The global RAM shortage may have driven up smartphone costs across price brackets, but it hasn’t stopped manufacturers from releasing new devices. If you’re in the market for a new phone, July has lots of options in store for you. This month will see the release of Samsung’s new foldables, Motorola’s flip-style Razr, Oppo’s new midrange Reno16 series, and many more interesting devices. Some of these devices have a confirmed launch date, while others are rumours we’ve heard through the grapevine. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at all the upcoming smartphones in July 2026.
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Oppo Reno16 Series
Oppo’s Reno16 series will go live early in the month. It’ll comprise 2 models – Reno16 and Reno16c. The former will rock a 6.32-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,600 nits. At the heart of the device will lie the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. The rear camera island will comprise 3 50MP sensors, one each for the primary shooter, ultrawide lens, and 3.5x telephoto lens. The 6,700mAh battery pack will support 80W wired charging.
Meanwhile, the Reno16c will serve as the affordable model in the lineup. It will get a 6.57-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,400 nits of peak brightness. It is rumoured to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. Like the prime model, the Reno16c will also get IP68/IP69/IP69K protection. Its rear camera panel will house a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5x zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens.
Launch Date: July 2
Nothing Phone (4b)
Nothing’s (b) series will make its grand debut this month. At a time when smartphone prices are rising across the board, this smartphone will bring key specs at an affordable price. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor will power the Phone (4b). It will run Nothing OS 4.1 out of the box. Display duties will be handled by a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The 6,000mAh battery pack will support wired fast charging. The rear camera array will comprise a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens.
Launch Date: July 7
iQOO Z11
The iQOO Z11 will join the Z11x in the Z series lineup. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset and run the Android 16-based OriginOS 6 out of the box. Its 6.83-inch AMOLED display will have a 144Hz refresh rate and 5,000 nits of peak brightness. There will be IP68/IP69 protection on board. The rear camera array will comprise a 50MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. The 32MP selfie camera will be positioned in a punch-hole cutout on the display. The 9,020mAh battery pack will support 90W wired charging.
Expected Launch: Early July
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Series
Samsung has started dropping teasers for its new foldable series, which means its launch is imminent. The ‘Bold Stroke. New Shape.’ tagline hints towards a new form factor. Rumours suggest that the Galaxy Z Fold8 series could be getting a new passport-sized foldable. Since Apple is set to launch its first iPhone foldable with a similar form factor, it makes sense that Samsung is getting ahead of the curve. The old book-style form factor will be retained on the range-topping Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra model.
Both smartphones will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ‘For Galaxy’ chipsets. The passport-size foldable is rumoured to get a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. The cover display will span 5.5 inches and will have a 16:10 aspect ratio. In its unfolded state, the device will measure 123.9mm x 161.4mm x 4.5mm. In its folded state, it will have a 9.7mm thickness. It will weigh just 201g, which is pretty light for a foldable.
Expected Launch: July 22
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 will be unveiled alongside the Fold8 series at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. In the US, Canada, and Japan, this smartphone will rock the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ‘For Galaxy’ chipset. In the rest of the world, it will be equipped with Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2600 SoC. This is the same chipset that powers the Galaxy S26 (our review here). The Flip8 will flaunt a 6.9-inch AMOLED inner display and a 4.1-inch AMOLED cover screen. Its dual camera array will comprise a 50MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens. It remains to be seen whether Samsung will launch an FE model in the Flip series this year.
Expected Launch: July 22
Motorola Razr 70 Series
Motorola’s new book-style foldable (our review here) went on sale in May. This month, it will launch the flip-style Razr 70 series. The lineup will comprise 2 models – Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra. The base model will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7450X chipset. It will feature a 6.9-inch inner AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The 3.6-inch AMOLED cover screen will have a 90Hz refresh rate. The camera array will comprise 2 50MP sensors, one each for the primary shooter and the ultrawide lens. The 4,800mAh battery pack will support 30W wired and 15W wireless charging.
Meanwhile, the Ultra model will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It will rock a 7-inch inner AMOLED display and a 4-inch AMOLED cover screen. Both panels will have a 165Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will run Android 16 out of the box. It will get 50MP sensors for the primary shooter and an ultrawide lens. The 5,000mAh battery pack will support 68W wired and 30W wireless charging.
Expected Launch: Late July
Vivo S2
Vivo’s S series will make a comeback this month. The Vivo S1 (our review here) was launched in India back in 2019. Not much is known about the S2 so far. The smartphone will focus on style and serve as an alternative to the camera-centric Vivo V70. Vivo has kept a tight lid on the smartphone’s specs so far. It could be powered by a Snapdragon 7 series chipset. We expect a dual camera arrangement comprising a primary shooter and an ultrawide lens. The device will very likely carry a large Si/C battery pack.
Expected Launch: Late July
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Final Thoughts
This wraps up our list of the most anticipated upcoming smartphones in July 2026. If you’re thinking about getting a foldable, we recommend waiting for Google and Apple to drop their devices before making a decision. Which smartphone in this list excites you the most? Let us know in the comments!
