- The Android ecosystem is going to shake this month as we have both confirmed and potential launches.
- From budget to mid-range to flagship phones, here are the models expected to arrive this month.
- True-Tech aims to bring such guides helping our readers make well-informed decisions when they are on a lookout for a primary or secondary phone.
Searching for the list of smartphones launching in May 2026? Well, it turns out a phone buyer has more options today, as we see tens of new phone models hitting the market. However, it is a task to remember all the upcoming launches, their specs, and their launch dates before you can compare and make a well-informed decision to proceed with one.
True-Tech has been bringing listicles on smartphone launches for quite some time. The list below gives you the exact (or speculated) launch dates for smartphones coming in May 2026. We are quite excited to see the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Motorola Razr 70 series, to name a few. Fortunately, May 2026 brings phones from across different price segments and specs. We have flagship phones, mid-range, and budget phones in the mix, giving you options to look out for before making a final buying decision.
Smartphone launches in May 2026 you should be on the lookout for
Infinix GT 50 Pro (Global)
Launched: April 24
Given the dynamic nature of the smartphone industry, launches may happen even before you know it. It turns out we had to add the Infinix GT 50 Pro to this edition even though it should’ve been on the April 2026 edition. In any case, we are here with the specs on the already launched phone.
Rolled out in selected global markets, the Infinix GT 50 Pro packs in the Dimensity 8400 Ultimate SoC, the same as the Infinix GT 30 Pro. There’s a 6.78” AMOLED LTPS panel with 1.5K resolution, 30-144Hz HHR, and illumination at up to 4,500 nits on peak brightness. Available in Silver Glacier, Red Blaze, and Black Abyss, the phone has 12GB LPDDR5x RAM, up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage, a 50MP dual-camera snapper at the back, and finally, a 13MP front selfie cam.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (China)
Launched: April 28
Rumored in our previous listing for April 2026, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has finally launched in China with a dedicated gaming controller. A gaming beast, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra packs in a 165Hz HHR display, a Dimensity 9500 SoC powering the phone, and is supplied with an 8,600mAh battery—larger than what the Nord CE6 will bring to the table.
A dual 50MP shooter sits at the rear. The phone comes with a physical four-button controller that enhances the gaming experience to the next level. Other specs include Android 16-powered ColorOS 16, an IP66/IP69K rating, 120W wired charging, and a built-in gaming antenna, to name a few.
Motorola Razr 70 series
Launched: April 29
Motorola has launched the Razr 70 series with two models: the standard Razr 70 and the Razr 70 Ultra. The latter shares the same design DNA as the Razr 60 Ultra, adding two new colorways—Pantone Cocoa Wood and Orient Blue Alcantara. The series will arrive in North America as the Motorola Razr 2026 series.
The pro-grade Razr 70 Ultra packs in a 5,000mAh battery under the hood, supplied with 68W fast-charging tech and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, alongside 512GB storage and 16GB RAM. Reportedly, the Razr 70 will pick up a 6.9” 120Hz LTPO AMOLED primary foldable panel with a 3.6” cover display and draw power from a Dimensity 7450X. It has a slightly smaller 4,800mAh battery compared to the Razr 70 Ultra.
Vivo X300 FE & X300 Ultra (India)
Launch Date: May 6
Vivo India is bringing the much-anticipated Vivo X300 and X300 FE to India after the phones were released in China early last month. These models will join the wagon alongside the already-launched Vivo X300 and X300 Pro.
The Vivo X300 Ultra packs in a 6.82″ 2K LTPO 144Hz panel with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC under the hood. There’s a 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. The phone enjoys a primary 200MP plus a 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.7x optical and 105x digital zoom. On the other hand, the Vivo X300 FE packs in a 6.31″ FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz panel, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, and a 6500mAh battery paired with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
Both phones are coming to India on May 6 at 12:00 pm IST. You can choose between Noir Black, Lilac Purple, and Urban Olive colorways.
OnePlus Nord CE6 and Nord CE6 Lite (India)
Launch Date: May 7
OnePlus has an impressive lineup of phones launching this month on May 7th. We are talking about the Nord CE6 series that comprises two models (at least)—Nord CE6 and Nord CE6 Lite. The phones are launching in India. The base Nord CE6 draws its power from a Snapdragon 7s Gen6 SoC with a Touch Reflex chip, and a beefy 8,000mAh battery sits under the hood, while a giant 1.5K AMOLED 144Hz display sits at the front. You can choose between Pitch Black, Lunar Pearl, and Fresh Blue colorways for the CE6.
A lighter version, aka the Nord CE6 Lite, is powered by a Dimensity 7400 Apex SoC, along with a smaller 7,000mAh battery (only comparatively, not figuratively), plus a 144Hz panel.
iQOO 15T (China)
Launch Date: 1st/2nd Week of May 2026
iQOO is working on a new flagship phone. Possibly named the iQOO Neo11 series or iQOO 15T, iQOO is likely to launch the Dimensity 9500-powered phone in China sometime in May. The key specs include a 6.83” 2K OLED panel, an IP68/IP69 rating, an 8000mAh battery, and a metal frame on board. The phone is launching in China and may not be available outside.
iQOO Pad6 Pro
Launch Date: 1st/2nd Week of May 2026
The iQOO Pad6 Pro is expected to arrive with a giant 13,000mAh battery. It will be paired with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 SoC, a 13.2″ LCD panel with up to 4K resolution, 512GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM (based on configurations).
The tablet, a gaming-focused beast, is likely to bring an 8-speaker setup. You can choose between Silver Wing, Isle of Man, and Grey Crystal colorways when making your decision to buy it.
RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro (China)
Launch Date: Mid-May 2026
RedMagic is ready to bring a host of new devices this year, and May 2026 seems to be the month for two. The first is RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, and as the name suggests, it is a gaming-oriented beast powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, liquid and air cooling, and an OLED panel on board with shoulder buttons, as per tipster Smart Pikachu.
The tablet hosts a 9” OLED 2400 x 1504px panel with up to 185Hz of refresh rate. We are talking about a giant 8,300mAh battery under the hood paired alongside 1TB of storage and 24GB RAM. There are also some crazy on-device AI features on board that should add the flair of high-tech to the tablet.
RedMagic 11S Pro+ (China)
Launch Date: Mid–May 2026
Another RedMagic device that is slated to arrive sometime in May 2026 is the RedMagic 11S Pro+. A flagship phone with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, the phone brings incremental upgrades over the RedMagic 11 Pro+. Tipster Smart Pikachu mentions air cooling and liquid cooling on-board the 11S Pro+ for excellent heat dissipation. The phone is likely to show PC-level gaming capabilities, as advertised.
Oppo Find X9s & Oppo Find X9 Ultra (India)
Launch Date: End of May 2026
Oppo launched the Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra on April 21st in China; however, their Indian launch is still pending. Turns out both the models are en route for the Indian launch in May 2026 (without mentioning any dates as of now). These two models will join the existing Find X9, X9 Pro, and X9s Pro, although the latter is still a China-exclusive model.
The Find X9s brings the Dimensity 9500s, UFS 4.1 up to 512GB, 12GB RAM, a 6.59” AMOLED 1B 120Hz panel, and a 50MP triple rear camera setup on board. On the other hand, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra takes on the flagship cadre with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, a 6.82” LTPO AMOLED 144Hz panel with 1440 x 3168px resolution. There’s a 200MP primary plus a 200MP periscope lens onboard alongside two 50MP periscope plus ultrawide snappers.
HMD Vibe 2 5G (India, EU)
Launch Date: Mid of May 2026 (India)
The dates are not out (as of writing this); however, HMB has confirmed the launch is happening in May itself. HMB Vibe 2 5G is coming as a successor to last year’s HMD Vibe and will be available on Flipkart India. The phone is likely to bring a punch-hole front cam, a Unisoc T606 SoC, a 5000mAh battery, an HD+ 6.75” IPS LCD panel with 90Hz HHR, and 10W of charging speeds. The phone is making its debut in India and will roll out in Europe right after.
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Wrapping up!
That’s our edition for the list of smartphone launches in May 2026. Note that we may not have 100% accurate specs info and the release date for each model, given the dynamic nature of phone launches. Our aim is to bring you an exhaustive list of phones to arrive this month to make it easier for users to make buying decisions.
