We’re already in the first week of October, and we’re anticipating a slew of new smartphone releases from companies all around the world. This month, phones from OnePlus, Google, Honor, Realme, Motorola, iQOO, and others will be released. Let’s take a look at all of the upcoming phone releases in October 2021, both confirmed and rumored.smartphones
1. OnePlus 9RT
OnePlus is likely to release a new smartphone aimed at Indian, Malaysian, and other Asian markets. The gadget will be known as the OnePlus 9RT, and it will be released later this month. There isn’t an official release date yet, but it’s said to be on October 15.
The OnePlus 9RT is reported to be an entry-level flagship, having a 6.55-inch AMOLED display that refreshes at 120Hz. It will sport a 16MP single-camera system on the front and a 50MP quad-camera system on the back. Although the internal chipset has yet to be verified, we may anticipate a mid-range SoC with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone supports 65W rapid charging, according to its 3C certification.
2. Google Pixel 6
The Google Pixel 6 series is unquestionably one of the most eagerly awaited smartphone releases. Despite the fact that the business has teased it, there is still no formal launch confirmation. However, the phone is expected to be released in the middle or end of October this year.
A 6.4-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate is expected on the Pixel 6. The Pixel 6 Pro, on the other hand, will sport a bigger 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz display. The standard model will have a dual-camera system, while the Pro will have a triple-camera arrangement on the back. The phones are likely to be powered by the Exynos 9855 SoC, which has yet to be announced.
3. Realme GT Neo 2
In September of this year, Realme launched the GT Neo 2 smartphone in China. In October, the firm plans to offer it to the Indian market. Madhav Sheth, the CEO, confirmed the availability for India in a recent AskMadhav session on Twitter.
The 6.62-inch AMOLED display of the Realme GT Neo 2 has a Full-HD+ resolution. It includes a 64-megapixel triple camera system on the back and a 16-megapixel selfie camera lens on the front. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC is coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage in the device. It has a 5,000mAh battery and supports 65W rapid charging.
4. Asus Zenfone 8
Asus released the Asus Zenfone 8 in May at a starting price of EUR 599 ($694) in the global market. The gadget is now anticipated to be released in India. Asus already stated that it will be released with a new name, the Asus 8Z, in the near future.
A 5.9-inch small display with a Full-HD+ resolution is expected on the Asus 8Z. It will have a dual-camera system with a primary lens of 64 megapixels and a secondary sensor of 12 megapixels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC is said to be powering it, along with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
5. Tecno Camon 18
Tecno is anticipated to release the Tecno Camon 18 series in a limited number of markets. The specific debut date has yet to be determined, but it is expected to happen this month.
The cameras are said to be the main attraction of the Camon 18 series. The Tecno Camon 18 was said to include Gimbal-style stabilization for smooth video. The phones are also likely to include a powerful zoom feature. The camera will have a 60x zoom with AI TAIVOS technology. The smartphone is likely to operate on Android 12 and be powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 processor.
6. iQOO Z5x
iQOO is said to be launching the iQOO Z5x in China soon. The firm hasn’t said much about the phone, but it’s currently available on JD.com. Notably, registrations have yet to open, although it is expected to be accessible this month.
The smartphone with the model number V2131A was just listed on Google’s Play Console. It has a Full-HD+ display with a punch-hole design. It was discovered to be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC and 8GB of RAM.
7. Honor 50 series
Honor introduced the Honor 50 series in June of this year, but it was only accessible in China. Honor is now preparing for its global debut, and the firm has announced its launch date. The Honor 50 will be available in European countries on October 26.
The Honor 50 features a 6.57-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with a quad-camera system that includes a 108MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and two 2MP macro and depth lenses. The Snapdragon 778G SoC is coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage in the smartphone.
8. Motorola’s Moto G31
Motorola’s Moto G31 has recently been seen in a number of leaks. The gadget has acquired approvals from the NBTC, Wifi Alliance, NCC, and other organizations, indicating that it would be released in October. The smartphone will include a triple camera setup and a punch-hole display.
A triple camera system with a 50MP main lens will be included in the smartphone. A 4,850mAh battery with a charging speed of 10W could be found within the smartphone. The Moto G31 is a mid-range phone that might be released shortly in key regions.
9. JioPhone Next
In India, the JioPhone Next was supposed to be released in September. However, this was not the case, as the business explained that the launch had been postponed till Diwali. Given that Diwali falls in the first week of November, rumors imply a late-October release.
The JioPhone Next has been discovered with an HD+ display and is running Android 11 Go. The Qualcomm 215 Mobile Platinum CPU with 3GB of RAM will power the smartphone. The smartphone is anticipated to have a 13-megapixel OmniVision back camera and an 8-megapixel front camera.
