Oct 4, 2020
List of Smartphones expected to launch this October, 2020
Alot of Smartphone brands postponed their launch due to the pandemic but recently, most of these brands like Apple, OnePlus and Google have top smartphones that are rumored and some were announced to launch this month of October, 2020.
It’s good news to most people who have been waiting in anticipation. Seeing that these smartphones are worth it, these might just be one of the best smartphones coming from these brands to be launched this month.
Meanwhile, while don’t you check out the list below 👇🏽
1. Apple iPhone 12 series
The Apple iPhone 12 is a power-packed series featuring the fastest processor there is — the Apple Bionic A14 chipset. Seeing how well the previous iPhone 11 performed in the market, the iPhone 12 is expected of more and it sure comes along with the 5G technology baked into it.
2. OnePlus 8T
OnePlus is one hell of a company that offers top notch performance and stands as one of the best listed Android smartphone brand. The OnePlus 8T is a bigger sibling of the OnePlus 8 pro which was launched few months ago to add to the “8” series. The OnePlus 8T adds few things which includes a faster processor — Snapdragon 865 plus compared to the Snapdragon 865 on the OnePlus 8 pro and a higher selfie camera mega pixels.
Specs
Release date: October 14
Screen size: 6.55 inches, 120Hz refresh rate
CPU: Snapdragon 865 Plus
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB (no microSD)
Rear cameras: 48MP main, 16MP ultrawide, 5MP macro, 2MP portrait sensor
Front camera: 32MP
Battery: 4,500 mAh
Charging speed: 65W
Price: $749
3. Samsung Galaxy F41
The Samsung Galaxy F41 is the first smartphone in Samsung’s ‘F’ series. This smartphone stands as Samsung’s new camera-centric budget smartphone that will contend with other brands in the midrange segment. Though it doesn’t come with the new 5G technology (of course to have a considerable price tag) this smartphone still packs in a big battery, good processor from Samsung and every other quality tech that should definitely get you through your day.
Check out the spec sheet:
Price: Around ₦90,000
4. Google Pixel 5
The Pixel is the smartphone coming directly from Google herself which come with the upper hand of getting Android updates first before any other smartphone would get it. The Google pixel stand as the most trusted smartphone for computational photography. This time around, Google has made the Pixel 5 to cost lesser than the previous Pixel 4. Of course that came at a cost, you stand to have a bit lesser processor. Apart that, you will be getting a big battery, Android 11 out of the box and camera that keeps getting better.
Specs
Price: $699, $799
OS: Android 11
Display: 6-inch OLED (2340x1080; 90Hz)
CPU: Snapdragon 765G
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB
Rear camera: 12.2MP wide (ƒ/1.7), 16MP ultrawide
Front camera: 8MP (ƒ/2.0)
Battery: 4,000 mAh
5. Xiaomi Redmi Poco C3
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The Poco C3 will be launching in selected markets. The Poco C3 specs can be directly compared to the Redmi 9 which was launched few months ago.
Specs
4G Network
3GB RAM/32GB ROM
6.53 inches LCD Display
Android 10
Quad Rear 13MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
5MP Front Camera
Helio G80 (12nm) Chipset Octa-core CPU
5,020 mAh Non Removable Li-Po Battery.
6. Vivo V20 Series
The Vivo V20 Series is yet another top powerful midranger from Vivo as they are not staying behind in the race. Vivo is launching two smartphones — V20 and V20 SE. The difference isn’t too clear except for the V20 having a higher processor — Snapdragon 720G compared to V20 SE Snapdragon 665.
Specs (Vivo V20)
Display
Screen: AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size: 6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
Platform
OS: Android 11, Funtouch 11
Chipset: Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 618
Memory: 128GB/8GB RAM
Main camera
Triple: 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
Single: 44 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
Features HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Price: Around ₦97,000
7. Infinix Hot 10
The Infinix Hot 10 is the successor to the Hot 9 series which was launched few months ago. This time around, the Hot 10 packs a more better processor and a slightly improved battery life.
Specs
6.78-inch IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1640 Pixels (264 PPI)
Octa-core Mediatek Helio G70 (12 nm)
Android 10.0; XOS 6.0
3GB RAM
64GB Built-in Storage, with SD-Card Support up to 512GB
16MP + 2MP + 2MP + AI Quad Rear Cameras
8MP Front Camera
Fingerprint Sensor (Rear Mounted)
5200 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
