[India] - OnePlus, iQOO, Vivo: Chinese brands to dominate year-end with new launches

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OnePlus, iQOO, Vivo: Chinese brands to dominate year-end with new launches2 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 11:44 AM IST The 2024
smartphone launch cycle is nearing completion, with recent releases including the Apple iPhone 16 series and Google Pixel 9 series
As the year progresses, Chinese brands such as OnePlus, iQOO, and Vivo are preparing for fresh launches
Last year, these brands announced their flagship smartphones for 2024 in the final months, with iQOO launching its device in India in
December
Here is what to expect this year:OnePlus 13 OnePlus is set to unveil its flagship smartphone towards the end of this year, with a global
launch anticipated in early 2025
The upcoming model is expected to introduce a new design and support for artificial intelligence features, alongside updates such as a
next-generation Qualcomm chip
The OnePlus 13 may be one of the first devices to include a wireless charging system similar to Apple's MagSafe, compatible with the Qi2
standard
Specifications include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip, with options for up to 512GB of storage and 24GB of RAM
has recently shared a preview of its upcoming smartphone, suggesting a design upgrade
Following the iQOO 12's launch in India in December 2023, the iQOO 13 is anticipated to maintain a flat frame design with chamfered edges
The brand's partnership with BMW may continue with this model
Expected enhancements include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, a 144Hz AMOLED display, and a large-capacity battery with fast wired
charging
Like the OnePlus 13, the iQOO 13 may also feature a triple 50-megapixel camera system.Vivo X200 series Vivo is preparing to launch its
premium flagship X200 series, expected later this year, with a global launch as early as February next year
Unlike OnePlus and iQOO, the Vivo flagship series will likely use the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC, which supports on-device AI processing
Anticipated upgrades include a new design, a large-capacity battery with fast wired charging, and a triple-camera system on the rear.First
Published: Oct 10 2024 | 11:44 AMIST