Upcoming Smartphones Launching in India in Early 2026 (Expected)

From Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series to Xiaomi 17 and OnePlus 14 Pro, here are the key smartphones expected to launch in India in early 2026 based on leaks and reports.

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Upcoming Smartphones Launching in India in Early 2026 (Expected)

Upcoming India Mobiles · Early 2026

Upcoming Smartphones Launching in India in Early 2026 (Expected)

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series, Xiaomi 17 and OnePlus 14 Pro are among the most talked‑about phones tipped to arrive in India in early 2026, based on leaks and media reports.

Note: All devices and dates below are based on reports and leaks; brands may change launch timelines, specs and pricing at any time.

Samsung Galaxy S26 series (expected January 2026)

Premium flagships likely to lead the early‑2026 launch wave

Multiple reports suggest the Samsung Galaxy S26 series could debut globally in January 2026, with India launch expected in the same window, continuing Samsung’s usual S‑series schedule.

Rumours around the Galaxy S26 Ultra point to a 6.9‑inch QHD+ OLED display, a next‑gen Snapdragon flagship chip, and a 200 MP main camera, along with Qi2 wireless charging support and improved AI camera features.

Treat all S26 details as “expected” until Samsung announces the official India launch event and full spec sheet.

Flagship
Likely Jan 2026 reveal
Expected India launch: early 2026

Xiaomi 17 (global Jan 2026, India soon after)

New Xiaomi flagship tipped for early 2026 India launch

Coverage around the Xiaomi 17 indicates a global launch in January 2026, with India launch tipped for shortly after—early 2026—following Xiaomi’s typical rollout pattern.

Leaks mention a large battery around the 7,000 mAh mark, fast wired and wireless charging, and MIUI/HyperOS based on Android 16, aiming to compete directly with Samsung and OnePlus in the upper‑premium segment.

Flagship
Global launch: expected Jan 2026
India: tipped early 2026

OnePlus 14 Pro (expected early 2026 India launch)

Camera‑centric flagship likely for Q1 2026

India‑focused “Jan 2026 smartphones” round‑ups frequently include the OnePlus 14 Pro, projecting a launch window around early 2026 with India as one of the first markets.

Rumours point towards a high‑refresh LTPO AMOLED panel, a new Qualcomm flagship processor, faster charging, and upgraded Hasselblad‑branded cameras aimed at users who prioritize performance and photography.

Flagship
Expected Q1 2026
Focus: performance + camera

Other phones likely coming to India in early 2026

Mid‑range and upper‑mid picks to watch

Early‑2026 India lists also mention devices such as the Realme GT 6 series, new Redmi Note 16‑line models, and refreshed Galaxy A‑series phones as likely launches targeting the mid‑range segment.

These models are expected to focus on 5G, bigger batteries, faster charging, and high‑refresh‑rate AMOLED or IPS displays, giving more options under mid‑premium price brackets.

Reminder: All information here is based on publicly available reports and rumoured specs as of December 2025. Launch dates, specifications and pricing can change at the brands’ discretion.

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