Before you splurge on an iPhone 18 Pro, look at the upcoming flagship phones in November

November ends up being the peak of the festive season in 2026, and it seems that smartphone brands are holding no limits either. While the onus usually remains on pre-Diwali sales, brands are now eager to grab the global attention by hosting launches all throughout the month. With Apple’s major iPhone announcements (and controversies) past us, the time’s ripe for Chinese brands to come up with their flagships.

While we have an idea of some of the launches, a few other ones, based on insights from industry experts and analysts, seem to be challenging Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro series by offering interesting alternatives.