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OnePlus 12 Series, Galaxy S24 Lineup, More: Top Smartphones To Launch In January 2024

December 20, 2023
Bharat Times

As the end of 2023 draws near, leading smartphone makers are set to ring in 2024 with major launches. Samsung, OnePlus, Vivo and Xiaomi are geared up to announce their flagship smartphones in January 2024. While Samsung is likely to officially unveil its flagship Galaxy S24 line, OnePlus and Vivo are confirmed to launch their OnePlus 12 series and Vivo X100 series, respectively. Xiaomi, on the other hand, will announce its Redmi Note 13 series. If you’re considering purchasing a new smartphone, wait for the upcoming models to be available in stores.

We bring a complete list of the much-anticipated smartphones likely to be launched in January 2024.

OnePlus 12 Series 

A much-anticipated smartphone launch in the first half of 2024 is the OnePlus 12, which is set to debut on January 23. The launch event will officially unveil details about the phone’s price and availability. While the OnePlus 12 may resemble its predecessor, significant upgrades are said to arrive internally. There will be the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, an enhanced display, improved cameras and extended battery life. The likely price of OnePlus 12 in India may exceed Rs 60,000. Additionally, the brand is introducing an affordable model, alongside, the OnePlus 12R.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series

Multiple rumours suggest that Samsung is gearing up to unveil its next-generation flagship Galaxy S24 series of smartphones in January. The early launch hints at heightened competition in the high-end smartphone market, putting pressure on Samsung. Despite limited details available right now, leaks and reports suggest that the Galaxy S24 series will have a top-end Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is expected to feature top-notch features and specifications. The lineup is also anticipated to incorporate various generative AI capabilities, including real-time call translation and a wallpaper generator.

Vivo X100 Lineup

Handset maker Vivo is also focussing on the high-end smartphone market, and it is gearung up to launch its premium-tier devices in the X100 series. The devices will succeed the X 90 lineup. The X100 Pro has already been released in the brand’s home turf China, presenting itself as a robust smartphone. Following the trend of previous X series devices, the new X100 Pro is anticipated to be a camera-centric device, but it will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 processor, instead of a Snapdrgaon 8 Gen 3.

Redmi Note 13 Lineup

Xiaomi is set to launch its mid-range Redmi Note 13 series in India on January 4, featuring the Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro+. With these models already available in China, it is highly anticipated that they will share similar specifications for the Indian market. All three variants are expected to sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Regarding the chipset, the Redmi Note 13 is likely to be equipped with the Mediatek Dimensity 6080 SoC, the Pro model is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC whereas the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ could feature the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC.