If you’re in the market for a high-end smartphone, you’re spoilt for choice. Flagship offerings from big players like Samsung, Apple (with its new Awesome Intelligence features), and Google rock powerful chipsets and comprehensive camera panels. They also cater to a niche crowd that demands pro features like wireless charging, state-of-the-art ingress protection, and powerful zoom lenses. With such high benchmarks, not many smartphones make the cut. So, without further ado, here are the top 10 smartphones you can buy in India in 2025.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Key Specs
| Display | 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
The Ultra variant in the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is one of the best flagship smartphones out there right now. It packs the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and comes with Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box. Its 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. On top of that, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has one of the most comprehensive camera panels we’ve seen on a smartphone. The vertically aligned rear camera setup features a 200MP primary shooter, a 50MP ultrawide sensor, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. Read our review of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Great form factor
- Smooth display
- Powerful processor
Cons
- Only rated IP68 for dust and water resistance
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Key Specs
| Display | 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | 4,685 mAh |
Apple’s range-topping iPhone 16 Pro Max belongs in the upper echelon of smartphones. It is powered by the Apple A18 Pro chipset based on a 3nm process. The 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 2,000 nits in High Brightness Mode. The triple camera arrangement at the back features a 48MP primary shooter, a 48MP ultrawide lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. All variants in the iPhone 16 series carry a new ‘Camera Control’ button. This capacitive touch button acts as the camera shutter and can be used to control the exposure, zoom, and more.
Pros
- Powerhouse performance
- Camera control button
- Apple Intelligence
Cons
- Lacks fast charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Key Specs
| Display | 6.8-inch LTPO OLED |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5,060 mAh |
If you don’t want to stray away from the stock Android experience, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is one of the best smartphones you can buy right now. It has a cleaner look than the Pixels that came before it. The camera visor on the Pixel 9 series has a pill-shaped design, and the flat back panel has a matte finish. Under the hood, the smartphone rocks Google’s in-house Tensor G4 chipset. It comes with Android 14 out of the box and has been promised 7 major OS upgrades. The rear camera setup of the smartphone comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 40MP ultrawide sensor, and a 48MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. For more details, read our review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Pros
- Clean design
- Excellent hardware
- Superb camera system
Cons
- Not the most powerful chipset
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Key Specs
| Display | 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | 5,410 mAh |
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a photographer’s dream. It has one of the most comprehensive camera panels we’ve seen on a smartphone in 2025. The giant circular cutout on the back panel houses a 1-inch 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP ultrawide sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a thrilling 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 4.3x optical zoom. Powering the smartphone is the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Its 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 3,200 nits. The 5,410 Si/C battery pack supports 90W wired and 80W wireless charging.
Pros
- Amazing cameras
- Bright display
- Fast charging
Cons
- Only 4 major OS upgrades
OnePlus 13
Key Specs
| Display | 6.82-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB, 24GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh |
OnePlus 13 offers all the essential flagship features without costing an exorbitant amount of money. Its 6.82-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Qualcomm’s flagship processor for 2025, Snapdragon 8 Elite, powers this smartphone. The round camera panel houses 3 50MP sensors – one each for the primary shooter, ultrawide lens, and 3x periscope telephoto lens. All three cameras are tuned by Hasselblad. The massive 6,000mAh battery pack supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. To top things off, the smartphone has an IP69 rating and can survive exposure to high-pressure water jets. Read our OnePlus 13 review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Bright display
- Powerful chipset
- Amazing battery life
Cons
- Basic design
Vivo X200 Pro
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh |
The Vivo X200 Pro is regarded by many as one of the best camera-centric smartphones around. Its rear camera panel is tuned by Zeiss. The giant circular cutout houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.7x optical zoom. The 6.78-inch curved LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC. The 5,200mAh battery pack can last an entire day with ease on a full charge. It supports 90W wired charging. Read our review of Vivo X200 Pro to see how it performs in everyday use.
Pros
- Excellent cameras
- Good ingress protection
- Fast charging
Cons
- Low-light images have some noise
iQOO 13
Key Specs
| Display | 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh |
The iQOO 13 is one of the best gaming smartphones you can buy in 2025. It features a 6.83-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Under the hood, the smartphone packs the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The squarish camera panel is surrounded by RGB lighting to bump up the gaming aesthetic of the device. Talking about the cameras, the rear panel houses 3 50MP sensors – one each for the primary shooter, telephoto lens, and 2x telephoto lens. The 6,000mAh battery pack supports 120W wired charging. Read our review of the iQOO 13 to know more about its gaming performance.
Pros
- 144Hz refresh rate for gaming
- Dynamic light
- Affordable
Cons
- Optical zoom limited to 2x
Oppo Find X8 Pro
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Battery | 5,910 mAh |
Oppo Find X8 Pro was launched in December last year but remains one of the best smartphones of 2025. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, which is based on a 3nm process. The 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display on this smartphone has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The rear camera panel features 4 50MP sensors – a primary shooter, a 3x periscope telephoto lens, a 6x periscope telephoto lens, and an ultrawide lens. The 5,910mAh Si/C battery supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Read our review of the Oppo Find X8 Pro to learn more about the device.
Pros
- Premium hardware
- Clean design
- Takes stunning portraits
Cons
- Optical fingerprint scanner instead of an ultrasonic unit
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Realme GT 7 Pro
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5,800 mAh |
The Realme GT 7 Pro is one of the most affordable flagship smartphones you can buy in 2025. It has a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a peak brightness of 6,500 nits. The smartphone packs the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset under its hood. Handling the camera duties are 2 50MP sensors for the primary shooter & 3x telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide sensor. The 5,800mAh Si/C battery pack supports 120W wired charging and can last up to 2 days on a full charge. Read our Realme GT 7 Pro review to learn more about the smartphone’s performance.
Pros
- IP69 rating
- Fast charging
- Affordable
Cons
- Average ultrawide camera
iPhone 16e
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Chipset | Apple A18 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 4,005 mAh |
Last on this list is the iPhone 16e. It serves as the entry-level variant in the iPhone 16 series. It packs a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. This display can reach a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. Powering the smartphone is the Apple A18 chipset — the same as the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. There is only one rear camera on the iPhone 16e, a 48MP primary shooter. Its 12MP selfie camera is housed inside the big notch on the display. The smartphone is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. It has a 4,005mAh battery pack and supports 7.5W wireless Qi charging.
Pros
- Clean design
- A18 chipset
- Good main camera
Cons
- Pricey
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 smartphones you can buy in India in 2025. If you’re looking for a compact smartphone, we recommend the base variants in the Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 series. Think there’s a smartphone that deserves to be on this list? Give it a shout-out in the comments!
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