Here’s a look at the most anticipated smartphones of 2025, spanning flagship, midrange, and foldable categories:

Flagship Highlights

1. Apple iPhone 17 Series

Launch expected in September 2025. Rumored features include a 2–3 nm A19 Bionic chip, under-display Face ID, and periscope zoom on Pro models. The Pro Max variant may add a 48 MP camera, 12 GB RAM, OLED ProMotion display, and a battery around 5,000 mAh.

The ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air is expected too, possibly sacrificing battery capacity (around 2,900 mAh) in favor of a sleek design.

2. Samsung Galaxy S25 Series

The lineup (including S25, S25+, S25 Ultra) is slated for January 2025, featuring 3 nm Exynos 2500 & Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, improved AI (Galaxy AI 2.0), flexible OLED displays, and powerful camera sets up to 200 MP with 10× optical zoom.

The Galaxy S25 FE—a more budget-friendly variant—should arrive in late August to September, sporting a 6.7″ AMOLED display, Exynos 2400, 4,500 mAh battery, and triple-camera with OIS.

3. Google Pixel 10 Series

Expected in October 2025, the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro may feature a custom Tensor G5 (3 nm) chip, Gemini Nano 2.0 AI, and advanced computational photography in a sleek design.

The Pixel 10 Pro may launch on August 20, 2025, with a 6.3″ OLED display, Qi2 magnetic charging, 4,870 mAh battery, and triple 48/50 MP camera setup, starting at ~$999.

Mid-Range & Affordable Picks

• iPhone SE 4
  Expected around March 2025, maintaining the iPhone 14-style design, with a 6.1″ OLED, USB-C, and improved hardware at a mid-price point.
• Google Pixel 9a
  Also due March 2025, featuring a Tensor G4 chip, 6.3″ 120 Hz AMOLED, and dual 48 MP + 13 MP cameras—offering a balanced mid-range choice.
• OnePlus 13 Series
  Launching in January 2025, including both the flagship OnePlus 13 and the more affordable 13R. Highlights include IP69 rating, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, OxygenOS 15, and Hasselblad-tuned cameras.
• Nothing Phone 3a / 3a Pro
  Released in March 2025. The Pro model ups the ante with periscope telephoto and enhanced front camera tech, offering solid performance in a distinctive transparent design.
• Vivo V50e
  Launched April 2025, powered by Dimensity 7300 with a 6.77″ AMOLED, 5600 mAh battery, and a fast 90 W charging setup.

Foldables & Niche Innovations

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
  Released in July 2025, this foldable features a 6.9″ Dynamic AMOLED, Exynos 2500 chip, 50 MP main + ultrawide cameras, and a 4,300 mAh battery.
• Huawei Pura 80 Series
  Launched June 2025 in China. The Ultra model boasts a 1-inch LOFIC CMOS sensor, dual periscope zoom, HarmonyOS 5, and SuperPixGain HDR 2.0 camera features.
• Sony Xperia 1 VII
  Released June 2025. Signature Sony strengths include a 6.5″ OLED 120 Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and high-end camera and audio features.

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