India, Oct. 27 -- The mobile industry is preparing for a new wave of next-generation smartphones around the end of 2026, with Indian buyers watching for new flagship releases. Devices from brands such as Xiaomi, iQOO, Motorola and Vivo will focus on flagship processors, large batteries and advanced camera systems, although their India launch dates and specifications vary.

If you're considering upgrading your smartphone, here's a breakdown of what to expect, the one thing that sets each apart and some buying advice to help you determine if you should wait for these releases.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro, which was showcased at the India Mobile Congress (IMC), is confirmed for an India launch. It uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor an...