Introduction:
From hero handsets to foldable flagships to economical mid-range, there’s never a shortage of bright new phones to get excited about. This is always true when your cellular contract is about to expire; there will always be something to entice you away from the handset you’ve been eyeing for the past year or two, regardless of your budget.
All the best upcoming phones we’re expecting soon
Nothing phone 3
The Nothing Phone 3 is set to ship in December 2024 or early 2025, starting at around ₹45,000 in India and $599-$699 globally. It is expected to offer considerable hardware and design improvements over its predecessor.
Background:
- Carl Pei, a former co-founder of OnePlus, is a co-founder of the company Nothing. With its distinctive appearance and transparent back panel including LED lights (known as the Glyph Interface), its debut product, the Nothing Phone (1), caused a stir in 2022. With a few improvements, the Nothing Phone (2) carried on with the design concept.
Key Features:
- Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate. CorningGorilla Glass 5 protection. The resolution is 1080 x 2400, and the brightness is 600 nits.
- Performance: It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. Includes 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
- Camera: Rear: A triple-camera configuration with 64MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto), and 32MP (ultrawide). Front : 32 megapixels for selfies. HDR, AI picture processing, and improved low-light performance are all said to be included with Sony LYTIA sensors.
- Battery and Charging: 5500mAh battery with 100W rapid charging. Supports wireless charging.
- Software: Runs on Android 14.Improves AI features for customisation.
- Design and Features: Maintains the distinctive Glyph interface, possibly with upgrades. A customisable Action Button may be included.
This phone is positioned as a powerful mid-to-high-end device that prioritizes performance, design, and new features. Its formal release and precise specifications remain subject to confirmation.
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One plus 13 R
The One Plus 13R is expected to launch internationally, including in India, in January 2025, following its December 2024 debut as the One Plus Ace 5 in China. The mid-range flagship is expected to cost between ₹45,000 and ₹53,000 in India, which equates to roughly $550 in USD. This estimate is consistent with its predecessor’s price.
Background:
- A more reasonably priced, “lite” variant of the flagship smartphones is typically represented by the OnePlus R series. Released in 2023, the One Plus 11R was a direct rival to gadgets such as the Samsung Galaxy A series and Xiaomi’s mid-range models, providing flagship-level performance at a little lower cost by sacrificing some high-end features.
Key features:
- Display: A 6.72-inch OLED panel with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a resolution of 1080×2400 for fluid pictures.
- Performance: The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset powers this system.512GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM.
- Cameras: 108MP (main), 16MP, and 8MP rear cameras. Front-facing 24MP camera for selfies.
- Battery: 120W quick charging, 6000mAh capacity.
- Software: Utilizes Oxygen OS modification on Android 13. Connectivity features include USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, dual SIM, and 5G compatibility.
- Build: Has an optical fingerprint sensor built into the display.Which Should I Pick?
The Nothing Phone 3 might appeal to you if you like distinctive designs and a simple user interface. Its Glyph Interface and design are particularly noteworthy, and Nothing seeks to offer a flagship experience at a lower cost.
The One Plus 13R, on the other hand, is probably going to provide excellent performance at a more affordable price, along with a more conventional but nonetheless elegant design. One Plus also provides rapid charging and Oxygen OS, which provide for a great software experience.
Anyone looking for a high-end experience without shelling out full flagship costs will probably find both phones to be excellent options. The decision is based on your preference for performance and the Oxygen OS experience (One Plus) or design and software innovation (Nothing).
Compared to the OnePlus 13 or OnePlus 13 Pro, the OnePlus 13R is positioned as a high-performance gadget that appeals to power users looking for a flagship-like experience at a lesser cost. Other flagship-killer and upper mid-range phones from companies like Xiaomi, iQOO, and samsung.