POCO M8 Power launch date confirmed. (Image credit – Poco)
POCO has confirmed that the POCO M8 Power will launch in India on August 4 at 12 PM IST. The announcement was made on X with the tagline “More Power, More Entertainment, More Binge,” indicating that the phone is aimed at users looking for long battery life and multimedia performance.
The smartphone will be sold exclusively through Flipkart.
Official renders reveal an Orange colour option with flat edges and a large rear camera island. The module features two large circular rings, one of which houses the camera sensor while the other appears to integrate the LED flash. The module also includes “50MP” branding, hinting at the primary camera.
POCO has confirmed that the handset will feature a massive 8,000mAh battery, which the company claims can deliver up to three days of usage between charges. It will also sport an AMOLED display, although the screen size and other specifications have not yet been announced.
Rumours suggest the POCO M8 Power could be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 17, which is also scheduled to launch in India this month.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. (Image credit – Samsung)
Samsung may soon introduce the Galaxy S26 FE in India, as the smartphone has appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website. The listing, first spotted by SammyGuru, includes the model number SM-S741B/DS, with the “DS” suffix indicating the Indian dual-SIM version.
The smartphone has also appeared on the WPC and GSMA databases. According to these listings, the Galaxy S26 FE is expected to support a maximum charging load of 5.0W and has reportedly received Qi2 certification. The handset is also expected to ship with Android 17 and 8GB of RAM.
The Galaxy S26 FE has also surfaced on Geekbench, where it was listed with Samsung’s ten-core Exynos 2500 processor clocked at up to 3.30GHz. Benchmark results showed 2,255 points in the single-core test and 7,450 points in the multi-core test.
Although Samsung has not confirmed a launch date, the recent certifications suggest that the smartphone could make its India debut in the near future.
iQOO Z11 5G
iQOO is also expected to launch the iQOO Z11 5G in India sometime in August 2026. According to a recent report, the smartphone could become the first device in India to feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 7500 chipset.
The report also claims that the Indian variant may feature a 3D curved display. Tipster Abhishek Yadav had previously shared similar information regarding the chipset.
Interestingly, the iQOO Z11 is already available in other markets with different hardware. The Chinese variant uses the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 processor, while the global version is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset.
Apart from the processor, both versions differ significantly in terms of design and specifications. As a result, it remains unclear whether the Indian model will resemble either of them or arrive with an entirely different hardware package.
iQOO has not officially announced the India launch date or confirmed the specifications of the iQOO Z11 5G. However, more details are expected to emerge as the anticipated launch draws closer.
OPPO K15
OPPO recently launched the OPPO K15 in China and the smartphone is now expected to arrive in India sometime in August 2026. While the company has not officially announced the India launch date, reports suggest it could make its debut in the coming weeks.
The China version of OPPO K15 features a 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED display with a resolution of 2760 × 1256 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 1,200 nits peak brightness, promising a smooth and vibrant viewing experience.
Powering the smartphone is MediaTek’s Dimensity 7360 SUPER 4nm chipset with an octa-core CPU clocked at up to 2.5GHz paired with an Arm Mali-G615 GPU. It comes with 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage and runs Android 16 with ColorOS 16.
For photography, the OPPO K15 packs a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS and EIS, alongside a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera. Both the rear and 50-megapixel front camera support 4K video recording at 30fps. The smartphone also includes an in-display optical fingerprint scanner, infrared sensor, stereo speakers, and USB Type-C audio.
It carries an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance and houses a massive 8,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging.
Vivo T5
The Vivo T5 is also expected to launch in India soon, although Vivo has not confirmed an official launch date. Reports suggest it could arrive alongside the iQOO Z11 in August. The smartphone was introduced in Mexico earlier this year and is expected to expand to more markets, including India.
The Vivo T5 is expected to sport a 6.75-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1570 × 720 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,250 nits High Brightness Mode, offering smooth scrolling and improved visibility under sunlight.
It is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 4G processor paired with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. It also supports up to 8GB of virtual RAM and runs Android 16-based OriginOS 6. Security is handled through a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
One of the biggest highlights of the Vivo T5 could be the 7,200mAh battery with 44W fast charging. The smartphone also comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings, making it one of the more durable devices in its segment. For cameras, the Vivo T5 is expected to feature a 50-megapixel primary rear camera accompanied by a 2-megapixel secondary sensor, while selfies and video calls are handled by a 32-megapixel front camera.
The Vivo T5 is expected to be priced at around ₹25,990 in India, although the official pricing will be announced at launch.
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