A lot more smartphones are expected to launch in November compared to October. A handful of brands have already either confirmed or hinted at their upcoming releases.
The star products are flagships from Chinese brands. They will feature the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, which made its global debut inside the Xiaomi 14 series.
There will be some budget models from multiple brands as well. But they are not so interesting as they won’t bring anything new to the entry-level segment.
At least 12 brands are anticipated to release new phones next month. The list includes Lava, iQOO, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, OnePlus, Redmi, Poco, Samsung, Honor, Infinix, and Tecno.
Let’s check out these handsets one by one.
Upcoming Smartphones in November 2023
1. Lava Blaze 2 5G
The Lava Blaze 2 5G is set to launch in India on November 2 (Thursday). It will be announced in a YouTube livestream at 12 PM IST.
Thanks to official teasers and leaks, we know a few things about this device. It will sport a slightly boxy design and a circular camera module with a ring LED light for notifications.
The phone is tipped to house a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chip paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It is expected to start around ₹9000-₹10000 and will be available in three colors (black, blue, and purple).
2. iQOO 12 Series
The iQOO 12 series is scheduled to launch in China on November 7 (Tuesday). It will be unveiled at an event that will begin at 7 PM GMT+8 and will be live-streamed on Weibo and other leading Chinese video streaming platforms.
The lineup consists of two models, namely iQOO 12 and iQOO 12 Pro. They will bring a new design and updated specs.
As per leaks and teasers, both of them will be almost identical. They will arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, 50MP (OV50H) + 50 MP (JN1 ultrawide) + 64MP (OV64B 3x) triple camera system, dual stereo speakers, and 120W wired charging.
The pro model will flaunt a curved display with 2K resolution compared to a flat and brighter (3000 nits) display on the vanilla variant. The former will also support wireless charging.
3. Oppo A2
The Oppo A2 will be announced in China on November 11 (Saturday). Going by the leaks and teasers, the device will likely be the same as the recently released Oppo A79 5G.
The phone will come with a 7.99mm thin body and weigh 193g. It will be fitted with a 6.72-inch centered punch-hole FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD).
Further, the handset will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chip paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It will feature a 50MP + 2MP dual camera setup, an 8MP selfie camera, and a 5,000mAh battery.
The Oppo A2 will be available in Ice Crystal Purple, Clear Wave Green, and Quiet Sea Black color options.
4. Vivo X100 Series
The Vivo X100 series is rumored to go official in China on November 17 (Friday). The lineup is expected to include three devices, such as Vivo X100, Vivo X100 Pro, and Vivo X100 Pro Plus.
As per teasers and leaks, the series will come with a new Vario-APO-Sonnar lens for a periscope zoom camera. This feature could be exclusive to the Pro Plus model, which is also said to come with LPDDR5T RAM.
All three phones are anticipated to house different chipsets. The top-end Pro Plus will likely feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC as compared to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip inside the pro version. Whereas, the vanilla variant will be powered by a Dimensity 9300 chipset.
Like their predecessors, the handsets will be available in glass and leather finishes.
5. Realme GT 5 Pro
The Realme GT 5 Pro is expected to launch in China in November. As the name suggests, it will be the brand’s next-gen flagship smartphone.
The handset has been confirmed to house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Thanks to leaks, we also know most of its other specs.
The device will arrive with a 6.78-inch 1.5K curved display, a 50MP (wide) + 50MP (telephoto) + 8MP (ultrawide) triple camera setup, a 32MP selfie camera, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, a 10,000mm² cooling system, and an IP rating,
Finally, it is said to be backed by a 5,400mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
6. OnePlus 12
The OnePlus 12 could launch in China by the end of November or in December. A lot about it is out via official teasers and leaks.
Unsurprisingly, the phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. It will flaunt a 6.82-inch BOE X1 OLED display. This centered punch-hole curved screen will offer a resolution of 3168 x 1440 pixels, a 1Hz-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, 0.35 JNCD, 2600 nits peak brightness level, and a DisplayMate A+ rating.
Further, the handset is expected to come with a 50MP (wide) + 48MP (ultrawide) + 64MP (3x periscope) triple camera system, a 32MP selfie camera, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage,an alert slider, and an IR blaster,
Last but not least, it will draw energy from a 5,400mAh battery and support 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
7. Redmi K70 Series
The Redmi K70 series might go official in November. The lineup is anticipated to include three models — a vanilla version and two pro variants.
One of the pros will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, while the second one will house a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC. But both of them will carry support for 120W wired charging.
On the other hand, the standard version is tipped to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. Unfortunately, not much is known about these smartphones as of writing this article.
8. Redmi 13C and Poco C65
The Redmi 13C may be released in November. Almost everything about it is out via multiple leaks.
The device will arrive with a 6.74-inch dewdrop notched 90Hz display (LCD), a MediaTek Helio G85 chip, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging support over USB Type-C port.
It will also come with a 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth) triple camera setup, an 8MP selfie camera, a MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The Redmi 13C will be also sold as Poco C65 in some markets. This phone could also debut in November.
9. Samsung Galaxy A15
Samsung might debut its next-gen affordable smartphone Galaxy A15 in November. It will be available in both 4G and 5G variants.
As per leaks, the handset will arrive with a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, a 50MP + 5MP + 2MP triple camera setup, a 13MP selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a MicroSD card slot, a 5,000mAh battery, and 25W charging support.
The 5G model will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus chip, while the 4G version will house a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC.
10. Honor X50 GT
The Honor X50 GT might launch in China as early as November. It is said to come with a Huawei Mate X5-inspired design.
The phone is tipped to feature a 6.81-inch FHD+ OLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, and a 4,800mAh battery. For photography and videography, it will use a 50MP rear camera and a 16MP selfie camera.
In other words, the X50 GT will be a minor upgrade over its predecessor X40 GT.
11. Infinix Smart 8
The Infinix Smart 8 might go official in November. It will be an entry-level smartphone from the brand and will succeed the Smart 7 from earlier this year.
As per certifications and benchmarks, it will arrive with an HD+ display, a Unisoc T606 chip, 3GB RAM, a 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.
Additionally, based on its predecessor, we can expect the device to come with dual cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
12. Tecno Spark 20 Series and Spark Go 2024
The Tecno Spark 20 series and Spark Go 2024 smartphones could debut in November. The former lineup will include at least three devices, such as Spark 20, Spark 20 Pro, and Spark 20C.
According to benchmark listings, the Spark 20, Spark 20C, and Spark Go 2024 will be powered by Helio G85, Helio P35, and Unisoc T606 chips, respectively.
On the other hand, there’s no info on the chipset inside the Spark 20 Pro, But we know that it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W charging.
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