This is a busy week for the smartphone industry, with several manufacturers launching flagship and mid-range phones this week. Furthermore, Xiaomi plans to launch the Xiaomi 15 series. The OnePlus 13 is likely to create a stir when it is unveiled, while Vivo’s spinoff is finally bringing the much-awaited iQOO 13 smartphone to the market. The majority of these phones will debut in their home market, China, however the Community Edition of the Nothing Phone (2a) will be released worldwide. Here are all the things you can anticipate from the upcoming launches
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Xiaomi 15 series
The Xiaomi 15 series, the first flagship phone using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, is set to debut in China on October 29. The pricing is presently unknown.
The Xiaomi 15 series is likely to include a 6.46-inch 1.2K 120Hz OLED display, with a greater resolution in the Pro model. The chipset is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. The phones may include a 50MP OmniVision OV50K main camera, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP Sony IMX8-series periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. They will feature a 5,500mAh battery, enable 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, and run HyperOS based on Android 15.
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OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 is planned to be released in China on October 31, with an expected price tag of 4,699 yuan (approx. Rs 55,450).
The OnePlus 13 is anticipated to have a 6.82-inch display with local refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite engine, a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging, a 50MP triple back camera configuration, and a 32MP front camera. It will also enable 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
iQOO 13
The iQOO 13 is scheduled to launch in China on October 30.
The iQOO 13 will include a 6.7-inch BOE Q10 display with 2K resolution, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU. It will be powered by a 6,150mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. The phone will also sport a triple rear camera arrangement that includes a 50MP Sony IMX921 main camera, a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50MP Sony IMX826 telephoto lens.
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Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition
The Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition is planned to launch globally and in India on October 30, with the base model expected to retail for Rs 23,999.
The Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition is reported to include a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC. It will include a dual back camera system with a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 32MP selfie camera. The gadget will run NothingOS, which is based on Android 14, out of the box.
