With so many smartphone launches scheduled for over the months of September and October, geeks are already calling it Techtember and Techtober.
These will also be the months when Xiaomi and Realme will launch India’s first 64MP camera phones, Apple will launch its new iPhones along with the new Apple Watch and the much-awaited new Pixel phones will be released.
Please note that all the specifications are based on the rumours and leaks so take it with a pinch of salt.
1. Vivo Z5 (Indian variant)
The company has already released some official teasers and the phone is expected to launch in mid-September. The Vivo Z5 is likely to follow the design concept of existing Vivo Z1 Pro.
The phone is expected to have an AMOLED display with in-display fingerprint scanning technology. According to TENAA listing, the phone will be equipped with 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor, 48 megapixel rear camera sensor and a 32 megapixel selfie shooter.
2. Apple iPhone 11 Series
One of the biggest and most awaited smartphone launch events of the year, this one will see the Apple iPhone 11R, 11 and 11Pro launched on 10th September. All the three smartphones are expected to launch with the latest A13 chipset, 12MP rear cameras and bigger than ever batteries.
The phone is expected to launch at the base price of £999 (roughly ₹88,622).
3. Honor Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro
The upcoming flagships from Honor are expected to be unveiled at IFA Berlin on September 19. The Mate 30 Pro is rumoured to have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 40MP rear camera sensor, a 5x periscope sensor, a 3D Time-of-flight sensor, 4500 mAh battery and a Kirin 990 chipset.
On the other hand, Honor Mate 30 will probably come with a triple sensor setup at the back and a 4200 mAh battery with support of 25W fast charging. The base model of Honor Mate 30 Pro is expected to launch at ₹84,990, whereas there’s no news about the Mate 30 pricing as of now.
4. Oppo Reno 2F
Oppo recently launched the Reno 2 and Reno 2Z, however, there is one more device that is expected to launch very soon.
The Reno 2F may feature a 48MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 as the primary sensor, whereas the other specifications on Reno 2F are expected to match the regular Oppo Reno 2. We are not sure about the pricing of Oppo Reno 2F as of now.
5. OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro
The leaks for the upcoming OnePlus 7T and the 7T Pro are out in the open. Both the smartphones are expected to launch with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset, a 48 megapixel primary camera sensor, 90Hz refresh rate, 5G capabilities for the Pro model and a 4080 mAh battery.
As of now, the pricing for these two phones are not out but we expect them to be around the previous models’ prices.
6. Xiaomi Mi Mix 4
This highly-anticipated smartphone from Xiaomi was scheduled to launch on 24th September but according to a new leak, the company has decided to push back the date a little.
At first the phone was expected to come with a 108MP camera, however, later leaks suggest that the chances of it happening are very minimal. Other leaks suggest that the phone will come with 5G capabilities, up to 12GB RAM and MIUI 11 based on Android 10 out of the box. The phone is expected to launch at around ₹58,000.
7. Realme XT
The successor of Realme X, the Realme XT may support a 64 megapixel camera sensor which is an upgrade to 48 megapixel sensor of its predecessor. It’s also expected that the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage.
The phone may cost around ₹20,000 in India.
8. Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro (Indian variant)
The Indian variant of Redmi 8 Pro is expected to come with a quad-camera setup at the back. The phone will have a vertically aligned triple camera module in the centre while the fourth camera will sit on the right side of the triple sensor setup, just like the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ along with an LED flash.
The phone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T processor. Redmi Note 8 Pro India launch may take place this month with an expected price of around ₹15,000.
9. Samsung Galaxy A70S
After launching the flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series and the Galaxy Fold, now the company is focusing on the mid-premium segment with its upcoming Samsung Galaxy A70S. Based on the Geekbench listing, the Galaxy A70S will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor.
Apart from that, the phone may feature a 64MP GW1 sensor at the rear panel. The Galaxy A70S is rumoured to launch at around ₹30,000.
10. Google Pixel 4 series
After a ton of leaks and rumours, the next Pixel phones are expected to be launched on 10th October. The Pixel 4 is rumoured to feature a 5.7-inch display while the Pixel 4XL might come with a 6.3-inch 90Hz display. Both the phones may come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor coupled with 6GB RAM.
For photography, the new Pixel phones might come with a dual rear camera 16+12MP setup. The Pixel 4 is expected to come with a 2800 mAh battery while the bigger Pixel 4 XL may feature a 3700 mAh battery.
11. Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2
On the 5th of September, HMD Global unveiled multiple smartphones at IFA 2019. As expected, the company showcased the next generation of their existing models as Nokia 6.2, 7.2 and 8.2.
The basic Nokia 6.2 comes with a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC, up to 4GB of RAM, 16+5+8 megapixel rear shooters and an 8 megapixel front shooter and 3500 mAh battery. The price starts at EUR 199 (roughly Rs. 15,800) in Europe.
On the other hand, Nokia 7.2 packs a circular rear camera module featuring a 48MP main sensor, a 5 megapixel depth sensor and an 8 megapixel 120-degree wide-angle lens. At the front, the phone comes with a 20 megapixel sensor. The base model starts at EUR 249 (roughly Rs. 19,800).
Phew! That’s a lot of new phones!