Upcoming Smartphones In October 2025

Several top cellphone companies are gearing up to offer new varieties of handset models. Here's what is probably on the anvil both in India and worldwide this October.

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OnePlus 15

It arrives with a rapid 165Hz screen. The brand has confirmed its premium model will rely on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip & operate with ColorOS 16, built upon Android 16.

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iQOO 15

The iQOO 15 is designed as a top-tier choice for gamers. Likely features include a 6.8-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED screen with a 144Hz rate, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 12 GB memory and 7000 mAh cell.

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Vivo X300 Pro

Vivo has officially announced the arrival of its X300 line-up in India on October 13, 2025. The range will highlight a powerful 200 MP primary camera. Reports also suggest the series could be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 platform.

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra

This handset makes its debut on October 16, 2025. It is set to arrive with a three-camera arrangement and operate on Android 16 customised with ColorOS 16.

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Realme GT 8 Pro

The Realme GT 8 Pro is anticipated to join the premium line-up with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 at its core. Speculation points to a 200 MP periscope zoom sensor and an enormous 8,000 mAh cell in the Pro edition.

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Vivo V60e

The V60e will follow the V50e and is said to be equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 chip. The company has revealed its imaging setup -- a 50 MP primary lens alongside an 8 MP ultra-wide camera. Launch date: October 7.

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Xiaomi 17

Unveiled at the recent Snapdragon Summit, Xiaomi has announced that the Xiaomi 17 will arrive in India this October. The model is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform.

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