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June looks to be a busy month for smartphone manufacturers. Several well-known Android companies such as Motorola and Xiaomi are preparing to launch new smartphones soon in India and China. The upcoming releases will include high-end models as well as budget-friendly options. For example, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Xiaomi 17T are confirmed to be released in India during the first week of June, while the Huawei Nova 16 series, which has three models, is already set to launch in China. While some brands have not specified the exact release dates for certain models, these details are expected to be shared in the near future. Below is a list of smartphone launches happening at the start of June.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+:
Release date: June 4.
Indian consumers can anticipate the arrival of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+, which is set to be released on June 4. It will be obtainable for purchase on Flipkart, the Motorola India online store, and in physical stores, available in colours like Pantone Chicory Coffee, Pantone Stormy Sea, and Pantone Zinfandel. It has been confirmed to include a triple rear camera setup, featuring a primary 50-megapixel camera with a Sony LYT-710 sensor and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera equipped with up to 50x digital zoom. The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is expected to operate on a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset along with a maximum of 16GB RAM. It is reported to support wireless charging.
Xiaomi 17T:
Release Date: June 4.
Another device set to be launched on June 4 is the Xiaomi 17T. This model is expected to have a camera system optimized by Leica. It will come with a large 6,500mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. It operates on a MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra SoC. The Xiaomi 17T will be available in certain global markets, featuring a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It includes a triple rear camera arrangement, consisting of a 50-megapixel Light Fusion 800 sensor, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera. There is also a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The device runs on Android 16 with HyperOS 3 and is equipped with Xiaomi's Surge T1 Plus and T1S processors. It comes with a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 67W wired fast charging.
Lava Bold N2 5G:
Release Date: June 3.
Those looking for an affordable smartphone can look forward to the Lava Bold N2 5G, set to launch in India on June 3 at noon IST. It will be available for sale on Amazon. The Lava Bold N2 5G is confirmed to come with Android 16. It is teased to have a flat design and a dual rear camera setup, featuring a primary camera of 13 megapixels along with an LED flash. Lava has not yet shared the main specifications for the Lava Bold N2 5G, but it is expected to have improvements compared to the Lava Bold N2 4G, which was released earlier this year starting at Rs. 7,499. The 4G version has a 6.75-inch HD+ screen and is rated IP64 for protection against dust and water splashes. It is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A processor and includes a 5,000mAh battery.
Huawei Nova 16 Series:
Release Date: June 1.
Huawei has recently shared that the Nova 16 series will be launched in China on June 1 at 12:08 pm (9:38 am IST). The series is currently open for pre-orders in China. The new series is anticipated to feature Nova 16, Nova 16 Pro, and Nova 16 Ultra models. The Ultra model is expected to be the biggest with a larger display than the others. The Ultra version will have up to 1TB of internal storage. It will be available in three colors: Starry Night Black, Sky Blue, and Sky White. The Nova 16 and Nova 16 Pro are expected to offer up to 512GB of storage and will come in Starry Black, Iridescent Mother-of-Pearl, Sky Blue, and Sky White colors.
Samsung Galaxy A27 and Galaxy M47:
Release Date: Not confirmed.
Adding to the excitement, the Samsung Galaxy A27 and Galaxy M47 are likely to arrive soon in India, but Samsung has not officially declared when that will happen. The Galaxy A27 is rumored to feature a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. It may have a 6.7-inch display and a triple rear camera system that includes a primary camera with 50 megapixels, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide rear camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
The Galaxy M47 is expected to be priced between Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 25,000. It is predicted to have a 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. It could also offer a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W charging. Its camera setup may feature a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. Both the Galaxy A27 and Galaxy M47 are expected to include a 12-megapixel front camera.
Oppo A6c:
Release Date: Not yet known.
While Oppo hasn’t revealed when it will launch, it is anticipated that the Oppo A6c will be officially announced during the first week of June in India. The initial cost is thought to start at Rs. 13,999 for the version with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The version with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage may be priced at Rs. 16,999.
The Oppo A6c that will be available in India is likely to be like the one released in China. The Chinese model features a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD display with a refresh rate that can reach 120Hz. It operates on a Snapdragon 685 chipset along with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The current model includes a primary rear camera of 13 megapixels and a front camera with 5 megapixels. It is equipped with a 6,500mAh battery and has an IP64 rating, which means it is resistant to dust and can withstand water splashes.
