📅 Upcoming Smartphones in India – October 2025

Flagship Power Meets Festival Season

October is a blockbuster month for smartphone launches in India, with brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus, vivo, and REDMAGIC unveiling their latest flagships powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Whether you're upgrading for gaming, photography, or productivity, here’s everything you need to know—now with confirmed and expected launch dates.

🔥 Nubia Z80 Ultra

Expected Launch: October 22, 2025

Nubia’s full-screen flagship features an under-display selfie camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and ultra-thin bezels.

Specs: 6.8" AMOLED, 5000mAh battery, 120W fast charging

Price Range: ₹49,999–₹54,999

🎮 REDMAGIC 11 Pro

Expected Launch: October 17, 2025

A gaming powerhouse with RGB lighting, shoulder triggers, and a 165Hz AMOLED display.

Specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 6000mAh battery, advanced cooling

Price Range: ₹56,999–₹59,999

📸 Honor Magic 8 Pro

Expected Launch: October 15, 2025

Honor’s flagship boasts a 200MP camera, MagicOS 10, and premium build quality.

Specs: 6.78" OLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 5000mAh battery

Price Range: ₹52,999–₹57,999

🔍 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Expected Launch: Late October 2025

Xiaomi’s compact flagship offers a 6.36" LTPO OLED display and triple rear cameras.

Specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 120W fast charging

Price Range: ₹59,999–₹64,999

📷 vivo X300 Ultra

Expected Launch: Mid–Late October 2025

An imaging powerhouse with Zeiss optics and gimbal stabilization.

Specs: 6.78" AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 5400mAh battery

Price Range: ₹69,999–₹74,999

💡 vivo V60e

Expected Launch: Mid October 2025

A mid-range option with solid camera and display performance.

Specs: 6.67" AMOLED, Dimensity 7200, 64MP OIS camera

Price Range: ₹29,999–₹32,999

⚡ iQOO 15

Expected Launch: Late October 2025

Performance-focused with a 144Hz AMOLED display and fast charging.

Specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 50MP camera, 5000mAh battery

Price Range: ₹44,999–₹49,999

🧠 OnePlus 15

Expected Launch: October 25–30, 2025 (expected announcement window)

OnePlus’s next-gen flagship with Hasselblad-tuned cameras and OxygenOS 15.

Specs: 6.8" LTPO OLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 5500mAh battery

Price Range: ₹58,999–₹63,999

🖼️ OPPO Find X9 Ultra

Expected Launch: October 16, 2025

OPPO’s sleek flagship with curved AMOLED and MariSilicon imaging chip.

Specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 5000mAh battery, 100W charging

Price Range: ₹64,999–₹69,999

📱 realme GT 8 Pro

Expected Launch: October 20–25, 2025

Affordable flagship with premium specs and Sony IMX890 sensor.

Specs: 6.74" AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 5200mAh battery

Price Range: ₹39,999–₹44,999