Upcoming Smartphones: world of smartphones, the flagship war never ends, and this year Chinese businesses are taking the lead by releasing cutting-edge new phones in the upcoming months. The second half of 2025 and the first part of 2026 will be extremely interesting because to the iPhone 17 Series, OnePlus, iQOO, and Realme. These upcoming flagships will reach the super-high-performance market thanks to features like the most recent Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor, periscope cameras up to 200MP, a 2K OLED display, and a battery with a capacity of 7,000mAh or more. It will be exciting to observe which phone will change the market next. We have included some crucial information about these upcoming Chinese flagships below.
iPhone 17 Series
Apple is getting ready for the September release of the iPhone 17 series, which includes the iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17, iPhone Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Features including a 120Hz ProMotion display, reverse wireless charging, a new A19/A19 Pro chipset, and important camera changes might be featured.
OnePlus 15
Leaks indicate that the OnePlus 15 will soon be available for buy. Q1 2026 worldwide, October 2025 in China. It is expected to contain a 7,000mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 CPU, and a 6.78–6.8 inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display (165Hz). Three 50MP sensors—possibly with periscope capability—will be part of the camera array. Also, a brand-new Moon Rock Black color option is expected at the same time.
iQOO 15
The name has been verified by iQOO. It might also have a 6.85-inch 2K LTPO OLED screen and a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor. The battery is expected to be 7,000mAh. The planned launch date is October 2025. High refresh rate, game optimization, and a triple camera (50MP + 3x optical) are possible features.
Xiaomi 16 series
At least four models—possibly the Xiaomi 16, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Mini, and Ultra/Pro Max—are anticipated for the Xiaomi 16 series. It is expected that they would debut in China in September or October of 2025. The phone might have a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 if the leaks are to be trusted. It can also have a hefty 6,800-7,500mAh battery, a 6.3-6.8 inch display, and a 50MP triple camera. It is expected that the phone would have 100W fast charging. The shape and camera module might resemble the iPhone 17.
Oppo Find X9 series
This series is expected to include four models: the Find X9, Plus, Pro, and Ultra. The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip may be used in the Find X9 Ultra, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 may contain a 200MP periscope camera (10x zoom). The screen might have a resolution of 1.5K. This series has the potential to be a game-changer in the camera industry and will shortly debut in China.
Realme GT 8 series
In October 2025, the Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro will go on sale. The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is expected to have a 6.6-inch flat screen, 2K OLED (Pro), a 7,000mAh battery, a 200MP periscope sensor (Pro), and Realme UI 7, which is based on Android 16. Also, the GT 8 Pro will have a metal frame, speakers, and high haptics.