In September 2025, Apple's iPhone 17 series and Xiaomi's Xiaomi 17 series debuted. The former, with its significantly upgraded specs, became the most anticipated iPhone model in recent years, while the latter, with its innovative rear-screen design, saw a sales surge, successfully establishing itself in the high-end market.
As October approaches, CNMO has discovered that the domestic flagship phone market is about to enter a new round of intensive releases. Three major new products, the vivo X300 series, OPPO Find X9 series, and Honor Magic 8 series, will debut in quick succession, engaging in a comprehensive technological competition across imaging, performance, and design.
vivo X300 Series
As vivo's annual flagship product, the X300 series will be officially released at 7:00 PM on October 13th.
According to official teasers and leaked information, the standard X300 series features a 200-megapixel Samsung HPB main camera with a large 1/1.4-inch sensor and CIPA 4.5-stop image stabilization. This is paired with a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 50-megapixel IMX882 periscope telephoto lens, enabling 3x optical zoom and telephoto macro capabilities. The Pro version further upgrades its imaging capabilities, featuring a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-828 main camera with a large 1/1.28-inch sensor and a 200-megapixel Samsung HPB periscope telephoto lens, achieving an 85mm focal length and CIPA 5.5-stop image stabilization. Furthermore, the entire X300 series comes standard with Zeiss T* coating and VCS bionic spectral technology, supporting 4K 60fps HDR video recording across all focal lengths.
In terms of performance, the vivo X300 series will be the world's first to launch the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor. This processor utilizes a 3nm advanced process technology and an all-large core architecture. Its AnTuTu score has exceeded 4 million, placing it, along with the fifth-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition mobile platform, in the top tier of Android chip performance.
Finally, regarding screen design, the vivo X300 series will utilize BOE's Q10 Plus eye-protection screen technology. The standard version features a 6.31-inch 1.5K flat screen with 8T LTPO technology, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 2160Hz PWM dimming. The Pro version upgrades to a 6.78-inch screen and also incorporates top-tier eye-protection technology.
Honor Magic 8 Series
On October 15th, Honor Mobile will hold a launch event for the Honor Magic 8 series. Themed "Opening a New Era, Envisioning the Future," the event will not only unveil a new flagship of the year, but will also release the Honor MagicOS 10 operating system.
According to official information, Honor MagicOS 10 features the concept of "AI self-evolution" and is equipped with the first self-evolving AI agent. It possesses autonomous learning and continuous evolution capabilities, automatically executing over 3,000 usage scenarios, achieving a leapfrog upgrade from passive response to proactive intelligence. Honor emphasizes that the Honor Magic 8 series will become an exclusive intelligent partner that "sees what you see and understands what you think," reshaping the human-computer interaction experience through AI empowerment.
In terms of imaging capabilities, the Honor Magic 8 series will be equipped with the industry's most stable CIPA 5.5-level image stabilization system, combined with the AI-powered Honor Night God engine, to create an "instant shot" night scene shooting experience. Officials stated that the "200 million super night god" technology in the Honor Magic 8 series will set the industry's highest standard for night scene telephoto. Combined with the self-evolving AI native architecture, it achieves a deep integration of imaging and intelligence.
OPPO Find X9 Series
Following the vivo X300 series and Honor Magic 8 series, the OPPO Find X9 series will officially launch at 7:00 PM on October 16th.
The OPPO Find X9 series also features the Dimensity 9500 processor, offering top-tier performance. The Find X9 boasts a 6.59-inch 1.5K flat screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4500 nits peak brightness. The Pro version upgrades to a 6.78-inch screen, also boasting a 120Hz refresh rate and 4500 nits peak brightness. Furthermore, the OPPO Find X9 series debuts the "All-Scenes 1-nit Bright Eye Protection Screen," certified by the TÜV Rheinland, providing a comfortable viewing experience in both bright and dark environments.
In terms of battery and fast charging, the OPPO Find X9 boasts a massive 7025mAh battery with support for 80W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. The OPPO Find X9 Pro boasts a further upgrade to a 7500mAh battery, maintaining the same fast charging specifications, meeting users' core needs for long battery life and fast recharge.
The imaging system is a key highlight of the OPPO Find X9 series. The entire series supports Hasselblad's True 200MP Ultra HD lens, 8K Ultra HD photo shooting at all focal lengths, and 4K Ultra HD Live Photos, enabling direct sharing on Xiaohongshu. The series also boasts unique zoom flash technology, covering portraits from 0.6x to 3x at all focal lengths. Combined with the Hasselblad custom imaging kit—including a magnetic camera grip, professional teleconverter, and magnetic flash—it creates a professional-grade mobile imaging system.
In Conclusion
From a technical perspective, the vivo X300 series, OPPO Find 9 series, and Honor Magic 8 series are all focusing on innovation and competition in three core areas: imaging, performance, and AI. The upgraded AI capabilities of customized operating systems like OriginOS 6 and MagicOS 10 further signal the shift of mobile operating systems from "functional integration" to "intelligent services."
On the market front, the strong sales of the iPhone 17 and Xiaomi 17 series in September have already established a favorable market atmosphere for the collective debut of domestic flagship phones in October. Consumers' continued acceptance of high-end phones is prompting manufacturers to further explore technological innovation, design aesthetics, and user experience.
Overall, the wave of flagship phone releases in October 2025 will not only showcase the technological strength of domestic mobile phones, but also mark a critical milestone in reshaping the competitive landscape in the high-end market.
