August smartphone launch slate may include Pixel 11, Redmi Note 17 and POCO M8 Power
A reported August 2026 launch calendar points to new smartphones from Google, Redmi, Vivo and POCO across price tiers. POCO M8 Power is reportedly due on August 4 and Redmi Note 17 on August 6, while Google’s Pixel 11 series is expected later in the month.
India’s smartphone market is expected to see August launches from Google, Xiaomi/Redmi, Vivo and POCO across budget to premium segments. Redmi Note 17 is reportedly due in India on August 6, while POCO M8 Power is slated for August 4.
Why this matters
The reported Pixel 11 timing adds a device-launch signal to Google's recent India retail activity, following its AI ad and discovery tools for Indian brands and Delhi HC rulings over Hindware keyword auctions.
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