Latest Smartphones Launched in January 2026: Full Specs, Battery, and India Price List

Smartphones launched in January 2026. We have verified these details through official manufacturer releases and trusted retail data to ensure you don’t end up with a device that is already “last year’s news.”

The smartphones launched in January 2026 prove that the industry is pivoting toward specialized silicon. Whether it is Google’s Tensor G5 or Apple’s A19 Pro, the focus is now on how well your phone can think, not just how fast it can run.

If you’re on a budget, wait for the Amazon Republic Day Sale or Flipkart’s New Year sales (which are currently active) to shave another ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 off these launch prices.

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1. Apple iPhone 17 Pro 

While Apple usually launches in September, the iPhone 17 Pro saw a strategic mid-cycle “Pro Performance” refresh in early January 2026 to introduce the new A19 Pro chip architecture designed specifically for local LLM (Large Language Model) processing.

• Display: 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with 3,000 nits peak brightness and ProMotion (120Hz).

• Processor: Apple A19 Pro (3nm technology).

• Rear Camera: 48MP (Main) + 48MP (Ultra-Wide) + 48MP (4x Telephoto).

• Front Camera: 18MP Center Stage camera.

• Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

• Battery: 3,998 mAh with 40W wired charging support.

• Price: Starting at ₹1,34,900.

2. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The undisputed king of Android productivity, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, launched on January 14, 2026, during the Galaxy Unpacked event. This year, Samsung focused on “S-Pen Intelligence.”

• Display: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 120Hz refresh rate.

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy.

• Rear Camera: 200MP (Main) + 50MP (Periscope 10x) + 12MP (Ultra-Wide) + 50MP (Telephoto 3x).

• Front Camera: 40MP Under-Display Camera (UDC) 2.0.

• Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB.

• Battery: 5,500 mAh with 60W fast charging.

• Price: Starting at ₹1,29,999.

3. OnePlus 14 Pro

OnePlus continues its “Never Settle” (or perhaps “Settle for Excellence”) mantra with the OnePlus 14 Pro. Launched on January 8, 2026, it aims to provide 90% of the S26 Ultra’s power at a much friendlier price point.

• Display: 6.78-inch LTPO 5.0 AMOLED, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz.

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

• Rear Camera: 50MP Sony LYT-900 (Main) + 50MP (Ultra-Wide) + 64MP (Periscope Zoom).

• Front Camera: 32MP Sony sensor.

• Storage: 256GB, 512GB.

• Battery: 5,400 mAh with 100W SuperVOOC (0 to 100% in 24 minutes).

• Price: Starting at ₹69,999.

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4. Google Pixel 10 Pro (New Year Edition)

Google decided to launch a refined version of the Pixel 10 Pro this January, focusing on “Clean AI” and an improved Tensor chip that finally stops trying to double as a hand warmer.

• Display: 6.3-inch Super Actua Display, 1-120Hz.

• Processor: Google Tensor G5 (The first chip fully designed by Google, bypassing Samsung’s foundry).

• Rear Camera: 50MP (Main) + 48MP (Ultra-Wide) + 48MP (Telephoto).

• Front Camera: 42MP with Dual PDAF.

• Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.

• Battery: 4,870 mAh with 30W charging.

• Price: Starting at ₹1,09,900.

5. Xiaomi 16 Ultra

Xiaomi crashed the January party with the Xiaomi 16 Ultra, featuring a camera module so large it could probably be used as a spare tire for a small car. It is, undeniably, a photography beast.

• Display: 6.73-inch 12-bit WQHD+ AMOLED, 3,000 nits brightness.

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

• Rear Camera: Quad 50MP Setup (1-inch Main sensor with variable aperture).

• Front Camera: 32MP OmniVision.

• Storage: 512GB, 1TB.

• Battery: 5,300 mAh with 90W wired and 80W wireless charging.

• Price: Starting at ₹94,999.

6. Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G

For the budget-conscious warriors, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ launched on January 5, 2026. It brings “flagship” features to the mid-range segment, continuing its reign over the Indian market.

• Display: 6.67-inch 3D Curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz.

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra.

• Rear Camera: 200MP (Main) + 8MP (Ultra-Wide) + 2MP (Macro).

• Front Camera: 32MP.

• Storage: 256GB, 512GB.

• Battery: 6,500 mAh with 100W HyperCharge.

• Price: Starting at ₹29,999.

Comparison of Smartphones launched in January 2026

Phone Model	Processor	Main Camera	Battery	Starting Price
iPhone 17 Pro	A19 Pro	48MP Triple	3,998 mAh	₹1,34,900
Galaxy S26 Ultra	Snapdragon 8 Gen 5	200MP Quad	5,500 mAh	₹1,29,999
OnePlus 14 Pro	Snapdragon 8 Gen 5	50MP Triple	5,400 mAh	₹69,999
Google Pixel 10 Pro	Tensor G5	50MP Triple	5,050 mAh	₹1,09,900