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The Samsung Galaxy S23 Series, OnePlus 11 5G, and other major smartphone debuts occurred in February 2023. Smartphones such as the Vivo Y100, OnePlus 11R, and iqoo Neo 7 have also gone official, aimed at mid-range consumers. Following a jam-packed February 2023, March is set to be jam-packed with numerous revolutionary smartphones being showcased at the MWC 2023. Yesterday, Vivo unveiled the color-changing Vivo V27 Series, kicking off the month with a bang, and now manufacturers like Realme, OnePlus, and Samsung are gearing up to make it a smashing success. Let's have a look at some of the smartphones that are scheduled to be released in India this year.

iPhone 15 series
According to the most recent iPhone announcement events, the iPhone 15 series will most likely be released in September of this year. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are believed to have standard button designs, and Apple may forego its buttonless design due to manufacturing concerns. It was previously rumored that the new buttons will necessitate the incorporation of three new haptic engines in the iPhones, which could cause a delay in production. As a result, the tech giant is apparently preparing to forego the new look. This means that the two-button design for controlling volume may be seen. However, this does not rule out the possibility of more alterations to the appearance of the future iPhones.

The iPhone 15 series from Apple is also rumored to have thinner bezels, giving customers more screen real estate for a better content viewing experience. Additionally, it is claimed that the Pro models have more contoured frames for a better grip on the gadgets. Apple ceased supplying charges with the introduction of the iPhone 12 series, therefore it is anticipated that it won't include one in the retail box of the iPhone 15 series.

Google Pixel Fold
On May 4, Google made its first-ever folding phone official with the phrase ‘May The Fold Be With You’. The Pixel Fold, according to Google, has the slimmest profile of any foldable at just 6.2 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches (158.7 x 139.7 x 5.8 mm) when open. However, the Pixel Fold only has a 10 ounce weight. According to Google, the Pixel Fold boasts the strongest hinge currently in use. This device's 180-degree fluid friction hinge increases dust resistance and contributes to its 200,000 fold rating. The Pixel Fold is also IPX8 rated, making it resistant to rain and stain.

Porcelain and Obsidian are the two colors available for the Pixel Fold. With Real Tone for more accurate skin tones and Night Sight for amazing low-light photos, the Pixel Fold provides the same high-quality photography experience as other Pixel phones. Along with working with a number of outside developers to improve their apps for foldable devices, Google also claims that more than 50 of its own apps have been optimized for large screens. These apps include TikTok, Spotify, and Disney Plus. Since the Pixel Fold has the same powerful Tensor G2 CPU as the Pixel 7 series, performance should be fairly quick.

Realme GT 3
At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, the Realme GT 3 made its premiere on a global scale. The Realme GT 3 has an RGB LED notification panel at the back that the company calls Pulse Interface and is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The phone includes three back cameras, the 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 sensor serving as the primary one. Along with the camera island, Realme has also positioned a Pulse Interface RGB LED panel on the back of the device. With 25 colors and personalized settings for notifications, low battery, and other things, the transparent panel is available.

The Realme GT 3 comes with up to 1TB of UFS 3.1 storage. It has a stainless steel Vapor Cooling System Max 2.0 for thermal management and an X-axis linear motor for improved vibration during gaming sessions. It includes two stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos compatibility as well. The 4,600mAh battery powering the Realme GT 3 is rated to provide up to 21 days of standby time. The new product is advertised as the fastest-charging flagship in the world.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Samsung is the market leader in folding phones, so everyone will be awaiting what it does with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in 2023. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is anticipated to maintain a very similar form factor to the Galaxy Z Fold 4. This indicates that it will probably have a small cover display and an interior folding display that is nearly bezel-less. Like the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the upcoming Samsung Fold is probably going to have some form of IP classification for dust and water resistance.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is anticipated to follow the same tried-and-tested method by providing a 7.6-inch inner screen and a 6.2-inch cover display. Both of these are probably AMOLED panels that can sustain a refresh rate of 120Hz. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor from Qualcomm might be used to power the smartphone. On the 4,400mAh battery, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is touted to offer 25W fast charging. Even though it has the same battery size as the Z Fold 4, you could probably get more use out of it due to the more effective processor. According to reports, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will include the same triple back camera system as the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Beige, black, and light blue are thought to be the Z Fold 5's three primary color options for purchase.

Motorola Razr 2023
Motorola has now formally hinted at a Razr launch event on June 1 by tweeting a teaser that depicts two foldable shapes, possibly confirming rumors that there would be two Razr versions. The Moto Razr 40 Ultra's design will resemble that of the 2022 model while making a few more upgrades, according to leaked renders. The cover display is anticipated to be the biggest foldable display yet. According to rumors, it will be 3.6 inches in dimension, almost square in shape, and have a 1066x1056 resolution.

The main camera on the Razr 2022 had a 50MP resolution, however the new model is anticipated to have a 12MP main camera. There are three color options available, and each model has a rear panel made of vegan leather. It will be available in cream, purple, and olive green colors, and they are all rather attractive.