The festive sales are behind us, but the flagship launch season isn't. Here are the big phones heading to India, sorted by how certain they are. Prices haven't been announced for any of them yet.
Confirmed for India
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Shown at India Mobile Congress; India launch confirmed, date not yet announced.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip.
- 6.4-inch OLED main display plus a small 2.7-inch rear display.
- Dual 200MP rear cameras.
iQOO 16
- India launch confirmed by iQOO; date not announced.
- The China model uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, an 8,400mAh battery and 100W charging. Indian specs may differ.
Motorola Signature 27
- Motorola has confirmed it's coming to India.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP Sony LYTIA 910 main camera, Bang & Olufsen audio tuning.
- Seven years of promised OS upgrades — notable for buyers who keep phones long.
Rumoured
Vivo X500 Pro Max
A report citing industry sources points to an India launch by the end of November, but Vivo hasn't confirmed it. The global model has a Dimensity 9600 Pro, a 6.85-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display, ZEISS cameras with a 200MP periscope, and a 7,800mAh battery.
OnePlus 16R (and possibly OnePlus 16)
A tipster suggests OnePlus may launch the 16R — possibly a rebadged Ace 7 — and perhaps the OnePlus 16 in India in December or early 2027. Nothing is official yet.
Should you wait?
- Budget above ₹60,000 and no urgency: waiting a few weeks gives you more choice and may push down prices of current flagships.
- Need a phone now or budget under ₹40,000: buy from current models — these launches won't change that segment much.
- Check each brand's update promise and service network, not just the chip and camera.
