Pixel 11 Series, Galaxy F70 Pro 5G Among August Smartphone Launches

August 2026 is set to be one of the busiest months for the smartphone industry, with several major brands preparing to introduce devices across flagship, premium and budget segments. Companies including Google, Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, Huawei and Poco have confirmed launches throughout the month despite ongoing component shortages and memory supply constraints. The upcoming lineup ranges from Google's flagship Pixel 11 series to affordable 5G smartphones such as the Redmi Note 17 5G, offering consumers a wide variety of choices.

Google will unveil the Pixel 11 series at its "Made by Google" event on August 12. The lineup is expected to include the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. All four smartphones are likely to be powered by Google's Tensor G6 processor and feature the Titan M3 security chip. The devices are also expected to use Samsung M16 OLED displays and MediaTek M90 modems, with battery capacities ranging from 4,850mAh to 5,115mAh. The series will be available in India through Flipkart following the official launch.

Samsung will introduce the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G in India on August 3. The smartphone will feature a Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. It will be powered by a Snapdragon processor and include a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, a 6,000mAh battery and 45W fast charging support. Available in Alpha Black and Aura Green, the handset will start at ₹25,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant, with higher-end models priced up to ₹34,999.

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Other launches scheduled during the month include the Vivo S2, Redmi Note 17 5G and Poco M8 Power. Vivo's S2 is expected to return the S-series to India on August 6 with a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset, a curved 1.5K pOLED display, a 7,050mAh battery, IP68/IP69 protection and a dual-camera system led by a 50-megapixel Sony IMX852 sensor. Redmi will also unveil the Note 17 5G on August 6, featuring an AMOLED display, an 8,000mAh battery, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor and a 50-megapixel primary camera. The device is expected to be priced at around ₹30,000 for the base variant.

Several Chinese smartphone makers are also preparing new launches during August. Oppo will introduce the A7 Pro Max in China on August 4, while Huawei is scheduled to launch the Nova 16 SE on August 5 after opening pre-reservations. Xiaomi is also expected to unveil the Redmi K100 series later in the month, further expanding its premium smartphone portfolio. Although complete specifications for some of these devices are yet to be officially announced, the launches indicate continued competition across multiple price segments.

With flagship innovations from Google and feature-packed offerings from Samsung, Vivo, Redmi, Oppo, Huawei and Poco, August is shaping up to be a significant month for smartphone buyers. The upcoming devices are expected to focus on larger batteries, high-refresh-rate displays, faster charging technologies, improved camera systems and advanced processors, reflecting the industry's continued emphasis on performance, durability and 5G connectivity across both premium and budget categories.

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