Apple vs Samsung vs OnePlus and more – Upcoming smartphones launching in India in 2024

Apple’s launch of the iPhone devices is one of the year’s biggest highlights, and the iPhone 16 series will be no different. While the Cupertino giant is expected to launch its flagship series in September 2024, leaks around the devices have already started pouring in.The iPhone 16 series is expected to offer slightly larger displays, along with higher brightness due to the use of micro-lens technology. Along with this, the iPhone 16 Pro devices are expected to get an AI-boost with the new A18 Pro chip, along with improved cameras and battery.After Apple, Korean smartphone maker Samsung takes the stage for one of the year’s biggest smartphone launches. Samsung will be among the first companies to launch its flagship devices in 2024.Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S24 series consisting of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra in February 2024. After launching the Galaxy S23 series with the Snapdragon chipset in India, Samsung is expected to once again use its Exynos chipset with the Galaxy S24 series in the country.Google has also started working on its Pixel 9 series smartphones. The company is expected to offer several upgrades over the Pixel 8 series, including the new Tensor G4 chipset with improved AI features, better cameras and more.The Pixel 9 series, consisting of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro is expected to launch in October 2024, so the launch is nearly ten months away, meaning a lot could change. The Pixel 9 series is expected to offer improved charging and better wireless charging technology.The OnePlus 12 is scheduled to launch in India on January 23, 2024, making it one of the first premium devices to launch in India in 2024. The device has already been launched in China, so we already know everything about the device, except its Indian pricing.The OnePlus 12 features a slightly larger display with improved protection, along with the newly launched Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, improved cameras and a larger battery at 5,400mAh.Xiaomi has already announced the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro smartphones in China. While Xiaomi has not confirmed the India launch of its devices, they have received their BIS certification, hinting that the devices will be launched in India.Xiaomi had launched only one device from its Xiaomi 13 series, the Xiaomi 13 Pro in India. So, we can expect at least one device from the Xiaomi 14 series to arrive in India. Like most other flagships of 2024, the device will also be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.Samsung, the current leader in the foldable segment, will launch the successors of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable smartphones in India in the second half of 2024. Samsung is now facing competition in the foldables segment, with companies like OnePlus and Motorola pushing their foldables.The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are expected to offer a better hinge mechanism, improved crease and a slightly larger battery, apart from the usual upgrades.Vivo is expected to launch the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro, the company’s latest flagship smartphones in its X series in India in January 2024. The company has already launched the device in China, so we already know everything about them.Like its predecessors, the Vivo X100 series consists of camera centric devices, offering excellent imaging capabilities. The X100 and X100 Pro are powered by the Dimensity 9300 chipset and offer up to 120W fast charging support.

Apple vs Samsung vs OnePlus and more – Upcoming smartphones launching in India in 2024

Apple iPhone 16

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Google Pixel 9

OnePlus 12

Xiaomi 14

Samsung Galaxy Z series

Vivo X100 series