After a very busy August 2026, it looks like September will be busier than ever with about seven phone launches scheduled for its first week itself. From four Poco phone launches to the Vivo T5 and Redmi 17 5G, there are several upcoming phones to look forward to.
Upcoming Phones Launching in September 2026
The Poco X8 and Poco Power are undoubtedly the highlight launches this week for those of us in India. That said, here's a complete rundown of all phone launches between August 31 to September 6, 2026:
| Phone(s) | Launch Date |
|---|---|
| Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra | September 1, 2026 |
| Vivo T5 5G | September 2, 2026 |
| Redmi 17 5G | September 3, 2026 |
| Poco X8 and Poco X8 Power | September 4, 2026 |
| Infinix Hot 70 Pro | September 4, 2026 |
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1. Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra
Kicking things off this week will be the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra, which are confirmed to launch on September 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM GMT (or 1:30 AM IST).
The phones are widely expected to be rebranded versions of the Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, which launched in China earlier this month. The design of the phones is a dead giveaway of the fact.
The Poco F9 Ultra will be the more premium and powerful of the two, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Meanwhile, the Poco F9 Pro will use the toned-down Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V series chipset.
Both phones will feature a dedicated subwoofer on the back panel, tuned by Bose, potentially making them entertainment powerhouses.
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2. Vivo T5 5G
The Vivo T5 5G India launch date is confirmed for September 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST. The phone will be available to purchase via Flipkart in Silver Green and Royal Bronze colourways. From the looks of it, the phone could be a rebranded iQOO Z11, as we see an identical design and the same curved display.
If that's the case, we can expect the Vivo T5 specifications to include a 6.83-inch 1.5K 144 Hz AMOLED display, a Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset, a 7,050mAh battery and 44W fast charging support.
The Vivo T5 5G price in India could be set around the Rs 40,000 ballpark, considering the ongoing RAM crisis.
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3. Redmi 17 5G
Next up, the Redmi 17 5G launch date in India is set for September 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST. The phone will go on sale via Amazon in Eternal Orange, Absolute Black and Endless Blue colourways.
The Redmi 17 5G is confirmed to pack a 7,900mAh battery with 45W fast charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging. Under the hood, the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset, making it the first phone to use the chipset in India.
It will also sport a 50 MP AI main rear camera and an 8 MP selfie shooter at the front. The Redmi 17 5G price in India could be set somewhere around Rs 25,000.
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4. Poco X8 and Poco X8 Power
The Poco X8 and Poco X8 Power launch date in India is scheduled for September 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST. Both phones will be available for purchase via Flipkart and pack monstrous batteries.
While the Poco X8 will feature a 9,000mAh battery, the Poco X8 Power will step things up with a bigger 10,000mAh cell. The former will offer 67W fast charging, while the latter will take things further with 100W fast charging. Both phones are also confirmed to come with Hi-Res audio-backed dual speakers.
As per a Poco X8 series specs leak, both phones could feature a 6.83-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display with 3,500 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, the X8 is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, while the Power model could use the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5.
While nothing much can be said about the Poco X8 and Poco X8 Power price in India, we expect the former to be priced around Rs 30,000, while the latter could be pricier at around Rs 35,000.
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5. Infinix Hot 70 Pro
After announcing the Infinix Hot 70 Pro last month, the brand is finally bringing it to India on September 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST. The main highlight of the phone is its Interactive Active Matrix Cube tech integrated into the rear camera module. This is similar to the Glyph Matrix tech on the Nothing Phone 3, which offers visual feedback and alerts for notifications, incoming calls and more.
Apart from this, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro comes in a temperature-sensitive Thermo Orange colourway, a glow-in-the-dark Mirage Green option, a light-sensitive Silk Glow Purple colour option and a Dive Blue option.
As for its key specs, the phone is confirmed to feature a 6.76-inch Full HD+ display with a 144 Hz adaptive refresh rate and be powered by the Dimensity 7100 5G chipset. In terms of optics, the Hot 70 Pro will sport a 50 MP Sony IMX882 main rear camera. Fueling it all will be a 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
That said, September 2026 will be one of the most eventful months in tech, with the iPhone 18 Pro series launch date set for September 9, 2026. The Cupertino giant's first foldable iPhone Ultra is also expected to go official at this event.
Moreover, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is also set to go official as the brand's first wide foldable, which is confirmed to be powered by its newest flagship XRING O3 chipset.
Not to mention that the Snapdragon Summit 2026 is also set for September, which will see the debut of Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipsets.
So, stay tuned for all the updates on all these mega tech events this month, as we gradually cover and unravel it all!
