Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Lava Virat and 3 more: Top smartphones launching in India this July

Published 10 July 2026 · tech

July has been a busy week for smartphone makers. 10 days into the month, and we have already had two launches – the Nothing Phone

July has been a busy week for smartphone makers. 10 days into the month, and we have already had two launches – the Nothing Phone 4b and the Oppo 16 series. But the rest of the month only gets more hectic. Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on July 22, and Lava has announced the new Virat series. Apart from that, the Vivo T5 Lite 5G and the iQOO Z11 Lite are also going to make their debut. Realme too, is not behind, with the Narzo 100x just around the corner. Read Full Story That is, this month we can expect a variety of smartphones that cover different segments. From high-end foldables to midrangers, the upcoming smartphone launches seem to have everything covered. Here is everything you need to know 1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 Samsung has confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22. The phonemaker is expected to launch its next-generation foldables, including a new Galaxy Z “wide” Fold device. Going by recent leaks, the wide bookstyle foldable may be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and may come with a similar form factor to the rumoured iPhone Fold. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to come with a 7.6-inch inner display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a 5.5-inch cover screen, with both expected to be high-refresh-rate AMOLED panels.

The device is said to weigh around 201g and measure 4.5mm when unfolded and 9.7mm when folded The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8 are expected to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Other upgrades may include a less visible screen, and a bigger battery than last year. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is also likely to be launched. Reports suggest that the flip phone may come with a familiar design, upgraded internals, a redesigned hinge, a lighter build and a less visible crease. 2. Lava Virat series Lava has announced the new Virat series of smartphones that target online buyers via Flipkart. The Indian phonemaker states that the Virat series will consist of phones that range from the sub-Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000 price bracket. The Lava Virat range will come with both 4G and 5G models. While Lava has not detailed any specs of the upcoming Virat phones just yet, the company says that you can expect features like two-day battery life and AI-powered cameras. The company has also claimed that Virat phones may come with best-in-class performance in their segments. As per rumours, the first Virat phone may be launched before the end of this month. 3. Vivo T5 Lite 5G The Vivo T5 Lite 5G is set to launch in India on July 16.