New wave of smartphones hits India in July: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Oppo Reno 10 series, and more

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July 2023 saw a plethora of new smartphone models hitting the Indian market, making it an exciting month for consumers. From established brands like iQOO, and Realme refocusing on the mid-range segment to Samsung and Motorola unveiling innovative foldable devices, the competition was fierce. Notably, Nothing also made waves with the highly anticipated release of its second phone. Let's delve into the key launches that captured the attention of Indian consumers this July.

Samsung took center stage with the launch of its Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 at the Unpacked event in Seoul. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 showcased an incremental upgrade with its new no-gap hinge design. The device boasted a 6.2-inch FHD+ cover display that could fold out into a larger 7.6-inch QXGA+ display. Both phones were powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and featured an upgraded 10MP selfie camera with improved field-of-view and aperture.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, on the other hand, introduced a much larger 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display. Unfolding it revealed a familiar 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen. Both phones were IPX8 rated, had 12MP main cameras, and supported 25W fast charging. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 boasted a 4,400mAh battery, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5 featured a slightly smaller 3,700mAh battery pack.

Motorola unveiled its next-generation flip phones, the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra, with impressive 6.9-inch foldable displays boasting a refresh rate of up to 165Hz on the Razr 40 Ultra. The Razr 40 Ultra stood out with its full-size 3.6-inch 120Hz pOLED cover display. Both phones featured a 32MP front camera and a flex mode-like hinge to compete with other foldable devices on the market. The Razr 40 packed a larger