As 2023 bids farewell, smartphone enthusiasts witnessed a spectacular finale with a flurry of launches in December. Skoda and Volkswagen's plans to release eight cars in 2024 aren't the only exciting news – December saw a slew of cutting-edge smartphones hitting the market. Here's a glimpse of the top releases:

1. OnePlus 12:

   - Launch Date: December 5th

   - Expected Price: Starting from Rs 40 lakh

   - OnePlus 12 debuts globally in China, boasting the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, Quad HD+ display, and a 50MP primary camera. A 5400mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC fast charging adds to its allure.

2. iQOO 12:

   - Launch Date: December (China) and India

   - iQOO 12, the first in India with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with HDR10+ and 144Hz variable refresh rate, marking a stylish successor to the iQOO 11.

3. Redmi 13C 4G/5G:

   - Launch Date: December 6th

   - Price: Starts at Rs 8999

   - Redmi 13C arrives in both 4G and 5G versions, offering a 6.74-inch HD+ display, up to triple camera sensors, and a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC for the 5G variant.

4. Vivo S18 Series:

   - Launch Date: December 14th (China)

   - Price: Starting at RMB 2299 (approx Rs 27,300)

   - The Vivo S18 series, potentially rebranded as Vivo V30 globally, boasts a 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Android 14 OS, and 80W fast charging across models like S18, S18 Pro, and S18e.

5. Realme GT 5 Pro:

   - Launch Date: December 7th

   - Price: Starts at RMB 3,399 (approx Rs 39,800)

   - Realme GT 5 Pro impresses with a 1.5K curved AMOLED 8T LTPO display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 144Hz refresh rate, and a 50MP Sony LYT-T808 sensor.

December 2023 proved to be a smartphone extravaganza, offering enthusiasts a glimpse into the cutting-edge technology that will shape the industry in the upcoming year.