January 2026 is shaping up to be a total brawl for your pocketbook. As of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the “Resolution War” is officially back on, with almost every major brand dropping a heavy hitter in the first ten days of the year.
The thing is, we’re moving away from the “slim and light” obsession and going straight for massive batteries. Or nothing. Let’s be real, seeing 7,000mAh becoming the new standard for mid-rangers is wild. Those too.
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The “January Gauntlet”: Field Notes
Mark your calendars, because next week is basically one long tech event.
| Launch Date | Device | Key “Kicker” |
| Jan 6 | Realme 16 Pro Series | 200MP LumaColor camera & a massive 7,000mAh “Titan” battery. |
| Jan 6 | Redmi Note 15 5G | 108MP main sensor and a slim 7.35mm body (despite a big 5,520mAh battery). |
| Jan 8 | Poco M8 5G | Rumored Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; basically a rebranded, more aggressive Redmi. |
| Jan 8 (Tipped) | Oppo Reno 15 Series | Includes a “Pro Mini” for people who miss small phones but want flagship cameras. |
The Standout: Realme 16 Pro+ 5G
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Realme is trying to suck all the air out of the room on January 6.
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The Look: They’re calling it “Urban Wild Design.” It looks more like a luxury watch than a phone.
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The Tech: It’s running the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (on the Pro+) and is making a huge deal about “scene-person harmony” in portraits.
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The Battery: 7,000mAh with 80W charging. It’s basically a power bank that happens to take 200MP photos.
The “Compact” Wildcard: Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini
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And here’s the kicker: Oppo is finally listening to the “my phone is too big” crowd.
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Size: It’s tipped to have a 6.32-inch screen.
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Power: It’s not a “Lite” model; it’s expected to pack the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 and a 200MP Samsung HP5 sensor.
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The Price: Expect this one to sit right under ₹40,000, making it a direct threat to the iPhone 16’s base model.
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The Budget King: Redmi vs. Poco
It’s an ongoing situation where Xiaomi is competing with itself.
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Redmi Note 15 is going for the “elegant and thin” vibe.
- Poco M8 is going for the “racing stripes and performance” vibe.
Both are likely to land in the ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 bracket, which is the most crowded part of the Indian market right now.
Basically, if you’re planning to buy a phone today, maybe… don’t. Wait exactly six days.
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