Last Updated on March 25, 2022 by Mukul Sharma
The month of March 2022 has begun and if you are planning to buy a new smartphone in India, this month is going to be jam-packed as plenty of brands are planning to launch their smartphones. There are so many smartphones that you might get confused as to which one to go for. If you are on the lookout for a new smartphone, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we have listed the smartphones that are either confirmed or are being speculated to be unveiled in March 2022 in India.
List Of Smartphones Launching In March 2022 (India)
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Get the latest technology news, reviews, and opinions on tech products right into your inboxSince some brands might launch more than one smartphone, we have categorised our list accordingly. Furthermore, if you want to jump straight to the smartphone you are deeply interested in, you can do so by tapping on its name from the list below:
- Apple: iPhone SE 3
- Micromax: Micromax In 2C
- Nothing: Nothing Phone (1)
- OnePlus: OnePlus 10 Pro
- OPPO: OPPO F21, OPPO F21 Pro, OPPO F21 Pro+
- POCO: POCO X4 Pro 5G
- Realme: Realme GT 2, Realme GT 2 Pro, Realme 9 5G, Realme 9 5G Speed Edition, Realme 9 4G
- Samsung: Samsung Galaxy F23 5G
- Vivo: Vivo T1 Pro
- Xiaomi: Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+
Apple
iPhone SE 3 5G (iPhone SE 2022)
The Apple iPhone SE 5G (could also be called iPhone SE 3 5G) will reportedly launch with an upgraded processor—Apple’s A15 Bionic—and upgraded cameras. The design of the iPhone SE 3 5G is said to be more or less the same as that of its predecessor. Apple has confirmed that its upcoming Apple Event is scheduled for March 8, 2022, so we can expect the Cupertino-based tech giant to unveil its brand-new affordable iPhone during the event.
Micromax
Micromax In 2C
| Expected price in India | ₹8,000-₹11,000 |
| Key highlights | Budget device Near-stock Android experience |
Micromax will reportedly unveil a new entry-level smartphone called the Micromax In 2C in March in India. The device, according to a recent Geekbench listing, will feature 4GB RAM, Android 11, and a Unisoc T-610 processor. The device will likely be a successor to the Micromax In 1 or the In 1B.
Nothing
Nothing Phone (1)
Well, this is too big a speculation for now. There have been rumours surrounding the launch of Nothing’s first-ever smartphone in March 2022, but this is unconfirmed news, and we will have to wait for the brand to put an official stamp on it.
Nothing has partnered with Qualcomm and Carl Pei has started hinting the arrival of a Nothing smartphone, so we can expect the first Nothing smartphone to launch sometime in March 2022. Will it be called the Nothing Phone (1)? Only time can tell (or maybe Nothing employees).
OnePlus
OnePlus 10 Pro
| Expected price in India | ₹50,000-₹55,000 |
| Key highlights | 120Hz display Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor OxygenOS |
The OnePlus 10 Pro features a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and QHD+ resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, which is paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB UFS3.1 storage. In terms of software, the OnePlus 10 Pro boots Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 out of the box.
In terms of cameras, the OnePlus 10 Pro features a 48MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and an 8MP telephoto camera. At the front, the device has a 32MP selfie shooter. Coming to the battery of the device, the OnePlus 10 Pro has a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging and 50W reverse wireless charging.
| OnePlus 10 Pro | |
| Display | 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate Up to 1,300 nits brightness |
| Rear camera setup | 48MP + 50MP + 8MP |
| Front camera | 32MP |
| Android version | Android 12, OxygenOS 12 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory variants | 8GB/12GB 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Fast charging | 80W |
OPPO
OPPO F21, OPPO F21 Pro, OPPO F21 Pro+
| Expected price in India | ₹18,000-₹30,000 |
| Key highlights | 50W fast charging 5G connectivity Sleek design |
OPPO is reportedly in the works to launch the OPPO F21 smartphones series in India soon. If rumours are to be believed, the devices will launch in India in March 2022. As of now, not much is known about the OPPO F12 series devices, but the OPPO F21 Pro+ could feature an AMOLED panel, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset, 50W fast charging, and a 64MP main rear camera.
The OPPO F21 Pro+ could turn out to be a rechristened version of the OPPO A96 5G, which was launched a while ago in China. Sadly though, not much is known about the vanilla OPPO F21 and the OPPO F21 Pro for now.
| OPPO F21 Pro+ | *expected specifications |
| Display | 90Hz AMOLED |
| Rear camera setup | 64MP |
| Front camera | 16MP |
| Android version | Android 12, ColorOS12 |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Memory variants | 6GB/8GB |
| Battery | 4,500mAh |
| Fast charging | 50W |
POCO
POCO X4 Pro 5G
| Expected price in India | ₹22,000-₹24,000 |
| Key highlights | 67W fast charging 108MP camera 120Hz display |
POCO recently unveiled the POCO X4 Pro 5G in the global market and there are chances that the brand will take the wraps off this phone in India in March 2022.
The POCO X4 Pro 5G features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 colour gamut, and 1,200 nits peak brightness. Under the hood, the device comes powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G mobile platform, which is coupled with an Adreno 619L GPU, 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 storage. Despite featuring an AMOLED panel, the phone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
On the software front, the POCO X4 Pro 5G boots Android 11-based MIUI 13 out of the box. For photography and videography, the device features a 108MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro lens. At the front, the device has a 16MP selfie shooter. There’s support for a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, and Hi-Res Audio. The device measures 164.19×76.1×8.12mm and weighs in at 205g. Lastly, the POCO X4 Pro 5G features a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
| POCO X4 Pro 5G | |
| Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz 1,200 nits peak brightness |
| Rear camera setup | 108MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Front camera | 16MP |
| Android version | 11, MIUI 13 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 695 |
| Memory variants | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X 128GB/256GB UFS2.2 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Fast charging | 67W |
Realme
Realme 9 4G, Realme 9 5G, Realme 9 5G Speed Edition
| Expected price in India | ₹12,000-₹20,000 |
| Key highlights | 144Hz refresh rate 5G connectivity Affordable price tag |
Realme will unveil the Realme 9 4G, Realme 9 5G, and the Realme 9 5G Speed Edition smartphones on March 10, 2022, in India. The Realme 9 5G, according to previous leaks, will be Realme’s first-ever smartphone in India to feature a 144Hz refresh rate display. On top of the Realme 9 5G, the brand will also unveil a Realme 9 5G Speed Edition or, simply put, Realme 9 5G SE, which will be powered by a Snapdragon 778G processor. The standard Realme 9 5G, on the other hand, will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset.
While not much is known about the Realme 9 5G Speed Edition, save for the fact that it will come in an 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option, the Realme 9 5G is pretty much an open book. The device is said to feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. In terms of cameras, the device is likely going to sport a 48MP+2MP+2MP triple-camera setup on the rear and a 16MP selfie snapper at the front.
Furthermore, the brand is rumoured to unveil the Realme 9 4G alongside the 5G variants, which is expected to arrive with up to 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, a 48MP main camera, and a 16MP selfie shooter. The device could launch in Sunburst Gold, Meteor Black, and Stargaze White colour variants.
| Realme 9 series | *expected specifications |
| Display | 144Hz IPS LCD (Realme 9 5G) |
| Rear camera setup | 108MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Front camera | 16MP |
| Android version | 12, Realme UI 3.0 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 778G (Realme 9 5G Speed Edition) MediaTek Dimensity 810 (Realme 9 5G) |
| Memory variants | 6GB/8GB 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | Unknown so far |
| Fast charging | Unknown so far |
Also Read: List Of Smartphones With Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor
Realme GT 2, Realme GT 2 Pro
| Expected price in India | ₹30,000-₹35,000 (Realme GT 2) ₹45,000-₹50,000 (Realme GT 2 Pro) |
| Key highlights | High refresh rate displays Flagship processors Industry-first paper design |
Realme recently unveiled the Realme GT 2 series of smartphones in the global market and the brand, in all likelihood, will bring the Realme GT 2 and the Realme GT 2 Pro to India this month.
The Realme GT 2 Pro features a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Powering the device is the octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, which is paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 512GB onboard memory. The device boots Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 out of the box.
For imaging, the Realme GT 2 Pro features a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP ultra macro camera. At the front, the device has a 32MP selfie snapper. Lastly, the Realme GT 2 Pro comes with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging.
| Realme GT 2 Pro | |
| Display | 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz refresh rate 1,400 nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 wide colour gamut |
| Rear camera setup | 50MP + 50MP + 2MP |
| Front camera | 32MP |
| Android version | 12, Realme UI 3.0 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Memory variants | 8GB/12GB 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Fast charging | 65W |
Coming to the Realme GT 2, the device has a 6.62-inch AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, up to 12GB RAM, up to 256GB onboard storage, 50MP+8MP+2MP triple rear camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, 5,000mAh battery, and 65W fast charging.
| Realme GT 2 | |
| Display | 6.62-inch FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate 1,300 nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 wide colour gamut |
| Rear camera setup | 50MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Front camera | 16MP |
| Android version | 12, Realme UI 3.0 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Memory variants | 8GB/12GB 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Fast charging | 65W |
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy F23 5G
| Expected price in India | ₹18,000-₹24,000 |
| Key highlights | 120Hz display Snapdragon 750G chipset |
After unveiling its flagship Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone series, Samsung is now gearing up for the launch of its brand-new Galaxy F series smartphone, dubbed the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G. The brand will take the wraps off the device on March 8, 2022, in India. The device will be the first F-series phone in the brand’s history of smartphones to feature a 120Hz refresh rate display with Full HD+ resolution and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor. The device is tipped to sport a triple-camera setup on the rear, including a 50MP main camera and a couple of other sensors. We can expect the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G to boot Android 12-based One UI 4 skin out of the box.
| Samsung Galaxy F23 5G | *expected specifications |
| Display | 120Hz refresh rate display |
| Rear camera setup | 50MP |
| Front camera | Unknown so far |
| Android version | Android 12, OneUI 4 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| Memory variants | 6GB/8GB |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Fast charging | 25W |
Vivo
Vivo T1 Pro
| Expected price in India | ₹18,000-₹25,000 |
| Key highlights | Performance 5G connectivity |
Vivo had recently unveiled its Vivo T1 in India, and if reports are to be believed, the brand is soon going to unveil its Pro version in India. We can expect the Vivo T1 Pro to launch in India sometime in March 2022. So far, there’s no word as to what specifications and features the Vivo T1 Pro would come with, but it will, of course, come with upgraded specifications when compared with its vanilla Vivo T1 sibling. We can, therefore, expect the device to feature a 5G processor, a high refresh rate display, fast charging support, and a sleek form factor.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+
| Expected price in India | ₹18,000-₹24,000 |
| Key highlights | 67W fast charging 108MP camera 120Hz display 5G |
Xiaomi had recently unveiled the Redmi Note 11 Pro series in the global market and will launch the Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ in India on March 9, 2022. Out of these, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is confirmed to be a 5G smartphone, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro will likely be a 4G handset with a MediaTek Helio G96 processor.
Both devices are confirmed to sport a 108MP main camera and there are chances that both devices will make room for an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. At the front, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and the Redmi Note 11 Pro will reportedly come with a 16MP selfie shooter. The devices are said to sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Coming to the software, both devices are expected to boot Android 11-based MIUI 13 skin out of the box. Lastly, the devices will feature a 5,000mAh battery and 67W fast charging support.
| Redmi Note 11 Pro series | |
| Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz 1,200 nits peak brightness |
| Rear camera setup | 108MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Front camera | 16MP |
| Android version | 11, MIUI 13 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 695 (Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G) Helio G96 (Redmi Note 11 Pro) |
| Memory variants | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X 128GB UFS2.2 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Fast charging | 67W |
These are the smartphones that are expected to launch in March 2022. Of course, there could be other smartphones launching as well, and this month is certainly not going to leave tech enthusiasts and buyers hanging, at least when it comes to smartphone launches. What are your thoughts about our list? Do let us know in the comments section below.
*Disclaimer: Since the list consists of smartphones that are yet to be unveiled, there’s always a possibility of some changes in terms of the smartphone naming, specifications, pricing, and design. Readers must be made aware that the list is tentative and should be taken as such.
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