Smartphone : The second half of 2025 is set to be a game-changer for smartphone enthusiasts in India. From flagship innovations to affordable performance beasts, here’s a complete rundown of what’s coming:
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1. 🔳 Nothing Smartphone (3)
- Launch Date: July 1, 2025 (Confirmed)
- Highlights:
- First true flagship by Nothing.
- Manufactured in Chennai, India.
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite.
- Display: 6.77″ LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak.
- Design: New dot-matrix back panel; Glyph Interface removed.
- Cameras: Triple 50MP rear + 32MP front.
- Storage: Up to 16GB RAM, 512GB ROM.
- Price: ₹85,000–₹90,000 approx.
- OS: Android 15 + Nothing OS.
2. 📖 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 / Flip 7 / Flip 7 FE
- Expected Launch: Late July 2025 at Galaxy Unpacked.
- Fold 7 Highlights:
- Ultra-slim design.
- Possible 200MP camera.
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos 2500.
- One UI 8 (Android 16).
- Flip 7 Highlights:
- Larger 4″ cover screen.
- Slim bezels & refined design.
- Flip 7 FE: Affordable fan-edition expected.
3. 🔄 Vivo X Fold 5 & Vivo X200 FE
- X Fold 5 (India Launch): Expected in July 2025.
- 8.03” AMOLED, 4500 nits, LTPO.
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
- 6000mAh battery, 90W fast charging.
- IP5X/IPX9+ certified.
- X200 FE:
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300+.
- 6.3″ OLED, 6500mAh, 90W charging.
- Compact flagship with 50MP camera.
4. 🔴 OnePlus Nord 5 & Nord CE 5
- Launch: July 8, 2025 (Expected)
- Nord 5:
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
- Android 15, 12GB RAM.
- 7000mAh battery, 100W charging.
- 6.74″ 1.5K OLED, 120Hz.
- Dual rear cameras (50MP + 8MP), 16MP front.
- Price: ₹30,000–₹35,000.
- Nord CE 5:
- Dimensity 8350, 7100mAh, 80W charging.
- 6.7” AMOLED.
- Price: ~₹25,000.
5. ⚡ Poco F7 5G
- Launch: Early July 2025 (India)
- Highlights:
- Rebranded Redmi Turbo 4 Pro.
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
- 7,550mAh battery (India variant), 90W charging.
- 6.83” AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200 nits.
- 50MP Sony IMX882 + 8MP + 20MP cameras.
- IP68/69 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus+.
- Android 15 + HyperOS 2.
6. 🔷 OPPO Reno 14 5G & Reno 14 Pro 5G
- Expected Launch: Late June or early July 2025.
- Reno 14 5G:
- Dimensity 8350, 6000mAh battery, 80W charging.
- 6.59″ FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz.
- 50MP + 50MP + 8MP cameras, 50MP selfie.
- IP68/69 water resistance.
- Reno 14 Pro 5G:
- Dimensity 8450, 6200mAh battery.
- 6.83″ AMOLED, 1272×2800 px.
- Triple 50MP rear + 50MP front camera.
- 12GB + 256GB config expected.
7. 🌟 Samsung Galaxy Smartphone S25 FE
- Launch: Likely by August 25, 2025.
- Specs:
- Exynos 2400 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (region dependent).
- 5500mAh battery, 33W charging.
- 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz.
- Cameras: 50MP + 12MP + 8MP + 12MP front.
- Android 16 + One UI 6.
- Pricing: ₹49,999 (8/128GB) & ₹62,990 (12/256GB).
8. 🟣 Vivo S30
- Expected in India: Soon after China launch (May 29).
- Highlights:
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 4.
- 6.67” AMOLED, 120Hz, 5000 nits.
- 6500mAh Silicon Carbon battery, 90W fast charge.
- 50MP + 50MP periscope + 8MP ultra-wide rear, 50MP front.
- Android 15 + Funtouch OS.
- Reverse wireless charging, optical fingerprint sensor.
✅ Summary:
| Phone | Launch | Segment | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing Phone (3) | July 1 | Premium | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 7 | Late July | Foldable | Ultra-slim, 200MP cam |
| Vivo X Fold 5 | July | Foldable | 6000mAh + 90W charge |
| Nord 5 | July 8 | Mid-Premium | 7000mAh + 100W |
| Poco F7 | Early July | Gaming | 7550mAh + 120Hz AMOLED |
| Reno 14 Series | June/July | Mid-Range | IP69 + 50MP x4 |
| Galaxy S25 FE | August | Upper Mid-Range | Android 16, 120Hz |
| Vivo S30 | July | Upper Mid-Range | 5000 nits AMOLED |
