IN PICS | Xiaomi 14, Nothing Phone 2a, More Smartphone Launches Expected This Month

2024 saw a flurry of new smartphone releases in January and February, with more expected in March, notably in India. Take a look:

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Xiaomi 14 [Price (expected): Around Rs 65,000 - Rs 70,000] — The surprisingly compact Xiaomi 14, showcased at MWC, arrives in India on March 7. It features top-tier specs including Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 120 Hz AMOLED display, and 50 MP Leica cameras.

Realme 12+ 5G [Price (expected): Around Rs 20,000] — Realme 12+ will be launched on March 6, featuring MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset and AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate. It's expected to boast a 50MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro lens, and 16MP front camera, with a 5,000mAh battery supporting 67W fast charging, running Android 14 topped with RealmeOS.

Vivo V30, Vivo V30 Pro [Price (Expected): Around Rs 30,000 (V30) and Rs 40,000 (V30 Pro)] — The Vivo V30 series, which debuted with the V30 Lite in December, will expand with the V30 and V30 Pro on March 7. Both phones boast a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, Android 14 with FunTouchOS, and a dual 50MP camera setup, while the V30 Pro offers additional features like a third 50MP portrait sensor and potentially Zeiss optics.

iQoo Z9 [Price (expected): Around Rs 21,000 - Rs 25,000] — The iQoo Z9, launching in March in India, features a tall AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor, and a 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging. With its sleek design and powerful specs, it poses a competitive challenge to other smartphones in its price range.

Nothing Phone 2(a) [Price (expected): Around Rs 30,000] — Nothing is set to launch the Nothing Phone 2(a), promising a significant design shift with a centred camera unit and swirly LED patterns. Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, it boasts 12 GB RAM, a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, and hints of a massive 5,000 mAh battery, possibly the largest yet.