Top 3 upcoming smartphones in India: – The last phase of 2026 in the smartphone market will be very intriguing. This is especially true for those looking to buy a new premium smartphone. In the coming months, many such flagship smartphones will be launched in the Indian market, which can see major upgrades in terms of camera, processor, display and battery. This includes the Motorola Signature 27, iQOO 16, and the Xiaomi 18 Pro. Check out its specifications and launch details.
Motorola Signature 27
Motorola’s new premium smartphone, the Signature 27, is in the news due to its excellent camera technology and powerful hardware. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor.
In terms of design, it gets a dual-tone finish and a large rectangular camera module. The phone has an L-shaped camera sensor at the back. It has a 50MP Sony Lydia 910 primary camera, a 200MP telephoto camera with a periscope design, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a dedicated action sensor. There’s also a 50MP front camera for selfies.
The Motorola Signature 27 features a 6.8-inch 1.5 K Extreme AMOLED Duo LTPO panel. Its speciality is the new tandem display, which uses two emissive layers. The phone packs a 7,000 mAh battery with 90 W wired and 50 W wireless charging. There is also support for Android 17, seven years of OS and security updates, Gemini AI, and audio by B & O.
iQOO 16
The iQOO 16 can be a great choice for users who love performance and gaming. The smartphone has already been launched in China and is expected to launch in India soon. It is expected to be completed by mid-December.
The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, which is claimed to deliver powerful performance for gaming, multitasking, and running heavy apps. Its biggest highlight is the 2K AMOLED display, which supports a 165Hz refresh rate.
In Battery iQOO 16 gets an 8,400 mAh battery, which could be better for people who play games and stream videos for a long time. It is expected to feature three 50MP cameras at the back.
Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is also a premium smartphone coming to the Indian market. The company has confirmed its entry into India. The main highlight of the phone is its compact design and camera. It has a 6.4-inch OLED display, which can benefit those who do not like smartphones with a huge screen. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Lite Gen 6 processor.
The Xiaomi Mi 18 Pro on the rear packs a 200MP camera. It includes a 200MP primary camera and a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.2 x optical zoom. There is also a secondary display on the rear panel that can be used for notifications, widgets, and other functions. The phone packs a 7,000 mAh battery with 100 W wired and 50 W wireless charging support.