September 2020 smartphone launch compilation: Over 20 new mobile phones from Entry-level to Flagship!

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Before we realised it, months went by and September has ended. So it's time to wake up (since September ended, geddit?) and join us in reviewing the smartphones that were launched in September 2020. There were a lot of mid-range devices this time, so maybe you'd find one you might be interested in!

 

#1 realme X7 series

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Long battery life and great cameras, this is a good mid-range if those two are important criteria for you.

  • Release date: 1 September 2020
  • Launched in: China
  • Price: From 1799 yuan (about RM1093)
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

#2 realme V3

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An entry-level that focuses on providing a big battery, not much else to say about it.

  • Release date: 1 September 2020
  • Launched in: China
  • Price: 999 yuan (about RM607)
  • Class: Entry-level
  • Launch article

 

#3 ZTE Axon 20

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The first phone to feature an under-display camera and the novelty alone makes it worth noting.

  • Release date: 1 September 2020
  • Launched in: China
  • Price: From 2198 yuan (about RM1336)
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

#4 OPPO F17 series

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A decent combination of specs, features, and pricing but doesn't have any real stand out feature.

  • Release date: 3 September 2020
  • Launched in: India
  • Price: 22990 rupees (about RM1300)
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

#5 Huawei Enjoy 20 Series

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This looks like it could be an excellent budget 5G device, but may not make its way to Malaysia.

  • Release date: 3 September 2020
  • Launched in: China
  • Price: From 2299 yuan (about RM1394)
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

#6 ROG Phone 3

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A slightly less edgy design, improved performance, and better cooling - the ROG Phone 3 lives up to the hype.

  • Release date: 5 September 2020
  • Launched in: Malaysia
  • Price: From RM2999
  • Class: Flagship
  • Launch article

 

#7 Huawei Y9a

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The round camera module in the centre is different, which does help it stand out in the crowd of mid-range devices.

  • Release date: 7 September 2020
  • Launched in: China
  • Price: TBA
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

#8 POCO X3 NFC

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High refresh rate screen, big battery, and a very affordable price, what more can you ask for?

  • Release date: 7 September 2020
  • Launched in: Malaysia
  • Price: From RM799
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

#9 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

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Massive improvements and a slightly lower price than its predecessor makes this one a big win.

  • Release date: 9 September 2020
  • Launched in: Malaysia
  • Price: RM7999
  • Class: Flagship
  • Launch article

 

#10 OPPO A53

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The 90Hz refresh rate and big battery makes this quite good for an entry-level phone.

  • Release date: 9 September 2020
  • Launched in: Malaysia
  • Price: RM699
  • Class: Entry-level
  • Launch article

 

#11 Motorola Razr 5G

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Motorola fixed a lot of the problems the first foldable Razr had, so it's quite a decent foldable.

  • Release date: 10 September 2020
  • Launched in: United States
  • Price: USD1399 (about RM5827)
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

#12 LG Wing 5G

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The unique form factor alone makes this interesting, but time will tell if it has any practical use.

  • Release date: 15 September 2020
  • Launched in: United States
  • Price: TBA
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

#13 Sony Xperia 5 Ⅱ

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A phone that's great for consuming media content and taking photos.

  • Release date: 17 September 2020
  • Launched in: United States
  • Price: USD949.99 (about RM3949)
  • Class: Flagship
  • Launch article

 

#14 realme 7i

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A lower mid-range with decent specs that would be great if you have a small budget.

  • Release date: 17 September 2020
  • Launched in: Indonesia
  • Price: 3199000 IDR (about RM886)
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

#15 OPPO Reno4 SE

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This mid-range seems to focus on delivering a powerful selfie camera.

  • Release date: 21 September 2020
  • Launched in: China
  • Price: Starting at 2499 yuan (about RM1519)
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

16 Honor 9S

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If you want a basic smartphone, this is as cheap as it can get these days.

  • Release date: 21 September 2020
  • Launched in: Malaysia
  • Price: RM359
  • Class: Entry-level
  • Launch article

 

#17 realme C17

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Another realme device that seems all too similar to its other counterparts...

  • Release date: 21 September 2020
  • Launched in: India
  • Price: 13800 rupees (about RM773)
  • Class: Entry-level
  • Launch article

 

#18 realme Narzo 20 series

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A highly affordable entry-level, it easily overshadows the C17 above.

  • Release date: 21 September 2020
  • Launched in: India
  • Price: 8499 Indian rupees (about RM476)
  • Class: Mid-range

 

#19 vivo V20 series

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This upper mid-range smartphone has some great camera features, but that front notch is so 2018...

  • Release date: 23 September 2020
  • Launched in: Thailand
  • Price: 14999 baht (approximately RM1986)
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

#20 Nokia 8.3 5G/2.4/3.4

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Nokia's new phones are quite good looking, but have nothing that makes us scream "I want that!"

  • Release date: 23 September 2020
  • Launched in: Europe
  • Price: 119 Euro (approximately RM578)
  • Class: Entry-level/mid-range
  • Launch article

 

#21 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

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A slight improvement over the Galaxy S20 and a variety of new colours to choose from, nice!

  • Release date: 23 September 2020
  • Launched in: Global
  • Price: RM3399
  • Class: Flagship
  • Launch article

 

#22 realme 7 series

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Another pair of realme mid-range devices? Let's just move on...

  • Release date: 24 September 2020
  • Launched in: Malaysia
  • Price: From RM1299
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

#23 vivo V20 SE

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Quite similar to the other vivo V20 phones, except without the large main camera at the back.

  • Release date: 24 September 2020
  • Launched in: Malaysia
  • Price: RM1199
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

24 vivo X50e 5G

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This one has some good specs and that rear camera module really stands out.

  • Release date: 30 September 2020
  • Launched in: Taiwan
  • Price: NTD13990 (about RM2000)
  • Class: Mid-range
  • Launch article

 

And that's it for our September compilation of smartphones! Which one did you like most? Leave a comment below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more articles like this.