5 Upcoming Smartphones in October 2025 OnePlus 15, Vivo X300, iQOO 15

Upcoming smartphones in October 2025 are really raising the bar to the next level. Whether its the Oppo Find X9 Pro which supports a Hasselblad branded camera kit or the Vivo X300 series that is rumoured to support 4K 120FPS Dolby Vision video editing & exporting or the OnePlus 15 which is going to boast Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or the iQOO 15 whose leaked camera zoom quality pictures are nothing less than impressive or even the Realme GT 8 Pro which is leaked to bring swappable camera design. In this article, we are sharing everything you need to know about these amazing, upcoming smartphones in India in 2025. These new smartphones launching in October (globally) are worth waiting for if you’re planning to buy a new phone.

Following are some of the officially announced smartphones releasing in October 2025 globally and soon in India.

One of the most awaited upcoming smartphones in October 2025, the OnePlus 15. Last year we saw the OnePlus 13 series were launched on Oct 31st in Chinese markets and arrived in India by January 7th. This year, the OnePlus 15 launch event in China is reported to take place on 27th October and thus arrive in India in the coming weeks or months. OnePlus India has officially announced the upcoming OnePlus 15 series is coming soon. Some of you might be wondering, is there no OnePlus 14? Well, yes the brand will skip the OnePlus 14 just like they skipped the OnePlus 4 series as the number 4 is considered unlucky in Chinese culture.

Nevertheless, here’s everything you need to know about this upcoming OnePlus phone launching in India: OnePlus claims the OnePlus 15 is going to be the 1st smartphone to carry Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It’d also be the industry’s 1st smartphone to bring aerospace-grade Micro-Arc Oxidation (MAO) to the frame & camera deco. The OnePlus 15 will also get a beautiful 6.7 inches 1.5K resolution OLED LTPO panel displays with 165Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz pwm dimming, Pro HDR Ultra, HDR10+, Dolby Vision & a peak brightness of 1800 nits. Leaks suggest all the cameras on the phone will be of 50MP. The phone will also likely get the new OxygenOS 15 update.

You can also watch the OnePlus 15 unboxing video that got spotted on Weibo, a Chinese blogging platform (similar to Twitter or X).

Quick look at specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, aerospace-grade Micro-Arc Oxidation frame, 6.7" OLED LTPO 1.5K display, 165Hz refresh rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, Dolby Vision, all 50MP cameras.

Quick Summary (TL;DR)⭐✨: The OnePlus 15 series is officially confirmed and launching first in China on October 27, 2025 as per Android Authority report. An India launch will follow in the coming weeks. It’s set to debut with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. An early unboxing video has already surfaced on Weibo. OnePlus claims the new “metal” is “134% harder than titanium” and “223% harder than stainless steel”.

1. When is the OnePlus 15 launching in India?
The global launch is on October 27, 2025, in China as per leaks & reports. The India launch will happen in the following weeks or months.

2. What makes the OnePlus 15 stand out?
It’s the first phone to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, aerospace-grade MAO frame, a 6.7-inch 1.5K OLED LTPO display with 165Hz refresh rate, and all 50MP cameras.

3. Is the OnePlus 15 Smartphone launch in October officially confirmed?
Yes, OnePlus India has officially announced the OnePlus 15 series is coming soon.

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The iQOO 15 just got confirmed to launch in the OriginOS 6 launch event in Shanghai, China on 15th October, 2025. The iQOO 15 is a flagship series phone which will battle against the likes of the OnePlus 15 by boasting the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Needless to say the upcoming smartphone iQOO 15 will arrive with OriginOS 6 instead of FuntouchOS as with most other premium phones of iQOO & Vivo including iQOO 13, 12, select iQOO Z series phones and Vivo X series phones.

Few tipsters on the X (Twitter) platform have already started to post sneak peaks into the camera zoom quality of the iQOO 15. Here are some of those leaked camera samples of the iQOO 15:

Quick look at specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, OriginOS 6, 50MP main camera, 50MP periscope with 3X optical zoom, 7000mAh battery, 2K resolution OLED flat display, 32MP selfie camera

Quick Summary (TL;DR)⭐✨:

The iQOO 15 is officially launching in China on October 15, 2025, at the OriginOS 6 event in Shanghai. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, it’s positioned as a direct rival to the OnePlus 15. Unlike most other iQOO phones that run on FuntouchOS in India, the flagship iQOO 15 will debut with OriginOS 6. Early camera zoom samples are already being teased on X (Twitter).

1. When is the iQOO 15 launching?
The iQOO 15 will launch on October 15, 2025, during the OriginOS 6 event in Shanghai, China.

2. What are the key highlights of the iQOO 15?
It packs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, OriginOS 6, a 2K OLED flat display, a 7000mAh battery, dual 50MP cameras (main + periscope with 3x optical zoom), and a 32MP selfie camera.

3. Will the iQOO 15 run on FuntouchOS like earlier iQOO phones?
No, the iQOO 15 will debut with OriginOS 6, just like other premium iQOO and Vivo flagships.

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Moving to one of the craziest flagship phones launching in October 2025, the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro. Both of these phones are slated for launch on October 13th at 07:00 PM in Chinese markets. Thus, Indian users can expect the Vivo X300 and X300 Pro smartphones to launch in India by November-end or December first week. Following the X-series legacy, Vivo has jointly developed the X300 and X300 Pro with ZEISS making these phones no less than a camera beast. On Vivo China website, the brand has already teased launch banners flaunting specs such as Mediatek Dimensity 9500 chipset + V3 Imaging chip, 2.5X long-focus telephoto zoom camera, 200MP OIS main camera, 50MP ultra-wide camera, supports 4K 120FPS Dolby Vision video editing and export and 6040mAh battery.

An X (Twitter) tipster also leaked an image sample captured on Vivo X300 200MP camera with its image size amounting to 46MB. Here’s some leaked camera samples of the Vivo X300 series:

Quick look at specs: Dimensity 9500 + V3+ imaging chip, 6.31" 1.5K 120Hz LTPO display, 200MP OIS main camera, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP 2.5X telephoto, 50MP selfie, 6040mAh battery, 90W wired + wireless charging.

Quick Summary (TL;DR)⭐✨:

The Vivo X300 and X300 Pro launch in China is set to be on October 13, 2025, with India expected by November-end. Co-engineered with ZEISS, they bring a 200MP OIS camera, Dimensity 9500 + V3+ chip, a 6.31" LTPO display, and a 6040mAh battery with 90W charging. It is rumoured to be the first phone to support 4K 120FPS Dolby Vision video editing & exporting.

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1. When is the Vivo X300 launching?
The Vivo X300 and X300 Pro will launch in China on October 13, 2025, at 7 PM, with an India launch expected by late November or early December.

2. What are the standout features of the Vivo X300 series?
A 200MP OIS main camera co-engineered with ZEISS, Dimensity 9500 + V3+ imaging chip, 6.31" LTPO display, 6040mAh battery, and 90W wired + wireless charging.

3. Has Vivo officially teased the phone?
Yes, Vivo China has teased the launch banners highlighting its ZEISS partnership, Dimensity 9500 chip, 200MP camera, and advanced video features like 4K 120FPS Dolby Vision.

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The Oppo Find X9 series hands down could be one of the best upcoming smartphones in India especially for camera and videographers. Just to put things in perspective, last year’s Oppo Find X8 Ultra had camera sensors that were 62% larger than Apple and Samsung had to offer. Thus, Oppo has already set the bar pretty high for the Oppo Find X9 series. Here’s something big & exciting - the upcoming Oppo Find X9 Pro is getting a Hasselblad branded camera kit, which will extend its zooming capabilities by a factor of 3.28. Thus, the 70mm telephoto lens of the phone will go all the way up to 230mm. Isn’t this something we all needed, especially with our phones featuring more & more advanced cameras?

Here are the leaked pictures of the same:

Both the models Oppo Find X9 and Oppo Find X9 Pro will launch running ColorOS 16 based on Android 16, on October 16th in Chinese markets. In India, the Oppo Find X9 has got BIS certification by the model number “2791” while the Find X9 Pro is yet to receive its BIS approval.

As per leaks and rumours, the Oppo Find X9 will boast an AMOLED display, Dimensity 9500 and a massive 7025 mAh battery with 80W charge and a triple camera sensor of 50 MP while the ultra premium Oppo Find X9 Pro boasts the Dimensity 9500, slightly bigger battery of 7500 mAh, 50MP main camera, Ultra-wide 50 MP, 200MP HP5 (3x) 70mm Periscope Telephoto and Hasselblad Photography Kit.

Quick look at specs: Dimensity 9500, AMOLED display, 7025mAh battery (Oppo Find X9) and 7500mAh battery (Oppo Find X9 Pro), 80W wired charging, triple 50MP cameras (on X9) / 50MP + 50MP ultra-wide + 200MP periscope + Hasselblad kit (on X9 Pro), ColorOS 16 (Android 16)

Quick Summary (TL;DR)⭐✨:

The Oppo Find X9 series launches in China on October 16, 2025. In India, expect the Oppo Find X9 to launch by November to December. The X9 Pro steals the show with a 200MP periscope, Hasselblad camera kit, Dimensity 9500 chip, and a 7500mAh battery.

1. When is the Oppo Find X9 series launching?
The Find X9 and X9 Pro launch in China on October 16, 2025; the India launch is expected shortly after.

2. What are the key camera features of Oppo Find X9 Pro?
The X9 Pro comes with a 200MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP main camera, and Hasselblad Photography Kit for professional-grade photography.

3. What are the battery and software specs?
The X9 has a 7025mAh battery, the X9 Pro has 7500mAh, both support 80W charging, and run ColorOS 16 based on Android 16.

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Another upcoming mobile phone releasing in October 2025 is the Realme GT 8 series. The Realme GT 7 series launched in India on May 27th this year and the brand is all set to bring the new Realme GT 8 series globally (atleast). The confirmed launch dates are not confirmed however the phone is officially announced to launch in October in Chinese markets which means Indian users will likely get their hands on the Realme GT 8 phone by November-end or December.

Realme's upcoming GT 8 Pro will feature user-swappable camera island designs, so if you don't like it square, you can have it round. Yep, you read that round. If you thought Xiaomi 17 Pro’s rear display was interesting (which it is btw), wait till you have a look at the Realme GT 8 Pro’s swappable camera island designs.

An user on X (Twitter) shared Antutu score for the Realme GT 8, here’s how the new phone came through:

The Realme GT 8 boasts Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite, upto 16gb RAM (base 12gb), BOE OLED, 2K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and arrives with Android 16 with Realme UI 7. On the other hand, the Realme GT 8 Pro is expected to boast Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 which has a 20% boost in performance compared to its predecessor, a 6.78" QHD OLED 2K resolution display, 144Hz refresh rate BOE panel Peak brightness of 7000 nits (yep, I know that sounds too good to be true), a 7000mAh battery with 120W wired charging and here’s something new (apart from the swappable camera design), the Realme GT 8 Pro is rumoured to get a dedicated R1 graphics chip. All of this makes the Realme GT 8 series some of the best upcoming smartphones in October 2025.

Quick look at specs: Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite (GT 8) / 8 Elite Gen 5 (GT 8 Pro), up to 16GB RAM, 6.78" 2K OLED 144Hz display, 7000 nits peak brightness, 7000mAh battery, 120W wired charging, swappable camera island design (Pro), Android 16 with Realme UI 7, R1 graphics chip (Pro).

Quick Summary (TL;DR)⭐✨:

The Realme GT 8 series is officially set for October 2025 in China, with India expected by November–December. The GT 8 Pro packs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6.78" 2K OLED 144Hz display, 7000mAh battery, 120W charging, and a bold new swappable camera island design.

1. When is the Realme GT 8 series launching?
The series launches in China in October 2025, with India expected by November or December.

2. What makes the Realme GT 8 Pro unique?
It features a swappable camera island design, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 200MP periscope camera, a 7000mAh battery, and a dedicated R1 graphics chip.

3. What’s the difference between the GT 8 and GT 8 Pro?
The GT 8 runs on Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite, while the GT 8 Pro steps up with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a larger 6.78" QHD OLED panel, faster charging, and exclusive features like the R1 graphics chip and swappable camera islands.