Exciting November Smartphone Launches: As we approach the end of the year, the smartphone industry appears to be taking a breather. November is not likely to witness the same frenzied release schedules weve seen in recent months, but it still promises some intriguing smartphone launches.While flagship devices might not dominate the scene, there will be plenty to pique the interest of smartphone enthusiasts, especially in the more affordable price segments. Heres a look at the smartphones expected to hit the Indian market this November.OnePlus 11RT: The Winters Flagship KillerThe OnePlus 11RT has been highly anticipated for months. Although the phone was initially expected in August or September, OnePlus surprised the market with the solar red edition of the OnePlus 11R and the OnePlus Open foldable phone. However, November could finally see the OnePlus 11RT make its debut in India.This smartphone is likely to be one of the most affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 devices available in the country, with an estimated price of around Rs 44,999. It will feature a design similar to the OnePlus 11 and 11R, a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 16-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro sensor on the rear.It will also have a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front, housed in a 6.5-inch AMOLED full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. All this is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging, making it a strong contender in the flagship segment.Nothing Color/Nothing Phone (2) Lite: Adding a Splash of Colour to NothingCarl Peis brand, Nothing, known for its distinctive Phone (1) and Phone (2), is reportedly gearing up for the launch of the third smartphone. This new device is expected to fall between Phone (1) and Phone (2) in terms of specifications and will cater to the mid-range segment.The phone is anticipated to feature a Snapdragon 700 chipset, an FHD+ AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel telephoto (2x) camera, and a 4,500mAh battery. The transparent back with LEDs will return, now available in various colours, including shades of green, pink, and yellow.This smartphone is likely to be the most budget-friendly offering from Nothing yet, with an estimated price ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 28,000.Samsung Galaxy M44 5G: A Challenger in the Mid-SegmentSamsungs Galaxy M34 is known for offering a great smartphone under Rs 20,000. If the rumours hold true, its sibling, the Galaxy M44, could be one of the best phones under Rs 30,000. The Galaxy M44 is expected to feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, along with a flagship-level 50-megapixel main camera equipped with OIS. It will also have 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel secondary cameras.The phone will continue the M series tradition of a massive 6,000mAh battery with 25W charging support, although a charger might not be included in the box. The device is likely to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or its Exynos equivalent, making it a formidable contender in the premium mid-segment, challenging the likes of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Redmi Note 12 Pro series.iQoo 12: Debuting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in IndiaVivos sub-brand, iQoo, has earned a reputation for delivering well-designed, high-performance smartphones at competitive prices. In November, the iQoo 12 is expected to join the Indian smartphone market. The iQoo 12 series is set to launch in China on November 7, with the iQoo 12 anticipated in India soon after.This device, though lacking the Pro designation, is rumoured to sport impressive specs, including a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a triple camera setup featuring a 50MP main sensor and a 64MP telephoto lens with 3x optical and 100x space zoom, and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging support.The standout feature is likely to be its processor, expected to be one of the first to feature Qualcomms flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Despite these impressive specifications, the iQoo 12 is expected to be competitively priced, ranging from Rs 60,000 to Rs 65,000.Lava Blaze 2 5G: The Most Affordable 5G PhoneIndian smartphone brand Lava will launch a 5G variant of its Blaze 2 in early November. The Blaze 2 5G distinguishes itself from its non-5G counterpart with a unique design featuring a large spherical camera unit on the back. Its expected to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chip, offering more robust performance than its predecessor, which ran on a UniSoc T616 chipset.The device will sport a 6.5-inch LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 50-megapixel main camera (compared to the 13-megapixel on the non-5G model). The most enticing aspect of this phone is its anticipated price, which is likely to fall around Rs 10,000, positioning it as one of the most affordable 5G phones in India.
