Smartphones launching this week: Vivo V70 series, Pixel 10a, Infinix Note Edge, and more

Upcoming phones

• Pixel 10a, Vivo V70, Infinix Note Edge launch this week
• All phones priced under Rs 60,000, focus on cameras and battery
• iPhone 17e may also launch, expected with Dynamic Island feature

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Some exciting smartphone launches are lined up in India this week, with premium mid-range devices or flagship killer devices grabbing the spotlight. These upcoming smartphones are focused on providing improved cameras, battery life, and advanced hardware under Rs 60,000. These releases are also building up for the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 event, where we can expect some bigger launches. We now round up all the big smartphone launches in the next few days, along with their launch dates, expected specifications and pricing.

Google Pixel 10a

The Google Pixel 10a is confirmed to launch in India and global markets on February 18, with pre-orders expected to begin on the same day. Some of the recent leaks suggest that it could be powered by the Tensor G4 chipset, similar to its predecessor, the Pixel 9a. Moreover, it could be paired with 8GB RAM once again and offered with up to 256GB storage. The Pixel 10a will likely boot with Android 16 stock out of the box with multiple years of OS upgrades. In terms of pricing, this handset could have a starting price of less than Rs 60,000 in India.

Vivo V70 series

The Vivo V70 series is confirmed to be unveiled in India on February 19. It will include two models. Leaks suggest that the Vivo V70 will have a starting price of around Rs 45,000, while the V70 Elite could start around Rs 55,000. Both handsets will likely offer a near-identical design and specifications. They will be IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance certified. Moreover, the V70 series could have a 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

While the Vivo V70 could be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, the V70 Elite is tipped to be backed by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC under the hood. Further, they could come with a versatile camera setup and a sizeable 6,500mAh battery, supported by 90W fast charging.

iPhone 17e

Recent rumours and past launch timelines suggest that the iPhone 17e could also break cover this week. The upcoming low-cost model from Apple is expected to come with the dynamic island, similar to recent iPhones. Further, it could sport a similar 6.1-inch OLED, but with a 60Hz refresh rate. Like its predecessor, the handset may still ship with a single rear-facing camera, with a 48MP resolution. The phone could boot with the latest A19 Bionic chipset with the latest iOS 26 running out of the box. In terms of pricing, we could see the phone with a similar starting price of less than Rs 60,000.

Infinix Note Edge

The Infinix Note Edge India is set to launch in India on February 18. The handset has already been unveiled globally, and it could be a sub-Rs 25,000 smartphone in the country. The handset sports a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 4,500 nits. The handset is confirmed to feature dual JBL-tuned stereo speakers. Under the hood, it will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chip, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. For photography, it might have a 50MP primary camera. It also packs a 6,500 mAh battery.