This year, phone releases in March were comparatively slow. There have been a few mid-range releases from the brands but nothing that would generate a strong market buzz. While March may not have been all that eventful, April is coming with a host of exciting releases. With that said, here are 8 of the best smartphones coming in April 2023.
8 Most-hyped Smartphones Coming in April 2023
Samsung Galaxy M54 5G
The first on the list is the Samsung Galaxy M54 5G. The device has already been announced on 22nd March with a pending release date sometime in April. The release may have shifted to accommodate the release of the Galaxy A54 5G.
The M54 5G brings the best mid-range phone from Samsung. The trickling of features from yesteryear’s flagships is a prominent feature of mid-range Samsung devices, and the M54 is no different.
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Users will be getting a 120 Hz Super AMOLED Plus display with FHD+ resolution. There’s a triple camera setup with a 108 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide one. While the headphone jack has finally been removed from the M series, users will still be getting micro SDXC support.
The device is powered by Samsung’s homegrown Exynos 1380 processor. The SoC is no gaming monster, but it will be able to accommodate graphics-intensive titles in moderate settings.
Asus ROG Phone 7
The biggest and most hyped release for April has to be the ROG Phone 7 coming on April 13. The device has been officially announced by Asus to replace the existing Rog Phone 6.
The ROG series were the true gaming device with its initial iterations. Over the years this line of devices has only exponentiated on that idea and has churned out some insane specs over the years.
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The ROG 7 is no different. Users are looking at at least 16 GB of RAM and a customized Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 chipset. Raw power aside, the display will have an AMOLED panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate. While the ROG has never been big on the camera, the ROG 7 will have a 50 MP primary sensor with 13 MP ultrawide and a possible 32 MP selfie shooter. There will also be 6000 mAh onboard storage with 65W fast charging.
The expected price of ROG Phone 7 is around 70,000 Rs or roughly 89,431 BDT (1 INR = 1.28 BDT).
Vivo V27 Series
The V27 series from Vivo has already been officially released in several countries. But the V27 and the V27 Pro are yet to be officially released in Bangladesh with the possible release date being sometime in April.
The V27 series is a proper upper mid-range device that brings a unique mix of price and performance. There’s a 120 Hz AMOLED panel and a triple camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor (Pro variant). What’s surprising is that even the selfie camera comes with a 50 MP resolution.
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The processor on the V27 is MediaTek Dimensity 7200 and on the V27 Pro, it’s 8200. Both processors are quite capable and will easily run demanding gaming titles as well as day-to-day use.
Both devices come with a 4600 mAh battery on board with a 66W fast charging option. Check out our detailed in-depth review of the V27 Pro for a better understanding of the performance of the device.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
OnePlus has slowly moved away from the two-release schedule each year. Now with the Nord line, there are several mid-range releases each year.
The Nord CE 3 Lite is a lower mid-range device aimed at budget users. The device uses an FHD+ IPS LCD panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate. On the camera end, users will be getting a triple camera setup with a 108 MP main and two 2 MP microscopes and depth sensors. The processor on the Nord CE 3 Lite is the Snapdragon 695 5G based on a 6 Nm architecture.
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While the device isn’t exactly designed for heavy usage, day-to-day tasks, and simple gaming would be perfect on it. Users will also get the headphone jack with the device which is another bonus. There is no speculation about the price yet as OnePlus still hasn’t officially announced anything.
POCO F5 5G
There has been almost no buzz around the Poco F5 because of the release of the X5 a few days back. but if rumors are true, Poco plans to launch the Poco F5 in India in the first week of April. There have also been no leaks regarding the specs other than the fact that the F5 could be a variant of the unreleased Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
If the rumors are to be believed, then users will be getting a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 50 MP main camera, and either a Snapdragon 870 or the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor. All of this will be powered by a 5,500 mAh battery with a 67W charging module.
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realme C55
realme C55 is expected to be launched in the Bangladesh market on early April 2023. This is going to be another killer budget device from realme with great features at an impressive price.
Users are looking at an FHD+ IPS LCD 90 Hz display. The camera is a dual sensor with a 64 MP main and a 2 MP depth shooter.
On the processor end, users will be getting a MediaTek helio G88 processor based on the 12 Nm architecture. The device would work perfectly for day-to-day use but heavy gaming won’t be possible on it.
Other features include the headphone jack, micro SDXC support, and starting from 4 GB RAM to 8 GB RAM configurations.
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Redmi Note 12 4G
Xiaomi is also planning to release its Redmi Note 12 line in April. The device brings some impressive spec refreshes from the previous generation.
Users will be getting an AMOLED 120 Hz FHD+ display. The device will be powered by Snapdragon 685 making the device a midrange contender. Like other Xiaomi midrange devices, the Note 12 will come with a 50 MP main sensor with a coupled ultrawide and macro shooter. The usual ports and buttons are all present including the 3.5 mm headphone jack and the micro SDXC slot.
The improved 685 processor will bring more power to the device so expect gaming and overall day-to-day usage improvements.
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Infinix Hot 30i
Infinix is back again with their entry-level Hot series. Their last iteration was released in September last year but this year, the brand took the early route with the expected release being sometime in April.
The Infinix Hot 30i leaps forward in the processor department moving from Unisoc to MediaTek G37 processor. Not much else is known about the device other than that it will feature an LCD, a 5000 mAh battery, and an 18W fast charging. The main camera is also touted to be around 50 MP.
Final Words
That wraps up the list of top smartphones set to release in April 2023. There are also a few other release rumors going around like the Oppo Reno 10 series but all of these are speculations without any concrete information. That said, the lineup for April looks exciting for the budget and mid-range buyers out there.
While some of these devices are expected to be an India launch first, users in Bangladesh can expect to get their hands on the devices by late April to early May. And, those phones that have already been launched in India or China in March or earlier months, can enter Bangladesh in early April.
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However, these phones are not been officially released in Bangladesh yet. There might be a few changes in specifications and prices.