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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 5
Pixel 10a

The Pixel 10a starts at $499, features a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED display, Google Tensor G4 chip, 48MP main camera, 5,100mAh battery with wireless charging, and comes in Fog, Obsidian, Berry, and Lavender.

ConfirmedMar 11
Galaxy S26 Series

The Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra feature the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, enhanced Galaxy AI across all three models, and a $100 price increase over the S25 series.

ConfirmedMar 12
Nothing Phone (4a)

The Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro continue Nothing's mid-range lineup with upgraded specs and the signature Glyph interface. No flagship Phone (4) is planned for 2026 — the Phone (3) remains the flagship.

Expected~March 17, 2026
Oppo Find N6

The Find N6 is set to be the world's flattest foldable with a crease-less display, a Hasselblad-tuned 200MP quad camera system, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processing.

Expectedlate March 2026
POCO X8 Pro Series

The POCO X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max have cleared regulatory hurdles and are expected to launch globally in late March 2026 with MediaTek Dimensity processors and competitive mid-range pricing.

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.

Projected~Apr 2026
Next Samsung Galaxy A

No announcement yet. Projected from the Galaxy A's ~385-day historical release cycle.

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.

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.