From January through February (and even into March), nearly every major smartphone brand is lining up new launches packed with bigger batteries, faster processors, sharper cameras, and smarter AI features.
Whether it’s Realme pushing battery boundaries, Redmi doubling down on high-resolution cameras, Samsung gearing up its next flagship series, or Google and Apple refining their mid-range and “e” lineups, the first few months of 2026 are shaping up to be unusually crowded.
Some launches are already confirmed, while others are based on strong industry leaks—but all of them are worth keeping an eye on. To make things easier, we’ve rounded up all the confirmed and expected smartphone launches in January and February 2026 (and beyond).
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Smartphone Launches In January 2026
Realme P4 Power
- Release Date: January 29 (Confirmed)
The Realme P4 Power will go official in India on January 29, 2026, before the long list of smartphones expected to launch in February 2026 even begins.
Among the P4 Power’s key specifications are a 6.78-inch 1.5L OLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, the Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset with a HyperVision+ AI chip for performance optimization, up to 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.
The phone could also get a 50MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. However, the phone’s most unique feature is its 10,001 mAh Titan Battery (the first in India), which supports 80W wired charging.
Redmi Note 15 Pro Series
- Release Date: January 29, 2026
Another mid-range series to hit the market before we move into February 2026 is the Redmi Note 15 Pro. It comprises two models: the regular Note 15 Pro and the Note 15 Pro+. Both of them will debut in India on January 29, 2026, and hit stores on February 3, 2026.
While the Dimensity 7400 Ultra will power the Note 15 Pro, the Note 15 Pro+ will run on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC. Further, both phones will feature a 200MP primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera.
Regarding batteries, the phones will sport a 6,500 mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging on the regular and 100W wired charging on the plus variant.
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Smartphone Launches In February 2026 (Confirmed)
iQOO 15R
- Release Date: February 24 (Confirmed)
Among the key few smartphones confirmed to launch in February 2026 is the iQOO 15R, the first ‘R’ handset by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, but the second in the iQOO 15 lineup.
While the handset is expected to feature a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, it is confirmed to sport the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, paired with the company’s Q2 chip to enhance gaming performance.
Other specifications of the iQOO 15R could include 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, a dual-rear camera with a 200MP primary sensor and optical image stabilization, and a 7,600 mAh battery that supports 100W wired charging.
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Smartphone Launches In February 2026 (Expected)
Google Pixel 10a
- Announcement Date: February (Expected)
The Alphabet-owned smartphone maker Google is expected to announce the Pixel 10a around mid-February and release it globally in early March 2026 (including India).
Regarding specifications, the handset should feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen that supports 120Hz refresh rate, run on the Tensor G4 chip (unless Google changes its mind at the last minute), come with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage, and a 48MP primary camera on the back (with OIS).
The Pixel 10a could also feature a 5,100 mAh battery that supports 23W wired charging and runs on Android 16 out of the box.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series
- Release Date: February 25 (Expected)
Even though Samsung hasn’t confirmed the Galaxy S26’s launch date, industry sources believe that the series will go official on February 25, 2026.
The Galaxy S26 series should launch with three models: the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. While the non-Ultra models could run on the Exynos 2600 chip, the Galaxy S26 Ultra could feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC.
Out of the box, the smartphones should run One UI 8.5, Samsung’s latest user interface. The series should also support native Qi2 wireless charging (rather than being Qi2-ready). However, expect minor upgrades across other departments, such as battery life, cameras, and display brightness.
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vivo V70 and vivo V70 Elite
- Release Date: Mid-February (Expected)
Following the launch of the vivo X200T in India, the Chinese manufacturer could announce two mid-range phones quite soon: the vivo V70 and the vivo V70 Elite. While the former could be based on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, the latter could feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC.
Both smartphones could feature a triple-rear camera with a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ZEISS-tuned telephoto sensor (3x), and an 8MP ultrawide camera. They’re also rumored to feature 6,500 mAh batteries with support for 90W wired charging.
Even otherwise, the handsets could come with decent specifications, such as a 6.59-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, and an IP68 rating for dust- and water-resistance.
Smartphone Launches Beyond February 2026 (Expected)
Samsung Galaxy A57 & Galaxy A37
- Release Date: Late February or Early March (Expected)
The Korean tech giant Samsung could release the Galaxy A57 and the Galaxy A37 (together) in either late February or early March 2026. While the former could run on the Exynos 1680 SoC, the latter could be based on the Exynos 1480 SoC.
These smartphones are likely to feature a Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, come with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM, and feature a 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilization. Depending on their launch schedule, the phones could come with One UI 8.5 out of the box.
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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
- Release Date: March or April (Expected)
The Lenovo-owned smartphone brand could launch the Edge 70 Fusion in India around March or April.
It could come with a 6.78-inch quad-curved AMOLED screen that supports a 144Hz refresh rate, run on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC, offer up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and sport a 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilization.
Other specifications could include a 7,000 mAh battery that supports 68W wired charging, Hello UI based on Android 16, and anIP68 or IP69 rating.
Apple iPhone 17e
- Release Date: Late February to Early March (Expected)
Based on the iPhone 16e’s launch, the iPhone 17e could break cover toward the end of February or the beginning of March.
The next ‘e’ series handset is expected to come with a 6.1-inch OLED screen with a Dynamic Island (borrowed from the iPhone 15), run on the Apple A19 chip that powers the iPhone 17, and feature 8GB of RAM to accommodate Apple Intelligence features.
However, on the back, the iPhone 17e should stick with a 48MP single-rear-facing camera. On the front, it could get the 18MP Center Stage camera Apple debuted with the iPhone 17 series. Other details about the smartphone should surface near its launch.
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