Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or a gamer, a flagship phone is set to launch for everyone at the beginning of the new year. According to media reports, smartphones launching in January 2024 are expected to have powerful processors, innovative cameras, and attractive designs.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series launches in January 2024
Xiaomi is launching the Redmi Note 13 Series on January 4th, 2024. The series includes three devices: Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro+. The phones are expected to have a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, and Dimensity 7200 Ultra chipset, respectively. The phones will run MIUI 14 based on Android 13. The Redmi Note 13 has a dual-camera setup (100 MP + 2 MP), while the Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ sport a triple-camera setup (200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP). The middle member packs a 5100mAh battery while the other two have a 5000mAh powerhouse.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series launches in January 2024
Samsung is reportedly hosting a Galaxy Unpacked Event on January 17th, 2024, wherein the brand will launch the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy S24. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to have a 6.8-inch QHD+ OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset customized for Samsung, and feature 12GB RAM with up to 1TB storage. The Ultra model might pack a 5000mAh battery with 45W charging. The strongest point is expected to be the camera setup at the back (200MP+10MP+50MP+10MP). Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is the middle member of the family that is often neglected.
The base model of Samsung Galaxy S24 with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage is expected to be priced at EUR 899 (approximately INR 82,000) in Europe. The 256GB storage model may cost EUR 959 (approximately INR 88,000). The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model of Galaxy S24+ may cost EUR 1,149 (approximately INR 1,05,000)
OnePlus 12 Series launches in January 2024
OnePlus is confirmed to launch its OnePlus 12 series on January 23rd, 2024. The phones are expected to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7ES Gen 2 processor, along with fast LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage2.
The new OnePlus 12 has a 6.82-inch display screen with 1440×3168 resolution and 510 PPI screen density. The screen has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which helps the phone run smoothly. Gorilla Glass protects the screen. The phone has a punch-hole display screen with a bezel-less design.
The phone has a triple camera setup, which includes a 50 MP wide-angle primary camera, a 48 MP ultra wide-angle camera, and a 64 MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom. The phone also has a dual LED flashlight. The phone can record videos at 8K @24fps. For selfies, a 32 MP wide-angle camera is provided on the front. The selfie camera can record video at 4K @30 fps.
Vivo X100 Series launches in January 2024
Vivo is also launching its Vivo X100 series in mid-January 2024. The phones are expected to have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and feature 12GB RAM with up to 1TB storage. The X100 series is expected to have a 5000mAh battery with 45W charging1.
The display quality of the upcoming Vivo X100 Pro 5G phone is quite impressive. The phone boasts a large 6.78-inch AMOLED display screen with a resolution of 1260×2800 and a pixel density of 453 PPI. The phone also has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which makes the smartphone run very smoothly. Additionally, the phone has a punch-hole display screen with bezel-less features. The Vivo X100 Series smartphone uses 12GB, 16GB RAM, 256GB, and 512GB of storage.
Upcoming Poco F6 Price in India
There has yet to be an official notification when POCO F6 will be launched in India. Its expected price is Rs 39,990, which includes 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage.
| Specifications | POCO F6 |
| Display Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Ram | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| GPU/CPU Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen3, Octa Core, 2.63 GHz Processor |
| Camera | 64MP+8MP +2MP, Front 32MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Battery with 80W Fast Charging |
| Status | Upcoming |
Upcoming POCO X6 Pro 5G Global
Xiaomiui has said in a report that POCO X6 Pro 5G will be launched in January 2024. POCO X6 Pro 5G is priced at Rs 22,999 and has 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The official price of this phone has yet to be declared.
| Specifications | POCO X6 Pro 5G |
| Display Size | 6.67-inch OLED screen with 1.5K resolution & 120 Hz Refresh Rate |
| Ram | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB |
| GPU/CPU Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra SoC |
| Camera | 64MP+8MP +2MP, Front 16MP |
| Battery | 5,500mAh battery with 90W fast wired charging technology |
| Status | Upcoming |
POCO X6 Series launches in January 2024
The Poco X6 series, which includes the Poco X6 Pro, is launching in India on January 11, 2024. This launch marks the debut of MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra SoC in India
This report is based on the similarities between the recently launched Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi K70e smartphones in China. Both phones have a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 6000 processor, 6GB to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5000mAh battery.
In terms of cameras, Redmi Note 13 Pro has a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. Redmi K70e has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens.
If Gizmochina’s report is correct, it means that both Poco X6 and Poco X6 Pro smartphones launched in China will provide hardware and features similar to Redmi smartphones. This is a common practice for Poco, which often rebrands its smartphones as Redmi smartphones launched in China.
According to Gizmochina’s report, Poco is expected to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7ES Gen 2 processor, along with fast LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
| Features | Specifications |
| Display Size | 6.67 inch, AMOLED, 1220 × 2712 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass, Bezel-less display |
| Ram | 12GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
| GPU/CPU Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, Octa-core, Qualcomm Adreno 710, CPU technology 2.4 GHz |
| Main Camera | 64 MP ( Wide-angle ), 8 MP, 120° ( Ultra-Wide angle ), 2 MP ( Macro)2160p @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30/60 fps |
| Front | 16 MP Wide Angle Camera |
| Battery | Li-Poly – 5000 mAh, Wired charging speed 33W |
| Status | January 11, 2024 (official) |
When will the Vivo X100 series launch in India?
The Vivo X100 series is expected to launch in India on January 4, 2024. The series is expected to include the Vivo X100 and the Vivo X100 Pro
