iPhone SE 4, Nothing Phone 3a, Pixel 9a: 5 upcoming smartphones to watch out for

Apple is set to launch the iPhone SE 4, possibly as early as next week. This budget-friendly iPhone is expected to get a major design upgrade, finally ditching the home button for a full-screen 6.1-inch display. While Face ID might be included, Apple may stick to a notch instead of the Dynamic Island. The phone is also rumored to feature a big camera upgrade, going from a 12MP to a 48MP sensor. However, the price might be slightly higher than the last SE model.

Leaks suggest that the Nothing Phone 3a will be powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, replacing the MediaTek chip used before. While details about the display remain unclear, it will likely have the same 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen as its predecessor. A big change could be the addition of a telephoto lens, making it the first in Nothing’s "a" series to offer one. It may also support eSIM, allowing users to choose between dual nano-SIMs or one physical SIM with an eSIM.

The upcoming Pixel 9a is expected to look similar to the Pixel 9, featuring a 6.3-inch Actua display and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Powered by Google’s Tensor G4 chip, it could offer 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, along with Android 15 out of the box. The phone is rumored to pack a 48MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide lens, but there’s no word yet on the selfie camera. Battery life is getting a boost, with a 5,100mAh battery and support for 23W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging.

Oppo is launching its new foldable phone, the Find N5, on February 20 in Singapore and China. Unlike other foldable devices, Oppo claims this one won’t have a visible crease on the screen. It’s also introducing a tough, 3D-printed titanium alloy hinge, making the phone more durable. The Find N5 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and will support IPX6, IPX8, and IPX9 water resistance. It’s also confirmed to feature 50W wireless charging and an improved, lightweight design using 20 new materials.

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, with pre-reservations already open in China. The phone is rumored to feature a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with 16GB RAM. It’s also expected to have a stunning 2K quad-curved display. The main highlight is its camera setup—50MP Sony LYT-900 main sensor, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, and two additional 50MP sensors for telephoto and macro shots. With Leica branding, Xiaomi is focusing heavily on photography, making this phone a top choice for camera enthusiasts.