The flagship mobile phone war in September and October is coming, led by iPhone 17, and the mobile phone revelations are revealed in advance!

As September approaches, the mobile phone market is about to usher in the most lively new product explosion period of the year. Brands such as Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, vivo, and OPPO are all gearing up to launch their flagship models.

This wave of new product releases has quite a lot of highlights in all aspects of upgrading. From the design of the iPhone 17 series, the recognition has been further improved; From the breakthrough of various imaging and battery life, to the application of eSIM cardless technology that may enter the market, there is a lot to look forward to.

1. iPhone17 series: The new design language has attracted a wave of fruit fans to replace phones

September is the most regular launch time for Apple’s iPhone series. According to the news, the series will be officially unveiled on September 9, followed by pre-orders starting on September 12 and shipping on September 19. The closer the release time gets, the more fans pay attention, and I believe that many fruit fans have made a budget and are waiting for the new product to be released.

Mobile phone model for Apple 17 mobile phone model simulation simulator display model white iPhone 17

It is expected that at the press conference, in addition to the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, there will be three regular models. The most striking is the new ultra-thin model iPhone 17 Air.

The iPhone 17 Air is attracting attention for several reasons.

The first is that the iPhone 17Air is expected to be Apple’s thinnest phone ever, with a thickness of only 5.5 mm (the thinnest part), positioning between the standard and Pro versions. The thin and light feel is especially suitable for girls, but while being thin and light, it is necessary to ensure that the mobile phone frame is rigid enough to avoid the risk of easy bending.

The second is that the iPhone 17Air, as an ultra-thin model, may not have a physical SIM card, but use a physical card-free solution such as eSIM.

Another highlight of the iPhone 17 this time is the new design ID on the back of the phone, which greatly improves the recognition of this generation. This time, the back Deco design is very distinctive.

In terms of performance, the iPhone 17 and 17Air will be equipped with the A19 chip, while the Pro series will use the A19Pro chip. The A19Pro will use TSMC’s third-generation 3nm process (N3P), which improves performance by 5% compared to the previous generation.

The Pro model will feature a “landscape camera layout” and aluminum-metal glass, and the motherboard is expected to be changed to a landscape design to improve bending resistance. The “Smart Island” area of the whole series is expected to be reduced, the screen-to-body ratio is higher, and the camera position is adjusted by 3 mm.

Imaging: The Pro version is expected to be equipped with three 48-million-pixel lenses and support 8K video shooting.

The front camera will also receive a major upgrade, with cameras in the entire range. Increase the ancestral 12 million pixels to 24 million pixels, and the quality of selfies and video calls will be clearer

In terms of screens, the standard and Air versions offer a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Pro and Max versions are expected to be equipped with 120Hz ProMotion (adaptive).

In terms of battery life, the iPhone 17 Pro Max may be equipped with an L-shaped steel case battery with a capacity of 5000mAh or larger, which will further enhance the battery life. Wired fast charging power may be increased to 30W, and MagSafe wireless charging may support 20W.

2. Huawei MateXTS: Supports 5GeMBB enhancement, low-orbit satellite communication, and may support eSIM

There are often some deviations about Huawei’s new product revelations, such as the previous Huawei PuraX mobile phone, which is very different from the actual product. Therefore, the news about Huawei MateXTS is for reference only.

Huawei MateXTS, as the successor to last year’s triple-fold screen MateXT, is expected to be released around September and October at the same time as the iPhone 17, which may be more reliable.

It is expected that the new MateXTS will not make major changes in the product form, but will carry out key configuration upgrades:

the processor has been upgraded to the Kirin 9020 with stronger performance and lower power consumption;

Improved Tiangong hinge system to further reduce creases and thickness;

the introduction of red maple image solution to improve the quality of photography;

And it will be pre-installed with HarmonyOS5.1, which is deeply adapted to the three-fold large screen and supports multitasking.

Rear triple camera module: 50 million pixel main camera (variable aperture) + 50 million pixel ultra-wide angle + 50 million pixel periscope telephoto + 15 million pixel red maple primary color lens.

Screen: OLED main screen of about 10.2 inches when unfolded, 3K resolution, expected to use UFG ultra-flexible glass, further reduced crease visibility.

It is reported that Huawei may debut eSIM technology on this product, making it the first eSIM solution model in the Chinese market, which is of great significance to the development of the domestic multi-folding screen ecosystem.

3. vivoX300 series: Imaging is still the focus

The vivo X300 series is expected to be released in September or October, and the two versions of vivoX300 and vivoX300Pro will be equipped with Dimensity 9500, which is said to use TSMC’s 3nm process and the new Arm all-large-core CPU architecture, which is expected to significantly improve performance and energy efficiency.

The imaging system is the highlight:

The periscope telephoto and the number of lenses are its main strategy.

The vivoX300 standard version will be equipped with a 200 million pixel main camera, using ISZ lossless zoom technology, which performs well in image quality at 35mm/50mm focal length. However, for the 200 million pixel main camera, many people in the market are still not optimistic.

The vivoX300Pro version uses a triple camera combination of 50 million pixel main camera + 50 million pixel auxiliary lens + 200 million pixel periscope, and uses new coating technology to improve optical problems. The Pro version’s 200-million-pixel periscope telephoto is custom-made in collaboration with Samsung and has a larger sensor size (1/1.4 inch).

The LYT-828 sensor of the main camera introduces HybridFrame-HDR (HF-HDR) technology, which is said to achieve a dynamic range of more than 100dB, and copes with large light better than scenes.

In addition, it is expected that both versions will support Beidou satellite messaging function, and the Pro version may use high-end materials such as titanium alloy middle frame, and the battery capacity will be about 6500mAh.

4. OPPO Find X9 series: design is the biggest change

The OPPO Find X9 series is expected to be released in October, mainly including the FindX9 and FindX9Pro models, both equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 mobile platform.

The information on the Internet is as follows:

FindX9 Standard Edition

6.59-inch 1.5KLIPO physical quad isolateral straight screen, Dimensity 9500, metal middle frame, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint, 50Mp periscope telephoto, 7000mAh+, ≈LYT808+JN5+LYT600/IMX882, 50W wireless, Hasselblad image.

FindX9Pro

6.78-inch 1.5KLTPO2.5D straight screen, large R-angle design, LIPO quad narrow-edge package, rectangular Deco in the upper left corner, 50MPLYT-8281/1.28+ OIS main camera, 50MPJN51/2.75 ultra-wide-angle, 200MPHP51/1.563X periscope telephoto, Hasselblad image, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint, IP68/69, 7-7.5K battery, 50W wireless.

The design has ushered in a major change: no longer using a circular centered lens design, but a rectangular matrix layout in the upper left corner, and the lens is seamlessly connected to the glass back panel to improve the grip. The screen adopts a four-sided design, and the narrowness of the bezel is expected to catch up with Apple.

5. Xiaomi 16 series: The 6.3-inch small-screen flagship continues to exert its strength, and the first Qualcomm is still the biggest highlight

The Xiaomi 16 series is expected to continue to debut the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite2 chip, continuing the close partnership between Xiaomi and Qualcomm.

Judging from the current news, there are the following trends in the flagship mobile phone war in September and October:

1. Design differentiation: Brands are seeking design breakthroughs, from the ultra-thin of the iPhone to OPPO’s new matrix design;

2. The image route is a bit confusing: high-pixel sensors have become the mainstream, and 200 million pixels have begun to appear in a number of flagships;

3. eSIM may be popular: iPhone 17 Air and US version iPhone 17 Pro Max cancel the physical SIM card slot, Huawei may also follow suit;

If you’re considering buying a new phone, wait until September to make a decision. This wave of new phones not only greatly improves performance, but may also bring new feelings in design and experience.