Major Smartphone Launches This Month

Google Pixel 10 Series - Launching August 20

Google's flagship Pixel 10 lineup is set to launch on August 20, 2025, marking the most anticipated smartphone launch of the month. The series includes four models:indiatoday+1

Pixel 10: Features a 6.3-inch OLED display, Tensor G5 chipset, triple camera setup with 50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, and 10.8MP telephoto lens
Pixel 10 Pro & Pro XL: Larger displays (up to 6.8-inch), 16GB RAM, enhanced camera systems
Pixel 10 Pro Fold: 6.4-inch cover screen, 8-inch foldable display, 5,015mAh battery

All models will run on the new Tensor G5 processor manufactured by TSMC, offering 25% improved performance and efficiency over the previous generation. Expected pricing ranges from ₹79,999 to ₹1,79,999.refab+2

Vivo V60 - Launching August 12

The camera-focused Vivo V60 is scheduled to launch on August 12, 2025. Key specifications include:smartprix+1

6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor
6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging
Triple camera setup with Zeiss optics: 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope with 3x optical zoom
50MP front camera

The device is expected to be priced under ₹40,000.indiatvnews

OPPO K13 Turbo Series - Mid-August Launch

OPPO is launching the K13 Turbo series between August 11-14, 2025. The lineup includes:indiatoday+1

K13 Turbo: Dimensity 8450 chipset
K13 Turbo Pro: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor

Both models feature 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rate, internal RGB cooling fans, 7,000mAh batteries with 80W charging, and dual 50MP rear cameras.jansatta

Budget and Mid-Range Launches

Vivo Y400 5G - Launched August 4

Vivo has already launched the Y400 5G on August 4, 2025, targeting Gen Z users. Specifications include:timesofindia.indiatimes

6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset
6,000mAh battery with 90W charging
50MP main camera with Sony IMX852 sensor
IP68+IP69 rating
Available in two variants: 8GB+128GB at ₹21,999 and 8GB+256GB at ₹23,999timesofindia.indiatimes

Lava Agni 4

Indian smartphone manufacturer Lava is preparing to launch the Agni 4 later this month. The device is expected to feature:jansatta

6.78-inch 120Hz display
MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor
UFS 4.0 storage
7,000mAh battery
Dual rear camera setup
Expected price around ₹25,000jansatta

Software Updates & Security News

Google Pixel August Update

Google has rolled out the August 2025 security update for all eligible Pixel phones. The update includes:ndtv+2

Fixes for navigation bugs affecting both 3-button and gesture navigation
Security patches addressing the severe CVE-2025-26784 vulnerability
General system stability improvements
Fixes for scheduled dark theme issues

The update is being deployed in phases to all Pixel phones from Pixel 6 onwards, including the latest Pixel 9 series and Pixel 9a.deccanherald

Nothing Essential Space Update

Nothing has updated its Essential Space AI hub with new features:ndtv

Ability to share memories
Flip-to-record audio clips functionality
Enhanced information organization capabilities

Industry Developments

India's Smartphone Export Milestone

India's smartphone exports hit a record high in the first quarter of FY 2025-26, with shipments reaching ₹7.72 billion. This demonstrates India's growing importance as a global smartphone manufacturing hub.newsonair

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Repairability

A recent teardown by iFixit revealed that Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 scored poorly for repairability, receiving only 3 out of 10 due to tightly packed components and a fragile inner display.ndtv

Looking Ahead

Several other smartphones are expected to launch throughout August, including:

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: 5,000mAh battery, 50MP camera with OIS, Android 15indiatvnews
Redmi 15C: Budget device under ₹15,000 with 6.9-inch 120Hz displayindiatvnews
Infinix GT 30 5G+: Gaming-focused phone with MediaTek Dimensity 7400hindustantimes

The August 2025 smartphone landscape shows strong competition across all price segments, with Google's Pixel 10 series leading the premium segment while various brands compete in the mid-range and budget categories with 5G connectivity, large batteries, and enhanced camera systems becoming standard features.