As is the case every year, 2025 will see its fair share of big and small smartphone launches. A number of brands have also already announced their intentions for 2025, with others expected to reveal their devices as the year goes on. Here’s what we know so far about the soon-to-debut launches.
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Upcoming Smartphone Launches in 2025: Samsung, OnePlus, Apple, and More
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S25 series at the beginning of January 2025. Three models are expected to be included in the lineup: Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. The devices will most likely use updated chips from Qualcomm or the Exynos range made by Samsung. It will also get a bunch of camera features while the two will ship with One UI 7 out of the gate, which back in October had been said to be “big” with new features and changes to the UI as well as Galaxy AI.
OnePlus 13 Series
OnePlus officially confirms that the OnePlus 13 series will launch on January 7, 2025. The series will consist of two models, namely the standard OnePlus 13 and the affordable OnePlus 13R, which will be launched alongside the smartphones and a new color variant for the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. The phones are expected to feature Qualcomm chips as well as improved cameras, batteries, and displays.
Apple iPhone 17 Series
Unsurprisingly, Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 family by late 2025. That means there will probably be three or four models in the series, depending on which way the apocalyptic “iPhone 17 Slim” rumor goes. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17, powered by new A-series processors, will likely see traditional camera and battery life boosts along with more AI-based tech.
Asus ROG Phone 9
Asus has already announced the ROG Phone 9 globally, and we expect it to launch in India sometime in early 2025. It will be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite with improved peak clock speeds, Android 15, and an advanced cooling system.
Xiaomi 15
Xiaomi 15 is also likely to come in 2025, the compact model targets users who tend to use smaller devices. It’ll likely feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a 6.36-inch display.
iPhone SE 4
The iPhone SE 4 is expected to come with the newest-generation Apple chipset, with initial rumors claiming that it would arrive in 2025. The design is expected to receive a major overhaul, potentially adopting a bezel-less, notch-free look. The iPhone SE 4 may also become the most affordable iPhone with support for Apple’s Intelligence features.
FAQs
When will the Samsung Galaxy S25 launch?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to launch in January 2025.
Will the iPhone SE 4 have a new design?
Yes, the iPhone SE 4 is rumored to feature a major design overhaul with a bezel-less, notch-free look.
