The frequency of new smartphone launches has dropped once again. We won’t be seeing many releases next week either.
As of writing this article, only three brands have scheduled launch events. These product releases are meant for China.
The companies heading these events will be ZTE, Xiaomi, and Vivo. The former two will debut a lifestyle smartphone each. Whereas, the latter will launch a foldable phone.
With that out of the day, let’s take a look at these handsets one by one.
Upcoming Smartphones Next Week
1. ZTE Axon 30S
The ZTE Axon 30S is set to go on sale from September 26 (Monday). The phone will be made official on that day only. It is the successor of Axon 30 from last year.
According to teasers and leaks, the handset will come with a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 16MP camera and a fingerprint sensor underneath it. It is said to offer features like a 64MP + 5MP + 2MP triple camera setup, Android 12, 5G connectivity, and a 4,430mAh battery.
Finally, it will measure 7.6mm in thickness, weigh 192.5g, and arrive in three colors (black, blue, and pink).
2. Vivo X Fold Plus
The Vivo X Fold Plus has been confirmed to launch in China on September 26. It will be unveiled at a conference scheduled for 7 PM GMT+8.
As per teasers and leaks, the second foldable from Vivo will be near-identical to its first device: Vivo X Fold. The only major difference between the two will be the chipset. The new model will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC instead of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip.
It is expected to come with an 8.03-inch 120Hz main foldable display, a 6.53-inch 120Hz secondary cover display, Zeiss-powered 50MP (wide) + 48MP (ultra-wide) + 12MP (2x telephoto) + 8MP (5x periscope) quad-camera system, 16MP selfie camera, 4,730mAh battery, and 80W fast wired charging.
3. Xiaomi Civi 2
The Xiaomi Civi 2 is scheduled to launch in China on September 27. It will be announced at an event that is planned to start at 2 PM GMT+8.
The company has disclosed a few details about the handset. The device will feature a centrally located pill for dual 32MP selfie cameras with autofocus and an ultrawide lens. These cameras will be accompanied by a quad-flashlight on the front. The rear camera system will be headed by a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor.
Rumors say the phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. Last but not least, it will measure 7.23mm in thickness and weigh 171g.
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