Top 10 Best New Upcoming Smartphones in 2025
Get ready for big changes in smartphones! The year 2025 is set to be one of the most exciting years ever for mobile technology. With a new year comes a new wave of phones, as companies prepare to launch updated versions of their top 2024 models.
Some of the most talked-about phones include the iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Ultra. This year, we’ll see phones with super-thin designs, foldable screens, and AI-powered smart features.
These new devices are pushing the limits of what smartphones can do. Whether you love keeping up with the latest tech or need a better phone, 2025 has something special for everyone.
Let’s take a look at the most exciting phones coming this year.
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Rank |
Smartphone |
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10 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro |
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9 |
iPhone SE 4 (iPhone 16e) |
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8 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 & Z Flip 7 |
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7 |
OnePlus Open 2 |
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6 |
Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
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5 |
Nothing Phone (3) |
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4 |
Google Pixel 10 Series |
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3 |
OnePlus 13 |
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2 |
iPhone 17 Air |
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1 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge |
10. ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
The first Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone to make its way to Western audiences, the ROG Phone 9 Pro doesn't skimp on performance one iota.
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Release Date |
Available Now |
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Starting Price |
$1,199 |
Key Features:
- Revised cooling and oodles of RAM give it the edge in games.
- Built-in air triggers keep the OLED screen free of onscreen controls.
- Advanced cooling system.
- High-refresh-rate display.
- Gaming-focused software optimizations.
Why It's Exciting:
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It remains one of the best gaming phones for photography, proving that gaming phones can excel beyond just performance.
9. iPhone SE 4 (iPhone 16e)
After three generations of SE, Apple has taken its most affordable phone more upmarket – and made it a little less affordable in the process.
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Release Date |
Available Now |
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Starting Price |
$499(Apx) |
Key Features:
- 6.1in OLED screen, A18 chip and 48MP rear camera.
- Full iOS experience, including Apple Intelligence.
- Modern design with Face ID
- 5G connectivity
- Premium materials at an entry price
Why It's Exciting:
- The 16e gets impressively close to the regular iPhone 16 offering flagship features at a more accessible price point.
8. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 & Z Flip 7
Samsung nearly always holds this event in either July or August for its foldable lineup updates.
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Release Date |
July-August 2025 |
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Starting Price |
$1,899(Apx) |
Key Features:
- Starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, early rumors suggest Samsung is going to produce larger displays.
- Improved hinge mechanisms
- Better durability ratings
- Enhanced multitasking capabilities
- Latest Galaxy AI features
Why It's Exciting:
- Samsung continues to lead the foldable market with iterative improvements that make these devices more practical for daily use.
7. OnePlus Open 2
No one seems to agree about when we'll see the long-awaited follow-up to the OnePlus Open, though there is consensus that it will happen in 2025.
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Release Date |
Late 2025/Early 2026 |
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Starting Price |
$1,699+(Apx) |
Key Features:
- Updated internals and improved cameras, the OnePlus Open 2 might fix one of the biggest shortcomings of the current model by including wireless charging support.
- Enhanced build quality
- Improved crease technology
- Latest Snapdragon flagship chipset
- Better multitasking features
Why It's Exciting:
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Despite being over a year old and packing 2023 internals, OnePlus' flagship foldable remains our favorite book-style foldable.
6. Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra should easily be among the best Android phones to launch in 2025, continuing Xiaomi's tradition of camera excellence.
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Release Date |
Late 2025/Early 2026 |
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Starting Price |
$1,699+(Apx) |
Key Features:
- 50MP triple-rear camera system with Leica tuning.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with up to 16GB RAM.
- 5,400mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
- Professional-grade camera controls.
- Premium materials and build quality.
Why It's Exciting:
- This should improve long-range zoom image quality. The Vivo X100 Ultra and X200 Pro use a 200MP periscope sensor for their zoom cameras to capture exceptional images.
5. Nothing Phone (3)
The Nothing Phone (3) will finally arrive in 2025, succeeding the Nothing Phone (2) launched in 2023. This marks Nothing's entry into true flagship territory.
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Release Date |
July and September |
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Starting Price |
$459.00 (Apx) |
Key Features:
- An internal company email from founder Carl Pei hints at "breakthrough innovations in user interface" and a focus on AI features.
- Expected flagship-grade Snapdragon chipset running Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.0.
- Enhanced Glyph LED system.
- Premium build quality.
- Upgraded camera system.
Why It's Exciting:
- Nothing's first true flagship promises to bring fresh design thinking and innovative UI concepts to challenge established players.
4. Google Pixel 10 Series
The Pixel 10 could fix a longstanding issue with Google's smartphone lineup. The switch to TSMC manufacturing should address the heating and battery life issues that have plagued previous Pixel phones. There is a list of phones of the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
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Release Date |
August 2025 |
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Starting Price |
$800 |
Key Features:
- Tensor G5 chip is produced by TSMC instead of Samsung Foundry.
- New on-device camera AI features like Speak-to-Tweak and Magic Mirror.
- Improved battery life and thermal performance
- Enhanced computational photography
- Advanced Google AI integration
Why It's Exciting:
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Google vs Apple again- this could be the Pixel that finally challenges iPhone supremacy in photography and AI.
3. OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 has top-tier performance, a huge battery, modern styling, and an impressive set of rear cameras. There are really no flaws to speak of, making it a true alternative to the likes of Samsung and Google.
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Release Date |
Available Now |
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Starting Price |
$849.99 |
Key Features:
- 6,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
- Triple camera system co-engineered with Hasselblad
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- Advanced cooling system
Why It's Exciting:
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The first Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone to make its way to Western audiences, offering flagship performance at a more accessible price point.
2. iPhone 17 Air
Apple is expected to follow in September with the debut of the iPhone 17 Air, possibly replacing the iPhone 16 Plus. Rumored to be even thinner than Samsung's Edge, this could be Apple's most radical design departure in years.
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Release Date |
September 2025 |
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Starting Price |
$899 |
Key Features:
- 6.6-inch OLED display with ProMotion technology.
- A19 chip built on a 3nm architecture.
- Expected thickness of 5.5 or 5.6mm.
- Single rear camera setup for simplicity.
- New silicon-anode battery technology for improved efficiency.
Why It's Exciting:
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Apple could bring slim and stylish phones back into fashion with the iPhone 17 Air 5 phones I'm looking forward to in 2025. It represents Apple's bold vision for the future of mobile design.
1. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, a device that is just 5.8 millimeters thin and weighs 163 grams, making it one of the thinnest smartphones on the market . This isn't just about aesthetics—Samsung has managed to pack flagship-level performance into an impossibly slim frame.
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Release Date |
Available Now |
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Starting Price |
$1,099 |
Key Features:
- 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 1440x3120 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with 12GB RAM.
- 200MP main camera sensor (same as S25 Ultra).
- 3,900mAh battery with 25W charging.
- Titanium construction for premium durability
Why It's Exciting:
"For the second half of 2025, this is most definitely in'," says Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight. "Samsung is first out of the gate with a slim design". This device proves that you don't need to sacrifice power for elegance.
