The Best Phones To Buy In 2025

Introduction

As we can see, there are so many options for good mobile phones in the market, which makes it so difficult to pick one. And when we try to compare them with each other, we even get more confused. But worry not! TechGadegts360 is here. We have a complete list of the best phones to buy in 2025. So, let's start exploring each one of these.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

This device is amazing for gorgeous photos. Its new touch-sensitive camera button and fast speed make it more worthy to get one. The iPhone 16 Pro is a powerhouse on which physical buttons return to service, as a touch-sensitive camera button works beside the interchangeable Action Button. After over a decade of port and button holes gradually vanishing from most smartphones, this is a welcome turnaround. It has an operating system iOS 18 and a 3,582mAh battery.

Specifications

• Screen: 6.3in OLED, 120Hz refresh rate
• Camera: Triple camera (48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto) with 12MP selfie
• Processor: Apple A18 Pro
• Why Special: Amazing Photographs, Fast Speed and a New touch-sensitive camera button

Google Pixel 9a

The Pixel 9a by Google provides a similar experience for half the price of the top-of-the-line phones, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. It's a beautiful 6.3-inch OLED, and while it's not as sharp and vivid as the Pro's, it's not a bad screen. The plastic body is hard-wearing and feels good to hold though it doesn't have the premium touch of a glass finish. It has an operating system Android 15 and a 5,100mAh battery.

Specifications

• Screen: 6.3in Actua display, 120Hz refresh rate
• Camera: Dual camera (48MP main, 13MP ultrawide) with 13MP selfie
• Processor: Google Tensor G4
• Why special: It has a strong camera, Performance similar to Pixel 9 Pro and clean AI-enhanced software.

 

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

With its big, sharp OLED display; strong outright performance; and durable titanium design, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the best high-end alternatives for Android users. Its cameras are powerful and versatile, with two telephoto lenses dedicated to long zoom. The video may have grossly over-processed colour science, but the images are generally sharp and well-exposed. It has an operating system Android 15 and a 5,000mAh battery.

Specifications

• Screen: 6.9in OLED, 120Hz refresh rate
• Camera: Quad camera(200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto, 50MP 5x telephoto) with 16MP selfie
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Why special: A premium AI+ photography experience, a unique S Pen stylus and an all-rounder flagship phone

 

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro

Nothing, the UK-based startup, has unveiled an affordable phone with a fun design and interchangeable add-ons in the CMF Phone 2 Pro. The phone even has a bolted-together plastic look, a circle with which to attach a lanyard and a morning cover to further accessorize. The Essential Key - an AI-powered memory helper that captures and organizes screenshots and voice notes (and looks pretty slick too). It has an operating system Android 15 and a 5,000mAh battery.

Specifications

• Screen: 6.77-inch OLED, 120Hz refresh rate
• Camera: Triple camera (50MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto) with 12MP selfie
• Processor: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro
• Why special: It has a decent display, a dedicated telephoto camera and a novel design.

 

OnePlus 13

The OnePlus 13 is packed with competitive features at a lower price point, including a two-day 6,000mAh battery. It has 100W wired and 50W wireless charging and is a flagship with snappy performance and a 6.82-inch AMOLED screen. ''The bigger the better'' is not always true, except for the OnePlus 13 it is. It has an operating system of Android 15 with OxygenOS 15.

Specifications

• Screen: 6.82-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
• Camera: Triple camera (50MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP 3x telephoto) with 32MP selfie
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Why special: Known for best battery life, fast charging and big and bright display.

 

Samsung Galaxy S25

Smaller, more discreet phones with bigger screens have a larger market. Samsung Galaxy S25 also seems slightly tailored for anyone who wants to go slightly smaller at 162g and 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2mm. Built stylishly in a compact form factor, the S25 is a perfect response to the need for flagship-level performance and craftsmanship for everyday use. It has an operating system Android 15 with One UI 7.0 and a 4,000mAh battery.

Specifications

• Screen: 6.2-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
• Camera: Triple camera (50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto) with 12MP selfie
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Why special: It has a dedicated telephoto camera, a small and lightweight design, and comes with the same performance as Ultra.

 

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The iPhone 16 Pro, for example, is still the top pick for point-and-shoot photography, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra features an unusual four-camera system that includes a 200mp 4.3x periscope camera and a hybrid system for taking extreme close-ups. These photos look a lot like those taken by a DSLR camera, thanks to a 50-megapixel main camera sensor that shoots light better than most, with savvy colour science and a wide array of shooting modes. It has an operating system Android 15 with HyperOS 2 and a 5,410mAh battery.

Specifications

• Screen: 6.73-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
• Camera: Quad camera (50MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP 3x telephoto, 200MP 4.3x telephoto) with 32MP selfie
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Why special: "Photography King" – the most advanced camera announced at MWC 2025 and sharp design.

 

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra

The Razr 60 Ultra, Motorola's big flagship phone folds into a smaller form, boasting a 7-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 4-inch cover display that can run most apps in a more condensed format. That makes the phone more bearable to live with than competing foldables because users don't feel compelled to open the phone each time they want to make a mobile payment or respond to a message. It has an operating system Android 15 and a 4,700mAh battery.

Specifications

• Screen: 7-inch AMOLED (internal), 4-inch AMOLED (cover), 165Hz refresh rate
• Camera: Dual (50MP main, 50MP ultrawide), 50MP selfie
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Why special: Titanium hinge, premium finishes, top foldable experience and Solid battery.

 

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a functional full-size foldable phone with a well-balanced design that transforms into a surprisingly slim mini-tablet. It has an 8-inch internal screen and a 6.3-inch cover screen, both with bright AMOLED displays and comes with a clean version of Android. The foldable features three capable cameras, though they're not as good as the Pixel 9 Pro's they certainly shoot good photos. It has an operating system Android 15 and a 4,650mAh battery.

Specifications

• Screen: 8-inch AMOLED (external); 6.3-inch AMOLED (cover), 120Hz refresh rate
• Camera: Triple camera (48MP main, 10.5MP ultrawide, 10.8MP 5x telephoto) with 2x 10MP selfie
• Processor: Google Tensor G4

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a flagship gaming phone with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, an advanced cooling system, onboard gaming controls on the edge and a secondary USB-C port on the bottom edge. It delivers faster speeds for longer gaming sessions, custom gaming controls to play driver-side with competitive multiplayer games and a second USB-C port to be able to charge without compromise. The device is also compatible with an optional external cooling fan to help with consistent high performance. It has an operating system Android 15 and a 5,800mAh battery.

Specifications

• Screen: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 185Hz refresh rate
• Camera: Triple camera (50MP main, 13MP ultrawide, 32MP 3x telephoto) with 32MP selfie
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite