If you are planning to buy a new smartphone, then many phones are going to be launched in January 2026. The launches will begin in the first week of January. In January, not only budget smartphones but also mid-range and premium handsets will be launched. Oppo, Xiaomi, Realme and other brands are launching their phones. Although many premium phones are also expected to be launched in 2026, but we will talk about them in another article. For now, let’s talk about the phones that are confirmed to launch or are likely to launch in January.
Realme 16 Pro series
Realme is about to launch two smartphones in this series: Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro Plus. The smartphone will have a 200MP primary camera. It will have a powerful processor, big battery and great design. The Plus variant may also have a 50MP telephoto lens. These Realme phones will have a new design. These smartphones are going to be launched on January 6. These smartphones will be available for sale on Flipkart.
Redmi Note 15 5G
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is also launching its powerful handset on January 6. The company will launch Redmi Note 15 5G in its popular Note series. This phone will have a 108MP primary rear camera. Many upgrades will be seen in this phone compared to the previous version. This handset will be launched with Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. There is no information about the price of the smartphone. It is possible that the company may launch this phone in the budget range of Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000.
Oppo Reno 15 series
The launch date of Oppo’s upcoming smartphone has not been confirmed yet. According to reports, the company may introduce Oppo Reno 15 series as early as January 2026. The company will launch three phones in this series: Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro and Reno 15 Pro mini. These phones will come with powerful camera configuration.
POCO M8
The new device of Poco’s budget-friendly smartphone series can also be launched in January. A microsite for POCO M8 has already gone live on Flipkart. The company is also teasing this device. This phone will come with Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. It may be a rebranded version of the Xiaomi phone.