Tablet enthusiasts can also look forward to new offerings from Asus and Motorola, while Xiaomi is set to expand its popular Redmi Note lineup. Here’s
Here’s a look at the biggest tech launches expected in August.
Google Pixel 11 series
Google has announced that it will launch the Pixel 11 series globally on August 12. The lineup is expected to include the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The lineup is expected to bring upgraded Tensor chipsets, improved cameras, a new Pixel Glow LED, and deeper AI-driven features.
As for its pricing, the upcoming Pixel series is likely to cost more than its predecessor. This is due to the rise of memory costs across the industry.
Google Pixel Watch 5
The company will unveil the Pixel Watch 5 alongside the Pixel 11 series at its Made by Google event on August 12. The Pixel Watch 5 will support LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity, similar to its predecessor.
This device could become the company’s most expensive smartwatch yet, marking the first series-wide price hike since the original Pixel Watch debuted in 2022.
Asus Pad
Taiwan-based computer hardware and consumer electronics company Asus is set to launch an Android tablet called the Asus Pad. First previewed at Computex 2026, the upcoming device will make its India debut on August 6, 2026.
The company claims that the Asus Pad blends “immersive entertainment, productivity and creativity into an ultra-portable form factor.”
After launch, the tablet will be available on Flipkart, ASUS eShop, and offline retail stores including ASUS and ROG brand stores, Reliance Digital, and others.
Vivo S2
The company is preparing to bring back its S series to India with the launch of the Vivo S2. Expected to launch in India on August 6, the upcoming device offers a 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, and a triple rear camera setup including a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor.
Reports suggest that the Vivo S2 could compete in the mid-range segment from brands like OnePlus and Xiaomi.
Moto Pad 70
Motorola is all set to launch yet another tablet in the Indian market on August 8. The mid-range offering will feature a 12.1-inch display with a 2.5K resolution and 800 nits of brightness in High Brightness Mode (HBM), while packing 96 per cent coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
The tablet, which is 6.29mm thick and weighs 530g, will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor. It will pack a 10,200mAh battery with support for 68W wired fast charging.
Redmi Note 17
Xiaomi has confirmed the Redmi Note 17 mAhster Edition is scheduled to launch on August 6, with the event livestream set to begin at 12pm IST. One of the key features of the upcoming device is the battery life. It will carry a massive 8,000mAh battery.
Other features include a 6.9-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset, and a 50-megapixel rear camera. Pricing is expected to begin from ₹ 30,000, making the Redmi Note 17 another strong contender in the mid-range segment.
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