Google Pixel 11, Vivo S2 and 2 more: Top smartphones launching in India in August ahead of iPhone 18 Pro

Published 28 July 2026 · tech

If you thought smartphone launches have dried up, think again. The month of August—fast approaching upon us—has in store multiple smartphone launches across multiple segments

If you thought smartphone launches have dried up, think again. The month of August—fast approaching upon us—has in store multiple smartphone launches across multiple segments, keeping things fresh and exciting before the big Apple comes out and launches the iPhone 18 Pro and possibly, the first foldable iPhone, in September. From premium flagships to budget-friendly devices, several brands are preparing to introduce new handsets in the coming weeks. Google is set to unveil its much-awaited Pixel 11 series, while Vivo is bringing back its S series to India after a long gap. Poco is also gearing up to launch a new budget phone, and Xiaomi is expected to expand its popular Redmi Note lineup. Read Full Story If you're planning to buy a new smartphone, August could offer plenty of options across different price points. Here are the top four smartphones launching in India in August Google Pixel 11 series Google has already confirmed that the Pixel 11 series will launch globally on August 12.

The lineup is expected to include the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. This year, the biggest upgrade is likely to come under the hood with Google's new Tensor G6 chipset, built on a more efficient 2-nanometre process. The phones are also expected to ship with Android 17 out of the box and introduce a new Pixel Glow notification light. Notably, the upcoming Pixel series is confirmed to cost more than its predecessor. Leaks suggest it could be $100 more than the previous launch. This is due to the rise of memory costs across the industry. Vivo S2 Vivo is preparing to bring back its S series to India with the launch of the Vivo S2, marking the lineup's return after the Vivo S1 debuted in 2019. While the company has only teased the design so far, leaks suggest the smartphone could launch in early August.

The handset is tipped to feature a 6.59-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a flagship-grade processor, a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS, and a massive 7,000mAh battery supporting 80W fast charging. If the rumours hold true, the Vivo S2 could take on premium mid-range smartphones from brands like OnePlus and Xiaomi. Poco M8 Power Poco has already confirmed that the Poco M8 Power will launch in India on August 4. The company has teased the phone's design along with two of its biggest highlights: an 8,000mAh battery and a 50-megapixel primary camera. Buyers can expect a 7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, and an 8-megapixel front camera. Redmi Note 17 Xiaomi has already started teasing the arrival of a new Redmi Note smartphone in India, which is widely expected to be the Redmi Note 17.