If you want a smartphone that boasts cutting-edge hardware, exquisite cameras, and long software support, you should be looking at the flagship offerings from every manufacturer. Apart from being ahead of the curve, these flagship offerings will serve you for a long time. While they may require breaking the bank, they offer the best specs out there. Here are the top 10 smartphones you can buy in July 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 model in Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S25 series is one of the best smartphones you can buy in July 2025. Powering this smartphone is the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Its 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. The smartphone runs the Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box. It flaunts one of the best AI suites on a smartphone. Its rear quad camera setup 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. Read our Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review for more details about the smartphone.
Pros
- Nice form factor
- Powerful processor
- Great camera array
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 |
The top-spec variant in the iPhone 16 series is considered by many to be one of the best smartphones out there right now. It carries the new Camera Control button that acts like a shutter in the camera app and lets you control essential photography functions. The smartphone is powered by the Apple A18 Pro chipset. It runs iOS 18 out of the box. You also get to use Apple Intelligence features on this device. The smartphone’s triple rear camera array comprises a 48MP primary shooter, a 12MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens.
Pros
- Camera Control button
- Powerful chipset
- Apple Intelligence
Cons
- Lacks fast charging support
Vivo X200 Pro
Key Specs
| Display | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh |
If you’re a photography enthusiast, the Vivo X200 Pro is one of the best smartphones out there for you. Its magnificent rear camera setup comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.7x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. These cameras are tuned by Zeiss. The smartphone’s 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits of peak brightness. At the heart of the device lies the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset. The smartphone 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. Read our Vivo X200 Pro review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Excellent cameras
- Smooth display
- Great hardware
Cons
- Promised 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 |
The Google Pixel 9 series debuted a new, trimmed visor for the camera array. Additionally, it got significant hardware upgrades in the form of a brighter display, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, a better ultrawide lens, and more. Powering the smartphone is Google’s in-house Tensor G4 chipset. The new camera bar at the back houses 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. To see how the smartphone fared in everyday use, read our Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review.
Pros
- Excellent camera system
- Great hardware
- Cool design
Cons
- Average processor
Buy on the Google Store for Rs 1,14,999
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’s flagship Find X8 Pro is an expert at photography. Its rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, another 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 6x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC. Its 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh and can reach 4,500 nits of peak brightness. The smartphone has a dedicated camera shutter like the iPhone 16 series. It packs a 5,910mAh battery that supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. For more details, read our Oppo Find X8 Pro review.
Pros
- Dedicated camera shutter
- Great cameras
- Good hardware
Cons
- Lacks an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
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 smartphone can go up against any of the heavyweights. It is powered by the Snpadragon 8 Elite and runs the Android 15-based HyperOS 2 out of the box. It has an impressive rear camera panel, flaunting a 50MP primary shooter with a 1-inch aperture. Also housed in the rear camera panel is a 50MP 3x telephoto lens, a 200MP 4.2x periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,200 nits. Its 5,410mAh battery pack supports 90W wired and 80W wireless charging.
Pros
- Amazing cameras
- Powerful processor
- Fast charging
Cons
- Promised 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 is one of the best value-for-money flagship smartphones you can buy right now. It is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship chipset for 2025 – the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Its 6.82-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. All the camera sensors on this smartphone are tuned by Hasselblad. The 6,000mAh Si/C battery pack on this smartphone supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Read our OnePlus 13 review to find out why it is the sensible flagship of 2025.
Pros
- Powerful processor
- Amazing battery life
- Affordable
Cons
- Common 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 |
iQOO 13 is one of the best gaming smartphones you can buy in July 2025. The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset works in combination with iQOO’s in-house Supercomputing Chip Q2 on this device. The RGB lighting around the smartphone’s rear camera panel gives it a gaming aesthetic. This camera panel comprises a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. 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. Read our iQOO 13 review to learn more about its gaming performance.
Pros
- Excellent 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 |
The Realme GT 7 Pro is one of the most affordable flagship smartphones you can buy in July 2025. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Handling the OS duties on this device is the Android 15-based Realme UI 6. The smartphone’s 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 6,500 nits. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 5,800mAh battery pack under the hood of this smartphone can last a day with ease. It supports 120W wired charging. Read our Realme GT 7 Pro review to find out if it is the right smartphone for you.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Powerful processor
- Good battery life
Cons
- Average ultrawide lens
OnePlus 13s
Key Specs
| Display | 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 5,850 mAh |
Not fond of big displays that make one-handed use nearly impossible? OnePlus 13s is one of the compact smartphones you can buy in July 2025. It has a 6.32-inch display that is relatively easier to operate with one hand. This AMOLED panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit 1,600 nits in High Brightness Mode. Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It runs the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 out of the box. The dual camera array at the back of the smartphone consists of 2 50MP sensors: a primary shooter and a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The 5,850mAh battery pack supports 80W wired charging. For more details, read our OnePlus 13s review.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- Powerful processor
- Great battery life
Cons
- No ultrawide lens
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 smartphones you can buy in July 2025. If you want a phone with a sleek form factor, we recommend checking out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. The upcoming iPhone 17 Air will join the S25 Edge in the ‘sleek’ segment later. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
