Though we have reached the end of the year, smartphone releases keep happening. The next week will be the last week of 2022 but still, companies have scheduled phone launches.
Four brands have confirmed to debut new handsets in the coming days. These companies are Honor, Red Magic, iQOO, and Redmi.
Interestingly, all of them are set to introduce devices with high-end chipsets. These phones either fall under flagship killer or gaming categories.
Now, as we are done with the basic introduction, let’s go through all the handsets that are planned to go official in the next few days.
Upcoming Smartphones Next Week
1. Red Magic 8 Pro Series
The Red Magic 8 Pro series is scheduled to launch in China on December 26 (Monday). The conference will start at 3 PM GMT+8 and will be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese platforms.
The lineup will consist of two models, namely Red Magic 8 Pro and Redmi Magic 8 Pro Plus. The handsets will be almost identical with a few differences.
For instance, the Pro and Pro Plus are expected to house 5,000mAh and 6,000mAh batteries, respectively. The former is said to be limited to 120W charging, while the latter will support up to 165W charging.
These phones are anticipated to come with a 6.8-inch 120Hz OLED display with an under-screen camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, liquid cooling system, cooling fan, RGB lights, 50MP primary camera, up to 1TB storage, and more.
2. Honor 80 GT
The Honor 80 GT is set to launch in China on December 26 (Monday). The event will begin at 7:30 PM GMT+8 and it will be live-streamed on multiple Chinese platforms, including Weibo. The smartphone will be accompanied by a premium tablet called Honor Pad V8 Pro.
According to teasers and leaks, the Honor 80 GT will feature a centered punch-hole OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset paired with a VC cooling system.
The device will arrive with a plastic frame, a 54MP Sony IMX800 primary camera, 66W fast wired charging support, and Android 13-based MagicOS 7.0.
3. Redmi K60 Series
The Redmi K60 series will be unveiled on December 27 (Tuesday) in China. The launch conference will start at 7 PM GMT+8 and will be live-streamed on Weibo and leading Chinese video streaming platforms.
As per leaks and teasers, the series will comprise three models, namely Redmi K60E, Redmi K60, and Redmi K60 Pro. They will be powered by Dimensity 8200, Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chips, respectively.
All three phones will sport an OLED display with a high refresh rate. The K60E will boot MIUI 13 based on Android 12, while the K60 and K60 Pro will ship with the latest MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
Last but not least, the Redmi K60 is expected to release as Poco F5 in global markets.
4. iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition
The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition will be made official on December 29 in China. Its launch live stream will begin at 7 PM GMT+8 on popular Chinese video streaming platforms.
Thanks to leaks and official teasers, we know a lot about this forthcoming device. First and foremost, it will come powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus SoC.
Further, it will feature a 6.78-inch 120Hz FHD+ OLED display, a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system, a 16MP front-facing camera, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, and an IR blaster.
The handset will boot Android 13-based OriginOS. Finally, it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast wired charging.
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