Realme 16 5G, Vivo V70 FE, OnePlus Nord 6, OPPO Find X9 Ultra & more smartphones launching in April; Check launch date, price and features here
April 2026 is set to be a busy month for smartphone launches in India with devices from Realme, Vivo, Redmi, OnePlus and OPPO. Key models include Realme 16 5G and Vivo V70 FE on April 2, OnePlus Nord 6 on April 7, and the premium OPPO Find X9 Ultr...

Realme 16 5G
Launch Date: April 2, 2026Expected Price: Not officially announced yet (mid-range segment expected)
Realme 16 5G is set to launch in India on April 2. The company has confirmed key details about its upcoming smartphone, revealing that it will feature a rear “selfie mirror” to make it easier for users to take selfies using the main camera. The device will pack a 7,000mAh battery, which the company claims can deliver up to two days of usage on a single charge. In terms of cameras, the Realme 16 5G will include a 50MP rear sensor supported by AI-based imaging features aimed at enhancing photo quality. On the front, the phone will offer a 50MP selfie camera. The smartphone will sport a 6.57-inch display and carry an IP69 rating for resistance against dust and water.
Expected Specifications:
- Display: 6.57-inch display
- Rear Camera: 50MP main camera
- Front Camera: 50MP selfie camera
- Battery: 7,000mAh (up to 2 days claimed)
- Charging: 60W fast charging
- Design: “Gleaming Wings” gradient finish
- Durability: IP69 dust and water resistance
- Software/AI Features: AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip
- Camera Modes: Vibe Master Mode with Lively, Festival, and Ceremony presets
Vivo V70 FE
Launch Date: April 2, 2026Expected Price : Not officially announced yet (mid-range segment expected)
Vivo has confirmed that it will launch the Vivo V70 FE in India on April 2. The company has revealed several key details ahead of the announcement. The phone will sport a 6.83-inch OLED display with HDR10+ support, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and peak brightness of up to 1,900 nits. In addition, the device will introduce Vivo’s “darkness glow” technology on the back panel, which softly glows in low light after exposure to UV or sunlight, giving it a distinct look in darker environments.
The smartphone will pack a 7,000mAh battery and be available in two colour options: Northern Lights Purple and Monsoon Blue. On the camera front, the Vivo V70 FE will include a 200MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP front camera for selfies. It will also come with IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Expected Specifications:
- Display: 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 1900nits of peak brightness
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo
- RAM: Up to 12GB RAM
- Storage: Up to 512GB storage
- Rear Camera: 200MP primary (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide
- Front Camera: 50MP selfie camera
- Battery: 7,000mAh
- Charging: 90W fast charging
- Colours: Monsoon Blue (glow effect), Northern Lights Purple
- Protection: IP68/IP69 rating
Redmi Note 15 SE
Launch Date: April 2, 2026Redmi has announced the launch of the Redmi Note 15 Special Edition (SE) in India on April 2. The smartphone is expected to carry the same specifications as the standard Note 15 but in new colours, featuring a faux-leather back with a gold-finished frame. The new colours include Crimson Red, Frosted White, and Carbon Black.
- Display: 6.77-inch curved AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,200 nits peak brightness
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB
- Rear camera: 108MP main camera + 8MP ultra-wide
- Front camera: 20MP
- Battery: 5,520mAh
- Charging: 45W wired
- Protection: IP66, MIL-STD810
- Software: HyperOS 2 based on Android 15
OnePlus Nord 6
Launch Date: April 7, 2026Expected Price: Not officially announced yet (upper mid-range segment expected)
OnePlus has revealed that the upcoming Nord 6 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip. As per the company, it will arrive with support for 165 FPS gameplay on Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). The smartphone will come with a “Touch Reflex” chip and a six-axis console controller gyro. For Wi-Fi connectivity, the OnePlus Nord 6 will feature a G2 Wi-Fi chip. The smartphone will pack a 9,000mAh battery and will arrive in three colour options: Silver, Green, and Black.
Expected Specifications
- Display: 6.78 inch, FHD+, refresh rate up to 165Hz, 1800 nits peak brightness
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- RAM: 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB UFS 4.1
- OS: Android 16-based ColorOS 16
- Rear camera: 50MP + 2MP
- Front camera: 16MP
- Battery: 9000mAh
- Charging: 80W SuperVOOC Flash Charge, 27W wired reverse charging
- Durability: IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K rated
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
Launch Date: April 21, 2026Expected Price: Not officially announced yet (premium flagship segment expected)
OPPO has confirmed that it is set to launch its Find X9 Ultra smartphone on April 21 in regions beyond China. The company has confirmed that the smartphone will feature a camera system co-developed with Hasselblad and will include a 50MP telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom.
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is also expected to launch in India around the same date.
Expected Specifications
- Display: 6.82-inch AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate, 1440 × 3120 resolution
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset
- RAM: Up to 16GB RAM
- Storage: 512GB
- Rear Camera: 200MP main + 50MP ultra wide + 50MP telephoto
- Battery: 7,050mAh
- Charging: 100W wired and 50W wireless
Vivo T5 Pro 5G
Launch Date: Expected sometime in April 2026 (exact date yet to be confirmed)Expected Price: Not officially announced yet (mid-range segment expected)
Vivo T5 Pro 5G is among the additional models slated for launch in April 2026. The device is expected to target the mid-range segment with a focus on balanced performance and display features. Specific specifications are still limited in official teasers, but it is anticipated to follow Vivo’s recent V-series design language and camera capabilities.
Expected Specifications (Based on media reports)
- Likely to feature a large AMOLED display with high refresh rate
- Mid-range processor suitable for daily use and light gaming
- Multi-camera setup on the rear with capable sensors
- Large battery with fast charging support
- IP-rated durability and clean software experience
OnePlus Nord CE 6 (and Nord CE 6 Lite)
Launch Date: Expected around April 7, 2026 (alongside or near Nord 6)Expected Price: Not officially announced yet (affordable mid-range segment expected)
OnePlus is likely to introduce the Nord CE 6 and possibly a Lite variant in India during April 2026. These models are expected to offer value-packed features in the more accessible price bracket while carrying the brand’s signature clean software and smooth performance.
Expected Specifications
- Fluid AMOLED display with high refresh rate
- Reliable mid-range chipset
- Good battery capacity with fast charging
- Clean OxygenOS experience
- Solid everyday camera performance
iQOO Z11
Launch Date: Expected sometime in April 2026Expected Price: Not officially announced yet (gaming-focused mid-range segment expected)
iQOO is preparing the Z11 series for launch in April 2026. Known for its gaming orientation, the Z11 is expected to bring strong performance, high refresh rate display and dedicated gaming features at a competitive price point.
Expected Specifications
- High refresh rate display optimized for gaming
- Powerful processor with good thermal management
- Large battery with fast charging
- Gaming-specific features and triggers
- Capable camera setup for the segment
Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 Series (Expected)
Launch Date: Expected in April 2026Expected Price: Galaxy A57 ~₹34,999–₹37,999; Galaxy A37 ~₹24,999 (approximate)
Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and A37 series are anticipated to arrive in India during April 2026. These models are expected to highlight long software support — up to 6 years of updates — along with reliable performance and cameras in the mid-range and budget-mid-range categories.
Expected Specifications (Based on reports)
- Galaxy A57: Exynos processor, 5,000mAh battery, 45W charging
- Galaxy A37: Exynos processor, 5,000mAh battery, 45W charging
- AMOLED displays with good brightness
- Versatile camera systems
- Premium build and extended software update promise
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