While most smartphone manufacturers may be done with their flagship releases, they still have some midrange offerings lined up in April. With a busy month ahead, big names like OnePlus and Vivo will expand their midrange series with smartphones that offer big value for money. At the same time, they will put out compact phones that will give flagship devices a run for their money. Here are all the upcoming smartphones in April 2026.
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Vivo V70 FE
Vivo’s camera-centric V series is getting a ‘Fan Edition’ model this year. The V70 FE will feature a 200MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens as a part of its rear camera array. Its 6.83-inch AMOLED display will have a 120Hz refresh rate while being able to reach 1,900 nits in High Brightness Mode. The smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset. It will run the Android 16-based OriginOS 6 out of the box. The 7,000mAh battery pack will support 90W wired charging. There will be IP68/IP69 protection on board.
Launch Date: April 2
Realme 16
Realme’s numbered series will get a base variant this month. At the heart of the Realme 16 will lie the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset. Software duties will be handled by the Android 16-based Realme UI 7. The 6.57-inch AMOLED display will have a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. The camera bar on the back panel will house a 50MP primary shooter, an auxiliary lens, and a selfie mirror. Up front, a 50MP selfie camera will be positioned in a punch-hole cutout. The 7,000mAh battery pack will support 60W wired charging.
Launch Date: April 2
OnePlus Nord 6 Series
OnePlus’s midrange ‘Nord’ series is hugely popular in India. This month, the Chinese brand will put out the Nord 6 and Nord CE6. The former will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. It will flaunt a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. Software duties will be handled by the Android 16-based OxygenOS 16. The rear camera panel will house a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The smartphone will reportedly pack a 9,000mAh battery pack with support for 80W wired charging. Not much is known about the Nord CE6 so far, but OnePlus will reveal more information as we get closer to launch.
Launch Date: April 7
iQOO Neo 11
The new iteration in the iQOO Neo series will shake up the midrange gaming smartphone. The Neo 11 will reportedly be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship chipset from last year — Snapdragon 8 Elite. It will flaunt a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. There will be IP68/IP69 protection on board. It is also reported that the smartphone will be drop-resistant up to 1.2m. The rear camera panel will house a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP telephoto lens. The 7,500mAh battery pack will support 100W wired charging.
Expected Launch: Mid-April
Vivo X300 FE
Essentially a rebadged version of the Vivo S50 Pro Mini, the Vivo X300 FE is expected to go on sale this month. The Russia-spec version of the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC. Its 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. Software duties are handled by the Android 16-based OriginOS 6. The iPhone Air-esque camera bar on the back panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The 6,500mAh battery pack supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. The device is rated IP68/IP69 for dust and water resistance.
Expected Launch: Late April
Oppo Find X9 Ultra
Oppo’s flagship Find X9 series will get an Ultra variant this month. The highlight of this Ultra model will be the 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 10x optical zoom. Joining this sensor will be a 50MP ultrawide lens, a 200MP primary shooter, and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The Find X9 Ultra will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. Its 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display will have a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,600 nits. The 7,050mAh battery pack will support 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Expected Launch: Mid-April.
OnePlus 15s
OnePlus’s next compact flagship has already gone on sale in China as the OnePlus 15T. In India, it will be launched as the OnePlus 13s. The smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Its 6.32-inch AMOLED display will have a 165Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,600 nits. The rear camera panel will house a 50MP primary shooter and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom. The 7,500mAh Si/C battery pack will support 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Expected Launch: Late April
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Final Thoughts
These are all the upcoming smartphones that we’re most excited for in April 2026. If you can’t wait to get your hands on a premium phone, check out our top 10 flagship phone picks that you can buy right now. Got any questions? Let us know in the comments!
