Qualcomm is getting ready to introduce its latest mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite, on October 21st. This launch is expected to trigger a series of flagship smartphone releases in the week that follows.
Upcoming Phone Launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite
A trusted leaker on Weibo, known as Experience More, has shared that after the unveiling, a rapid number of smartphones equipped with this new chip will be released. Companies such as Xiaomi, OnePlus, iQOO, and Honor are all anticipated to present their new models between October 28th and October 31st. While the exact order of these launches isn't clear yet, Experience More suggests that Xiaomi might be the first with its Xiaomi 15 series. However, it appears that Xiaomi isn't rushing to promote the launch, so we might have to wait a bit longer for the official announcement.
Following Xiaomi, iQOO is likely to introduce the iQOO 13, and shortly after, OnePlus is expected to reveal the OnePlus 13. Additionally, the Honor Magic 7 series is also set to make its debut around the same time. If you can hold off a little longer, there's talk of Realme's flagship GT 7 Pro, which is rumored to launch in November.
Confirmation from Other Sources
Digital Chat Station, another reputable leaker on Weibo, backs up Experience More’s timeline, indicating a similar launch period of October 28th to October 30th for smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Competing with MediaTek
Even though we haven't seen official confirmation regarding the Snapdragon 8 Elite phone launches yet, Vivo and Oppo have announced their plans to release flagship models powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 this month. Vivo's X200 series is set to launch on October 14th, with Oppo's Find X8 series following shortly after on October 24th. This gives the Dimensity-equipped devices a lead in both launch and potential sales.
Sadly, these phones won't be available globally until late 2024 or possibly early 2025, so international customers will have to be patient for at least a few more months.
