Are you looking for a high-end smartphone without spending a lot of money? Here are five upcoming flagship phones from top brands like Apple, Google, Samsung, Nothing and Poco that you should keep an eye on in 2025.
1. Nothing Phone 3
Expected Price: ₹90,000 (but there could be budget-friendly variants)
Launch Date: July 1, 2025
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite (high-performance chipset)
Display: 6.77-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits brightness
RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB RAM, 512GB storage
Battery: 5000mAh (possibly silicon-carbon for faster charging)
Camera: Triple 50MP setup (main + ultrawide + telephoto)
Software: Nothing OS 3 (based on Android 15)
Design: Premium materials, no glyph interface (same as previous model opposite)
2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Expected price: Likely above ₹30,000 (but watch for discounts)
Launch date: July/August 2025
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Display:
- Inner screen: 8.2-inch AMOLED
- Cover screen: 6.5-inch
Camera: 200MP main sensor (Ultra variant features)
Design: Thinner and lighter than previous model
Special feature: Likely "Ultra" model with improved specs
3. Poco F7
Expected Price: ₹30,000–₹35,000
Launch Date: Late June 2025
Processor: Snapdragon 8s Generation 4
Display: 6.83-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz
RAM & Storage: Up to 16GB RAM, 512GB UFS 4.0
Battery: 7550mAh with 90W fast charging
Camera: Dual setup – 50MP main + 8MP ultrawide
Software: HyperOS 2 (Android 15-based)
Note: Possibly a rebranded Redmi Turbo 4 Pro.
4. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Expected Price: Premium (but older models could be under ₹30,000)
Launch Date: September 2025
Processor: A19 Pro chip (better efficiency and performance)
Design: New camera layout - horizontal island with three sensors
Camera: 48MP telephoto lens (rumoured)
Display: Brighter, more efficient OLED screen
Note: The iPhone 16 was a minor upgrade, so the 17 series could bring bigger changes.
5. Google Pixel 10
Expected price: Starts around ₹60,000 (but older Pixels may fit in the budget)
Launch date: October 2025
Processor: Tensor G5 (made by TSMC for better performance)
Camera: Possible telephoto lens in base model
Design: Similar to Pixel 9, but new colour options
Models:
- Pixel 10
- Pixel 10 Pro
- Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Pixel 10 Pro Fold (cheaper than last year's foldable)
Final decision
If you are looking for one of the flagship phones under Rs 30,000, the Poco F7 seems to be the better option. However, older models of Pixels, iPhones or Samsung Galaxy phones may also see a drop in price after the new launch.