December has begun, and with it, our launch of multiple flagship, mid-range, and budget models. The newly revealed Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is the star of the launches; it will power three high-end models that go on sale in December. These consist of the Realme GT 5 Pro, iQOO 12, and OnePlus 12.
Budget releases such as the Redmi 13C, which will be available in India in both 4G and 5G variants, will also occur this month. Here is a list of the most popular smartphone launches in December in case you were wondering.
OnePlus 12
Date of launch: December 5th, China time
The company is now prepared to launch the OnePlus 12 flagship in China first and progressively expand to other markets, including India, after making its debut with the OnePlus 11 last year. The phone has a relatively new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Recently, the phone’s renders have also appeared online.
Specs for the OnePlus 12 (anticipated)
- Display: 6.82-inch 2K LTPO BOE X1 OLED screen with BOE single-pixel calibration technology and an OPPO P1 display chip.
- Processor: Adreno GPU-equipped Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
- Up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage are available.
- The cameras on board are a 50 MP Sony LYT-808 1/1.4′′ primary camera, a 50 MP Sony IMX581 ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 64 MP 1/2.0′′ periscope-telephoto lens featuring a 3x optical zoom, f/2.6 aperture, and optical image stabilization. There might be a shooter with 32MP.
- 5,400mAh battery with support for both 50W wireless and 100W wired charging.
- OS: The phone comes pre-installed with OxygenOS, a custom skin based on Android 14.
- Connectivity options include USB Type-C port, GPS, Bluetooth V5.3, Wi-Fi, 5G, and 4G LTE.
The iQOO Neo 9 series
Launch schedule: December
The teaser image, which the company previously released, verified the phones’ design. Two rear camera sensors and a dual-tone design are visible. The phone seems to have a metallic frame, which increases its overall robustness. Within the next few days, we hope to find out the precise launch date.
Specifications for the iQOO Neo 9 series (expected)
- Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a punch-hole cutout and likely a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
- Processor: The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC will power the standard iQOO Neo 9.
- RAM and Storage: 256GB of storage and up to 16GB of RAM.
- OS: Stock Android 14 operating system.
- Fast charging and battery: 120W fast charging, 5000mAh battery.
- According to leaks, the iQOO Neo 9 series may come with a 50MP Sony IMX920 primary camera.
iQOO 12
Date of launch: December 12th, India
The phone, which will be a flagship product, will make its national debut on December 12. With a 144Hz AMOLED display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC will power the iQOO 12. In addition, the phone has an Android 14 operating system and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera. Two versions of the phone 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB will be available for purchase.
The iQOO 12 specifications
- Display: The iQOO 12 will have a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display with a punch-hole cutout, 2160Hz PWM, 144Hz refresh rate, and 3000nits of peak brightness.
- It will include a custom Funtouch OS 14 skin. According to the company, it will be free of bloatware and have three years of OS support.
- Processor: The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with Adreno GPU will power the iQOO 12 flagship smartphone. There might also be a specific Q1 chip.
- The iQOO 12 will be equipped with three cameras: a 64MP periscope telephoto camera with a 3x zoom, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50MP 1/1.3-inch main camera with OIS.
- The phones may come equipped with a 16 Megapixel front camera for taking selfies and recording videos.
- 12GB/16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0 storage options are available.
- Battery: A 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support is anticipated for the iQOO 12. A larger 5,100mAh battery and 50W wireless charging might be included in the Pro version.
Redmi 13C in 4G and 5G
December 6th is the launch date in India.
The brand’s latest entry-level model, the Redmi 13C, made its debut a while back in China. The phone will launch in India on December 6th, the company has now confirmed. There will be a 5G version on the same stage as the 4G model. We are aware of the phone’s full specifications and design because it has already made its debut.
The Specifications of the Redmi 13C
- Display: 6.74-inch HD+ screen with 450 nits of peak brightness, 260 ppi pixel density, 600 × 720 resolution, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
- CPU: MediaTek Helio G85 SoC coupled with a Mali G52 GPU.
- RAM and Storage: 128GB or 256GB of internal eMMC 5.1 storage and 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM.
- Battery: 5,000 mAh with the ability to charge quickly (18 W).
- Connectivity options include GPS, WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, 4G, and dual-SIM.
- Software: Out-of-the-box MIUI 14 OS, built on top of Android 13.
- Two cameras: a 2MP macro lens and a 50MP main camera. For taking selfies, there is an 8MP camera on the front.
Vivo S18 and S18 Pro
Launch date: China’s Fourth of December
The Vivo S18 and S18 Pro will go on sale in China on December 4th, the company has officially announced. The phone is available in two color options: blue and green. The Vivo S18 and S18 Pro are the two models in the Vivo S18 series.
The Expected Specifications of the Vivo S18 and S18
- Display: A curved-edge OLED display.
- Processor: The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset is rumored to power the Vivo S18.
- RAM and Storage: 256GB/512GB of storage and 8GB, 12GB, or 16GB of RAM.
- Battery and 80W fast charging: The Vivo S18 may come with a 5,000mAh battery.
- Sony IMX920 50MP sensor for the camera.
The Realme GT 5 Pro
Date of launch: December 7th
According to what has been confirmed thus far, the Realme GT 5 Pro is shaping up to be a monster phone and will be the company’s most expensive flagship in a long time. Realme has been teasing and disclosing more recent information about the phone quite freely.
Specifications of the Realme GT 5 Pro
- Screen: 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED Pro-XDR 8T LTPO display with TUV Rheinland certification, 144Hz refresh rate, 4500nits of peak brightness, 2160Hz PWM, and 0-144Hz refresh rate.
- Chipset: The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset will power the upcoming Realme GT 5 Pro.
- RAM/Storage: 1TB of storage and 24GB of RAM
- OS: Realme UI 5.0, which is based on Android 14, is anticipated to power the Realme GT 5 Pro.
- 5,400mAh battery with support for 50W wireless charging and a 100W wired fast charger.
- Three cameras were used: an 8MP OmniVision OV0810 ultrawide sensor, a 50MP Sony IMX 890 periscope telephoto sensor, and a 50MP Sony LYT-T808 sensor with OIS. On the front is a 32MP camera.