Upcoming Smartphones in October 2025: Flagship and Midrange Devices to Watch Out For

October 2025 promises more releases to dazzle the tech world since the smartphone market never seems to slow down. It has been a busy September with the launch of iPhone 17 series, Google Pixel 10, and the latest foldables by Samsung. Here's a compilation of upcoming phones expected this month from high-end flagships to affordable mid-range devices.

Xiaomi 17 Series

Xiaomi 17 series, which has already been launched in China, is slated for release in the Indian market this month. The flagship Pro Max variant is powered by Qualcomm's to-be-launched Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor of 2026, decorated with a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh-rate and 3500 nits of maximum brightness. A 2.9-inch rear display is the cherry on top, allowing users to interact with widgets, play games, and function as the camera viewfinder. In the brains of photographers searching for the fine details, we have the triple 50MP rear cameras with a periscope telephoto lens bearing 5x optical zoom. The chocolate bar, when turned the other way, houses a massive 7,500mAh Si/C battery that can chuck 100W wired and 50W wireless charging onto the table.

Expected launch: Mid-October

OnePlus 15

The OnePlus 15 is set to launch in China this month, with an India release expected in January 2026. Like Xiaomi 17, it will run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. The 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display offers a 1.5K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The phone houses three 50MP rear cameras, but unlike previous models, Hasselblad tuning has been dropped. A 7,300mAh battery keeps the device powered.

Expected launch: Late October (China) | January 2026 (India)

Vivo V60e

Vivo is expanding its V60 series with a more affordable variant, the V60e. Priced under ₹30,000, it features a 200MP main camera paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 6.77-inch AMOLED display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, and the 6,500mAh battery comes with 90W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 15-based FunTouch 15 OS, with processor details to be revealed closer to launch.

Expected launch: Mid-October

Realme GT 8 Pro

Realme’s flagship GT 8 Pro brings a unique swappable camera island, letting users customize the rear panel. Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and running Android 16-based Realme UI 7, it sports a 6.78-inch QHD OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Its 7,000mAh battery supports 120W wired charging, making it one of the most versatile flagships this month.

Expected launch: Mid-October

iQOO 15

iQOO is readying its new flagship, the iQOO 15, for India by the end of October. The phone packs a 6.85-inch 2K LTPO Samsung “Everest” display with 144Hz refresh rate and peak local brightness of 6,000 nits. Coupled with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and iQOO’s Supercomputing Chip Q3, it promises top-tier performance. A triple 50MP camera setup and a 7,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging round out the specs.

Expected launch: Late October

Oppo Find X9 Series

The Oppo Find X9 series, including a Pro variant, is also slated for an October release. MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC powers this one. It features a 6.78-inch, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display. The device has IP68/IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance and offers a triple-camera arrangement with a 200MP periscope telephoto lens as the highlight. Keeping the lights on is a massive 7,550mAh Si/C battery, and charging here includes 80W wired and 50W wireless.

Expected launch: Late October

Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Edition

Realme is planning to launch a Game of Thrones special edition 15 Pro. While the internals remain untouched, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, a 6.8-inch OLED 144Hz display, and a 7,000mAh battery, a unique-looking back panel inspired by the series along with a themed UI inspired by the seven major houses is what the device will boast of.

Expected Launch: Mid-October

Final Thought

October 2025 would thus bring in a hybrid line-up of all high-end performance hopefuls and low-budget devices. We can also expect the launch of Vivo's flagship before year-end, while Samsung has something for early 2026 in the form of the Galaxy S26 series! There really are a lot of things to look forward to for techies!