December brings the launch of top phones, including in-top models and budget-friendly options with specs like 24GB RAM and 5400mAh battery. Come and see the full list below!

1. OnePlus 12

After debuting the OnePlus 11 last year, the company is now ready with the OnePlus 12 flagship in China first and gradually expand to other markets, including India. In detail, the OnePlus 12 specs sport a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO BOE X1 OLED display with an OPPO P1 display chip and BOE single-pixel calibrating technology. Under the hood, this mobile runs on Android 14-based OxygenOS custom skin out of the box and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with Adreno GPU. Moreover, this mobile ships with up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage.

Additionally, the OnePlus 12 camera has a triple camera setup on the back, containing a 50MP Sony LYT-808 1/1.4″ primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle Sony IMX581 sensor, and a 64MP 1/2.0″ periscope-telephoto lens with a focal length of 70mm, 3x optical zoom, f/2.6 aperture, and OIS. There is also a 32MP front-facing shooter for selfies. On the other hand, the OnePlus 12 rocks a 5400mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging support. About the cost, the OnePlus 12 price starts around $839 ~ Rs. 69,999. 

2. iQOO Neo 9 series

The iQOO Neo 9 series is confirmed to launch in China in December as the successor to the iQOO Neo 8 lineup. The iQOO Neo 9 series specs feature a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole cutout. Furthermore, the standard version gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Pro one uses MediaTek Dimensity 9300. Notably, both variants run on Android 14 and provide up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage. The iQOO Neo 9 series is equipped with a robust 5000mAh battery, supported by rapid 120W fast charging. Besides, the iQOO Neo 9 series camera consists of 50MP + 2MP + 2MP on the back and a 32MP front-facing sensor for selfies. Lastly, the iQOO Neo 9 price ranges from $327 ~ Rs. 27,248, while the iQOO Neo 9 price is from $347 ~ Rs. 28,612.

3. iQOO 12

After appearing in China earlier this month, the iQOO 12 will arrive in India on December 12, ranking number three in our list of top phones. The iQOO 12 specs bear a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. This device will receive power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. In addition, the smartphone will be the first non-Pixel phone in India to come with Android 14- Funtouch OS 14 custom skin. Optic-wise, the iQOO 12 camera includes a 50MP 1/1.3-inch main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64MP periscope telephoto with 3x zoom. There is also a 16MP snapper on the front for selfies. Besides, this mobile packs a 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support and ships with 12GB/16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0 storage options. Last but not least, the Vivo iQOO 12 price starts around $700 ~ Rs. 55,109. 

4. Redmi 13C 4G and 5G

Redmi 13C is the brand’s newest budget offering that debuted in India on December 6, taking the fourth position in our list of the top phones. Alongside the 4G model, there will also be a 5G version on the same stage. According to our source, all variants of the Redmi 13C specs have a 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, the processor utilizes MediaTek Helio G85 SoC with Mali G52 GPU. Besides, the Redmi 13C runs on Android 13-based MIUI 14 OS, coupled with 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/ 256GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage. Also, this beast houses a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. Not only that, the Redmi 13C camera comprises a 50MP primary camera + 2MP macro lens on the back and an 8MP shooter on the front for selfies. Regarding the cost, the Redmi 13C price begins at $140 ~ Rs. 11,666.

5. Vivo S18 series

The Vivo S18 series hit the market in China on December 4 and is available in blue and green color choices. As for the processor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 powers the Vivo S18, while powering the Pro version is the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC. At the back, the Vivo S18 camera packs dual lenses: 64MP + 8MP, whereas the Vivo S18 Pro camera sports a triple 50MP + 12MP + 8MP. Apart from that, the specifications of the Vivo S18 series remain largely similar, including a 5000mAh battery and 80W fast charging. Besides, the Vivo S18 series specs come with a 6.81-inch OLED with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. Moreover, those gadgets arrive in 8GB/12GB/16GB of RAM and 256GB/512GB of internal storage. Lastly, the Vivo S18 price starts at $360 ~ Rs. 30,007, while the Vivo S18 Pro price starts at $448 ~ Rs. 37,343.

6. Realme GT 5 Pro

Realme GT 5 Pro will be the company’s most premium flagship since December 7. In detail, the Realme GT 5 Pro specs sport a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED Pro-XDR 8T LTPO display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the machine will be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and operate on Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14. Notably, the Realme smartphone will have 24GB of RAM and 1TB of onboard storage. Moreover, the device packs a 5400mAh battery supporting a 100W wired fast charger and 50W wireless charging. What about the photography system? The Realme GT 5 Pro camera setup comprises a 50MP Sony LYT-T808 sensor, a 50MP Sony IMX 890 telephoto, and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. On the front, there is a 32MP shooter. Concerning the cost, the Realme GT 5 Pro price could start at $345 ~ Rs. 28,722. 

Top phones in December 2023

Among the list of the top phones launching in December 2023, OnePlus 12 and iQOO 12 are wonderful premium flagships that possibly please the most fastidious customer. However, if you are looking for an affordable phone with good performance, Redmi 13C may be the best choice out of the top phones. Which is your favorite handset that you want to buy? Please leave us a comment on your opinion!