The last month of October, the fourth week to be particular as we speak is beholden with a number of smartphone launches right from flagships down to mid-rangers and it’s indeed that season in technology when energy frequency gets higher. That said, a performance-minded Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC will light up several new devices this week.
The Upcoming Xiaomi 15 Series, OnePlus 13, iQOO 13, and Honor Magic 7 Series
Xiaomi 15 Series
One of these will be the Xiaomi 15 series, to debut in China on October 29. The Xiaomi 15 series, is the first flagship to carry Snapdragon 8 Elite. While the price remains under wraps, the series is expected to be equipped with a 6.46-inch (1.2K) OLED display boasting up to 120Hz refresh rate and the Pro version could have an even taller screen. The camera setup may include a 50MP OmniVision OV50K primary lens, a 50MP ultrawide sensor, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. With a 5,500mAh battery supporting 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, the devices will also come with an IP68 rating and run Android 15-based HyperOS.
OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 will conclude the week’s major launches on October 31 in China. Expected to be priced around 4,699 yuan (approximately ₹55,450), it will feature a 6.82-inch display with adaptive refresh rate support. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the OnePlus 13 will house a 6,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. The camera system will consist of a 50MP triple rear camera setup and a 32MP front camera.
Honor Magic 7 Series
The Honor Magic 7 series which is set to go official in China on October 30, also gets the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Pricing remains undisclosed, but the device will feature a 50MP primary camera and a 180MP periscope telephoto lens. With a 5,600mAh battery supporting 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, the Honor Magic 7 series will operate on MagicOS 9.0.
iQOO 13
Also scheduled for release on October 30 is the iQOO 13, set to debut in China. It will feature a new 6.7-inch BOE Q10 display with 2K resolution and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Equipped with a 6,150mAh battery and 120W fast charging, the phone’s triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary camera, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 50MP telephoto lens.
