Tech Desk 
Oct 20, 2024
The landscape of smartphones has been on the roll continuously for the past few years, revealing a myriad of emerging smartphone technologies and integrations of the newest chipsets into even the cheap segment of the smartphone market.
Since it has become difficult to keep tabs on the most significant developments given the rapidly expanding smartphone space, Gadinsider has rounded up all the notable mobile phone launches, teasers and leaks about the devices awaiting launch.
Top smartphone launches of the week
Let us give you a rundown of the top smartphone launches and rumours.
Vivo Y28 4G launched in Pakistan
The freshest account of the best smartphone launch involves the debut of the Vivo Y28 4G smartphone in Pakistan, coming with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage without breaking the bank. True value for money. The model of the Vivo Y28 4G in question follows the existing 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The Vivo Y28 4G 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is now available in Pakistan for Rs46,999.
Galaxy A06 launched in Pakistan
To the delight of Pakistanis, the Samsung Galaxy A06 also launched in Pakistan earlier this week on October 19, with 128GB and 64GB being the two storage configurations available coupled with the same 4GB RAM on both variants. What generated significant buzz on the internet was the “Key Island” bulge on the right side of the Samsung Galaxy A06. The Galaxy A06 brings to the table a Plane to Line Switching (PLS) LCD complimented by a 60Hz refresh rate.
OnePlus 13 rumoured with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor
The upcoming OnePlus 13 was caught off guard on a few certification websites, with the listings speculating a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor slated to be released on October 21. Rumours suggested that the OnePlus 13 might offer 5G, 4G LTE, W-Fi, Bluetooth, and Near Field Communication (NFC) connectivity.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G tipped with unique rear camera design
This particular development thrust Samsung into the limelight, as a rumour tipped the Galaxy A36 5G with a unique rear camera design. The leak painted a picture of the Galaxy A36 5G with a pill-shaped camera island alongside three sensors. The tipster added that the Galaxy A36 5G might as well sport flat sides with a raised bump on the right. The Galaxy A36 5G is predicted to feature a flat design available with a centred hole-punch cutout for the front camera.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition expected to launch on October 21
A report secured the spotlight claiming that Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition will be launched on October 21, 2024. The special edition of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is likely to be a slimmer and more appealing version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Another tipster earlier anticipated that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition will launch on October 25.
Nothing Phone 2a Community Edition set to launch on October 30
Nothing Phone 2a was reported to hit the market at the end of October, with the report hinting at the “Nothing Phone 2a Community Edition Project” to have begun in March this year. Older renders surfaced on the internet suggested that Nothing Phone 2a stole design, wallpaper, and packaging ideas from the community.
