Team MySmartPrice wishes you a very Happy and Prosperous Diwali. As we step into the festive season, let’s take a moment to look back at all the new devices that debuted in the market. We are finally witnessing the new-generation flagships with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. From the Xiaomi 15 Series, OnePlus 13, and the iQOO 13, to Infinix’s first-ever foldable phone, here are the best phones that were launched in October 2024.
Xiaomi 15 Series
Xiaomi launched two new flagships, the Xiaomi 15 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro. It is the first smartphone in the world to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The new flagships also have thinner bezels and are available in multiple high-contrast colour options.
The Xiaomi 15 has a 6.36-inch flat AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The device runs on HyperOS 2. It features a 50MP primary rear camera with OIS, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2.6x optical zoom and OIS, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. This camera setup comes with Leica Summilux lenses. The selfie camera is a 32MP sensor. The device is powered by a 5400mAh battery and supports 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
The Xiaomi 15 Pro features a 6.73-inch AMOLED screen with a 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It gets an upgraded camera setup featuring a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide lens, a 50MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, and support for 8K video recording. The selfie camera is a 32MP shooter. The phone runs on a 6100mAh battery and supports 90W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
The Xiaomi 15 Series is currently only available in China. Details of the global launch are still awaited.
iQOO 13
The iQOO 13 is the latest flagship from the company featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The device has a special Halo Light around the camera module which can light up in various colours and change dynamically. It features a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a Quad HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.
The iQOO 13 has a triple rear camera setup. It consists of a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 50MP telephoto camera with OIS and support for up to 4x lossless zoom. It is paired with a 32MP selfie camera. The device is powered by a 6150mAh battery which supports 120W ultra fast charging. The iQOO 13 is only available in China, and its global launch is expected soon.
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OnePlus 13
The highly anticipated OnePlus 13 was announced in China featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It comes with a new BOE X2 LTPO AMOLED display with a 2K+ resolution and 120Hz variable refresh rate. The panel is rated for DisplayMate A++ and supports peak brightness of up to 4500 nits.
The OnePlus 13 retains the Hasselblad camera system. It has a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The device is powered by a massive 6000mAh battery and supports 100W SuperVOOC wired charging and 50W wireless flash charging.
Just like the other two flagships in this list, the OnePlus 13 is currently only available in China. The device is expected to launch in global markets by December, or early 2025.
HONOR Magic 7 Series
The HONOR Magic 7 Series also debuted in China recently. The company unveiled two phones, the Magic 7 and the Magic 7 Pro. Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
The HONOR Magic 7 has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with triple rear cameras which consist of a 50MP primary with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS. The selfie camera is also a 50MP shooter. It runs on a 5650mAh battery and supports 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.
The HONOR Magic 7 Pro comes with a 6.8-inch quad-curved LTPO AMOLED screen. It has a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor with variable aperture, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 200MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS. The selfie camera is a 50MP sensor. It has a larger 5850mAh battery with support for 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.
Infinix Zero Flip
The Infinix Zero Flip is the first foldable smartphone from the company in India. It’s a flip-style folding device which also has a secondary screen. The primary folding display is a 6.9-inch AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The cover display is a 3.6-inch AMOLED screen protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The device is backed by the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 processor. It features dual rear cameras, which include a 50MP primary and 2MP secondary sensor. Selfies are handled by a 50MP shooter. The device is powered by a 4720mAh battery. With a price tag of Rs 49,999, the Infinix Zero Flip is among the most affordable folding phones in India.
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Realme P1 Speed 5G
The Realme P1 Speed 5G is a performance-oriented device at a budget-friendly price. It features a premium feather-inspired design on the back panel with a dial-shaped camera module. The phone comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The device is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy processor. The dual rear camera setup consists of a 50MP primary and a 2MP secondary sensor. The selfie camera is a 16MP sensor. The Realme P1 Speed 5G runs on a 5000mAh battery, which supports 45W fast charging.
Lava Agni 3
The Lava Agni 3 is among the most premium phones launched by Lava in India. It is the first device in the sub-Rs 30,000 segment to feature dual screens. The phone has a 6.78-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The secondary screen is also an AMOLED panel and can be used to check notifications, use as a camera viewfinder, control music playback, and various other features.
The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X processor. It comes with triple rear cameras, featuring a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The selfie camera is a 16MP sensor. The Lava Agni 3 has a 5000mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging.
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is an affordable mid-range smartphone. It features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor.
The Galaxy A16 5G comes with a triple rear camera setup. It includes a 50MP primary, 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro camera, giving users complete flexibility. The selfie camera has a 13MP sensor. The phone runs on a 5000mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging. It also has IP54 dust and water resistance.
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Vivo Y300 Plus 5G
The Vivo Y300 Plus is a mid-range smartphone that comes with premium-grade features. It has a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The phone is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor which also brings 5G connectivity.
The dual rear camera setup on the Vivo Y300 Plus includes a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary camera. For selfies, there is a 32MP sensor. The device is powered by a 5000mAh battery which has 44W fast charging support.
Tecno Spark 30C 5G
The Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the first phone from the Spark 30 Series in India. It’s an affordable 5G smartphone featuring a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen with an HD+ resolution of 720p and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device comes with a special Transformers Skin inside the package, which can be applied to the back panel for a unique finish.
The phone is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. The camera department is managed by a 48MP primary sensor, a secondary auxiliary lens on the back, and an 8MP selfie camera. The phone runs on a 5000mAh battery, which supports 18W fast charging.
OPPO A3x 4G
The OPPO A3x 4G is an ultra-durable smartphone featuring military-grade MIL-STD-810H certification. It has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen with an HD+ 720p resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It is covered with a twice-reinforced Panda Glass for additional protection. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 processor.
The device has an 8MP primary rear camera paired with an auxiliary lens. The selfie camera also has an 8MP sensor. The OPPO A3x 4G runs on a 5100mAh battery, which supports 45W fast charging.
JioBharat V3 and JioBharat V4
The JioBharat V3 and the JioBharat V4 are Jio’s latest 4G keypad phones. While these are not smartphones, they are extremely important devices that cater to rural areas in India, especially for users who prefer to use a keypad phone due to their physical-work-focused lifestyle.
The JioBharat V3 and V4 bring the power of 4G internet to keypad phones. They also support Live TV streaming of over 400+ channels through the JioTV app. The phones can be used for UPI payments using the Jiopay app. The JioBharat V3 and V4 phones also have cheaper telecom plans starting at just Rs 123 per month, making internet access very affordable.
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itel Flip One
The itel Flip One is a unique and one-of-its-kind device. It seamlessly blends the retro-style and modern-day flip phones. It has a 2.4-inch OVGA display without touch support and a standard keypad on the bottom side. It has a leather finish on the back panel for a premium finish and look.
Itel got a flip phone before Apple👀 pic.twitter.com/Xe8EAfVGkv
— mysmartprice (@mysmartprice) September 27, 2024
Priced at just Rs 2,499, the Itel Flip One is a good collectable device that can be the talk of the party and a true head-turner. It also has a VGA camera on the back and supports dual-SIM connectivity.
