Quick summary: The Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G launches in India today (August 3) starting at ₹25,999. Google’s Pixel 11 series — Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold — is set to be unveiled on August 12, with leaks pointing to a price hike across the board. The Redmi Note 17 5G and Vivo V80 5G are also expected this month, though neither has an official launch date yet.
If you’ve been holding off on a new phone, this is the week it starts getting interesting. One budget 5G phone is already on sale today, Google’s next Pixel event is just over a week away, and two mid-range phones from Vivo and Xiaomi are quietly building hype through leaks. Here’s a real look at what’s launching in India and globally this August — what’s confirmed, what’s still a rumour, and which one might actually be worth your money.
Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G Is Already Here
Let’s start with the one phone on this list that isn’t a leak. Samsung has officially confirmed the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G, and it’s going on sale today via Flipkart.
Here’s what you’re getting at each price point:
- 6GB + 128GB — ₹25,999
- 8GB + 128GB — ₹29,999
- 8GB + 256GB — ₹34,999
It comes in two colours, Alpha Black and Aura Green, and on paper, it’s a solid step up for the segment. You get a flat FHD+ Super AMOLED display running at 120Hz, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+ — most phones under ₹30,000 are still stuck with HD+ LCD screens, so this alone gives the F70 Pro an edge. Samsung hasn’t named the exact Snapdragon chipset inside, but it’s paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, which at least means faster app loading and smoother multitasking than older UFS 2.2 phones in this range.
On the camera front, you get a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 5MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro lens, with support for 4K recording. Battery life comes from a 6,000mAh cell with 45W charging.
Basically, if you’re phone shopping this week and don’t want to wait around for leaks to become official, this is the one you can actually walk into a store (or open Flipkart) and buy today.
Google Pixel 11 Series: What’s Leaking Ahead of the August 12 Launch
The Google Pixel 11 Series Launch Confirmed for August 12 has already generated massive buzz. While Google has officially announced the event date, the upcoming Pixel lineup has been the subject of countless leaks, making this one of the most talked-about Pixel launches in recent years. Although none of the leaked specifications have been officially confirmed by Google, the consistency across multiple reports has made them worth watching ahead of the event.
The lineup and what’s shared across all four phones
Google is expected to bring back four models — the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold — and all four are rumoured to run on the new Tensor G6 chip alongside a Titan M3 security coprocessor. The bigger talking point, though, is price. Multiple leaks suggest a price increase across the entire lineup, and the reasoning being floated is a global spike in RAM costs, not new features.
Pixel 11 (the base model)
This one’s expected to get a 6.3-inch Actua OLED display with an adaptive 60–120Hz refresh rate. Leaked pricing puts it at around $899 in the US, which is a jump from what the outgoing Pixel cost at launch.
Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL
Leaks point to the Pro starting near $1,099 and the Pro XL around $1,299 in the US. The Pro XL is also rumoured to get a 6.8-inch OLED panel at 120Hz with noticeably better peak brightness than last year’s model. If you’re in Europe, expect pricing to land roughly €100 higher than the previous Pro.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Unsurprisingly, the foldable is tipped to be the most expensive phone in the lineup, with a starting price rumoured to be close to $1,899. It’s expected to keep a 6.5-inch cover display, though the battery is rumoured to be slightly smaller than the last generation at around 4,750mAh.
If the leaked pricing turns out to be accurate, this could be the first Pixel launch where Google openly points to component costs — rather than new hardware — as the reason for charging more. That’s worth keeping an eye on no matter which model you’re considering.
Redmi Note 17 5G: A Familiar Xiaomi Playbook, But With a Bigger Battery
Xiaomi hasn’t made anything official yet, but the leaks around the Redmi Note 17 5G are detailed enough to paint a clear picture.
It’s expected to run on a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset with 8GB of RAM, paired with a 6.83-inch AMOLED display. For photos, you’re looking at a 50MP rear camera and a 32MP front camera — nothing flashy, but reliable for everyday use. The real highlight is the 7,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, running on Android 16 with HyperOS layered on top, and 128GB of internal storage.
If Xiaomi holds true to its usual Redmi Note pricing strategy, this could end up being one of the better battery-life picks in the mid-range segment once it’s official.
Vivo V80 5G: All About the Camera This Time
Vivo seems to be leaning hard into photography with this one, at least based on what’s leaked so far.
Expected pricing sits around ₹47,999, and it’s rumoured to pack a 6.59-inch AMOLED display that can hit up to 6,000 nits of peak brightness — genuinely bright for outdoor visibility. The camera setup is where things get interesting: leaks point to a triple rear system led by a 200MP primary sensor, along with a 50MP front camera for selfies. Battery-wise, expect a 7,000mAh cell with 90W fast charging.
One thing worth flagging honestly: leaks disagree on the exact Snapdragon chipset inside, so treat that particular detail as unconfirmed until Vivo says otherwise.
If the 200MP sensor holds up, it’ll put real pressure on rivals in the same price bracket that are still leaning on 50MP cameras as their main selling point.
So Which One’s Actually Worth Waiting For?
It depends on what you’re shopping for:
- Need something right now and want to stick to a budget: Go with the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G — it’s official, on sale today, and there’s zero guesswork involved.
- Battery life matters more than anything else: Keep an eye on the Redmi Note 17 5G once Xiaomi confirms pricing.
- You care mostly about camera quality: The Vivo V80 5G’s leaked 200MP sensor makes it worth the wait.
- You want the latest flagship hardware and don’t mind paying more: Hold off until August 12, but go in expecting the Pixel 11 series to cost more than its predecessor.
Bottom Line
This month isn’t just another routine smartphone launch cycle — you’ve got a confirmed budget 5G phone already on shelves, a heavily-leaked flagship reveal just days away, and two mid-rangers building buzz purely on leaks. If you can afford to wait a couple of weeks, August 12 will clear up a lot of the guesswork around Google’s pricing. But if you need a phone today, the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G is the only name on this list you can actually go buy right now.
A quick disclaimer: everything mentioned about the Pixel 11 series, Redmi Note 17 5G, and Vivo V80 5G comes from pre-launch leaks, not official confirmation, so treat the pricing and specs as subject to change until the companies make it official.
