July Tech Roundup: Foldable Phones, Budget Handsets, and More Exciting Launches

July is shaping up to be an exciting month for tech enthusiasts, with a slew of highly anticipated product launches. From foldable phones to budget-friendly handsets, here’s a look at what’s coming up.

Motorola has announced the launch of its 2024 foldable phone series in India, which includes the Moto Razr 50 and the Moto Razr 50 Ultra. These phones were initially launched in China and will be available in India starting July 4. The Moto Razr 50 Ultra features a 4.0-inch external cover display, which is a pOLED LTPO screen with a 165Hz refresh rate. It also boasts a 6.9-inch FHD+ pOLED folding display with the same refresh rate. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, comes with 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and offers 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The Razr 50 series also includes a 3.6-inch fullHD pOLED cover display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 6.9-inch FHD+ pOLED foldable screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 3000 nits.

Samsung is set to host its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10. The event will feature the launch of new foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Galaxy Z Flip6. Additionally, Samsung will introduce a new line-up of Galaxy smartwatches, the Galaxy Buds 3 with a revamped design, and the much-anticipated Galaxy Ring. Both new smartphones are expected to be lighter and thinner than their predecessors and will come equipped with Galaxy AI.

CMF is entering the smartphone market with its first device, the Phone 1, which will be launched on July 8. Alongside the Phone 1, CMF will also release the Buds Pro 2 and the Watch Pro 2. The Phone 1 will be available in black and orange and is expected to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor, with 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W wired charging.

Xiaomi India has confirmed the launch of its budget-friendly Redmi 13 5G smartphone on July 9. This handset is the successor to the popular Redmi 12, which was launched last year. The Redmi 13 5G is expected to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, a 5,030 mAh battery with 30W fast charging support, and a sleek glass sandwich design protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

OPPO is also gearing up to launch its Reno 12 series in India, which includes the OPPO Reno 12 5G and Reno 12 Pro 5G. These phones have already been unveiled in China and other global markets. The Reno 12 will be available in Sunset Pink, Astro Silver, and Matte Brown, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The Reno 12 Pro will come in Nebula Silver, Sunset Gold, and Space Brown, with options for 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of storage. The smartphones are expected to hit the market next month.

Lastly, iQOO is preparing to launch the iQOO Neo 9s Pro+ in India this July. This device is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, an upgrade from the Dimensity 9300-powered iQOO Neo 9 Pro. The phone will have a dual-camera setup at the back, a bigger battery for improved battery life, and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor for enhanced security.

With so many exciting launches lined up, July is set to be a thrilling month for tech lovers.