While most Android OEMs are done with their flagship releases for the year, the midrange and budget categories will see a lot of activity in the summer. Brands like Samsung and OnePlus will kick things off in April, launching their highly anticipated slim and compact smartphones. As the summer rolls on, Google will come out with its low-cost flagship alternative – Pixel 9a. If you’re thinking of buying a smartphone, here are the top 7 upcoming releases you need to look out for in April 2025.
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Vivo V50e
Vivo has announced a fresh new entry-level variant for its iconic V series, ahead of a Pro variant. Expected to launch in mid-April, the Vivo V50e will feature a Quad-Curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Its camera array will house a Sony IMX882 main sensor along with an ultrawide lens. It will also get the iconic ‘Aura light’. The smartphone will be equipped with AI features like AI Image Expander, AI Note Assist, Circle-to-Search, and AI Transcript Assist.
Expected Price: Rs 29,999
Poco C71
The entry-level Poco C71 is confirmed to launch in India on April 4. It will be one of the biggest smartphones in its price bracket, featuring a massive 6.88-inch LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. This display can reach 1,500 nits in High Brightness Mode. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core UnisocT7250 processor. It features a 32MP primary shooter and an 8MP selfie camera. The 5,200 mAh battery pack supports 15W wired charging.
Expected Price: Rs 6,4999
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
The midrange Motorola Edge 60 Fusion will go on sale on April 2. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset. It features a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits of peak brightness. With an IP68/IP69 rating onboard, the smartphone can survive being submerged up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes. On top of that, it is compliant with MIL-STD-810H standards. Its rear camera panel consists of a 50MP primary shooter, a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro sensor. The 5,500 mAh battery pack supports 68W fast charging. Motorola Edge 60 Fusion will also get the brand’s ‘moto ai’ package, consisting of features like AI Adaptive Stabilization, Catch Me Up, Remember This + Recall, and Pay Attention.
Expected Price: Rs 23,999
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will be one of the first ‘slim’ smartphones to launch this year. It is one of the most anticipated upcoming smartphones in April 2025. It was showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) last month. Soon after its MWC debut, the smartphone was listed on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, indicating an imminent launch. The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to be just 5.85mm thick. It will feature a 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. Its dual rear camera setup will consist of a 200MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens.
Expected Price: Rs 99,999
iQOO Z10
iQOO has confirmed that the Z10 will launch in India on April 11. The smartphone will be equipped with a massive 7,300 mAh battery pack. It will support 90W wired charging. The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset. It will run the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS out of the box. Its 6.77-inch AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 5,000 nits of peak brightness. The rear camera panel consists of a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor.
Expected Price: Rs 20,999
OnePlus 13 mini
Compact smartphones are making a return this year, with the OnePlus 13 mini kicking things off in April. The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. This processor is also present in the flagship OnePlus offering. Online leaks suggest that the OnePlus 13 mini will get a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The pill-shaped rear camera panel will be horizontally aligned. It will consist of a primary shooter and an ultrawide lens. More details are expected as we get closer to the launch.
Expected Price: Rs 59,999.
Poco F7 Series
The Poco F7 Pro and F7 Ultra were launched globally last week. While Poco will bring the F7 series to India, it remains to be seen which variants will make the cut. The top-spec F7 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Meanwhile, the F7 Pro packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC under its hood. Both variants feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This display can reach a peak brightness of 3,200 nits. The triple rear camera array on the Ultra variant consists of a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom, and a 32MP ultrawide lens. The 5,300 mAh battery pack supports 120W fast charging.
Expected Price: Rs 49,999
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 7 upcoming smartphones in April 2025. Which is your most anticipated smartphone out of the ones mentioned above? Let us know in the comments!
