Chinese smartphone manufacturers are expected to introduce their latest flagship devices in the final quarter of the year. As a result, these new models are likely to appear in the records of Chinese certification agencies, such as radio certification, 3C, and TENAA, before their public release. Recently, new devices from iQOO and Realme have successfully obtained radio certification in China. It’s speculated that these could be the forthcoming iQOO 13 and Realme GT 7 Pro.
iQOO 13 Radio Certification (Speculated)
A new Vivo smartphone carrying the model number V2408A has received radio certification in China. According to DCS, this device is set to be unveiled as the iQOO 13 in the Chinese market. Various reports indicate that, unlike previous iterations, the iQOO 13 will not have a Pro variant.
Reports suggest the iQOO 13 will come equipped with a flat OLED panel from BOE, supporting a 2K resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, the phone is expected to include a 6,000mAh battery with 100W charging capability. The rear panel is anticipated to feature three 50-megapixel cameras and an IP68-rated body with a metal mid-frame.
Realme GT 7 Pro Radio Certification (Speculated)
Several upcoming Realme devices, including the RMX5010, have been recently identified in the IMEI database. It is speculated that this smartphone, now radio certified in China, might be the upcoming Realme GT 7 Pro.
According to reports, the Realme GT 7 Pro will boast a 6.78-inch BOE X2 LTPO display with a micro-curvature design on all four sides. It will offer a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint reader. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, with up to 16 GB of RAM, up to 1 TB of storage, and a battery around 6,000mAh, supporting 100W charging.
The rear camera setup is expected to include a 50-megapixel main camera, an ultra-wide sensor, and a Sony LYT-600 periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. It will support up to 10x hybrid zoom and up to 120x digital zoom capabilities.
Anticipated Launch Timeline
Regarding the launch, the iQOO 13 is likely to make its debut in China in November, while the GT 7 Pro might launch in October or November. Reports also suggest that the GT 7 Pro will be introduced to the global market by the end of the year, potentially becoming the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 phone available outside China.
