After a week dominated by budget and mid-range launches, this week ramps things up significantly, with six confirmed launches spanning flagship phones in China and a mix of budget and mid-range offerings in India. Here's a complete list of upcoming phones launching between September 21 and September 27, 2026.
Upcoming Phones Launching This Week
Here's a quick look at the upcoming phones launching this week, from Vivo's cinema-grade camera flagship to a Harry Potter-themed Realme phone:
| Phone(s) | Launch Date |
|---|---|
| Vivo X500 Series | September 21, 2026 |
| Lava Virat Curve | September 21, 2026 |
| Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition | September 21, 2026 |
| OnePlus N6 Lite | September 22, 2026 |
| Oppo Find X10 Series | September 22, 2026 |
| Mivi One 5G | September 24, 2026 |
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1. Vivo X500 Series
Vivo has confirmed its next flagship series, the Vivo X500 series, will launch in China on September 21, 2026, comprising the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max. The Pro models are positioned as movie-level video recording phones, featuring the world's first Zeiss Super Dynamic main camera, co-developed by Vivo and Sony around a new BluePrint Phantom 900 sensor.
Vivo says this unlocks up to 17EV of dynamic range, the highest in the industry, alongside 4K @ 240 FPS slow-motion and 4K @ 120 FPS HDR video with real-time processing. The Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max will also feature 3-degree OIS with gimbal-level stabilisation and teleconverter kit support.
Apart from that, we also got a good official look at the Vivo X500 Pro Max design, which will come in a silver and dual-tone orange colourway.
The Vivo X500 series India launch and availability haven't been confirmed yet, though earlier reports suggest the series could arrive before Diwali 2026.
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2. Lava Virat Curve 5G
Also scheduled for September 21 is the Lava Virat Curve India launch date, landing at 12:00 PM IST. The phone will go on sale via Flipkart.
The phone marks a notable step up for Lava's Virat lineup, featuring a 6.67-inch 3D Curved AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, the Dimensity 7100 chipset, a 50 MP Sony IMX752 main camera and a 6,000mAh battery with 45W charging.
Lava Virat Curve 5G also introduces a rear mini display for notifications and indicators, a first for the Virat series. Pricing hasn't been confirmed, but expect the Lava Virat Curve 5G price in India to land around Rs 25,000, making it the most expensive Virat phone yet.
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3. Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition
Rounding off September 21 is the Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition India launch, confirmed for 12:00 PM IST. The phone will be available for purchase via Flipkart and Realme's India website.
This is a cosmetic makeover of the standard Realme 16 Pro, featuring a chequered brown leather back with a Hogwarts crest, arriving inside a vintage-style suitcase with a 3D map and poster cutouts.
Core specs remain unchanged, including a 6.8-inch 1.5K 144 Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 7300 Max chipset, a 200 MP main camera and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W charging.
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4. OnePlus N6 Lite
Moving on, the OnePlus N6 Lite launch date in India is confirmed for September 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST. The phone will go on sale exclusively via Amazon India and OnePlus's website.
Expected to be OnePlus's most affordable phone yet, it features a 6.75-inch 120Hz LCD display with "Aqua Touch" technology. The OnePlus N6 Lite also packs the same 7,000mAh battery as the OnePlus N6x, runs on ColorOS 16 and has an IP64 rating.
The OnePlus N6 Lite price in India is expected to fall under Rs 15,000.
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5. Oppo Find X10 Series
Also going official on September 22, 2026, is the Oppo Find X10 series in China, comprising the Oppo Find X10, Find X10 Pro Max and a new Find X10E.
The standard Find X10 boasts just 0.99mm bezels, the thinnest yet on a Find phone, while the Pro Max packs a triple 200 MP camera setup, a world first.
Both phones use a new "Deco" camera design and support a redesigned Hasselblad teleconverter accessory. Global and India availability haven't been confirmed yet.
6. Mivi One 5G
Finally, the Mivi One 5G launch date in India is set for September 24. The phone will be available via Flipkart and marks audio brand Mivi's first-ever smartphone.
It is confirmed to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G SoC, likely the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, based on a Geekbench listing.
The phone will arrive in a green colourway with a pill-shaped dual-camera module. From the looks of it, the Mivi One 5G price in India could be set below Rs 15,000.
Other Upcoming Phones in September 2026
Beyond this week's confirmed launches, a few more phones are already being teased for likely later this month:
- Vivo V80
- Ai+ Pulse 2 FE
- Oppo K14 Plus 5G
With six confirmed launches and several more upcoming phones teased, September 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year. Stay tuned for all the updates as more details emerge.
