December 2023 Archives ~ My Mobile India

Highlights iQOO 12 with advanced display and processor, launching December 12 in India. Redmi 13C, a budget-friendly offering with efficient performance, arriving December 6. OPPO Reno 11 and 11 Pro expected late December. OnePlus 12, Sony Xperia 1 VI, and Realme GT 5 Pro launching globally. December 2023 is shaping up to be a pretty interesting month in the smartphone industry. There are a slew of launches taking place both in India and on the global stage, which has got the tech community quite excited. From high-performance flagship models to budget-friendly smartphones, each launch is expected to cater to a wide array of consumer preferences and needs. Here’s a closer look at what to expect in terms of mobile phone launches this December. iQOO 12: Launching on December 12 iQOO 12: Launching on December 12 Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1.5K resolution, 144Hz variable refresh rate. Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, Adreno 750 GPU. Memory: Options of 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage. Camera: Triple-camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor. Battery: 5000mAh, supporting 120W fast charging. The iQOO 12 is poised to make a mark in the Indian market, offering an enhanced visual experience with its high-refresh-rate AMOLED display and top-tier Snapdragon processor. Targeted at tech-savvy users, it promises a blend of high performance and sophisticated design. Redmi 13C: Launching on December 6 Redmi 13C: Launching on December 6 Display: 6.74-inch HD+ screen, 90Hz refresh rate. Processor: MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. Memory: Variants of 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage. Camera: 50MP primary camera and a 2MP macro lens. Battery: 5000mAh with 18W fast charging. The Redmi 13C is Xiaomi’s latest entry in the budget-friendly segment. With its sizable display and efficient MediaTek processor, it is shaping up to be designed for users seeking an affordable smartphone without compromising on essential features. There’s a lot to unpack with the device and full details about it should be revealed as the launch date approaches. OPPO Reno 11: Expected in Late December OPPO Reno 11: Expected in Late December Display: 6.7-inch OLED, 120Hz refresh rate. Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8200. Memory: 8GB/12GB RAM, up to 512GB storage. Camera: Triple-camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor. Battery: 4700mAh with 67W fast charging. The OPPO Reno 11, from all the leaks and rumours, aims to offer a high-quality display and versatile camera performance. It's an ideal choice for users looking for a stylish and powerful device within a moderate price range. Of course, no announcement has been made yet regarding the potential announcement but it is expected be somewhere later this month. OPPO Reno 11 Pro: Expected in Late December OPPO Reno 11 Pro: Expected in Late December Display: 6.74-inch OLED, 120Hz refresh rate. Processor: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Memory: 12GB RAM, up to 512GB storage. Camera: 50MP primary camera and additional sensors. Battery: 4800mAh with 80W fast charging. The Reno 11 Pro is OPPO’s attempt to capture the premium market segment. It stands out with its high-refresh-rate display and Snapdragon processor, catering to users who prioritize advanced features and design. OnePlus 12: Launching on December 5 OnePlus 12: Launching on December 5 Display: 6.82-inch BOE X1 OLED, 2K resolution. Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. Memory: Up to 16 GB RAM, 1 TB storage. Camera: Triple-camera setup including a 50MP primary sensor. Battery: 5400mAh with 100W fast charging. OnePlus is all set to unveil the OnePlus 12 globally, with advanced specifications like a high-quality OLED display and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, marking it as a strong competitor in the high-end smartphone market. Most leaks and rumours paint a promising picture of the device and an Indian reveal for the OnePlus 12 is touted to be next year. Sony Xperia 1 VI: Expected Mid-December Sony Xperia 1 VI: Expected Mid-December Display: 6.5-inch OLED, 120Hz refresh rate. Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Memory: 12GB RAM, 256GB storage. Camera: Triple setup including a 50MP primary sensor. Battery: 5000mAh with 30W fast charging. Sony's Xperia 1 VI is geared to offer a unique multimedia experience with its CinemaWide display and advanced camera system, ideal for users who value top-notch display and photography features. It’s a pity the company doesn’t launch its smartphones in the Indian markets anymore. Realme GT 5 Pro: Launching on December 7 Realme GT 5 Pro: Launching on December 7 Display: 6.82-inch OLED, 144Hz refresh rate. Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. Memory: Up to 24GB RAM, 1TB storage. Camera: Triple-camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor. Battery: 5260mAh with 100W fast charging. Realme's GT 5 Pro is set to impress with its high-end specifications and performance-focused design, appealing to tech enthusiasts and power users seeking the latest in smartphone technology. Realme has a good track record of bringing its Chinese launches to the Indian market. We’ll have to wait and see if the same will happen with the Realme GT 5 Pro. IQOO 12 5G SPECIFICATIONS Key Specs RAM 12 GB Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Rear Camera 64 MP + 16 MP + 12 MP Front Camera 24 MP Battery 5000 mAh Display 6.79 inches (17.25 cm) General Launch Date December 11, 2023 (Unofficial) Operating System Android v13 Performance Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU Octa core (3.36 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) Architecture 64 bit Fabrication 4 nm Graphics Adreno 740 RAM 12 GB Display Display Type AMOLED Screen Size 6.79 inches (17.25 cm) Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels Pixel Density 388 ppi Bezel-less display Yes with punch-hole display Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch Camera MAIN CAMERA Camera Setup Triple Resolution 64 MP, Primary Camera 16 MP 12 MP Autofocus Yes, Phase Detection autofocus Flash Yes, LED Flash Image Resolution 9000 x 7000 Pixels Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Camera Features Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps FRONT CAMERA Camera Setup Single Resolution 24 MP, Primary Camera Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps Battery Capacity 5000 mAh Type Li-Polymer Removable No Quick Charging Yes, Fast, 200W USB Type-C Yes Storage Internal Memory 256 GB Expandable Memory No Network & Connectivity SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM, GSM+GSM SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano Network Support 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G VoLTE Yes SIM 1 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available SIM 2 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) Wi-Fi Features Mobile Hotspot Bluetooth Yes, v5.3 GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass NFC Yes USB Connectivity Mass storage device, USB charging Multimedia Loudspeaker Yes Audio Jack USB Type-C Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Yes Fingerprint Sensor Position On-screen Fingerprint Sensor Type Optical Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope OPPO Reno 11 Pro Key Specs GENERAL Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM Dual Sim Yes Sim Size Nano SIM Device Type Smartphone Release Date May 24, 2024 (Expected) DESIGN Colors Black, Gold, Pink gradient DISPLAY Type Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) Touch Yes Size 6.73 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz Aspect Ratio 20:9 PPI ~ 394 PPI Screen to Body Ratio ~ 89.7% Glass Type Asahi Glass AGC DT-Star2 Features 100% DCI-P3, 800nit typical (typical), up to 1200nit (typical), up to 950nits, HDR10+ Notch Yes, Punch Hole MEMORY RAM 16 GB Storage 256 GB Storage Type UFS 4.0 Card Slot No CONNECTIVITY GPRS Yes EDGE Yes 3G Yes 4G Yes 5G Yes 5G Bands NR: n1/n5/n8/n28A/n41/n77/n78 VoLTE Yes, Dual Stand-By Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot Wifi Version Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD USB Yes, USB-C v2.0 USB Features USB Tethering, USB on-the-go EXTRA GPS Yes, with A-GPS. Up to dual-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (2), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In Display Face Unlock Yes Sensors accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum 3.5mm Headphone Jack No Extra NFC CAMERA Rear Camera 200 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus Features Photo, portrait, night view, panorama, professional, cutie, super text, video, movie, multi-view video, ultra-clear quality, AI ID photo, time-lapse photography, slow motion, scan Video Recording 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD Flash Yes, LED Front Camera Punch Hole 32 MP f/2.4 (Wide Angle) Front Video Recording 1080p @ 30 fps FHD TECHNICAL OS Android v14 Custom UI ColorOS V14 CPU Octa Core Processor Java No Browser Yes MULTIMEDIA Email Yes Music Yes Video Yes FM Radio No Document Reader Yes BATTERY Type Non-Removable Battery Size 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery Fast Charging Yes, 150W Fast Charging Reverse Charging Yes OPPO Reno 11 Key Specs GENERAL Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM Dual Sim Yes Sim Size Nano+Nano SIM Device Type Smartphone Release Date November 23, 2023 DESIGN Dimensions 74.1 x 162.4 x 7.6 mm Weight 184 g Colors Black, Green, Silver DISPLAY Type Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) Touch Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate Size 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz Aspect Ratio 20:9 PPI ~ 394 PPI Screen to Body Ratio ~ 89.8% Glass Type Asahi Glass AGC DT-Star2 Features HDR10+, 800 nits (HBM), 950 nits (peak) Notch Yes, Punch Hole MEMORY RAM 8 GB Storage 256 GB Storage Type UFS 3.1 Card Slot No CONNECTIVITY GPRS Yes EDGE Yes 3G Yes 4G Yes 5G Yes 5G Bands NR: n1//n5/n8/n28A/n41/n77/n78 VoLTE Yes, Dual Stand-By Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot Wifi Version Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD USB Yes, USB-C v2.0 USB Features USB on-the-go, USB Charging IR Blaster Yes EXTRA GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In Display Face Unlock Yes Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass 3.5mm Headphone Jack No Extra NFC CAMERA Rear Camera 50 MP 26mm, PDAF, OIS f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 32 MP 47mm, 1/2.74", 0.8µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom f/2 (Telephoto) 8 MP 16mm, 112˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus Features HDR, Panorama Video Recording 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD Flash Yes, LED Front Camera Punch Hole 32 MP 22mm, 1/2.74", 0.8µm, AF f/2.4 (Wide Angle) Front Video Recording 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD TECHNICAL OS Android v14 Custom UI ColorOS 14 Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 8200 CPU 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor Core Details 1x Cortex-A78@3.1 GHz&3xCortex-A78@3.0 GHz& 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz GPU Mali-G610 MC6 Java No Browser Yes MULTIMEDIA Email Yes Music Yes Video Yes FM Radio No Document Reader Yes BATTERY Type Non-Removable Battery Size 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery Fast Charging Yes, 67W Fast Charging Reverse Charging Yes ONEPLUS 12 KEY SPECIFICATION Key Specs RAM 8 GB Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Rear Camera 50 MP + 8 MP + 48 MP Front Camera 32 MP Battery 5000 mAh Display 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) General Launch Date June 7, 2023 (Unofficial) Operating System Android v12 Performance Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 CPU Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 680 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 680 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 680) Architecture 64 bit Fabrication 5 nm Graphics Adreno 660 RAM 8 GB Display Display Type OLED Screen Size 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels Pixel Density 393 ppi Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v5 Bezel-less display Yes with punch-hole display Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch Camera MAIN CAMERA Camera Setup Triple Resolution 50 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP 48 MP Autofocus Yes Flash Yes, LED Flash Image Resolution 8150 x 6150 Pixels Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Camera Features Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps FRONT CAMERA Camera Setup Single Resolution 32 MP, Primary Camera Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps Battery Capacity 5000 mAh Type Li-Polymer Removable No Quick Charging Yes, Fast USB Type-C Yes Storage Internal Memory 128 GB Expandable Memory No Network & Connectivity SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM, GSM+CDMA SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano Network Support 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G VoLTE Yes SIM 1 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available SIM 2 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) Wi-Fi Features Mobile Hotspot Bluetooth Yes, v5.2 GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass NFC Yes USB Connectivity Mass storage device, USB charging Multimedia Loudspeaker Yes Audio Jack USB Type-C Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Yes Fingerprint Sensor Position On-screen Fingerprint Sensor Type Optical Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope REALME GT 5 PRO SPECIFICATIONS Key Specs RAM 8 GB Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Rear Camera 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Front Camera 16 MP Battery 5200 mAh Display 6.74 inches (17.12 cm) General Launch Date August 31, 2023 (Unofficial) Operating System Android v13 Custom UI Realme UI Performance Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) Architecture 64 bit Fabrication 4 nm Graphics Adreno 740 RAM 8 GB RAM Type LPDDR5X Display Display Type OLED Screen Size 6.74 inches (17.12 cm) Resolution 1240 x 2772 pixels Aspect Ratio 20:9 Pixel Density 451 ppi Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 89.3 % Bezel-less display Yes with punch-hole display Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch Brightness 1450 nits Refresh Rate 144 Hz Design Height 163.1 mm Compare Size Width 75.3 mm Thickness 8.8 mm Weight 205 grams Camera MAIN CAMERA Camera Setup Triple Resolution 64 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(24 mm focal length, 1.56″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size)8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(4.0″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera Sensor IMX890, Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor Autofocus Yes, Contrast Detection autofocus OIS Yes Flash Yes, LED Flash Image Resolution 9000 x 7000 Pixels Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Camera Features Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Video Recording 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps FRONT CAMERA Camera Setup Single Resolution 16 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(25 mm focal length, 1µm pixel size) Video Recording 1920×1080 @ 30 fps Battery Capacity 5200 mAh Type Li-Polymer Removable No Quick Charging Yes, Super VOOC, 150W USB Type-C Yes Storage Internal Memory 128 GB Expandable Memory No Storage Type UFS 4.0 Network & Connectivity SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM, GSM+GSM SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano Network Support 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G VoLTE Yes SIM 1 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available SIM 2 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40)FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) Wi-Fi Features Mobile Hotspot Bluetooth Yes, v5.3 GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass NFC Yes USB Connectivity Mass storage device, USB charging Multimedia Loudspeaker Yes Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Yes Fingerprint Sensor Position On-screen Fingerprint Sensor Type Optical Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope FAQs What are the key features of iQOO 12? The iQOO 12 boasts a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, up to 16GB RAM, and a 50MP primary camera. When will the Redmi 13C be available in India? The Redmi 13C is set to launch on December 6, featuring a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and a 50MP primary camera. What can we expect from the OPPO Reno 11 series? The OPPO Reno 11 series, expected in late December, promises a blend of performance and style with advanced camera systems. What are the highlights of the global smartphone launches in December 2023? Global launches include the OnePlus 12 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, Sony Xperia 1 VI with a 6.5-inch OLED display, and Realme GT 5 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

December 2023

Top Smartphones Launching in December 2023: OnePlus 12, Realme GT 5 Pro, and, More