With major chipmakers announcing their high-end offerings, the next few weeks will see some major developments in the world of smartphones. Mediatek is set to introduce its flagship Dimensity 9400 chip on October 9, while Qualcomm will unveil its Snapdragon 8 Elite chip on October 21. These will be the two most important chips for flagship Android smartphone markets, which will shape the upcoming high-end smartphones from the inside out.
With just a few days left for the launch of these new chips, we now have more information on all the major upcoming smartphones launching over the next few months, delivering next-level smartphone experiences with top-of-the-line specifications.
Here are five highly-anticipated upcoming flagship Android smartphones launching soon in India:
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Pro. (Image credit: Smartprix)
According to a leaked Weibo post, the Xiaomi 15 Pro will be the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphone, which is expected to be an upgraded version of the Xiaomi 14, the company’s compact flagship.
As per several leaks, the Xiaomi 15 Pro will boast a 6.73-inch QHD+ resolution screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, and the smartphone is expected to offer up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of internal storage, making it one of the most powerful Android smartphones in the world, both in terms of hardware and performance.
OnePlus 13
OnePlus 13 (Image credit: Weibo)
OnePlus flagships are always known for their raw hardware and premium design, and the upcoming OnePlus 13 is expected to follow the same trend. As per the leaks, the OnePlus 13 is also expected to be one of the first smartphones to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and is expected to be unveiled on October 21, at the Snapdragon Summit, showcasing the prowess of Qualcomm’s latest flagship chip.
In terms of look and feel, the OnePlus 13 is speculated to be similar to the OnePlus 12 with some minor design changes and new colour options to help differentiate between the two.
vivo X200 Pro
Vivo X200 Pro. (Image credit: Weibo)
Vivo’s X series of smartphones have set a new standard in smartphone camera performance, and the upcoming X200 Pro, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400, is likely to take it up a notch with a high-end Zeiss-tuned triple/quad camera setup, featuring high-resolution ultra-wide and telephoto cameras.
This time around, the X200 Pro is expected to come with a flat 2K resolution display, and the smartphone is expected to pack a massive 200 MP periscope zoom lens.
iQOO 13
iQOO 13 (Image credit: X)
iQOO 13 is most likely to be the most affordable Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphone to launch this year. Again, just like its predecessor, the phone will offer a premium design, a triple camera setup, and it is speculated to pack a big 6,150 mAh battery with support for at least 120W fast charging.
The iQOO 13 is likely to be one of the first smartphones to ship with Android 15-based FunTouch OS 15, and the base model with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB of storage is likely to carry a price tag that’s similar to its predecessor.
Realme GT 7 Pro
Realme GT 7 Pro (Image credit: Realme)
It’s been a while since Realme launched a truly flagship smartphone, and the upcoming Realme GT 7 Pro will possibly be the most advanced smartphone from the Chinese smartphone maker. Expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, the Realme GT 7 Pro’s specs sheet includes a 1.5K resolution display, a 50 MP triple camera setup, and it is also expected to pack a 6,100 mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging.
Among these, the iQOO 13 and OnePlus 13 are likely to be performance-oriented devices, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro with its Leica tuning and vivo X200 Pro will be camera-focused smartphones, while the Realme GT 7 Pro might offer the best of both worlds. These devices are expected to make their debut in China as early as late October and will come to other international markets, including India by late 2024 or early 2025.
