Several flagship phones powered by next-generation chipsets, such as the Dimensity 9400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, are expected to launch in China this October. Rumors suggest that Vivo will be the first brand to release its new flagship devices, starting with the launch of the Vivo X200 series, which may include three models: the X200, X200+, and X200 Pro. A new Weibo post by reliable leaker Digital Chat Station reportedly reveals the launch timeframe for the X200 series.
Vivo X200 series launch date (rumored)
The leaker shared the above image, highlighting three dates in the third week of October. The calendar shown in the image is reportedly a screenshot from Vivo’s in-house calendar app for China, suggesting that the tipster could be hinting at the launch timeframe of the Vivo X200 series. Therefore, it is likely that the X200 series launch event could be held on October 14, 15, or 16.
The Vivo X200 series will be powered by the Dimensity 9400 chipset. It is likely that the X200 series launch event will take place soon after MediaTek announces the D9400 chip. Speaking of the new flagship chip from MediaTek, it is expected to offer a 30 percent improvement in CPU performance.
According to reports, the Oppo Find X8 series equipped with the D9400 chip will also debut in October soon after the X200 series. The lineup is expected to include two models, such as the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro.
The X200 series and X8 series are expected to face competition from the Xiaomi 15 soon. Rumors are rife that the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro will debut as the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4-powered smartphones. Qualcomm will possibly announce the new chip through the Snapdragon Summit 2024 event, which will take place between Oct. 21 and 23, indicating that the Xiaomi 15 series may debut in the fourth or fifth week of October.
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