Smartphone launches in India have picked up pace since the beginning of the year, and January was a busy month. The same can be said for February, which is about to end. In the last three weeks, around 15 new smartphones have been released, and the month is not even over yet. Here’s a look at the top smartphones launching from February 2023, as March draws closer.
Top Smartphones Launched in February 2023
Here is a list of all the top phones launched in February 2023:
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Series
- oneplus 11 series
- iQOO Neo 7
- Poco X5 Pro
- oppo reno 8t
- Oppo Find N2 Flip
- Nokia X30
- Vivo Y100
- Infinix Zero 5G 2023 Series
Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is the first ultra-flagship launch of the year and includes the vanilla Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra (Review). All three phones come with new-generation AMOLED panels, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 custom SoC along with updated internals including up to 12GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
The Galaxy S23 and S23+ feature the same triple camera setup with a 50MP main lens, ultra-wide angle, and telephoto sensors. The difference can be seen in the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which now sports a 200-megapixel camera, an ultra-wide camera, and two telephoto sensors that support 3x and 10x optical zoom, respectively. The Samsung Galaxy S23 series devices include OneUI 5.1, Wi-Fi 6E, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, and a battery that ranges from 3,900mAh on the Galaxy S23 to a 5,000mAh cell on the S23 Ultra.
launch date: February 1st
price in india: Rs 75,999 to Rs 1,54,999
OnePlus 11, 11R
OnePlus announced both the OnePlus 11 flagship and the OnePlus 11R budget flagship smartphones at its big Cloud 11 launch event. The OnePlus 11 (Review) stays true to its flagship character and comes with a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, and a solid triple camera setup at the back. Hasselblad Color Science. The handset packs a 5,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging support and brings some industry first features, including a dedicated display chip, support for WiFi 7, LPDDR5X RAM and the promise of Android version 4 updates in the future Is.
The OnePlus 11R (Review) on the other hand is targeted at budget flagship lovers and brings a new 6.74-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate, and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM. The handset doesn’t make the cut in photography and packs a triple camera setup with a 50MP main sensor minus the Hasselblad branding. Other expected features on the handset include an alert slider, an IR blaster, and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging.
launch date: February 7
price in india: Rs 39,999 to Rs 61,999
Poco X5 Pro
The POCO X5 Pro is a big step up from last year’s POCO X4 Pro. The handset is a more balanced product with a sweeter price tag. The phone features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Powered with the older Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, the X5 Pro strikes a perfect balance between performance and battery life. In terms of cameras, the X5 Pro (Review) sports a triple rear camera setup with a 108MP main camera along with a 16MP selfie camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. The phone runs on MIUI 14 based on Android 12 and draws power from a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
launch date: February 6
price in india: Rs 22,999 to Rs 24,999
iQOO Neo 7
iQOO Neo 7 is a gaming phone at its heart and will be the de facto choice for gamers in the coming months. It comes with a 6.78-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC. Highlights of the handset include a dedicated gaming center, larger vapor cooling chambers, better haptics, 1,000Hz Instant Touch sampling rate, and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging. The phone lacks a versatile camera setup and comes with a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 64MP main sensor aligned with two 2MP sensors.
launch date: February 16
price in india: Rs 29,999 to Rs 33,999
oppo reno 8t
The Oppo Reno 8T has joined the Reno 8 family as the newest member. The handset sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Reno 8T sports a triple camera setup with a 108MP main sensor and two 2MP sensors, one of which is a microscope lens capable of up to 40X zoom. The 32MP camera placed at the front of the device takes care of selfies and video calls. The feature list of the Reno 8T includes an in-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, NFC, and a 4,800mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
launch date: February 3
price in india: Rs 29,999
Oppo Find N2 Flip
The Find N2 Flip is the first foldable from OPPO to make its global debut. The handset packs in a 6.8-inch FHD+ foldable display with 120Hz refresh rate. It also features a 3.26-inch outer display that is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Powering the device is the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is a dual camera setup on the foldable with a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, while a 32MP front shooter takes crisp selfies. The Find N2 Flip relies on a 4,300mAh battery with 44W fast wired charging support, and runs on Android 13-based ColorOS custom skin with a promise of 4 years of Android updates.
launch date: February 15
price in india: TBA
Nokia X30
The Nokia X30 is an interesting product that has started some spicy conversations on social media ever since its launch due to its pricing in India. The handset flaunts a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz high refresh rate. It is powered by the tried and tested Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, and comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It gets a dual camera system that includes a 50MP main sensor and a 16MP selfie snapper with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The X30 5G comes with 4G VoLTE, an in-display fingerprint sensor, an IP67 rating for water resistance, as well as a 4,200mAh battery with 33W support for fast charging.
launch date: February 15
price in india: Rs 48,999
Vivo Y100
Vivo’s latest mid-range smartphone in the market is the Y100 which is aimed at the under Rs 30,000 market. The device gets a 6.38-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 90hz refresh rate and support for HDR10+. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC and comes in a single option with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The handset gets a triple camera system with a 64MP main camera and two 2MP sensors. The front camera is a 16MP snapper for crisp selfies. The Vivo Y100 houses a 4,500mAh battery with 44W FlashCharge fast charging support and comes pre-loaded with Android 13-based FunTouchOS 13 out of the box.
launch date: February 16
price in india: Rs 24,999
Infinix Zero 5G 2023 and Zero 5G 2023 Turbo
Infinix Zero 5G 2023 and Zero 5G 2023 Turbo feature 6.78-inch Full HD+ displays with 120Hz screen refresh rate. While the Zero 5G 2023 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, the Zero 5G 2023 Turbo gets the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor. Both the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 and Infinix Zero 5G 2023 Turbo smartphones sport a 50MP main camera, a 2MP depth camera, a 2MP macro camera at the rear, and a 16MP snapper on the front for selfies. The feature list of the Infinix Zero 5G series includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm audio jack, stereo speakers, and Hi-Res Audio. These phones run on a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
launch date: February 6
price in india: Rs 17,999 to Rs 19,999
