Highlights

• Four flagship designs leak showcase unique rear camera layouts likely for Oppo Find X9, Vivo X300, Honor Magic 8 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Pro.
• Camera innovations include upgraded sensors like the 50MP OV50Q, Sony LYT828, and possibly Samsung’s 200MP HP5 and 50MP GN8 for telephoto capabilities.
• Launch expected post Snapdragon Summit on Sept 23 alongside MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 reveal.

The tech rumour mill when it comes to smartphones is always active. There are time when we have leakers giving up updates on devices that are still years away. Something like this recently happened when one of the most popular smartphone tipsters actives on the Chinese app Weibo shared something mysterious.

Upcoming Android Flagship – Design Leaked

Caption – Digital Chat Station’s recent post on Weibo. (Translated via Google Translate)

A new leak from popular tipster Digital Chat Station has given us an early glimpse at the design of some upcoming Android flagships. The schematic he shared shows the back panel layout of four different phones, each with a unique camera setup.

While the tipster didn’t name which sketch belongs to which phone, previous leaks and design cues help us make some solid guesses.

Caption – Leaked upcoming Android flagship design. (Image credit – Digital Chat Station on Weibo)

Guess the Phones?

The phone on the top left is most likely part of the Oppo Find X9 series. Unlike the circular module seen on the Find X8, this one features a square-shaped camera bump placed on the left. This matches earlier rumours that said the Find X9 would move away from the round camera design.

Over on the top right, we’re likely looking at the Vivo X300. It keeps the signature circular camera island similar to the Vivo X200 series, suggesting Vivo is sticking to its tried-and-tested design.

The bottom left design appears to be the Honor Magic 8 Pro, which seems to continue with the hexagon-shaped camera layout we’ve seen before.

But the biggest design shift is probably happening with the Xiaomi 16 Pro, seen in the bottom right. The schematic shows a wide horizontal camera deco that stretches across the entire top of the phone, just like past leaks have suggested. Interestingly, this design is also similar to the one rumoured for the iPhone 17.

All four models are expected to feature flat screens this year with noticeable curved corners on the display side as shown in the sketches.

Possible Camera Sensor Upgrades

Caption – Digital Chat Station’s Weibo Post. (Translated via Google Translate)

The tipster also shared some info about the camera sensors we might see in these devices. Flagships launching between September and October could come equipped with powerful sensors like:

• 50MP OV50Q
• Sony’s LYT828
• A mystery sensor called “590”

For telephoto zoom, brands might go with Samsung’s 200MP HP5 or the 50MP GN8.

Flagship Launches Coming Soon

These upcoming Android phones are expected to launch shortly after Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit, scheduled for September 23, where the new Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip will be announced.

MediaTek is also likely to unveil the Dimensity 9500 around the same time, setting the stage for a wave of flagship releases from top Chinese brands.

FAQs

Q1. Which Android flagships are likely featured in the leaked design sketches?

Answer. Based on design cues and past leaks, the sketches likely represent the Oppo Find X9, Vivo X300, Honor Magic 8 Pro, and Xiaomi 16 Pro.

Q2. What camera sensor upgrades are expected in these upcoming flagship phones?

Answer. Flagships launching between September and October may include sensors like the 50MP OV50Q, Sony’s LYT828, and Samsung’s 200MP HP5 or the 50MP GN8 for telephoto.

Q3. When are these Android flagship phones expected to launch?

Answer. They’re likely to launch soon after the Snapdragon Summit on September 23, alongside MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 reveal.

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