The year 2025 witnessed the arrival of several premium smartphones that pushed the boundaries of design, performance, and innovation. These devices not only showcased cutting-edge features but also carried hefty price tags. Among the most notable launches were the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Vivo X300 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
iPhone 17 Pro Max: Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max made waves globally with a bold redesign. The device sports a dual-tone back panel and a rectangular camera island housing three powerful sensors. It features a 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an impressive 3000 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, it runs on the Apple A19 Pro chipset paired with a 6-core GPU, operating on iOS 26.2.
The camera system includes a triple rear setup with a 48MP primary sensor, a 48MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultra-wide shooter, while the front houses an 18MP sensor for selfies and video calls. Powering the device is a 4823mAh battery with 25W MagSafe wireless charging. The 256GB variant is priced at ₹1,49,900.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra continues the brand’s tradition of premium innovation. It comes with a 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display offering a 120Hz refresh rate and 2600 nits of peak brightness. Running on Android 15, Samsung promises seven major upgrades for the device.
The quad rear camera setup includes a 200MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 10MP telephoto sensor, complemented by a 12MP front camera. A 5000mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging ensures long-lasting performance. The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant is available at ₹1,29,999.
Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro stands out with its impressive display brightness and massive battery. It features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a staggering 4500 nits of peak brightness. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor and ARM G1-Ultra GPU, the phone runs on Android 16 with up to five major upgrades.
Its triple rear camera system includes a 200MP periscope telephoto shooter, a 50MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization, and a 50MP ultra-wide lens with a 119-degree field of view. On the front, it offers a 50MP sensor for selfies. The device is backed by a 6510mAh battery with 90W fast charging. The 16GB RAM and 512GB storage variant is priced at ₹1,09,999.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Hailed as the thinnest foldable in the market, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 redefines portability and performance. It comes with an 8-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED 2X inner display and a 6.5-inch outer display, both supporting a 120Hz refresh rate and 2600 nits of brightness. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with Adreno 830 GPU, the device runs on Android 16 with seven major upgrades promised.
The triple rear camera setup includes a 200MP primary sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. For selfies, it offers a 10MP cover camera and a 10MP front sensor. The phone is equipped with a 4400mAh battery and 25W wired charging. The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant is priced at ₹1,74,999.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold combines sleek design with powerful performance. It features an 8-inch inner and 6.4-inch outer LTPO OLED display, both offering a 120Hz refresh rate and 3000 nits of peak brightness. The device is powered by the Google Tensor G5 processor built on a 3nm process and runs Android 16 with seven major upgrades promised.
Its triple rear camera system includes a 48MP primary sensor with OIS, a 10.8MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 10.5MP ultra-wide lens. For selfies and video calls, it offers a 10MP front sensor along with a 10MP cover sensor. The phone packs a 5015mAh battery with 30W wired fast charging. It is priced at ₹1,72,999.
