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Upcoming Smartphones in India: OnePlus Nord CE 5G, iQOO Z3, Infinix Note 10, More

Smartphone companies are gearing up to launch their new smartphones in India in June. Brands like OnePlus, iQOO, Xiaomi, POCO, and Infinix are all set to launch their new smartphones in different price segments. We have some interesting lineup for this month. OnePlus is gearing up to launch its new mid-range phone, the OnePlus Nord CE. Xiaomi is also rumoured to bring the Mi 11 Lite handset, while Infinix is launching its Note 10 series. iQOO Z3 will also make its way to the market this month. All these handsets are confirmed to launch in India in June 2021. So, if you are looking to upgrade your phone, then you are at the perfect place. We have created a list of smartphones launching in the month of June. 

List of Upcoming Smartphones in India in June 2021 

  • OnePlus Nord CE 5G
  • Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
  • iQOO Z3 5G
  • Infinix Note 10 Series
  • POCO M3 Pro 5G

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

OnePlus Nord CE 5G Renders

The first phone on the list is the OnePlus Nord Core Edition a.k.a OnePlus Nord CE 5G. OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus Nord CE 5G will launch on June 10th in India. Thanks to the Amazon listing and some rumours, we already know some key features of the upcoming smartphone like the RAM, storage, and colour options.  

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G will be flaunting a 6.43 Full HD+ display. It will also support a refresh rate of up to 90Hz. OnePlus has confirmed that the Nord CE 5G will be retaining the 3.5mm headphone jack. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC clubbed with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage.

For the cameras, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G may feature a 64MP triple camera setup on the rear and a 16MP selfie shooter on the front. The smartphone might have a 4,300mAh battery with support of 65W fast charging. Amazon has confirmed that the smartphone will be available in at least a Charcoal Ink colour option. It is expected to run on Oxygen OS 11 based on Android 11.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G Launch Date in India

OnePlus is launching their OnePlus Nord CE 5G on June 10th in India and Europe. The company will be streaming the entire launch event via its official YouTube channel. 

OnePlus Nord CE 5G Price in India

The successor of OnePlus Nord is tipped to be Rs 2,000 lesser than the original OnePlus Nord which means that it may be priced somewhere between Rs 22,999 – Rs 24,999. 

Mi 11 Lite 

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

Xiaomi’s Mi 11 series debuted back in April 2021 with Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11X, and Mi 11X Pro. Xiaomi is now gearing up to launch the cheapest phone in Mi 11 series, the Mi 11 Lite, in India. The company’s representative recently teased the Mi 11 Lite India launch. The phone might be one of the slimmest phones from the company. 

That said, we know all the specs of the Mi 11 Lite. The Mi 11 Lite has a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with up to a 90Hz screen refresh rate. Under the hood, the Mi 11 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 732G processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

In terms of camera, it has a 64MP primary camera with an f/1.79 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP tele-macro sensor. Upfront, it houses a 16MP sensor for selfies and video calls. The smartphone is fuelled by a 4250mAh battery and support 33W fast charging.

Mi 11 Lite Launch Date in India

Xiaomi has not made any official announcements on the launch date of Mi 11 Lite but we are expecting it to launch in June.   

Mi 11 Lite Price in India

The Mi 11 Lite is available for around Rs 26,616 in the global market. So, one should expect it to be available somewhere between Rs 19,999 – Rs 21,999 price range in India. 

iQOO Z3 5G

iQOO Z3

iQOO is all set to debut the all-new new Z series in India with the iQOO Z3 5G. The phone is said to be the first smartphone in India that will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G processor. Interestingly, the phone is already available for purchase in China.

The iQOO Z3 5G features a 6.58-inch FHD+ LCD with a 1080 x 2408 resolution. Other display features include a 120Hz refresh rate, 96% NTSC colour gamut, and HDR support. Under the hood, the phone draws power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G 5G processor. The phone might be available with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The device packs a 4,400 mAh battery with 55W fast charging support. It comes with a liquid-cooling system for thermal management. 

THe iQOO Z3 is loaded with a triple-camera setup. The device has a 64MP primary camera sensor. It is accompanied by an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor and a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor. For selfies, the notch houses a 16MP front camera. It could come with Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11 in India.

iQOO Z3 Launch Date in India 

As mentioned above, the iQOO Z3 5G is launching in India on June 8. The company will be streaming the entire launch event via its official YouTube channel. 

iQOO Z3 Price in India

iQOO is available in China at a starting price of CNY 1,699 (approx Rs 18,800) for the 6GB + 128GB storage variant. The phone is likely to launch around Rs 22,000 in India.

Infinix Hot 10 Series

Infinix Note 10 Pro

Infinix has also confirmed that it will be launching the Infinix Note 10 and Infinix Note 10 Pro phones in India. We already have the specifications of Infinix Note 10 and Infinix Note 10 Pro. Both the phones sport a 6.95-inch IPS LCD display with an FHD+ 1080×2460 pixel resolution. The Infinix Note 10 Pro features a 90Hz refresh rate. The Infinix Note 10 is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage.

The Infinix Note 10 Pro packs a MediaTek Helio G95 SoC. The Note 10 Pro houses 8GB of RAM and 256GB onboard storage.  Both devices run Android 11 out of the box. As for the optics, the Note 10 features a triple-camera setup with a 48MP primary main camera, a 2MP portrait lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The Infinix Note 10 Pro incorporates a 64MP primary main camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP portrait lens, and a 2MP B&W lens. For selfies and video-calling, both the phones feature a 16MP camera. The handsets feature a 5,000mAh battery. The only difference is that the Note 10 Pro supports 33W fast charging whereas the Note 10 supports up to 18W charging.

Infinix Note 10 Series Launch Date in India

Infinix is launching its Note 10 and Note 10 Pro on June 7th in India. The smartphones will be available exclusively through Flipkart.

Infinix Note 10 Series Price in India

The pricing of the Note 10 globally starts at around $199 (Rs. 14,491), where the Infinix Note 10 Pro retails for $259 (Rs. 18,860). Both these handsets are expected to launch in India under Rs 20,000. 

POCO M3 Pro 5G

POCO M3 Pro 5G India Launch

Last but not least is POCO M3 Pro 5G. This is the first smartphone from the brand in India that will support 5G connectivity. The POCO M3 Pro features a 6.5-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate display. The handset sports an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor that is built on a 7nm fabrication process, while the graphics duties are handled by an integrated Mali-G57 GPU. The handset retails with up to 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. It boots Android 11 based MIUI 12 for now.

Moving to optics, the smartphone features a 48MP triple-rear camera setup with an LED flash. The primary sensor gets accompanied by a 2MP macro and a 2MP depth sensor. It offers an 8MP front shooter for selfies and video calls. The smartphone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery unit with 18W fast charging support.

POCO M3 Pro 5G Launch in India

POCO India has announced that the POCO M3 Pro will make its debut in India on June 8th. The phone will be exclusively available on Flipkart. The company will be streaming the entire launch event via its official YouTube channel. 

POCO M3 Pro 5G Price in India

The POCO M3 Pro comes with a price tag of EUR 179 (roughly Rs 16,000) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB option. The 6GB RAM + 128GB model is priced at EUR 199 (roughly Rs 17,800). The POCO M3 Pro 5G might be available somewhere between Rs 13,999 – Rs 15,999 price range in India.