November is set to be a big month for 5G phone purchases. We have a mixture of confirmed launches, phones launching towards the end and a few rumours. From affordable phones below 20k to flagship phones over 1 Lakh we have everything, but knowing what is launching when is helpful to help make your decision. Let’s break it down.
Confirmed
The Karbonn Rebel and Rebel Pro 5G have officially launched in India from the 2nd of November. They will be available on Amazon from the 4th. As these are their first phones in a while, we can safely say this is a good option if you’re looking for a domestic budget phone. Tecno have also confirmed the release date for their Spark 50s 5G as the 21st November. This phone features a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor, 6.78 inch 120Hz IPS LCD screen and 6500 mAh battery that charges at 45W. Expected to be priced at around 19999.
Premium
The Motorola Signature 27 was launched globally on the 5th of November. Motorola have confirmed this will be launching in India this month, but the exact date and price have not been revealed. We expect this to be priced around 69999- well over 90k. One tipster has said it will launch on the 25th. It features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, 6.8 inch AMOLED screen and 7000 mAh battery that charges at 90W. Some sites have listed varying numbers for the battery. Wait for Motorola’s official specs.
Most anticipated
It is being reported that the entire line-up of the Vivo X500 series will be launching in India by the end of November. One source has said that this includes the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. However, as there are no dates or prices released by the company we can only assume it will launch. The Pro Max is the most anticipated of the lot as it features a 200MP periscope telephoto lens and large battery. As this has already launched in China we can expect most of the hardware to be similar.
Mid-Ranged
Both the Motorola Edge 70 Neo and Moto G47 Power are expected to launch in India this month. The Edge 70 Neo will appeal to those wanting a comfortable mid range phone. The Moto G47 Power has already launched in Europe and features a 7000 mAh battery and Dimensity 6300 chip. No exact dates or prices have been released by the company.
Affordable
The Wobble Speed 5G has been teased to launch in India this month. It is aimed at those wanting an affordable phone under 20k. Features include a 120Hz display and battery of around 7000 mAh. No official dates.
Possible delays
The iQOO 16 is confirmed to be launching in India. However most sources have said it won’t be launching this month. Some have said it will be priced over 1 Lakh. Any dates are rumoured.
What to do?
The only models you can safely plan for are the Karbonn phones and the Spark 50s. Wait for the official announcements for the X500 series and Signature 27 as dates may change. If you need a phone now, purchase from the available range.