Huawei and Apple both made a strong impact in October, hitting my wallet first

Dear friends of IT Home, Happy National Day! How will you enjoy this October holiday?

After the holiday, we are likely to witness two big events in the tech industry, as Huawei and Apple are about to launch new products.

According to @Uncle Kanshan's post, Huawei will hold another product launch event in October; and according to Guerman, Apple plans to hold another event in October as well.

In other words, after the showdown between the two giants on the same day in September, they will compete head-to-head again in October.

So, what tricks do Huawei and Apple have up their sleeves this month? Let's take a look -

01.

Huawei nova 13 Series

Speaking of Huawei's first move, it is likely to be the nova 13 series, which is indeed about to make an appearance.

As early as May this year, there were rumors that Huawei would release the nova 13 in June, but it kept getting delayed without any confirmation.

Until recently, with multiple sources such as Weibo bloggers confirming this October, it can be considered basically confirmed.

So far, there is very little information about the nova 13 series, even less than the Mate 70.

The only substantial information is that a Weibo blogger revealed in June that the nova 13 series will be equipped with the Kirin 5G chip as standard, and the Ultra model will continue to explore the high-end market.

In addition, following nova's tradition, there will definitely be a color option called "Color 13".

02.

Huawei MatePad 2024

In addition to the nova 13 series, Huawei may also introduce the MatePad 2024 tablet.

IT Home has reported that on September 20th, Huawei had two new tablet products certified by 3C, with model numbers BTKR-W00 and BJS5-W00, and included the HW-100400C04 charger, supporting 40W fast charging.

Considering that the MatePad 11.5"S and MatePad SE currently sold on the Huawei official website come with a 22.5W charger, and most other tablets support 66W and 100W fast charging, this model supporting 40W fast charging is expected to be an entry-level model.

Since Huawei launched the MatePad Pro 13.2-inch last September, the subsequent tablets have received good market feedback.

Therefore, the entry-level MatePad is also worth looking forward to.

03.

Huawei WATCH Ultimate Green Legend Edition

It was expected that the WATCH Ultimate Green Legend Edition would debut at the autumn full-scene new product launch event on September 24th, but it was actually scheduled for October.

However, as this watch had already been released overseas, its specifications are no longer a secret.

According to overseas information, the Green Legend Edition differs from the existing Off-road and Marine versions only in terms of color scheme, with the dial theme and bezel adopting a white and green color design.

As for other aspects, it remains unchanged, with a 10 ATM waterproof rating, supporting up to 100 meters of diving; providing over 100 sports modes, and supporting the "Exploration Mode" function.

It offers functions such as electrocardiogram analysis, detection of arterial stiffness, sleep monitoring, and satellite communication support.

04.

Huawei Sound X4

Similar to the situation with nova 13, the release of Sound X4 has been repeatedly delayed, from the initial July to the current October, and whether it will be released or not remains unknown.

Regarding the configuration of Sound X4, @Uncle Watching the Mountains revealed that it comes in 2 color options, similar to the Sound X 2021, with the addition of Joyful White and the retention of Rhythm Black. The speaker does not have Devialet, but it has Huawei Yuezhang.

He also answered questions from netizens in the comments section: regarding upgrades and iterations in terms of configuration, he replied "Without Devialet, production is open"; as for the price, he replied "probably the same," expecting it to be similar to the starting price of the previous generation.

05.

Apple iPad mini 7

After looking at Huawei's new products, it's time to take a look at Apple, even though the annual blockbuster iPhone 16 series has already been unveiled, there are still many outstanding players waiting to be released in the iPad and Mac product lines.

Among them is the much-anticipated iPad mini 7 by many IT enthusiasts.

According to Guermin, Apple is expected to launch the seventh-generation iPad mini in the next event, with upgrades in chips, imaging, screen, network, and other aspects.

Specifically, the iPad mini 7 is likely to be equipped with the A17 Pro or A18 series chip to support Apple Intelligence The focus is on improving the screen, avoiding the recurrence of the "jelly screen" issue; both front and rear cameras will be upgraded, in addition to supporting Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

According to Guerlain analysis, iPad mini 6 has started to be out of stock in many retail stores, supply has been limited, which may be a signal that the mini 7 is about to be released.

It has been 3 years since the release of the mini 6, indeed it is time for an upgrade.

06.

Apple iPad 11

In addition to the iPad mini 7, Guerlain also revealed that Apple will launch a "new, entry-level iPad", which undoubtedly refers to the iPad 11.

According to previous leaks, the iPad 11 will not have any changes in appearance, will continue the design of the previous generation, and will mainly update to a new SoC.

As for the price, it is expected to be further reduced based on the iPad 10.

07.

Apple MacBook Pro

Since the M4 chip is already in use, the new generation MacBook Pro is on the agenda, also available in 14/16-inch versions, with chips including M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max.

Among them, the entry-level 14-inch model will be equipped with M4, while the high-end 14-inch and 16-inch models will have M4 Pro and M4 Max.

However, in the new MacBook Pro, we are unlikely to see any major innovations, as Apple will continue to use mini LED displays.

As for the rumored OLED screen, it is likely to be scheduled for 2026, when Apple will redesign the molds.

Overall, this year's MacBook Pro is estimated to be a routine update with a chip iteration.

08.

Apple Mac mini

Unlike the regular updates of the MacBook Pro, various signs indicate that the Mac mini will undergo a major redesign.

According to Guerlain's report, Apple will give the Mac mini its first major design update since its release in 2010, making it the smallest desktop computer Apple has ever produced, adopting a brand new design similar to Apple TV.

It is reported that the new Mac mini will offer two configurations with M4 and M4 Pro chips, Apple has tested a model with "at least three USB-C ports on the back", as well as power and HDMI ports Following Apple's consistent logic, the M4 Pro version of the Mac mini may have larger memory and a stronger GPU.

In addition, MacRumors' Aaron Perris has also discovered that the code in Apple's system updates seems to mention the rumored next-generation Mac mini - Apple silicon Mac mini (5 Port).

This means that this model is equipped with five ports.

09.

Apple iMac

Since the M4 chip is coming, the iMac will also see a new version, with Apple planning to release the M4 iMac.

However, there are currently no detailed specifications leaked about this machine, not ruling out that the key change might be the chip.

10.

October will be exciting

The above are the new products expected to be released by Huawei and Apple in October, of course, there may be more products unveiled.

In fact, it's not just Huawei and Apple making waves, this October is a carnival for the digital industry.

With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400 flagship chips both making their debut, this means a new round of Android flagship phones is eagerly awaiting.

Currently, the vivo X200 is scheduled to be released on October 14th, while Xiaomi 15, OnePlus 13, OPPO Find X8, Honor Magic7, and others are all aiming to debut this month.

In other words, while Huawei and Apple are at loggerheads, Android flagships are also gearing up for battle.

This October, the excitement continues, and for our wallets, it might be a bit hard to keep up...