Upcoming phone launches in March 2026: Apple iPhone 17e, Xiaomi 17 series, Nothing Phone 4a series and more

HIGHLIGHTS

Apple launches the budget-focused iPhone 17e on March 4.

Nothing Phone 4a series debuts with Snapdragon 7s Gen 4.

Xiaomi 17 series flagships arrive in India on March 11.

The first two months of this year have been pretty exciting, as we’ve seen tons of brand-new launches in the Indian smartphone space from various makers. Well, it looks like March is not going to slow down the trend anytime soon, as we’re seeing reports of various phone launches this month. Starting from major brands like Apple to even some new smartphone brands, without wasting much time, let’s take a deep dive into all the upcoming phone launches in March 2026. 

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iPhone 17e

Starting the list, Apple is reportedly planning on releasing its budget-focused iPhone 17e on 4 March. The device will be the successor to the current-gen iPhone 16e and is supposed to bring out various upgrades. The biggest change is reportedly going to be on the inside, as it could be powered by the latest A19 chip, as seen on the base iPhone 17. Not only that, but it could also ditch the notch display in favour of the more modern dynamic island screen. As per leaks, the device will be priced in the same manner as the current iPhone 16e. 

Nothing Phone 4a series

Moving on, Nothing has announced the launch of their mid-range Phone 4a series. The devices are going to be launched on 5 March, and the maker has already given a deep dive into the design of the upcoming phone. They’ve revealed a special pink-coloured variant for the phone too. Speaking of technical specifications, the device is reportedly going to be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC. 

Motorola Edge 70 Fusion

Just a day after the launch of the Nothing Phone 4a, Motorola is reportedly planning on launching its Edge 70 Fusion on 6 March. After many delays in the launch, the company has released new details about the phone and has even showcased the device at MWC 2026. The device is said to feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, along with a massive 7,000 mAh battery with 68W fast charging.

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Xiaomi 17 series

Moving from the more budget- and mid-range devices, we’re also going to be seeing Xiaomi unveil its latest flagships in the Indian market. While the Xiaomi 17 series has already been launched in the Chinese and global markets, 11th March will see the launch of the devices in the Indian market. The devices will reportedly come in two variants, the regular Xiaomi 17 and the bigger brother, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoCs, these devices are more focused towards pushing the camera limits of smartphones. 

Samsung Galaxy A57 & A37

Samsung’s A series is very popular among consumers looking to buy mid-range devices. Their A56 and A36 devices have performed very well in the Indian market, and it looks like they’re finally planning on bringing out the successor for these devices. Reports suggest that Samsung is planning on launching the Galaxy A57 and A37 next month. While not many details are out, it is being suggested that the Galaxy A57 could be powered by the new Exynos 1680 chipset, whereas the Galaxy A37 could be powered by the Exynos 1480.

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Madhav Banka

Madhav works as a consultant at Digit, covering news, branded and feature stories. He has been writing about tech and video games since 2020. While not busy working, you'll usually find him roaming around Delhi in hopes of getting good pictures, playing video games or watching films and F1 during weekends.

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