Phones launching next week: Redmi Note 13 series, Vivo X100 series, and more

Published On: December 31, 2023

As the new year kicks off, January is poised to witness an array of smartphone launches. Among the highly anticipated releases scheduled for the month, the OnePlus 12 and Samsung Galaxy S24 series stand out as flagship contenders, promising cutting-edge features and advancements. However, zooming in on the first week of January, the spotlight shifts to notable launches, including the Redmi Note 13 series, Vivo X100 series, and OnePlus Ace 3.

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Redmi Note 13 series

Launch date (India): January 4th

The upcoming Redmi Note 13 series has already been launched in China and it is all set to be released in the Indian market on January 4th. The series comprises three phones – Note 13, Note 13 Pro, and Note 13 Pro+ – and all the models are expected to be revealed in India. It is worth noting that these phones have several similarities, but they also offer different chipsets. Here are the expected specifications of the Note 13 series.

Redmi Note 13 specifications:

Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED 120Hz display
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC
Rear cameras: 100MP + 2MP
Selfie camera: 16MP on the front
Storage: Up to 12GB+256GB
Software: Android 13-based MIUI 14 out-of-the-box
Battery: 5,000mAh battery (33W fast charging tech)

Redmi Note 13 Pro specifications:

Display: 6.67-inch 1.5K FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC
Rear cameras: 200MP + 8MP + 2MP
Selfie camera: 16MP on the front
Storage: Up to 16GB+512GB
Software: Android 13-based MIUI 14 out-of-the-box
Battery: 5,100mAh battery (67W fast charging tech)

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ specifications:

Display: 6.67-inch 1.5K FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC
Rear cameras: 200MP + 8MP + 2MP
Selfie camera: 16MP on the front
Storage: Up to 16GB+512GB
Software: Android 13-based MIUI 14 out-of-the-box
Battery: 5,000mAh battery (120W fast charging tech)

Vivo X100 series

Launch date (India): January 4th

The premium Vivo X100 series is also set to launch on January 4th in India. It is worth mentioning that the Vivo X100 series was launched in China in December. The series includes two phones – Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro – which are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset. Here’s a quick look at the specs of these models.

Vivo X100 specifications:

Display: 6.78-inch LTPO 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz display
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC
Rear cameras: 50MP + 50MP + 64MP
Selfie camera: 32MP on the front
Storage: Up to 16GB+1TB
Software: Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14
Battery: 5,000mAh battery (120W fast charging tech)

Vivo X100 Pro specifications:

Display: 6.78-inch LTPO 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz display
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC
Rear cameras: 50MP + 50MP + 50MP
Selfie camera: 32MP on the front
Storage: Up to 16GB+1TB
Software: Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14
Battery: 5,400mAh battery (100W wired fast charging tech and 50W wireless charging)

OnePlus Ace 3

Launch date (China): January 4th

OnePlus has officially announced that the Ace 3 is set to debut in China on January 4th and the phone has been the subject of numerous leaks in recent weeks. Notably, the upcoming phone is expected to make its way to India and other global markets under the moniker OnePlus 12R, which will be unveiled alongside the OnePlus 12 in India on January 23rd. Take a look at the expected specifications of the upcoming OnePlus Ace 3.