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Android Launch Calendar 2026

Every major Android device release tracked in one place — confirmed launch dates and cycle-based projections for all series we follow.

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March 2026

ConfirmedMar 13
Nothing Phone (4a)

The Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro were officially announced March 5, 2026. No flagship Phone (4) is planned for 2026 — the Phone (3) remains the flagship.

ConfirmedMar 17
POCO X8 Pro Series

The POCO X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max launch globally on March 17, 2026 with a Dimensity 8500 chipset, a 7,560mAh battery with 100W charging, and a 6.59-inch 1.5K display — a significant upgrade over the X7 series.

ConfirmedMar 17
Oppo Find N6

The Find N6 is officially confirmed as the world's flattest foldable, featuring a near-crease-less display, a 200MP quad camera system, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processing.

ExpectedExpected March 2026
Galaxy A57 Series

The Galaxy A57 and A37 refresh Samsung's best-value lineup with upgraded Exynos 1680/1480 processors, refined camera systems with OIS, and 45W fast charging.

April 2026

ExpectedApril 2026
OnePlus Nord 6

The OnePlus Nord 6 is expected to pack a massive 9,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, 165Hz AMOLED display, and 80W fast charging — potentially the longest-lasting mid-range phone ever made.

July 2026

Projected~Jul 2026
Next Oppo Reno

No announcement yet. Projected from the Reno's ~185-day historical release cycle.

ExpectedExpected summer 2026
Galaxy Watch 9

The Galaxy Watch 9 is expected to feature a new Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, enhanced Galaxy AI health features, and upgraded battery life, launching alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Projected~Jul 2026
Next POCO F Series

No announcement yet. Projected from the F Series's ~244-day historical release cycle.

August 2026

Projected~Aug 2026
Next Samsung Galaxy Z

No announcement yet. Projected from the Galaxy Z's ~380-day historical release cycle.

September 2026

Projected~Sep 2026
Next OnePlus Flagship

No announcement yet. Projected from the Flagship's ~293-day historical release cycle.

Projected~Sep 2026
Next Google Pixel Pro

No announcement yet. Projected from the Pixel Pro's ~371-day historical release cycle.

Projected~Sep 2026
Next Google Pixel

No announcement yet. Projected from the Pixel's ~371-day historical release cycle.

ExpectedExpected fall 2026
Pixel Watch 5

The Pixel Watch 5 is expected to feature a custom Tensor chip for improved on-device AI, further battery improvements, and deeper Fitbit health integration — launching alongside the Pixel 11 series.

October 2026

Projected~Oct 2026
Next Samsung Galaxy XR

No announcement yet. Projected from the Galaxy XR's ~365-day historical release cycle.

Projected~Oct 2026
Next Oppo Find X

No announcement yet. Projected from the Find X's ~365-day historical release cycle.

November 2026

Projected~Nov 2026
Next Google Pixel Fold

No announcement yet. Projected from the Pixel Fold's ~400-day historical release cycle.

December 2026

Projected~Dec 2026
Next Xiaomi Redmi Note

No announcement yet. Projected from the Redmi Note's ~372-day historical release cycle.

January 2027

Projected~Jan 2027
Next Google Pixel A

No announcement yet. Projected from the Pixel A's ~329-day historical release cycle.

February 2027

Projected~Feb 2027
Next Xiaomi Flagship

No announcement yet. Projected from the Flagship's ~363-day historical release cycle.

Projected~Feb 2027
Next Xiaomi Watch

No announcement yet. Projected from the Watch's ~365-day historical release cycle.

April 2027

Projected~Apr 2027
Next Samsung Galaxy S

No announcement yet. Projected from the Galaxy S's ~397-day historical release cycle.