LEAKED ROUNDUP
📅 Sept–Dec 2026 · Ten Flagships, Four Brands
Between September and December 2026, Apple, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi are all expected to launch new flagships — iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max & Ultra, OPPO Find X10 & X10 Pro, Vivo X500, X500 Pro & X Fold 6, and Xiaomi 18 Pro & Pro Max. A common thread runs through nearly all of them: rising prices, driven by an industry-wide memory chip shortage. Here's the full leaked timeline, one brand at a time.
Introduction
The final four months of 2026 are unusually packed for flagship phone launches. Apple, OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi are all preparing new top-tier devices within roughly the same window, and nearly every one of them is expected to cost meaningfully more than its predecessor. The reason isn't unique to any one brand — a global memory (RAM and storage chip) shortage is pushing component costs up industry-wide, and manufacturers are passing at least some of that on to buyers.
Every date, price and spec below is sourced from currently available leaks and reports. None of these ten phones have been officially confirmed in full by their manufacturers yet.
Quick Highlights Leaked
Full Launch Calendar
| Phone | Expected Launch | Estimated India Price |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro | On/before Sept 9, 2026 (event) | ₹1,50,000 or higher |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | Same event as above | Could touch ₹1,70,000 |
| iPhone Ultra (foldable) | Announced at same event; global availability later | ~₹1,90,000+ ($1,999 rumored) |
| OPPO Find X10 | Q4 2026 (China first) | ~₹79,990 (12GB/256GB) |
| OPPO Find X10 Pro | Late September 2026 (China), global later | ~₹1,19,990 |
| Vivo X500 | China ~Sept 2026; India ~Oct–Dec 2026 | ~₹57,990 |
| Vivo X500 Pro | China ~Sept 2026; India tentatively Dec 2026 | ~₹1,19,990 |
| Vivo X Fold 6 | Already launched in China (June 26); global rollout confirmed, India ~Oct 2026 | ~$1,175–$1,617 (global tiers) |
| Xiaomi 18 Pro | September 2026 (China first) | ~₹65,990–₹69,990 (may skip India) |
| Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | September 2026 (China first) | ~$899 (international estimate) |
India availability and exact pricing for the Vivo, OPPO and Xiaomi devices above often lag their China launch by weeks to months — treat the India dates as directional, not confirmed.
Why Are Prices Going Up 20-30%?
📊 The evidence that backs it up
- The Xiaomi 18 Pro is rumored at around 6,000 yuan (~$882), roughly 20% above the Xiaomi 17 Pro's 4,999 yuan launch price — a rare confirmed-in-leak percentage.
- Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series is rumored to cost $100–$300 more than the iPhone 17 Pro series, which works out to roughly 9-27% depending on the model and tier.
- Apple already raised prices on iPads, MacBooks, Apple TV and HomePod mini earlier in 2026 for the same underlying reason.
⚠️ Where the claim is less precise
- Not every device confirms a full 20-30% jump — for example, Vivo's X500 Pro pricing leaks suggest a more modest increase over the X300 Pro's ₹1,09,999 launch price.
- OPPO and Vivo haven't leaked exact predecessor-to-successor price comparisons as clearly as Xiaomi and Apple have.
- Treat "20-30% more expensive" as the upper end of a real, well-documented trend — not a guaranteed figure for every single phone on this list.
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun has publicly acknowledged the memory cost increase as a real, industry-wide pressure — this isn't a single brand marking up prices opportunistically.
Brand-by-Brand Breakdown
🍎 Apple: iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max & Ultra
Apple is skipping the standard iPhone 18 this year entirely, focusing its event on the Pro lineup and its first-ever foldable, the iPhone Ultra. The Pro and Pro Max get a new A20 Pro chip and a smaller Dynamic Island, while the Ultra brings a completely new form factor with a titanium-and-aluminium body under 5mm thick when unfolded.
📷 OPPO: Find X10 & Find X10 Pro
OPPO's camera-first Find series returns with a genuine headline feature: the Find X10 Pro is rumored to pack dual 200MP cameras (a large 1/1.3" main sensor plus a 200MP telephoto), alongside an 8,000mAh battery and MediaTek's new 2nm Dimensity 9600 chip. OPPO is reportedly targeting a late-September China launch, with global availability following.
🔋 Vivo: X500 Series & X Fold 6
Vivo's lineup is the most spread out of the four. The X Fold 6 has already launched in China with a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery and confirmed global expansion. The X500 series (X500, X500 Pro, X500 Pro Max, X500 Ultra and X500e) is expected to launch in China around September 2026, with India availability more likely in the October-December window. The X500 Pro Max headlines the lineup with a 200MP periscope camera and an 8,000mAh battery.
⚡ Xiaomi: 18 Pro & Pro Max
Xiaomi is flipping its usual order this year, launching the higher-spec Pro series before the standard Xiaomi 18. Both the Pro and Pro Max are rumored to be the first phones running Qualcomm's 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, paired with dual 200MP cameras and a battery of at least 7,000mAh with 100W wired and wireless charging. Unlike previous generations, there's a real chance the Pro series gets a proper global launch this time, closing the usual gap between China and international availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which flagship phones are launching between September and December 2026?
Ten devices across four brands: the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Ultra from Apple; the OPPO Find X10 and Find X10 Pro; the Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X Fold 6; and the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max.
Is it true that all these phones will be 20-30% more expensive?
It's true for some — the Xiaomi 18 Pro is rumored at roughly 20% more than its predecessor, and the iPhone 18 Pro series is rumored at up to 27% more depending on the model. Other brands like Vivo and OPPO haven't leaked as precise a percentage, so treat 20-30% as the upper end of a real trend rather than a guaranteed figure for every phone.
Why are flagship phone prices rising across so many brands at once?
A global shortage in memory chips (RAM and storage components) is driving up costs industry-wide. This isn't isolated to one manufacturer — Apple, Xiaomi and others have separately acknowledged the same underlying pressure.
Has the Vivo X Fold 6 already launched?
Yes, in China, on June 26, 2026. Vivo has confirmed a global rollout is coming, with India availability tipped for around October 2026, though that date isn't officially confirmed.
Which of these phones will actually launch in India?
Most are expected to reach India, typically weeks to months after their China debut — the Vivo X500 series, X Fold 6, OPPO Find X10 series, and the iPhone 18 lineup are all expected in India. The Xiaomi 18 Pro specifically may skip an India launch, based on current reports.
