No matter whether or not you’re a tech fanatic, the month of February is shaping as much as be an fascinating one for the smartphone market. Within the coming days, tech giants like Apple, Google, Samsung and others are anticipated to launch new units that may form what we see the remainder of the yr.
If you’re seeking to purchase a brand new telephone or improve your current one, listed here are some smartphones it is best to look out for within the subsequent few weeks.
Apple has killed the iPhone SE collection, however the tech large changed it with the iPhone 16e final yr. Now, the Cupertino-based telephone maker is gearing as much as launch its new “finances” telephone – the iPhone 17e.
Whereas nothing is official in the intervening time, hearsay has it that Apple will unveil the iPhone 17e on February 19, a day after Google launches the Pixel 10a.
Speculations recommend that the upcoming finances iPhone will function a Dynamic Island, with Apple additionally reportedly together with MagSafe charging. In line with Bloomberg, the iPhone 17e can be powered by the A19 chip from the iPhone 17 and also will function Apple’s newest in-house-developed modem.
Nevertheless, it might have the identical 6.1-inch display and rear digicam as its predecessor. Apple can also be anticipated to maintain the value roughly the identical.
The Pixel 10a could look an identical to its predecessor. (Specific Photograph)
Google Pixel 10a
Google has confirmed that its newest finances telephone – the Pixel 10a can be launching on February 18. Nevertheless, the most recent Pixel could not stay as much as everybody’s expectations.
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The tech large just lately shared a video teaser of the Pixel 10a on YouTube, the place it teased the brand new flat digicam island that homes two sensors. The Pixel 9a has a barely raised lip across the digicam island.
Google hasn’t formally revealed the specs of the telephone, however Pixel a collection consumers could also be upset because the upcoming telephone could borrow the Pixel 9a’s Tensor G4 chipset, as a substitute of the brand new Tensor G5 chip.
Furthermore, the Pixel 10a can also be anticipated to stay with 128GB of onboard storage and 8GB of RAM and retain its predecessor’s 5,199mAh battery.
As for worth, hearsay has it that the Pixel 10a 128GB model can be priced at Rs 52,000 whereas the 256GB variant could also be bought for someplace round Rs 63,000.
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Galaxy S26 may also look the identical as its predecessor. (Picture Supply: YtechB)
Samsung Galaxy S26 collection
After a very long time, Samsung has as soon as once more moved the Galaxy S collection launch to February. The upcoming flagship collection – which consists of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and the Galaxy S26 Extremely can be approaching February 25.
Whereas a lot of the specs – together with display and battery dimension, are anticipated to be the identical as final yr, the upcoming units may have new chipsets.
Hearsay has it that the Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26+ can be powered by the brand new 2nm Exynos chip, whereas the Galaxy S26 Extremely could get the Snapdragon therapy.
A number of weeks in the past, Samsung teased its new show expertise, which it says is designed to guard privateness. It could be much like the privacy-focused display protectors bought offline that stop others from taking a look at your display.
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The iQOO 15R will pack within the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip. (Picture Supply: iQOO)
iQOO 15R
Vivo sub-brand iQOO has additionally confirmed that will probably be including a brand new mannequin to the flagship iQOO 15 collection. Dubbed iQOO 15R, the upcoming mannequin may have a checkered again panel and have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.
As is the case with iQOO’s premium choices, the telephone may have a display with a 144Hz refresh fee, with iQOO utilizing a chip to optimise gaming efficiency.
The corporate additionally confirmed that its first ‘R’ collection telephone will function a 50MP major Sony LYT sensor and a 7,600mAh battery. iQOO 15R will launch on February 24 and have a price ticket of lower than Rs 55,000.
The Edge 60 Fusion is predicted to have a curved show like its predecessor. (Specific Photograph)
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
Motorola can also be reportedly planning to launch the Edge 70 Fusion someday this month. Whereas the corporate is but to formally announce the gadget, a just lately leaked retailer itemizing in Europe sheds mild on what it’s going to supply when it comes to {hardware}.
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Like its predecessor (Edge 60 Fusion), the upcoming gadget may have a 6.78-inch OLED display, however the firm is reportedly pushing the refresh fee from 120Hz to 144Hz.
The itemizing additionally means that the Edge 70 Fusion can be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset and sport an enormous 7,000mAh battery with presumably 68W wired charging assist.
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion is predicted to price someplace between Rs 40,000 and Rs 50,000, however we should await the official announcement to know extra.