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We witnessed many notable smartphone launches in the previous month, including the iPhone 15 series, Honor 90, Xiaomi 13T series, Redmi 12 4G & 5G models, and more. October will likely hold many more launches compared to the previous as the Indian festive season is approaching.
Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale
The two major e-commerce platforms, Amazon and Flipkart, have their year’s most significant sales, known as the Great Indian Festival (AGIF) and Big Billion Days (BBD), respectively. Both the sales will start around October 8. Due to this, many Android OEMs and companies will likely be participating to launch their products to contribute some market share.
The significant contribution is from Chinese manufacturers like Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, OnePlus, realme, iQOO, Redmi, etc. The upcoming smartphones will range from budget, midrange, and premium-midrange, targeting the flagship audience in different price segments. The month will bring choices for consumers as per their requirements.
This article will discuss some of the most awaited and essential device launches that will possibly take place in October. So, in case you are waiting and excited for the October 2023 smartphones, you are at the right place. Without further ado, let’s get started.
Upcoming Smartphones for October 2023
1. Google Pixel 8 Series:
The most awaited Google Pixel 8 series is launching on October 4. The series will consist of the standard Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro. The third-generation Tensor chipset (Tensor G3) will power both smartphones.
The Pro model will have a 6.8-inch QHD+ OLED 120Hz display, while the standard variant will have a 6.17-inch FHD+ OLED 120Hz display. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will have a 4500mAh and 5000mAh battery, respectively. The charging speeds will likely be similar to the predecessors.
For the good part, we are also expecting better cameras this time. The Pixel 8 will have 50MP OIS + 12MP UW, while the 8 Pro will have a 50MP primary + 48MP Ultrawide + 48MP telephoto camera (5x range). The selfie will likely have a 10.8MP sensor. The camera setup on the Pro variant looks outrageous.
However, we don’t have information about their pricing. According to us, the smaller variant will cost around ₹60,000, while the Pro variant will cost approximately ₹85,000.
2. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE:
Another essential phone to launch on October 4 is the forthcoming Galaxy S23 FE. The landing page is already live on Flipkart, and the launch is expected in the first or second week of the month. The device will feature a usual 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz screen.
It will likely come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200, 4500mAh battery, and 25W charging support. The rear camera will probably have a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP Ultrawide lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens. As Samsung always does, it will also have 4+5 years of software update policy. The pricing can be around ₹50,000.
3. realme GT 5 Pro and GT 5 Neo:
The realme GT 5 Pro has been in the eyes of many people. The handset will most likely launch in the middle of October. It will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, an AMOLED 6.7-inch 144Hz fast refresh rate display, and a 4600mAh battery with a whopping 240W fast charging.
It will also consist of a 50MP triple rear camera. It can cost around ₹40,000 in India. The Neo variant can also launch along with it, but we are unsure for now.
4. OnePlus Open:
The OnePlus Open will be the company’s first foldable smartphone to launch commercially. The launch is expected in mid-October, possibly October 19. The device is more or less similar to the already-announced Oppo Find N3.
The phone is said to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The outer screen will likely be a 7.8-inch AMOLED, and the inner screen will be a 6.3-inch. Regarding the cameras, it will feature a 64MP triple camera setup. The handset will have a 4800mAh battery with some fast charging support.
5. Tecno Phantom V Flip:
The most affordable flippable smartphone, Tecno Phantom V Flip, is expected to launch in October. It will be the company’s first flip phone after they launched their Phantom V Fold, which costs ₹88,888 in India.
The device will likely feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 5G processor. The display is a 6.9-inch LTPO foldable screen with 64MP and a 13MP dual rear camera. The phone will boast a 4000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. It is expected to cost less than ₹50,000, making it the cheapest flippable smartphone in the category.
6. Vivo V29 Series:
The most popular V series is launching on October 4 in India. The series will comprise the Vivo V29 and the Vivo V29 Pro. Both smartphones will feature healthy Sony cameras and come with OIS support.
The Vivo V29 Pro has an upgraded camera setup, which we are excited about. The phone will feature a 6.78 Inch Curved AMOLED 120Hz display. Mediatek Dimensity 8100 SoC will power it with 80W charging support.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G will power the regular variant instead of the Dimensity 7200 present on the predecessor. Unlike the Pro version, it will have 66W fast charging. The base model may cost around ₹35,000, and the higher model may cost around ₹42,000 in India.
7. Redmi Note 13 Series:
The most popular Redmi Note 13 series was recently announced in China. The series comprises a Redmi Note 13, a Note 13 Pro, and a Note 13 Pro+. We can expect the regular Note 13 to launch in India in October.
Redmi Note 13:
Speaking of specifications, it will likely feature a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC, 6.6 Inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen, 5000mAh battery with a 33W fast charging, and a 108MP primary camera and a 16MP selfie sensor. The phone will likely launch by the October end and cost less than ₹15,000.
Redmi Note 13 Pro:
Regarding the Note 13 Pro, the smartphone may also launch by the end of October. It will feature a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 6.67 Inch FHD+ OLED 120Hz display, a 200MP triple rear camera, a 16MP selfie, an IP68 rating, a 5000mAh battery, and a 67W fast charging.
Redmi Note 13 Pro+:
The Note 13 Pro+ will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC, a 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. Instead of a flat, it will have a curved display. The rest of the specifications remain the same as the Pro model. However, we are unsure about the series’ launch of Pro and Pro+ variants, and they may come with different names.
These were some of the vital smartphones scheduled for the upcoming month. Out of which, the Galaxy S23 FE, OnePlus Open, Vivo V29 series, and Google Pixel 8 series are the confirmed launches for October 2023.
Besides, different manufacturers and Android OEMs will launch some side smartphones in the upcoming month. Motorola’s G series will likely see some launches. The Infinix and Tecno have been performing exceptionally well under the ₹20,000 price category, and we expect them to launch some phones in the month.
Offline-centric brands like Oppo and Vivo may introduce smartphones in their A and Y series during the festive season. In the forthcoming month, Samsung may launch some devices in their A, M, and F series.
So, October is wholly filled with smartphone launches because of the sales season. Every user is exclusively waiting for this month to avail of great discounts and buy the latest phone cost-effectively.
Which smartphone launch are you excited about? Are you planning to buy a device in October? Let us know by dropping the replies in the comments section. Let us know if you know of any upcoming phones we didn’t mention, and we will edit the article accordingly. We will also update it as soon we know about a new smartphone. Thank you for reading.
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