July 2026 is set to deliver several noteworthy smartphone launches despite industry challenges like rising memory costs and chip shortages.
Oppo, Nothing, Samsung, and Motorola are all preparing to unveil new devices.
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Oppo Reno 16 Series
Oppo will launch the Reno 16 series on July 2, 2026. The lineup includes the Reno 16 and Reno 16c.
The Reno 16 features a 6.32-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1800 nits peak brightness.
It includes an AI Snap Key for quick content saving to MindSpace.
Camera setup includes three 50MP sensors: primary, ultrawide, and telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom, all capable of 4K 60fps video.
The selfie camera is also 50MP.
Powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, it has a 6700mAh battery with 80W fast charging and IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings.
The Reno 16c offers a 6.57-inch AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1400 nits peak brightness.
It runs on MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy and packs a 7000mAh battery with 80W charging. It shares the AI Snap Key and same durability ratings.
Nothing Phone (4b)
Nothing will launch the Phone (4b) on July 7, 2026, marking the debut of its "B" series aimed at wider accessibility.
It features a compact Glyph Bar with five LED panels.
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The phone has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, dual rear cameras (50MP main + 8MP ultrawide), and a 32MP selfie camera.
It is powered by Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage, plus a 5400mAh battery with 50W fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 on July 22, 2026.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 adopts a wider 4:3 passport-style form factor, reportedly influenced by Apple's first foldable.
It features a 7.6-inch AMOLED main screen and 5.4-inch cover display, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
Camera setup includes dual 50MP rear cameras (primary and ultrawide) and two 10MP selfie cameras. Battery is 4800mAh with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging.
