Vivo X300 FE Leads Smartphone Launch Wave Next Week With May 6 Debut

Vivo, OnePlus and iQOO line up May launches

The smartphone market is set for a busy week from May 4 to May 8, with Vivo, OnePlus, iQOO and Vivo X300 FE launches in India and global markets. The list includes the Vivo X300 FE, Vivo X300 Ultra, OnePlus Nord CE6, OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite and the iQOO Z11 series, with several of the releases scheduled for May 6 and May 7.

For Vivo, both the X300 FE and X300 Ultra are set to arrive in India on May 6. OnePlus will unveil the Nord CE6 and Nord CE6 Lite in India on May 7. iQOO’s Z11 is going global first, with a Malaysia rollout on May 6, while the Z11x is also launching there alongside it.

Vivo X300 FE and X300 Ultra arrive on May 6

The Vivo X300 FE is described as a next-gen compact flagship and is set to launch in India on May 6. It comes with a refreshed identity, including an iPhone Air-like camera deco, and support for a Teleextender kit. The phone keeps several parts from the Vivo X200 FE, including the 6.31-inch LTPO display, Zeiss-backed 50MP triple rear cameras, 50MP front camera and 6,500mAh battery.

• 6.31-inch LTPO display
• Zeiss-backed 50MP triple rear cameras
• 50MP front camera
• 6,500mAh battery
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC
• Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
• 40W wireless charging
• Three colour options: Urban Olive, Lilac Purple and Noir Black

According to the provided details, the X300 FE also gains the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and 40W wireless charging. The phone will be offered in Urban Olive, Lilac Purple and Noir Black. An alleged retail box reveal suggested a price above Rs 1,00,000 MRP, while the actual selling price is anticipated to be around Rs 70,000 for the base variant.

The Vivo X300 Ultra is also launching in India on May 6. It is positioned as the first Ultra model from the brand in the country and sits at the top of the lineup. The camera system is the main focus here, with a 50MP ultrawide lens and two 200MP sensors for the main and telephoto cameras in a large circular rear module.

• 50MP ultrawide lens
• Two 200MP sensors for main and telephoto cameras
• 200mm and 400mm Telephoto Extender Kits
• Optical zoom up to 17.4x
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC
• 7,000mAh battery
• 100W wired charging
• 40W wireless charging
• 6.81-inch display with 144Hz dynamic refresh rate and 2K resolution

The X300 Ultra will also support extender kits, including 200mm and 400mm options, taking optical zoom to 17.4x. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. The device carries the biggest battery in the X300 series at 7,000mAh, backed by 100W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging. It is tipped to start at Rs 1,59,999 in India.

OnePlus Nord CE6 series and iQOO Z11 expand the launch list

OnePlus is preparing two launches in its Nord lineup on May 7 in India. The OnePlus Nord CE6 sits above the Lite version and brings the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, a 1.5K display with up to 1,800 nits peak brightness, and support for 144FPS gaming in select titles. It also carries an 8,000mAh battery and a 50MP primary camera with dual-axis OIS.

• Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset
• 1.5K display
• Up to 1,800 nits peak brightness
• 144FPS gaming support in select titles
• 8,000mAh battery
• 50MP primary camera with dual-axis OIS

The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is aimed at the more budget-focused segment. It uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex chipset and offers a 144Hz display, support for high frame rate gaming in lighter titles, and a 7,000mAh battery. Camera hardware includes a 50MP main sensor and a 32MP front camera. The Lite model is expected to launch under Rs 25,000, while the Nord CE6 could be priced around Rs 30,000, depending on market conditions.

iQOO’s Z11 is set for a global rollout beginning in Malaysia on May 6. The global version differs from the Chinese model, using the Dimensity 8500 SoC instead of the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. It also comes with a 9,020mAh battery, 90W fast charging, a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with up to 165Hz refresh rate, and a 50MP primary camera with OIS.

• Dimensity 8500 SoC
• 9,020mAh battery
• 90W fast charging
• 6.83-inch AMOLED display
• Up to 165Hz refresh rate
• 50MP primary camera with OIS

The iQOO Z11x is also launching in Malaysia alongside the Z11, with its specifications remaining largely unchanged. It uses the Dimensity 7400 Turbo chipset and a 7,200mAh battery. The provided details say iQOO may bring the vanilla Z11 to India soon after the global launch.

That leaves the first week of May crowded with new devices across premium, mid-range and affordable categories. Vivo is bringing both the X300 FE and X300 Ultra on May 6, OnePlus follows with the Nord CE6 series on May 7, and iQOO starts the Z11 rollout in Malaysia on May 6. More launches are listed for the same window, but these are the key models named in the schedule provided.

The launch stretch covers several series updates rather than one isolated release, with each brand targeting a different price band and market. Vivo’s pair leans into imaging and charging, OnePlus is focusing on battery and performance in the Nord line, and iQOO is using Malaysia as the starting point for the Z11’s global run.