May 2026 is going to be very busy in terms of smartphone launches. This month, new devices are going to be launched in all three segments – budget, mid-range and flagship, due to which users will have many options for upgrade. Brands like OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo and HMD are about to enter India with their new smartphones. This time the focus is not limited to just design or camera, but upgrades like bigger battery, high refresh rate display and latest processor will also be seen. Many phones are also being promised Android 16 out of the box and long term software updates. Overall, if you are planning to buy a new phone, then the month of May can prove to be very important for you.
Upcoming Smartphone Launches in India (May 2026)
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
First of all let’s talk about OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite, which is launched in India. Launch on 7th May Will be done. According to the company, MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex chipset will be provided in it and it is being described as the “fastest phone” in the segment of Rs 20,000 to 25,000. The phone is confirmed to have a flat display with 144Hz refresh rate, 7,000mAh battery and 50MP primary camera. The company claims that this phone can provide battery backup for two days and will come with OxygenOS 16, which will be based on Android 16.
HMD Vibe 2 5G
HMD Vibe 2 5G is also set to be launched in India in May, although its exact date has not been revealed yet. the company has confirmed It is said that this phone will be available on Flipkart. In terms of design, it will have a flat display and center hole-punch cutout. The rest of the specifications have not been revealed yet, but it is considered to be the successor of the previous model HMD Vibe 5G, which was in the entry-level 5G segment.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra
Oppo Find X9 Ultra Also going to be launched in India this month. This will be a flagship smartphone, which will have Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It has a 6.82 inch LTPO AMOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate and 3600 nits brightness support. Talking about the camera, it has a quad camera setup including 200MP primary and 200MP periscope telephoto lens. Apart from this, support of 7,050mAh battery, 100W fast charging and 50W wireless charging is available.
Oppo Find X9s
With Find X9 Ultra Oppo Find X9s Will also be launched, which will fall in the premium mid-range category. It has Dimensity 9500s processor, 6.59 inch AMOLED display and 120Hz refresh rate. The camera setup has three 50MP sensors, while the battery is 7,025mAh, which supports 80W fast charging.
Vivo X300 Ultra
Vivo will also enter with its flagship lineup this month. Vivo X300 Ultra Can be launched in the first week of May. It has features like Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 200MP camera and 6,600mAh battery. The special thing is that the option of external photography lens is also given in it, through which zoom performance can be improved.
Vivo
With Vivo X300 Ultra Vivo Will also be launched in the same event, which will be a compact but powerful phone. It has a 6.31 inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and 6,500mAh battery. The camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor and a telephoto lens, while the phone supports 90W fast charging.
