Smartphone manufacturing companies are going to launch many new smartphones in October.
Highlights
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset will be available in the iQOO 15.
The Realme GT 8 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor will be available in OnePlus 15.
If you're planning to buy a new smartphone, you might want to wait a bit, as several new smartphones are set to hit the market this month. Smartphone manufacturers are expected to offer camera upgrades along with the latest chipsets in their upcoming phones. Several smartphones have already been launched in October, and many more are yet to be launched. Smartphones ranging from the OnePlus 15 to the Realme GT 8 Pro, Vivo X300, iQOO 15, and the Oppo Find X9 are all set to be available this month. Here, we're taking a closer look at these upcoming smartphones.
Oppo Find X9 Series
Oppo is set to launch the Oppo Find X9 series on October 16th. Oppo's upcoming phones will feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor. They will be launched in China first and then become available globally. This series may include the Find X9, Find X9 Pro, and Ultra models. According to leaks, the Find X9 will feature a 6.59-inch 120Hz 1.5K OLED display.
OnePlus 15
OnePlus is launching the OnePlus 15 in the Chinese market on October 27, 2025. The smartphone will debut in China first, and then become available globally in November. The OnePlus 15 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. It will feature a 1.5K display with a 165Hz refresh rate. It will also pack a 7,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging.
Realme GT 8 Pro
Realme is going to launch the Realme GT 8 Pro soon. The exact date is not revealed yet. This smartphone will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor in India. The GT 8 Pro will have a 2K AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and 7000 nits peak brightness. It will have a 7,000mAh battery. This phone will be equipped with a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.
iQOO 15
iQOO is set to launch its new smartphone, the iQOO 15, in October 2025. The iQOO 15 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The smartphone will feature a 6.85-inch QHD display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It will also be equipped with the Q3 gaming chip and a periscope telephoto camera. The iQOO 15 will also feature a color-changing rear design.
Vivo X300 Series
Vivo is soon bringing the Vivo X300 series to the Chinese market, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor. These will include the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro, which will arrive on October 13, 2025. These smartphones are expected to be launched in India in December. The X300 will feature a 6.31-inch display, while the X300 Pro will have a larger 6.78-inch display.
