Unlike the last few months, the smartphone launches in October are expected to be minimal. Only a trio of brands have officially scheduled events.
At the same time, only a handful of companies are rumored to debut new phones. These products range from budget to premium, such as foldables.
The most anticipated launch will be by Google. The search giant will be unveiling its next-gen flagship Pixel handsets.
Further, OnePlus is anticipated to take wraps off its first-ever foldable. Also, Huawei is expected to continue its smartphone launch spree.
With that out of the way, let’s have a look at all the phones that are either scheduled or rumored to be released in the forthcoming days.
Upcoming Smartphones in October 2023
1. Vivo V29 Series
The Vivo V29 series is set to launch in India on October 4. There will be two devices, namely Vivo V29 and Vivo V29 Pro.
The duo will be equipped with an autofocus-enabled 50MP selfie camera. They will also arrive with an Aura Light (ring LED flash) for the rear cameras.
The Pro variant will feature a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS and a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor paired with a 2x telephoto lens. It will draw energy from a 4,600mAh battery and carry support for 80W fast charging.
2. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will be also unveiled on October 4. The successor of Galaxy S21 FE will be announced for multiple markets.
It will come with either Exynos 2200 SoC or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip depending on the region. However, the rest of the specs will be the same across both variants.
The device will arrive with a 6.4-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP (wide) + 12MP (3x telephoto) + 8MP (ultrawide) triple camera system, a 10MP selfie camera, IP68 rating, a 4,500mAh battery, and support for 25W wired as well as 15W wireless charging.
3. Google Pixel 8 Series
The Google Pixel 8 series is yet another smartphone lineup that is scheduled to launch on October 4. The series will consist of Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
Both the handsets will be powered by Tensor G3 chipset. They will be the first Android phones to be released with a promise of 7 years of software updates.
The Pro model will be the first Pixel to sport a 1-120Hz LTPO OLED display. It will be fitted with a 48MP 5x periscope camera and a 48MP ultrawide unit.
The Pixel 8 family is tipped to be $100 costlier than its predecessor. The vanilla and pro versions are said to retail at $699 and $999, respectively.
4. Huawei Nova 11 SE
The Huawei Nova 11 SE is expected to go official in the next few days. Though the company hasn’t hinted at anything officially, the product is listed on TENAA with entire specs and images.
The 4G-ony phone will be built around a 6.67-inch FHD+ 10-bit OLED display. An unnamed chip paired with 8GB RAM will be running it.
The device will arrive with a 108MP rear camera, a 16MP front-facing camera, and 66W charging support. It will boot HarmonyOS 4.0 and will be backed by a 4,400mAh (rated) battery.
5. OnePlus Open and Oppo Find N3
OnePlus has started teasing the launch of its first-ever foldable — OnePlus Open. This handset is expected to be sold as Oppo Find N3 in China.
As per leaks, the device will feature a boxy design. It will sport a 7.8-inch 120Hz 2K internal display and a 6.3-inch 120Hz cover screen. It will be equipped with a Hasselblad-tuned triple camera system featuring wide, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses.
The phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. It will be backed by a 4,800mAh battery with support for 67W wired charging.
6. Oppo Find N3 Flip
The Oppo Find N3 Flip made its debut in China at the end of August as the brand’s second clamshell foldable smartphone. It is now being teased to launch in global markets.
The product could be released outside mainland China as early as this month. The device’s main highlight is its Hasselblad-tuned triple camera setup on the rear.
The Find N3 Flip is the only clamshell foldable to have a proper three-lens camera system featuring wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses. Also, it is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chip.
7. Vivo Y200
The Vivo Y200 could launch in the next few days. All the key features of this handset have leaked recently.
The phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It will flaunt a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.
The product will come with an OIS-assisted 64MP rear camera, a 16MP selfie camera, a 4,800mAh battery, and 44W charging support.
8. Tecno Spark 20 and Spark 20C
The Tecno Spark 20 series is rumored to go official either this month or next. Two devices are expected as of now.
The Spark 20 will be a higher variant equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. It is tipped to come with a 6.78-inch HD+ display, a 50MP rear camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W charging support.
On the other hand, the Spark 20C with a cheaper version powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC.
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