Written By Deepti Ratnam
Upcoming Smartphones Launching in January 2026: OnePlus Turbo 6, Realme 16 Pro, Honor Power 2 and More Confirmed
Discover all the upcoming smartphones launching in January 2026, including OnePlus Turbo 6, Realme 16 Pro, Honor Power 2, Oppo Reno 15, and more.
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Upcoming Smartphones in 2026
The first wave of smartphone launches in 2026 begins in early January, with multiple brands confirming dates or timelines. These launches focus on performance, battery life, AI features, and next-generation chipsets. January and February are shaping up to be crucial months for smartphone buyers.
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Honor Power 2
Honor Power 2 is scheduled to debut in China on January 5. It will come with a massive 10,080mAh battery designed for extended video streaming and gaming sessions. The phone is confirmed to support 80W fast charging along with 27W reverse charging.
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OnePlus Turbo 6
OnePlus Turbo 6 is confirmed to launch in China on January 8. It is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 1.5K display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The phone will pack a 9,000mAh battery with 80W wired and 27W reverse wired charging support.
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Poco M8
The Poco M8 series does not have a confirmed launch date yet but is expected to arrive soon in India. It will include Poco M8 5G and Poco M8 Pro 5G models sold via Flipkart. The Poco M8 5G is said to feature a 7.35mm slim body, weigh 178g, and offer a 50-megapixel AI rear camera.
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Oppo Reno 15 Series
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Realme 16 Pro Series
The Realme 16 Pro series will launch in India on January 6, 2026, at 12pm. The lineup will ship with Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0 and include AI features such as AI Edit Genie 2.0. It will also introduce Realme’s LumaColor Image technology for improved photography.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series
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Vivo V70 and Xiaomi 17 Series
The Xiaomi 17 series is expected to launch globally in Q1 2026, while the Vivo V70 is also tipped to debut around the same time. Both launches are expected within the first quarter of the year. This period is likely to be one of the busiest smartphone launch phases of 2026.
