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July is shaping up to be an exciting month for smartphone launches, with several major brands unveiling their latest devices across premium and budget segments. From futuristic foldables to compact flagships, here’s a look at the top five smartphones expected to make waves this month.

Motorola G96
Motorola is gearing up to launch a new addition to its G series, expected to be called the Moto G96. The device is likely to come with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, up to 12GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage. It may run Hello UI based on Android 15 and receive three years of OS updates. A 6.67-inch pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a dual rear camera system with a 50MP Sony primary sensor and an 8MP ultrawide lens are also expected. The device could launch in four colour options and may start at around ₹22,000.

Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing is set to unveil its next-generation flagship on July 1. The new model will reportedly depart from the brand’s Glyph interface and adopt a dot matrix-style display on the back. Powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, it may feature a 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, up to 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage. A triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor is also anticipated. Made with premium materials and designed to offer a refined software experience, the phone is expected to be priced around ₹90,000.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7
Samsung is preparing to launch its latest foldables on July 9. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to feature a larger 8.2-inch inner display, potentially making it the company’s largest foldable yet. Hardware options may include either the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy or the Exynos 2500, and the device is rumoured to include a 200MP primary camera. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 might get a larger near bezel-less cover screen and a 6.8-inch main display, along with dual 50MP cameras, One UI 8 based on Android 16, and a 4,000mAh battery.

Oppo Reno 14 Series
Oppo is launching the Reno 14 and Reno 14 Pro in India on July 3. The Indian variants are expected to differ from their Chinese counterparts and could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chipset. The Reno 14 may feature a 6.59-inch AMOLED screen, while the Pro version could get a 6.83-inch display. Camera configurations may include a 50MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto shooter. Battery capacities are expected to be substantial, with up to 6,200mAh on the Pro variant.

Vivo X200 FE
Vivo is set to launch its latest compact flagship, the X200 FE, in India after a recent debut in Taiwan. The device is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset and support 90W fast charging with a large 6,500mAh battery. It will likely feature IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance and include a Zeiss-branded triple camera setup with a 50MP main sensor, 50MP telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The company may also switch from FunTouch OS to the sleeker, more functional OriginOS.

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With an impressive mix of innovation and performance, July's smartphone launches are sure to capture the attention of tech enthusiasts across the spectrum.