Last week, we saw the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, Vivo Y600 Pro and the Motorola Razr 2026 lineup go official. This week, upcoming phones include the top-tier Vivo X300 Ultra, the mid-range Vivo X300 FE and the more affordable OnePlus Nord CE 6 series launch in India.
Upcoming Phones Launching in the Second Week of May 2026
Before we get into the details of the upcoming phones launching this week, here's a quick rundown of it all for your reference:
| Phones | Launch Date | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Vivo X300 Ultra | May 6, 2026 | India |
| Vivo X300 FE | May 6, 2026 | India |
| OnePlus Nord CE 6 | May 7, 2026 | India |
| OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite | May 7, 2026 | India |
1. Vivo X300 Ultra India Launch
The Vivo X300 Ultra launch date in India is confirmed for May 6, 2026, making it one of the most ambitious flagship launches of 2026. This phone packs in a commendable set of cameras, with a 200 MP main rear camera, a 200 MP 10x periscope telephoto and a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle lens. At the front, there's a 50 MP selfie camera as well. Most importantly, the upcoming flagship will arrive with support for 400mm and 200mm teleconverter lenses, making it all the more versatile for shutterbugs.
Under the hood, the Vivo X300 Ultra packs quite the punch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The phone also features a stunning 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. There's also a big 6,600mAh battery with 100W fast charging to make it a well-rounded Ultra flagship.
The Vivo X300 Ultra retail box leaked its India price recently and it could start at an exorbitant Rs 1,59,999. Overall, if you're on the lookout for the best camera phones to buy, the Vivo X300 Ultra is probably it this year.
2. Vivo X300 FE India Launch
Alongside the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 FE India launch date is also confirmed for May 6, 2026. The phone will arrive as a compact flagship for users who want top-tier performance without the bulk of a typical premium phone. The phone packs impressive hardware, with a 6.31-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.
The Vivo X300 FE also brings a ZEISS-backed camera system, which includes a 50 MP primary rear camera at the helm, along with a 50 MP telephoto shooter and an 8 MP ultra-wide lens. There's a 50 MP selfie shooter at the front. Other Vivo X300 FE specifications include a big 6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging.
Thanks to a recent Vivo X300 FE retail box leak, we know that the price of the phone in India could start from around Rs 80,000.
3. OnePlus Nord CE 6 India Launch
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 launch date in India is confirmed for May 7, 2026. Key specifications will include the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, a 6.78-inch 1.5K 144 Hz AMOLED display and a massive 8,000mAh battery as the highlight.
Additionally, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 specifications include a 50 MP camera and ColorOS 16 out of the box. From the looks of it, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 price in India could be set around Rs 30,000, making it butt heads with the likes of the Motorola Edge 60 Pro.
4. OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite India Launch
The OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite will go official alongside the Nord CE 6 as a more affordable option, likely in the Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 range. With this, the CE6 Lite is making a comeback. At the core of the Nord CE 6 Lite is the Dimensity 7400 Apex chipset, paired with a large vapour chamber cooling system to sustain performance. For those unaware, this will be a slightly overclocked variant of the regular Dimensity 7400 processor.
Other OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite specifications include a 6.7-inch Full HD display with up to 144 Hz refresh rate. The biggest highlight, however, is its massive 7,000mAh battery, which OnePlus claims can comfortably deliver up to two days of usage on a single charge. Overall, the Nord CE 6 Lite appears to be a solid smartphone in the segment that could heavily entice budget-conscious buyers.
From the Vivo X300 Ultra to the OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite, there's something or the other in every price segment launching this week. So, if you're looking to upgrade your phone, this week's upcoming phones could be your answer.
Apart from that, the Snapdragon for India 2026 event is also scheduled for May 7, 2026, where we expect to hear Qualcomm's plans for the country this year. So, stay tuned for that as well.
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