What's New in Mobile Phones (2025)
1. Samsung Galaxy S25 Series
Samsung’s flagship trio—Galaxy S25, S25+, and the premium S25 Ultra—launched in early 2025. They boast the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, with the Ultra standing out for its advanced camera system and Galaxy AI features Tom's Guide.
2. iPhone 17 Lineup
Apple is set to launch four models on 9 September 2025:
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iPhone 17 Pro Max: High-end specs, 6.9″ OLED with 120 Hz, A19 Pro Bionic chip, triple 48 MP cameras, rumored reverse wireless charging. Prices in India could start at ₹1.65 lakh IndiatimesThe Economic Times.
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iPhone 17 Air: Ultra-thin (just 5.5 mm), 6.6″ ProMotion OLED, A19 Pro chip, 12 GB RAM, eSIM only. Expected Indian pricing around ₹1 20 999 IndiatimesTom's Guide.
3. Google Pixel 10 Series
Officially announced, the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and a foldable Pixel 10 Pro XL are the latest from Google, expanding its lineup with advanced features PhoneArenaDigit. The Pixel 10 Pro is highly praised, particularly for its camera performance TechRadar.
4. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
Samsung’s newest clamshell foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, launched in July 2025:
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Highlights: dynamic AMOLED foldable display, 200MP camera, compact 6.5 mm thickness unfolded, up to 12 GB RAM, dual SIM expansions, reverse wireless charging Wikipedia.
5. Sony Xperia 1 VII
Released mid-2025, this flagship from Sony features:
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Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6.5″ FHD+ OLED 120 Hz display, 3.5 mm headphone jack, expandable storage—rare in modern standards Wikipedia.
6. Fairphone 6 (Gen 6)
A unique, modular, and repairable smartphone launched June 2025:
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5G, Wi-Fi 6E, replaceable battery and back panels, Android 15, and IP55 rating—ideal for sustainability and longer lifecycles Wikipedia.
7. CMF Phone 2 Pro
From Nothing brand, released May 2025:
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Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro, large 6.77″ AMOLED display, triple rear cams (50 MP wide, 50 MP telephoto, 8 MP ultrawide), 5,000 mAh battery with reverse charging—great value around ₹18,999 in India Wikipedia.
8. Motorola Edge 60 Pro
A strong midrange contender:
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6.7″ curved pOLED 120 Hz panel, Dimensity 8350 Extreme SoC, up to 12 GB RAM, 6,000 mAh battery with 90 W fast charging, triple-camera including 50 MP front and rear sensors, IP68 durability Wikipedia.
9. Realme Futuristic Concepts
Though not yet for sale, Realme previewed two exciting concept phones:
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One with a Tesla-size 15,000 mAh battery in an 8.9 mm slim body for up to 5 days of use.
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Another with a “Chill Fan” cooling system—combining vapor chamber, mini-fan, and thermoelectric cooling, lowering temps by up to 6 °C Android Central.
Best in 2025 — According to Experts
Here’s a quick ranked snapshot from Tom’s Guide and TechRadar:
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Galaxy S25 Ultra: Best overall Android flagship Tom's Guide.
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iPhone 16 Pro Max: Top-rated iPhone (until the iPhone 17 arrives) Tom's GuideTechRadar.
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Pixel 9a: Best under ₹40 000 (Value Android) Tom's Guide.
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OnePlus 13: Best Android flagship value Tom's Guide.
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Foldable choice: Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Galaxy Z Fold 7 for cutting-edge formats Tom's GuideTechRadar.
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