Top phones launched in January 2024 in India: OnePlus 12, Galaxy S24 series, Redmi Note 13 series and more

Published On: January 31, 2024

Several flagship phones were introduced in India in January 2024. These newly launched smartphones hail from brands such as OnePlus, Samsung, Vivo, and others. Alongside flagship releases, there were also mid-range and budget options from Redmi, POCO, and Motorola. Take a look at this article that provides an overview of the noteworthy phones launched in January 2024.

Redmi Note 13, Note 13 Pro and Note 13 Pro+

Display: Redmi Note 13 features a 6.67-inch FHD+ pOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Note 13 Pro+ and Note 13 Pro have a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Chipset: Redmi Note 13 uses MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC, Redmi Note 13 Pro has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra.
Storage: Redmi Note 13 offers configurations up to 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, Note 13 Pro provides up to 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, and Note 13 Pro+ offers up to 12GB RAM + 512GB storage.
Cameras: Redmi Note 13 boasts a 108MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth sensor, and a 16MP front camera. The Note 13 Pro+ and Note 13 Pro feature a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP3 primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP macro sensor, and a 16MP front camera.
Software: All models run on Android 13-based MIUI 14.
Battery: Redmi Note 13 has a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, Note 13 Pro features a 5,100mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and Note 13 Pro+ comes with a 5,000mAh battery and 120W fast charging.

Launch date: January 4th

Starting price: The Note 13 series starts at Rs 18,999 for Indian consumers. Here’s more about them.

POCO X6 Pro

Display: The all-new POCO X6 Pro sports a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and 1800 nits peak brightness.
Chipset: The device boasts of being India’s first phone equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra SoC.
Storage: The POCO X6 Pro offers configurations of 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage.
Cameras: The phone features a triple camera system on the back, consisting of a 64MP primary camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. Additionally, there’s a 16MP front-facing camera.
Software: It runs on HyperOS based on Android 14.
Battery: The POCO X6 Pro is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 67W fast charging.

Launch date: January 11th

Starting price: The POCO X6 Pro starts at Rs 26,999 in India. You can read more about it here.

Vivo X100 and X100 Pro

Display: Both the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display, 120Hz variable refresh rate, and up to 3000 nits peak brightness.
Chipset: They are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 4nm SoC paired with Immortalis-G720 GPU.
Storage: The Vivo X100 comes in two storage variants – 12GB RAM + 256GB and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage. On the other hand, the Vivo X100 Pro comes with 16GB RAM + 512GB storage.
Cameras: The X100 offers a 50MP Sony IMX920 VCS bionic primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 64MP telephoto camera with up to 100x digital zoom with Zeiss optics and V2 chip. Meanwhile, the X100 Pro has a 50MP 1-inch Sony IMX989 VCS bionic sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 50MP 1/2-inch APO telephoto camera with up to 100x digital zoom. Both phones are equipped with a 32MP front shooter for selfies.
Software: The Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro run on Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14.
Battery: The standard X100 comes with a 5,000mAh battery supporting 120W ultra-fast flash charging. The Pro version features a 5,400mAh battery with 100W fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

Launch date: January 4th

Starting price: The camera-focused Vivo X100 series starts at Rs 63,999 in India. Check out more about both phones here.

OnePlus 12

Display: The OnePlus 12 features a 6.82-inch QHD+ 2K OLED LTPO ProXDR display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits of peak brightness.
Chipset: It is equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with Adreno GPU for graphics.
Storage: The OnePlus 12 comes with 16GB RAM + 512GB storage configuration.
Cameras: The device has a 50MP Sony LYT-808 OIS primary camera, a 48MP Sony IMX581 ultra-wide angle lens, and a 64MP OV64B periscope lens with 3x telephoto zoom. There’s a 32MP Sony IMX615 front camera for selfies and video chats.
Software: The OnePlus 12 runs on Android 14-based OxygenOS custom skin out of the box.
Battery: The phone has a 5,400mAh battery supporting 100W SuperVOOC fast wired charging and 50W AirVOOC wireless charging.

Launch date: January 23rd

Starting price: The all-new OnePlus 12 starts at Rs 64,999 in Indian markets. Here’s more about it.

OnePlus 12R

Display: The OnePlus 12R features a 6.78-inch LTPO 4.0 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, and 4500 nits peak brightness.
Chipset: The OnePlus 12R is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
Storage: The phone comes with up to 16GB RAM + 256GB storage.
Cameras: The OnePlus 12R has a 50MP primary Sony IMX890 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. Additionally, it has a 16MP front camera for selfies.
Software: the OnePlus 12R runs Android 14-based ColorOS 14.0 out-of-the-box.
Battery: The OnePlus 12R packs a 5,500mAh battery with 100W SUPERVOOC charging.

Launch date: January 23rd

Starting price: The all-new OnePlus 12 starts at Rs 64,999 in Indian markets. Read more about the new phone here.

Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra

Display: The Galaxy S24 boasts a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X FHD+ display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate, while the mid-tier Galaxy S24+ shares the same display specifications as the Ultra model but with a slightly smaller 6.7-inch screen. The Ultra model, on the other hand, showcases a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X QHD+ display.
Chipset: Both the Galaxy S24 and S24+ are equipped with the Exynos 2400 chipset for the Indian market, whereas the Galaxy S24 Ultra opts for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.
Storage: The Galaxy S24 offers 8GB RAM + 512GB storage, while the Galaxy S24+ provides up to 12GB RAM + 512GB storage. The Galaxy S24 Ultra takes it a step further with 12GB RAM + 1TB storage.
Cameras: The Galaxy S24 and S24+ highlight a 50MP wide-angle camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and an f/2.4 aperture. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 Ultra boasts a quad-camera setup, featuring a 200MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture, a 50MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and an f/3.4 aperture, along with a 10MP camera and an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, all phones incorporate a 12MP front-facing camera.
Software: They run on Android 14-based One UI 6.1.
Battery: The Galaxy S24 is equipped with a 4,000mAh battery, the S24+ with a 4,900mAh cell, and both support 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. The Ultra model boasts a 5,000mAh battery and supports 45W wired, along with 15W wireless charging.

Launch date: January 17th

Starting price: The Samsung Galaxy S24 series starts at Rs 79,999 in India. Here are more details about these phones.

Moto G34 5G

Display: The all-new Moto G-series phone is equipped with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness.
Chipset: The Moto G34 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with Adreno GPU for graphics.
Storage: The phone comes with up to 8GB RAM + 128GB storage.
Cameras: It has a 50MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and PDAF and a 2MP macro lens on the rear. Additionally, there is a 16MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats.
Software: The phone runs on Android 14 with My UX custom skin out of the box.
Battery: The Moto G34 5G houses a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

Launch date: January 9th

Starting price: In India, the Motorola phone starts at Rs 10,999. You can read about the Moto G34 5G here.

OPPO Reno 11 Pro

Display: The OPPO Reno 11 Pro boasts a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering up to 1600nits brightness and supporting HDR10+.
Chipset: For the Indian market, the OPPO Reno 11 Pro is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, which is paired with the Mali-G610 MC6 for graphics.
Cameras: The camera setup on the OPPO Reno 11 Pro comprises a versatile triple rear system. This includes a 50MP primary sensor featuring OIS and LED flash, accompanied by a 32MP telephoto camera and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. For selfies and video chats, the device is equipped with a 32MP Sony IMX709 front camera.
Storage: The Reno 11 Pro offers 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Software: The OPPO Reno 11 Pro runs on the Android 14-based ColorOS 14 custom skin.
Battery: The OPPO Reno 11 Pro houses a 4,700mAh battery that supports rapid charging with its 80W fast charging capability.

Launch date: January 12th

Starting price: The OPPO Reno 11 Pro is priced at Rs 39,999 for the sole storage variant. You can read about it here in detail.