#5G smartphone launch

POCO has confirmed the launch of the POCO M8s 5G. The upcoming smartphone is positioned as a battery-focused device. Other key specifications including the chipset, memory configurations, pricing and availability are expected to be announced during the official launch. realme has officially confirmed the launch date of the NARZO 90 5G and the NARZO 90x 5G in India. The smartphone series will be unveiled on December 16, 2025. realme has yet to reveal full specifications and official pricing so we expect more info to be announced during the launch event on December 16. With June quickly coming to a close, we think it’s time to look back and see what phones have been launched in the first half 2026. To help make that choice a bit easier, we’re listing our top picks of smartphones launched in the first half of 2026. Read more in our articles including "POCO M8s 5G to launch this April" and "realme NARZO 90 5G series to launch this December".