Top 5 smartphones coming this July: Nothing, Samsung, Motorola and more

Indian Express

a day ago

For smartphone enthusiasts, July is going to be one of the most action-packed months this year. From Nothing to Vivo, several smartphone manufacturers will be launching new budget and premium phones. From Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z series to the highly anticipated Nothing Phone 3, here's a quick look at some of the best smartphones coming next month.
Next month, Motorola might launch a new G series device. While the company is yet to share the name and model number of the smartphone, a Flipkart microsite suggests that it will most likely be the Moto G96.
As for other specifications, leaks and rumours have suggested that the Moto G96 will most likely be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and offer up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone will come with Hello UI based on Android 15 out of the box and get 3 years of OS updates.
It is expected to sport a 6.67-inch pOLED screen with a 144 Hz refresh rate and get a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony LYT-700C main sensor alongside an 8MP ultrawide shooter.
The microsite also shows off four colourways – with leaks hinting that it will be available in Ashleigh Blue, Cattleya Orchid (lavender), Dresden Blue and Greener Pasture. Moto G96 is expected to start from Rs 22,000, but we recommend you take this information with a grain of salt since things may change down the line.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei has confirmed that it will be launching its first flagship – the Nothing Phone (3), on July 1. For its upcoming premium device, the company is ditching its iconic Glyph interface for what might be a dot matrix display on the back.
As it turns out, the Nothing Phone 3 won't feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite but instead will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, which powers the likes of the iQOO Neo 10 and the recently unched Poco F7.
The Nothing Phone (3) is said to come with a huge 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen and offer up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. On the back, we might see a triple camera setup that consists of a 50MP primary lens, but we don't have much information about the other lenses.
Nothing has confirmed that the Phone (3) will be made from premium materials and have 'software that really levels things up.'As for the price, the Nothing Phone (3) will be priced somewhere around 800 pounds, which roughly translates to Rs 90,000.
Samsung recently sent out invitations for a July 9 event in Brooklyn, New York, where the South Korean maker is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The company's upcoming book-style foldable, Galaxy Z Fold 7, is said to offer an 'Ultra' experience. Rumour also has it that the phone will have a larger 8.2-inch inner display, which, if true, will make it Samsung's largest foldable smartphone ever.
On the hardware front, we expect to see the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, but recent rumours have hinted that Samsung might go with its newly launched Exynos 2500. On the back, it is expected to feature a 200MP primary camera, with the telephoto shooter and ultrawide sensor expected to stay the same as last year.
Coming to the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung might choose to go with a near bezel-less cover screen like the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra and pack in a 6.8-inch screen. Rumour also has it that the upcoming device will have a 50MP primary camera in addition to a 50MP ultrawide lens, come with One UI 8 based on Android 16 and have a 4,000mAh battery.
Oppo is bringing its Reno 14 series to India on July 3. The upcoming smartphone(s) will be available on Amazon and Flipkart.
Unlike its Chinese counterpart, the Indian version of the Reno 14 and the Reno 14 Pro will most likely be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chipset and come with huge Silicon Carbon batteries. The Reno 14 Pro is said to sport a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen, whereas the Pro variant might be getting a larger 6.83-inch display.
The Reno 14 is rumoured to sport a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 50MP telephoto shooter, while the Reno 14 Pro will have a triple 50MP camera setup. If this is the same as the Chinese version, we might see a 6,000mAh battery on the Reno 14 and a slightly larger 6,200mAh battery on the Reno 14 Pro.
Recently, Vivo unveiled its latest compact flagship smartphone – the X200 FE, in Taiwan. Following in OnePlus' footsteps, the company has now announced that its newest compact phone will soon be launched in India.
While Vivo did not reveal the exact launch date, it is said to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset and offer IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance. The upcoming compact flagship will most likely be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset and get a huge 6,500mAh battery that supports 90W wired charging.
On the back, we will see a Zeiss-tuned triple camera setup with a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. However, the biggest change might be in the software department, as Vivo might finally do away with FunTouch OS in favour of the feature-packed, aesthetically pleasing OriginOS.