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October 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month for the tech industry. With the Diwali shopping season approaching, several tech companies are preparing to introduce new smartphones and smart devices in India. From mid-range smartphones to screen-less fitness trackers, the upcoming launches are expected to bring new hardware and features to consumers.
Here is a look at some of the major tech launches scheduled for October 2026: Vivo S2 FE Another smartphone scheduled to arrive in India in October is Vivo S2 FE. The upcoming phone features a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 nits HBM brightness. The MediaTek Dimensity 7300e could power the handset, paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, and also a 3,800 sq mm VC cooling system.
Expected to come at a price tag of around ₹39,999 for 6GB + 128GB, the device boasts a 10,000mAh battery, which will charge at 44W speeds. As for optics, Vivo S2 FE will have a 50MP Sony IMX852 primary camera, a 2MP secondary camera and a 32MP selfie camera. It could be IP68 and IP69 rated and could get three OS updates and five years of security updates.
Microsoft Surface Mouse Microsoft has announced a brand-new version of the Surface Mouse, 10 years after the first one debuted alongside the Surface Studio in 2016. The new Surface Mouse comes with an updated design, a new black colour, built-in haptics, and a new customizable action button. The Surface Mouse is priced at $79.99 (roughly ₹7,700) and will also go on sale from October 13 in Black and Platinum colourways.
Motorola EDGE 70 Neo Targeting buyers looking for a balanced smartphone in the mid-range segment, Motorola is launching Motorola EDGE 70 Neo in October 2026 in India. It comes with a focus on a premium design, capable cameras, and a clean Android experience. and will be among the smartphones Powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset paired with 8GB of LPDDR5x RAM, the device has up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage that is expandable. The Edge 70 Neo likely packs a 6.78′′ AMOLED Display with a 144hz refresh rate, 5200 nits peak brightness, 10-bit colours, HDR 10+ support, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and 450 ppi.
The device is offered with a 6500mAh battery with 45W Fast charging and 7.5W reverse wired charging. The handset runs on Android 16-based Hello UI. Lenovo’s Googlebook laptop Lenovo has officially unveiled its first Googlebook laptop, marking the company’s entry into Google’s new premium laptop category.
The Googlebook 15 runs Googlebook OS and Gemini Intelligence, with a focus on high-end hardware, AI features, and integration with Android devices. The new laptop features a 15.3-inch OLED touchscreen with a 2880 x 1800 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display can reach 500 nits of brightness and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour space, making it suited to everyday productivity as well as tasks that benefit from a wider colour range.
It is scheduled to go on sale on October 4, with prices starting at $1,099.99 (around ₹1,05,489). Vivo V80 The Vivo 5G phone is going to hit the Indian market on October 6. This camera-driven mobile led by the Zeiss co-engineered triple back camera setup comprises Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, with a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate.
For photography, the phone has a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP telephoto shooter and an expected 8MP ultrawide lens. For selfies, it will get a 50MP shooter. It will debut with a 7,200mAh battery and a 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED screen with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz.
Google Fitbit Air Launched in India on Wednesday as the first screen-less fitness tracker from the Mountain View-based tech giant, the Google Fitbit Air will go on sale in the country on October 2. The fitness tracker will be offered in four colour options, namely Obsidian, Berry, Lavender and Fog. The new fitness tracker The device is designed to minimise distractions from notifications, allowing users to wear it throughout the day.
The company is also offering a three-month trial of Google Health Premium to provide access to Google Health Coach tools and features. Oppo F35 Pro You can expect Oppo to launch its F35 Pro in early October. Several leaks about this device doing rounds on the internet hint that it may feature a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset and houses a 10,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging.
This 5G phone could be launched with a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen. For photography, it could have a 50-megapixel dual rear camera and a 32-megapixel selfie sensor. The Oppo F35 Pro will also be equipped with an IP69K rating, which will provide it dust and water protection.
Source: CNBC TV18
