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The year 2026 is starting with 5 new phone launches in India this week and here are all the brands that will be bringing their products.
The year 2026 is starting with a bang and if you are in the market for a new phone, you are going to have not one, but five new options that will be making their way this month. We’ve already covered the January 2026 lineup that includes global launches from OnePlus and Honor, but some exciting devices are on their way to the Indian market over the next few days.
Redmi Note 15 launch in India is also confirmed for January 2026 many people are eager to know how Xiaomi plans to sell the new Redmi Note model. Redmi Note 15 will get a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and powered by Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, as mentioned on a product microsite from the brand. The device will come with IP66 rating for dust and water resistance. Xiaomi is calling it the 108 MasterPixel edition which hints at a 108MP primary camera at the back. The phone is tipped to pack a 5,520mAh battery with 45W charging support.
Realme 16 Pro series will feature the 16 Pro and the 16 Pro+ models in the market, and one of these is likely to cost much higher than before. Realme 16 Pro most likely gets a textured panel along with a matte finish over glass. The company is offering Realme UI 7 based on Android 16 with the 16 Pro that is promised to get 3 OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches. The software will also have AI features integrated with the likes of AI Edit genie 2.0 to create and edit images.
Oppo is also bringing the Reno 15 series with three models this time which includes the Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro and the Reno 15 Pro Mini. These phones will be compact but made using durable materials. It is hard to ignore the obvious iPhone-like comparisons and brighter colourways.
The Reno 15 Pro Mini is coming to the country to offer another compact phone in the market for buyers. It features a 6.32-inch AMOLED display and measures at 7.99mm thick and weighs 187 grams. The brand is using an aerospace-grade aluminium frame and focuses on offering good visibility outdoors.
Poco M8 5G is also launching in India soon and this means the January 2026 lineup is getting another addition for buyers. Poco has been teasing the M8 5G model over the last few weeks and now the company has confirmed the launch date for Poco M8 5G along with many other brands looking to start 2026 with a bang. The M8 5G model will be powered by a Snapdragon chipset and expected to feature a sleek body.
Motorola is also joining in with the fun and we are going to see the new Signature model from the brand in the Indian market. The design of the Motorola Signature phone along with a possible inclusion of a periscope telephoto lens. The company is using words like premium and luxury which suggests this could be well above the Moto Edge lineup in the market.
