If you’re planning to buy a new Android flagship smartphone, now is possibly the worst time. Not because there aren’t enough options in the market already, but because a new wave of really advanced devices from top brands, equipped with the latest chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek, are on their way. Here are the top five devices expected to launch soon in India. These potential game changers are from OnePlus, Oppo, iQOO, Vivo, Realme, and Xiaomi. realme GT 7 Pro Inspired by the cosmos, crafted for the elite. #ExploreTheUnexplored The #realmeGT7Pro’s Mars Design with Space Viewport Deco is redefining smartphone aesthetics. Are you ready to meet #DarkHorseofAI? Know more: #amazonIndia pic.twitter.com/OKr5qfsanf — realme (@realmeIndia) October 26, 2024 realme is the first brand to launch a Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphone, the realme GT 7 Pro in India. Launching early November, the GT 7 Pro is expected to top the smartphone benchmark chart in terms of CPU, GPU, and AI performance. As per leaks, this phone is said to pack a high-resolution 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and the device is said to pack a massive 6,500 mAh battery, possibly with 120W fast charging support. Other highlights of this phone include an IP69 water-resistant rating, up to 12 GB RAM, and up to 512 GB of internal storage. Oppo Find X8 Pro Global launch incoming 🌍 #OPPOFindX8Series pic.twitter.com/mn0WpaCY3J — Pete Lau (@PeteLau) October 24, 2024 It's been a while since Oppo launched a flagship smartphone in India. With the Oppo Find X8 Pro, likely to be launched in the first half of November, the company is breaking this. The phone is speculated to be on the thinner side and could be the best choice for those who are awaiting the iPhone 17 Air. The Find X8 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chip. Despite being slim at 7.85mm, it is said to pack a big 5,700 mAh battery. iQOO 13 We're hitting the fast lane with the new #IQOO13. #iQOO is honoured to be the Premium Partner of @BMWMotorsport. Launching soon @amazonIN and #AmazonSpecials #BeTheGOAT #BMWMMotorsport pic.twitter.com/rmJIHRjVkV — iQOO India (@IqooInd) October 26, 2024 Just like its predecessor, the iQOO 13 is likely to be a performance-focused smartphone, and the brand has also confirmed that its latest flagship also carries BMW Motorsports branding. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, the iQOO 13 will be one of the most affordable smartphones with Qualcomm's latest flagship chip. Other specifications of this phone include a 50 MP triple camera setup, 2K resolution screen, and a 6,100 mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. Vivo X200 Pro Vivo's flagship camera smartphone, the X200 Pro, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400, is coming to India in December. Featuring a Zeiss-tuned camera, the X200 Pro is said to pack one of the best telephoto zoom lenses ever featured on a smartphone –– a 200 MP sensor, capable of offering up to x100 digital zoom––and the smartphone is also said to include a 50 MP main camera and a 50 MP ultra-wide angle lens. OnePlus 13 OnePlus is also introducing its next flagship very soon in India, the OnePlus 13. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, the smartphone with a premium design is expected to offer excellent performance. The smartphone is said to offer a fourth-generation Hasselblad-tuned camera setup. The phone, out-of-the-box, will ship with Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 skin on top, which includes new customization and AI features. Xiaomi 15 The Xiaomi 15, just like its predecessor, is expected to be a compact flagship, possibly featuring a 6.3-inch screen. While this is the first smartphone to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite globally, it is expected to come to India by late 2024 or by early 2025. Again, this flagship is said to feature a Leica-tuned triple camera setup, and the smartphone is expected to ship with Android 15-based HyperOS.
