While there won’t be as many new smartphones as we are used to seeing next month due to rising memory costs and the ongoing chip crisis, there are still a few exciting launches lined up for July 2026. Oppo will unveil its Reno 16 mid-range lineup, while Nothing is preparing to launch its Phone (4b) with cut-down specifications.

Samsung could release the next-gen foldable phones next month, while Motorola is reportedly looking to bring its Razr 70 foldable phones into the Indian market in the same month.

5 Best upcoming smartphone launches: July 2026 edition

1. Oppo Reno 16 series

Launch date: July 2, 2026 (confirmed)

Oppo is expected to unveil two phones in the Reno 16 series at the upcoming event: the Reno 16 and the Reno 16c. The former will be a compact, premium mid-range phone, while the latter will sit below it with a slightly larger form factor.

Oppo Reno 16

The Reno 16 is confirmed to have a 6.32-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1800nits. It will also have a new AI Snap Key for quickly saving content to MindSpace, similar to OnePlus’s AI Plus Key.

The smartphone will offer a versatile camera setup, featuring a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. All three sensors can capture 4K video at 60 fps. The selfie camera also has a 50MP resolution.

The Reno 16 is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. It will reportedly have a 6700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. Plus, it carries IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, ensuring great protection against water and dust.

Oppo Reno 16c

The Reno 16c is expected to be an affordable sibling, featuring a 6.57-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1400nits of peak brightness. It could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy processor.

The smartphone is said to have a 7,000mAh battery with support for 80W wired charging. Like the Reno 16, the 16c also features the AI Snap Key, an aerospace-grade aluminum frame, and IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings.

2. Nothing Phone (4b)

Launch date: July 7, 2026 (confirmed)

Nothing Phone (4b) marks the debut of the company’s new “B” series. With this new product line, Nothing aims to bring its core user experience to a wider audience. The Phone (4b) will feature a compact Glyph Bar with five LED panels on the rear side.

The phone reportedly features a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Official teasers confirm that it will feature dual rear cameras, including a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide lens. It’s said to have a 32MP selfie camera.

Leaked benchmark listings have revealed that the Nothing Phone (4b) will be powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The phone is said to house a 5,400mAh battery with 50W fast charging support.

3. Galaxy Z Fold 8 series

Launch date: July 22, 2026 (expected)

New Galaxy foldables are expected to drop next month, but this time, Samsung may also introduce an “Ultra” model of its next-gen book-style foldable. So, we’re expecting three new foldables: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8.

Galaxy Z Fold 8

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 may not look familiar to previous generations, as Samsung is reportedly shifting to a wider 4:3 passport-style form factor for this device. This decision is rumored to have been influenced by Apple’s decision to make its first foldable with the same form factor.

The Fold 8 is leaked to offer a 7.6-inch AMOLED screen, and the cover screen could measure 5.4 inches. It could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB storage.

According to recent leaks, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will have a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera and a 50MP ultrawide unit. No 200MP camera this time. It may feature two 10MP selfie cameras, one on the cover screen and another on the foldable inner screen. The Fold 8 is expected to pack a 4800mAh battery with support for 45W wired and 15W wireless charging.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

While the standard Fold 8 will have a wider form factor, the Fold 8 Ultra retains the previous-generation form factor, paired with more powerful hardware. According to leaks, the Ultra phone will have an 8-inch folding screen, a 6.5-inch cover display, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy at the helm.

The phone is said to feature a triple rear camera setup, including a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide unit, and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. It will have a vapor chamber for cooling, and a 5000mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging.

4. Galaxy Z Flip 8

Launch date: July 22, 2026 (expected)

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 will launch alongside the new book-style foldable phones at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. Leaks say the phone will have a 6.9-inch AMOLED main screen with reduced crease visibility, a 4.1-inch cover screen, and a 4,300mAh battery with support for 25W fast wired charging. It may also offer 15W wireless charging.

Samsung is expected to follow a dual-chip strategy for the Galaxy Z Flip 8: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy for the US, Canada, China, and Japan, and the Exynos 2600 for India and other markets. It will reportedly feature a dual camera setup on the back, including a 50MP primary camera and a 12MP ultrawide unit. It may have a 10MP selfie camera.

5. Motorola Razr 70 series

Launch: July 2026 (expected)

Motorola is reportedly bringing the premium Razr 70 series phones to the Indian market in July 2026. The rollout will likely include the standard Razr 70 and the premium Razr 70 Ultra.

Motorola Razr 70

The Razr 70 foldable phone has a 6.9-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and 3000nits of peak brightness. The 3.6-inch cover screen features HDR10+ and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7450X chipset and offers a 4800mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging support.

The smartphone has a dual camera setup, featuring a 50MP primary camera and a 50MP ultrawide unit. It also has a 32MP selfie snapper, but you can use the rear cameras for better quality shots.

Motorola Razr 70 Ultra

The Razr 70 Ultra upgrades to a much more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. It has a 7.0-inch main screen with a 165Hz refresh rate and 5000nits of peak brightness, and a 4-inch cover screen.

The rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary camera and a 50MP ultrawide shooter, the same as the Razr 70. However, the selfie camera resolution jumps to 50MP. The phone has a 5000mAh battery capacity and supports 68W wired and 30W wireless charging. It also supports 5W reverse-wired charging to power your accessories.

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