The premium smartphone segment is more competitive than it has ever been. Apart from the heavyweights like Samsung, Apple, and Google, newer brands like Realme, iQOO, and Nothing also have interesting flagship products to offer in this category. If you want to choose from the best of what’s out there, this is the bracket you should be buying in. Here are the top 10 premium smartphones that you can buy in August 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 |
Samsung’s top-spec ‘Ultra’ model in its flagship Galaxy S series carries the reputation of being the best Android smartphone. Often dubbed the ‘everything’ smartphone, the specced-out Galaxy S25 Ultra can indeed do it all. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and runs the Android 15-based One UI 7 OS out of the box. The ‘Galaxy AI’ suite provides cutting-edge AI features like Photo Assist, Interpreter, and more. The 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. The rear quad camera setup of this phone comprises a 200MP primary shooter, a 50MP ultrawide lens, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. To learn more about its everyday performance, read our Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review.
Pros
- Unique form factor
- Smooth display
- AI features
Cons
- Lacks an IP69 rating
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 is set to launch the iPhone 17 series next month. Until then, the iPhone 16 Pro Max remains one of the best smartphones available for purchase. At the heart of the smartphone lies the Apple A18 Pro chipset, which is based on a 3nm process. The smartphone runs iOS 18 out of the box. The Apple Intelligence AI suite packs interesting features like Image Wand, Genmoji, and more. The 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit 2,000 nits in High Brightness Mode. The iPhone 16 Pro Max also flaunts the new Camera Control button, which acts as the shutter in the Camera app. The triple camera array on the back panel comprises a 48MP primary shooter, a 12MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. The 4,685mAh battery pack supports 25W wireless MagSafe charging.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- Good cameras
- Apple Intelligence
Cons
- Does not support fast charging
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 |
Xiaomi’s flagship offering is designed for photography enthusiasts. Its 50MP primary shooter has an impressive 1-inch aperture. The giant rear camera panel also packs a 50MP 3x telephoto lens, a 200MP 4.2x periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It runs the Android 15-based HyperOS 2 out of the box. The 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,200 nits. The 5,410mAh battery pack supports 90W wired and 80W wireless charging.
Pros
- Great cameras
- Powerful processor
- Fast charging
Cons
- Only 4 major OS upgrades
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 |
Launched in 2024, the Google Pixel 9 series was a big step-up in terms of hardware. Google will likely come out with the Pixel 10 series this month. Until then, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL maintains its ground at the top of the premium smartphone pile. The top-spec Pixel 9 model flaunts a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. At the heart of the smartphones lies Google’s in-house Tensor G4 chipset. The rear camera array is housed inside a redesigned camera visor. It comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 48MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. The 5,060mAh battery pack supports 37W wired and 23W wireless charging. Read our Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Cool design
- Amazing cameras
- Excellent software experience
Cons
- Mediocre processor
Buy on the Google Store for Rs 1,14,999
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 one of the best smartphones for photography enthusiasts. Its giant rear camera cutout houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.7x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. All of these sensors are tuned by Zeiss. Powering the smartphones is the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset. The device runs the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS out of the box. The 6,000mAh Si/C battery pack supports 90W wired and 30W wireless charging. For more details about the camera performance, read our review of the Vivo X200 Pro.
Pros
- Amazing cameras
- Smooth display
- Great hardware
Cons
- Only 4 major OS upgrades
Oppo Find X8 Pro
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Battery | 5,910 mAh |
The Oppo Find X8 Pro is one of the finest smartphones you can buy in August 2025. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC and runs the Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out of the box. The Oppo AI package offers cutting-edge features like AI Eraser, AI Best Face, AI Studio, AI Toolbox, and more. The smartphone’s 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh and can reach 4,500 nits of peak brightness. Like the iPhone 16 series, it comes with a dedicated shutter button. The 5,910mAh battery supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Read our Oppo Find X8 Pro review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Dedicated camera button
- Good range of AI features
- Nice hardware
Cons
- Lacks an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
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 |
The OnePlus 13 is one of the ‘sensible’ flagship smartphones that you can buy in August 2025. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and runs the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 out of the box. It shares its OS skin and AI features with Oppo. The smartphone’s 6.82-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The circular cutout on the back panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. These sensors are tuned by Hasselblad. The 6,000mAh Si/C battery pack supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Read our OnePlus 13 review to learn more about its everyday performance.
Pros
- Great chipset
- Bright display
- Affordable
Cons
- Not the most unique design
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 that you can buy in August 2025. At the heart of the smartphone lies the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. This chipset works in tandem with iQOO’s in-house Supercomputing Chip Q2 to put forward a rock-solid performance. The smartphone’s rear camera panel comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. An RGB light ring surrounds this panel. The 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The 6,000mAh battery pack supports 120W wired fast charging. For more details about its gaming performance, read our iQOO 13 review.
Pros
- Great for gaming
- Dynamic light
- Fast charging
Cons
- Lacks wireless charging
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 |
Realme’s flagship offering, the GT 7 Pro, is one of the best ‘value for money’ smartphones around. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and runs the Android 15-based Realme UI 6 out of the box. Its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 6,500 nits. The rear camera panel comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 5,800mAh battery pack supports 120W wired charging. Read our Realme GT 7 Pro review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- Bright display
- Affordable
Cons
- Mediocre ultrawide lens
Nothing Phone (3)
Key Specs
| Display | 6.67-inch OLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh |
The newly-launched Nothing Phone (3) is one of the best smartphones you can buy in August 2025. In the third iteration of its flagship device, Nothing has ditched the Glyph lights for a more concentrated Glyph LED matrix display. This mini display can relay important notifications and other info on the back panel. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and runs the Android 15-based Nothing OS 3 out of the box. Its 6.67-inch OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The 5,500mAh battery pack supports 65W wired and 15W wireless charging.
Pros
- Glyph Matrix
- Clean OS
- Bright display
Cons
- Mediocre processor
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 premium smartphones that you can buy in August 2025. If you don’t need to buy a new smartphone right away, we suggest waiting until September for the new iPhone 17 and Google Pixel 10 series. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
