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Upcoming Smartphones in May 2026: OnePlus Nord CE 6 Series, Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra and More

Upcoming Smartphones in May 2026: OnePlus Nord CE 6 Series, Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra and More

From the OnePlus Nord CE 6 series to the Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra, here's a list of the upcoming smartphones in May 2026.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 3 May 2026 10:00 IST

Upcoming Smartphones in May 2026: OnePlus Nord CE 6 Series, Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra and More

The Vivo X300 Ultra pictured inside a SmallRig cage at CES 2026

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Highlights

Oppo and Vivo will launch their 'Ultra' handsets in May
OnePlus is bringing back the CE Lite model after two years
Vivo X300 FE and Find X9s will debut as sub-flagships

May is shaping up to be another busy period for smartphone launches in India. Building upon the momentum seen in recent months, brands are expected to bring flagship offers, which previously debuted in the global markets, to the country. From premium offerings like the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra to value-focused smartphones like the OnePlus Nord CE 6 series, May is expected to offer something for every kind of buyer, whether you're looking for a flagship experience or a reliable daily driver at a more accessible price point.

From the OnePlus Nord CE 6 series to the Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra, here's a list of the upcoming smartphones in May.

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OnePlus Nord CE 6, OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite

Launch Date - May 7

The OnePlus Nord CE 6 series is expected to target the mid-range segment in India. The company's latest lineup will include two models — OnePlus Nord 6 and Nord CE 6. The upcoming launch marks the return of the Lite model after a gap of two years. The OnePlus Nord CE 6 is confirmed to feature a 1.5K resolution display with a 144Hz refresh rate. For optics, it gets a 50-megapixel primary rear camera with dual-axis OIS, and a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip under the hood. The upcoming OnePlus Nord CE 6 is confirmed to pack an 8,000mAh battery with wired fast charging and 27W reverse charging support.

The Nord CE 6 Lite will also be equipped with a flat screen that will deliver up to 144Hz of refresh rate, featuring a hole-punch display cutout for the selfie camera. It will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex chipset and backed by a 7,000mAh battery.

Vivo X300 Ultra

Launch Date - May 7

The Vivo X300 Ultra is expected to be the brand's most advanced imaging flagship to date. The global model of the handset sports a 6.82-inch 2K (3168×1440 pixel) AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC with an Adreno 840 GPU and Vivo's VS1+ imaging chip.

For optics, the Vivo X300 Ultra includes a Zeiss-backed 200-megapixel main sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with OIS. It houses a 6,600mAh battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging support.

Vivo X300 FE

Launch Date - May 7

The Vivo X300 FE is a rebadged version of the Vivo S50 Pro mini that was launched in China last year. It is expected to bring flagship-level features to a more accessible price point. The global model runs on OriginOS 6, which is based on Android 16. It sports a 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with Full-HD+ (1,216×2,640 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Vivo's handset gets a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip under the hood, while the optics unit includes a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.

The Vivo X300 FE packs a 6,500mAh battery and has IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra

Launch Date - May

Oppo's latest flagship, the Find X9 Ultra, marks the brand's continued partnership with Hasselblad. In terms of specifications, its global model sports a 6.82-inch QHD+ (1,440 x 3,168 pixels) flexible AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The Find X9 Ultra packs a quad rear camera setup, including a 200-megapixel primary sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, a 200-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel ultra-telephoto camera.

The handset supports 8K video recording at 30fps, along with 4K recording at up to 120fps and Dolby Vision video capture. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra packs a 7,050mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.

Oppo Find X9s

Launch Date - May

The Oppo Find X9s is expected to serve as the entry point to the Find X9 lineup. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.59-inch Full-HD+ (1,256 x 2,760 pixels) AMOLED display, offering up to 120Hz of refresh rate. Powering the handset is the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset, paired with an Immortalis G925 MC12 GPU. It carries a Hasselblad-tuned triple rear camera system, comprising a 50-megapixel primary shooter, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera.

The Oppo Find X9s sports a 32-megapixel (f/2.4) front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. It is capable of recording videos at up to 4K/60 fps. It packs a 7,025mAh battery, with support for 80W wired fast charging.

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What are the main features of the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra is available with up to 16GB of RAM paired with up to 1TB of internal storage. It features a triple rear camera setup comprising a 200-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle, and a 200-megapixel periscope shooter, and a 50 megapixel front-facing selfie camera . The phone supports fast charging with 100W wired charging and 40W wireless charging, backed by a 6,600mAh battery. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and comes with a 6.82-inch 2K AMOLED display that supports up to a 144Hz refresh rate. The Vivo X300 Ultra is available in 2 colour options.

When was the Vivo X300 Ultra released?

The Vivo X300 Ultra was launched on May 6, 2026.

Where can I buy the Vivo X300 Ultra?

You can buy the Vivo X300 Ultra through the official Vivo website, e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, and select retail stores across India.

Vivo X300 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Versatile cameras and feature-rich
Camera kit to extend usability
Excellent display
Flagship performance
Solid battery life
Good camera-focused design with IP68/IP69 rating

Bad
Expensive
Teleconverter lenses sold separately are also costly
Not for everyone

Read detailed Vivo X300 Ultra review

Display 6.82-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Front Camera 50-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 200-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 6600mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1440x3168 pixels

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Vivo X300 FE

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Fresh and premium IP69-rated design
Lighter Telephoto Extender Gen 2 works well
Vibrant 120Hz LTPO display
OriginOS 6 is highly customisable
Good raw performance
40W wireless charging
Great battery life

Bad
Poor ultrawide camera
Average selfie camera
No HDR video recording option
Gets hot when recording video

Read detailed Vivo X300 FE review

Display 6.31-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Front Camera 50-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 6,500mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1,216x2,640 pixels

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OPPO Find X9 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Solid and camera-first aesthetic design
Tundra Umber > Canyon Orange colour, every time
Excellent display
Class-leading performance
Stunning camera setup, especially the main sensor
Excellent battery

Bad
Expensive
No 16GB RAM and 1TB storage option
Videos still leave scope for improvement

Read detailed OPPO Find X9 Ultra review

Display 6.82-inch

Front Camera 50-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 200-megapixel

RAM 16GB

Storage 1TB

Battery Capacity 7050mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1440x3168 pixels

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OPPO Find X9s

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Familiar yet premium IP69-rated design
Bright and fast AMOLED display
Live Space feature is quite handy
Good telephoto camera
Good battery life

Bad
Gets hot when recording video
No wireless charging
No 120 fps video recording

Read detailed OPPO Find X9s review

Display 6.59-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s

Front Camera 32-Ultrapixel

Rear Camera 50-Ultrapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 7,025mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1,256x2,760 pixels

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