Highlights
- Buyers this April will have diverse choices across price ranges, from stylish budget 5G phones to flagship powerhouses.
- Upcoming April 2026 Launches – Realme 16 5G, Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, Vivo V70 FE, OnePlus Nord 6, Ai+ Nova 2 series, Vivo T5 Pro 5G, Oppo Find X9 lineup, OPPO K15 Pro series, and iQOO Z11.
- Devices feature massive batteries (up to 9,020mAh), advanced displays (165Hz AMOLED, 1.5K/2K resolutions, HDR10+), and powerful chipsets (Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, Dimensity 9500s, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5).
April 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting month for smartphone launches in India. Several brands, including Realme, Xiaomi, Vivo, OnePlus, Oppo, and iQOO, are gearing up to introduce new devices across budget, mid-range, and flagship segments. Here’s a detailed look at all the upcoming smartphones in India in April 2026, along with their expected specifications, features, and launch timelines.
Realme 16 5G – Launch on April 2
The Realme 16 5G is set to launch in India on April 2, 2026, and will be available via Flipkart and the company’s official online store. The smartphone will come in Air Black and Air White colour options.
In terms of features, the device will pack a 7,000mAh battery with support for 60W wired fast charging. It will run on Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16 out of the box. The phone will also include a 6,050 sq mm heat dissipation area for improved thermal performance and carry an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Realme 16 5G will sport a 6.57-inch display and feature a dual rear camera setup including a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The global version is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset, paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.
Redmi Note 15 SE 5G – Launch on April 2
Xiaomi has teased the launch of the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G in India, confirming its debut on April 2. The smartphone will be available for purchase via Flipkart shortly after launch.
Teased with the tagline “Faster. Bolder. Simply Better,” the device focuses heavily on design. It is expected to feature a vibrant red rear panel, likely with a vegan leather finish, complemented by a gold-coloured frame and a squircle-shaped camera module with matching accents.
While the emphasis is on aesthetics, the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G is expected to retain core specifications from the standard Redmi Note 15 5G.
Vivo V70 FE – Launch on April 2
The Vivo V70 FE will also debut in India on April 2 and marks the first “Fan Edition” in Vivo’s V series lineup.
The smartphone will feature a 6.83-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution, HDR10+ support, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,900 nits peak brightness. It will be powered by a 7,000mAh battery with 90W fast charging, which Vivo claims can fully charge in about 60 minutes and deliver up to 43.8 hours of video playback.
For photography, the device will include a 200MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP front camera. It will support up to 30x zoom with AI enhancements and feature Vivo’s Aura ring light system.
The Vivo V70 FE will also introduce AI features like AI Magic Weather, AI Magic Landscape, and AI Four Season Portrait. Additionally, it brings “darkness glow technology,” enabling the device to softly glow in low light after exposure to sunlight or UV light.
OnePlus Nord 6 – Launch on April 7
The OnePlus Nord 6 is confirmed to launch in India on April 7 at 7 PM. The company is yet to clarify whether the launch will be held via a dedicated event or a video announcement.
The device takes design cues from the OnePlus 15 lineup, replacing the pill-shaped camera module with a squarish camera island. It will be available in Holographic Quick Silver, Fresh Mint, and Low-Reflection Pitch Black colour options.
The OnePlus Nord 6 will feature a 165Hz 1.5K AMOLED display with up to 3,600 nits peak brightness and 1,800 nits HBM brightness. It supports a dedicated Touch Reflex Chip for 3,200Hz touch sampling, along with brightness as low as 2 nits and 3,840Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain. Aqua Touch 2.0 will enable usage with wet or sweaty hands.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, the phone is claimed to achieve an AnTuTu score of around 2.5 million. It also includes a G2 Wi-Fi chip for improved connectivity, with claims of up to 3× faster speeds on the Reliance Jio network.
OnePlus has introduced a massive 9,000mAh battery, which is said to deliver up to 2.5 days of moderate usage.
Ai+ Nova 2 Series – Launch on April 9
Ai+ will launch the Ai+ Nova 2 5G and Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G in India on April 9, as confirmed by CEO Madhav Sheth.
The Nova 2 Ultra 5G will be available in Black, Blue, Green, Purple, and Red, while the standard model will come in Black, Blue, Green, Pink, and Purple. Both devices feature red-accented power buttons.
The Ultra variant stands out with a customisable light ring on the back, which can light up for calls, messages, music, and notifications. It also features a pill-shaped camera module similar to the iPhone 17.
Vivo T5 Pro 5G – Expected Mid-April Launch
The Vivo T5 Pro 5G is expected to launch in India by mid-April and could be priced slightly above ₹30,000, likely under ₹35,000.
It is tipped to feature a 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. The phone is expected to run on Android 16-based OriginOS 6.
For cameras, it may include a 50MP Sony IMX882 primary sensor with support for 4K video recording. The device is also expected to pack a massive 9,020mAh battery with 90W fast charging and come with IP68 and IP69+ ratings for durability.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s – Expected in April (China)
Oppo is expected to launch the Oppo Find X9 Ultra in China in April. The device is tipped to feature a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, along with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
It may include a quad camera setup with dual 200MP sensors, along with 50MP telephoto and ultra-wide lenses, and a 50MP front camera. The phone is expected to pack a 7,050mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
The Oppo Find X9s global variant is said to feature a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1.5K resolution, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset, along with 12GB RAM. It may include triple 50MP cameras and a 7,025mAh battery with 100W fast charging.
OPPO K15 Pro Series – Launch on April 1 (China)
The OPPO K15 Pro series is set to launch in China on April 1 as the successor to the K13 Turbo lineup.
The standard model is expected to feature a 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a Dimensity 8500 chipset. It may include a 7,500mAh battery and measure 8.3mm in thickness with a weight of 197g.
The higher-end variant could feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS OLED display and be powered by the Dimensity 9500s chipset, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It may include a metal frame, 8,000mAh battery, and weigh around 213g.
Both models are expected to feature 50MP + 8MP dual rear cameras, a 16MP front camera, and an active cooling fan.
iQOO Z11 – Expected Launch on April 11
The iQOO Z11 is expected to launch in India around April 11, after debuting in China recently.
The smartphone features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, up to 2,000 nits brightness, and HDR support. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, and runs on Android 16-based OriginOS 6.
It includes a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a 2MP depth sensor, along with a 16MP front camera. The device packs a 9,020mAh battery with 90W fast charging and OTG reverse charging.
Additional features include a 7K Ice Dome cooling system, IP68 and IP69 ratings, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
In China, the base variant is priced at CNY 2,299 (approximately ₹31,200) for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, going up to CNY 3,399 (around ₹46,300) for the top-end 16GB + 512GB model. It is available in Canglang Fuguang, Skylight White, and Polar Night Black colours.
All in all, April 2026 is packed with smartphone launches across segments, from budget 5G devices to flagship powerhouses with massive batteries and advanced camera systems. Buyers will have plenty of options to choose from depending on their needs and budget.
As information about other smartphones becomes available, or when the launch date of any mobile is officially announced, this list will be updated accordingly.
FAQs
Q1. Which smartphones are launching in India on April 2, 2026?
Answer. On April 2, Realme 16 5G, Redmi Note 15 SE 5G, and Vivo V70 FE will debut in India, all targeting different segments from budget to premium.
Q2. What standout features does the Realme 16 5G offer?
Answer. It packs a massive 7,000mAh battery with 60W fast charging, IP69 dust/water resistance, a 6.57-inch display, and runs on Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16). It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset with up to 12GB RAM.
Q3. What makes the Vivo V70 FE unique?
Answer. It introduces the first “Fan Edition” in Vivo’s V series, featuring a 200MP main camera, 6.83-inch OLED display with HDR10+, AI-powered photography modes, and “darkness glow technology” that softly glows in low light after sunlight exposure.
Q4. When will the OnePlus Nord 6 launch, and what are its highlights?
Answer. The OnePlus Nord 6 launches on April 7 at 7 PM. It boasts a 165Hz AMOLED display with 3,600 nits peak brightness, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, Aqua Touch 2.0 for wet-hand usage, and a huge 9,000mAh battery for up to 2.5 days of use.
Q5. Which mid-range devices are expected later in April?
Answer. The Vivo T5 Pro 5G (mid-April) and iQOO Z11 (around April 11) are expected, both offering large AMOLED displays, Snapdragon/Dimensity chipsets, 9,000mAh+ batteries, and advanced durability ratings (IP68/IP69).