5 new phones to keep an eye out for in early 2024

From Oneplus 12 to Vivo X100, here are some smartphones you should keep an eye out for in early 2024.

The OnePlus 12 will be launched on Jan 23. Sporting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the phone will get a brighter display, improved cameras and more battery.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will most likely retain the 200MP camera but feature a faster processor. The tech giant is also bringing several AI-powered features to its upcoming flagship series.

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Vivo will also launch the Vivo X100 Pro. While it may not have the best specs on paper, the phone will compete against the likes of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra in the camera department.

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Xiaomi will also launch the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ next month. It is said to feature a curved display, Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor and IP68 water and dust resistance.

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Asus will also unveil the ROG 8 on January 8. Apart from the fastest processor, the phone will also get an improved camera setup along with the iconic RGB lighting.

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