With most of the flagship releases of the year getting wrapped up by spring, smartphone manufacturers turn their attention to the more economical midrange offerings in the summer. If you’re looking to get the most value for your buck, now is a great time to buy a smartphone. Here are the top 10 upcoming smartphones in India in May 2025.
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iQOO Neo 10
iQOO’s upper-midrange gaming specialist is set to launch in India this month. The iQOO Neo 10 will carry forward the dual-tone back panel design from the Neo 10R (our review here). The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC will power the Neo 10 with a dedicated Q1 graphics chip. It will get a 7K VC liquid cooling chamber for internal thermal management. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display will have a 144Hz refresh rate. The rear camera panel will house a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. One of the bigger upgrades will come on the battery front, as the Neo 10 will be equipped with a 7,000mAh Si/C unit. There will be 120W charging onboard.
Expected Price: Rs 35,000
OnePlus 13s
OnePlus 13s is one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year, not just May. While OnePlus has not revealed the launch date for the smartphone, it has been dropping teasers to confirm key details about the device. The OnePlus 13s is essentially a compact version of the flagship OnePlus 13 (our review here). It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The iconic Alert Slider will be replaced by a ‘Short Key’ on this device. The compact 6.32-inch display will have a 120Hz refresh rate. The rear camera panel will house a 50MP primary shooter and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. Despite its compact form factor, the smartphone will carry a massive 6,260mAh Si/C battery pack.
Expected Price: Rs 40,000
Oppo Find N5
After getting a global launch in February, the Oppo Find N5 could be arriving on Indian shores this month. The Find N5 is one of the slimmest foldables out there right now, with a thickness of just 8.9mm. It flaunts a 6.62-inch LTPO OLED cover display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,450 nits of peak brightness. Meanwhile, the 8.12-inch LTPO OLED inner display has a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,100 nits of peak brightness. The foldable is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Its rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The 5,600mAh Si/C battery pack supports 80W wired charging.
Expected Price: Rs 1.30 lakh
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Since its reveal at the Galaxy Unpacked event in January, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has faced some roadblocks ahead of its launch. Initially tipped to go on sale last month, the smartphone’s launch was pushed to May. It is now expected to go on sale on May 13. The S25 Edge will have a slim form factor, with a thickness of just 5.85mm. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It will likely have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The dual rear camera setup will have a 200MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens.
Expected Price: Rs 1.20 lakh
Tecno Pova Curve 5G
Tecno recently dropped a teaser reveal for its upcoming smartphone in May 2025 — Pova Curve 5G. As the name suggests, the smartphone will rock a curved display and back panel. It will likely be offered in 128GB and 256GB storage variants. The camera panel will be updated with a new triangular design. This panel will house two camera sensors and an LED flash. While the company has kept the key specifications under a tight lid, we expect the Tecno Pova Curve 5G to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6 or 7 series chipset.
Expected Price: Rs 16,000
Poco F7 Series
Poco will unveil its midrange F7 Series this month. The vanilla variant is expected to rock a 6.8-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset will power it. Its rear camera panel will house a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The smartphone will pack a 7,550mAh Si/C battery under its hood. Meanwhile, the Ultra variant will be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It will flaunt a 6.67-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both smartphones will run the Android 15-based HyperOS 2 out of the box.
Expected Price: Rs 30,000
Samsung Galaxy F56
The Samsung Galaxy F56 is one of the most anticipated smartphone releases of May 2025. This midranger will be powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1480 processor. Its triple rear camera array will house a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. The Galaxy F56 is tipped to be the slimmest F Series smartphone yet. It is expected to be just 7.2mm thick. Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ display will have a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will carry a 5,000mAh battery pack and support 45W wired charging.
Expected Price: Rs 30,000
Realme GT 7 Series
The Realme GT 7 Pro (our review here) was launched at the tail end of 2024. The brand will add 2 new variants to the GT Series this month – GT 7 and GT 7T. The vanilla variant will have a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC. The dual rear camera setup will include a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. A 16MP front-facing sensor will handle the selfie duties. The smartphone will pack a 7,200mAh battery and support 100W wired charging. Meanwhile, the GT 7T will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chipset.
Expected Price: Rs 30,000
Vivo V50 Pro
The Pro variant in the Vivo V50 Series is one of the top upcoming smartphones of May 2025. The smartphone will feature a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits of peak brightness. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. The smartphone will make improvements in the camera department, featuring a 50MP primary shooter, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. The camera panel will also get the signature ‘Aura Light’. Under the hood, the smartphone will pack a 6,000mAh Si/C battery.
Expected Price: Rs 50,000
OnePlus Nord CE 5
The OnePlus Nord CE 5 is another highly anticipated upcoming smartphone coming out in May 2025. It will pack a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with HDR10+ support and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will draw power from the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor. Its dual camera array will comprise a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The Nord CE 5 will carry a massive 7,100mAh Si/C battery pack and support 80W wired charging.
Expected Price: Rs 25,000
Bonus: Vivo X200 FE
The Vivo X200 FE shares a lot of similarities with the X200 Pro mini that is sold in India. The FE variant is slightly tweaked for the Indian market. Expected to go on sale this month, the smartphone will flaunt a 6.31-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It will draw power from the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset. The rear camera panel will house a 50MP primary shooter and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The X200 FE will make use of a 5,700mAh Si/C battery. It will support 90W wired charging.
Expected Price: Rs 50,000
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 upcoming smartphones of May 2025. If you’re interested in buying a foldable, we recommend waiting until July for the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 and Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold. If you have any questions regarding these upcoming smartphones, let us know in the comments!
