Upcoming phone launches in November 2025 to look out for

November is turning up to be a packed month for phone launches. OnePlus and iQOO have confirmed dates for new flagship models, and both use the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. OPPO, Realme, and Vivo are also releasing new flagships, with even Lava staging a comeback.

Excited? Here are all the upcoming phone launches in November 2025. 

OnePlus 15 (Official launch November 13)

OnePlus has confirmed the OnePlus 15 will launch in India on November 13. This phone is one of the first to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform, paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM in its top variant.

The software focuses on AI, with OxygenOS 16 integrating Google Gemini for features like a “context-aware second brain” called Plus Mind.

The camera system introduces the “DetailMax Engine,” which uses a 26MP mode to combine frames for improved clarity. It also features Clear Burst, which shoots at 10 frames per second using dual-exposure anti-blur technology. The phone will be available in three colours. No price has been announced as of writing.

OPPO Find X9 / X9 Pro (Expected in November)

OPPO is expected to release its Find X9 series in India in early November. Both the Find X9 and X9 Pro run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip and ColorOS 16.

The Pro model features a Hasselblad Master Camera system that pairs two 50MP sensors with a 200MP telephoto lens capable of 13.2x lossless zoom. The standard X9 has a triple 50MP camera setup.

Battery capacity is large for both models. The Pro gets a 7,500mAh cell and the base model gets a 7,025mAh unit, both with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. The 120Hz AMOLED displays offer 3600-nit peak brightness. They are also both durable, with IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings.

Realme GT 8 Pro (Rumoured for November 20)

The Realme GT 8 Pro is rumoured to launch on November 20. The phone features a camera collaboration with Ricoh GR. It has a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 200MP periscope lens.

The software includes a Ricoh GR Mode that mimics the brand’s focal lengths. The design is also unique, featuring a modular camera bezel that allows for optional user-replaceable modules. It has IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Powering the phone is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Its 2K 144Hz display is claimed to hit a 7000-nit peak brightness. It is rumoured to have a 7,000mAh battery with 120W charging. The price is rumoured to be around Rs 60,000.

Lava Agni 4 (Official launch November 20)

Lava has officially confirmed it will launch the Agni 4 on November 20. The company is promoting this phone as a device designed to compete with global brands.

Confirmed design features include a metal frame, dual rear cameras, and LED lights around the camera module. It is also confirmed to run a Dimensity processor, like its predecessor.

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A key feature might be the software and service. Lava is promising zero bloatware for a clean operating system. It also includes a “Free Home Replacement” service. We do not have pricing details yet for this phone, but it is officially confirmed to launch this month.

iQOO 15 (Official launch November 26)

The iQOO 15 has an official Indian launch date of November 26. It is confirmed to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.

The specs, mostly confirmed by iQOO China, are notable. It has a 6.85-inch, 2K+ flat Samsung display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 3200Hz touch sampling rate. An independent Q3 chip is included to help manage 2K resolution and 144fps gaming.

The camera setup is rumoured to be a triple-50MP system, including a 3x periscope telephoto lens. The battery is rumoured to be a 7000mAh cell with 100W wired charging and wireless charging support. It will run OriginOS 6 based on Android 16.

Vivo X300/X300 Pro (Rumoured for early December)

The Vivo X300 series just launched globally, and rumours suggest an Indian launch in the first week of December. There are two models here: X300 and X300 Pro.

Both are camera-first flagships running the Dimensity 9500 chip. The Pro model has a 50MP main sensor and a 200MP periscope. The standard X300 has a 200MP main sensor and a 50MP periscope.

A key accessory is the optional Zeiss Telephoto Extender. This is a 2.35x teleconverter lens that attaches to the phone, allowing the X300 Pro to achieve 8.8x optical zoom. The accessory supports NFC for automatic activation in the camera app.