The new flagship smartphone season is in full swing. With the iPhone 16 lineup already launched, the smartphone market is now bracing for another wave of highly anticipated releases. We’ve curated a list of the top 5 flagship smartphones to keep on your radar.
Top 5 upcoming flagship smartphones
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Xiaomi 15 series
Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil its next flagship series, the Xiaomi 15. The lineup is expected to include three models –Xiaomi 15, 15 Pro, and 15 Ultra, marking the company’s first series powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC.
According to several leaks, the Xiaomi 15 Pro will feature a 6.73-inch QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage. Recently, Mysmartprice spotted the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro on China's 3C certification website, confirming the model numbers and revealing support for 90W max wired charging.
Key upgrades may include a new single-point ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, slimmer bezels, and a high-density Li-Po battery with enhanced charging capabilities. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is also rumoured to feature a 64 MP Omnivision OV64B sensor for periscope telephoto optics, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra could feature a 200 MP periscope camera. The series is expected to launch with Android 15 and Xiaomi’s new HyperOS.
OnePlus 13 series
The OnePlus 13 is set to launch soon, and the excitement around its release is building with new details emerging constantly. The latest update comes from OnePlus China head Li Jie, who revealed via Weibo that the OnePlus 13’s display has earned a DisplayMate A++ certification. The device will feature the new BOE X2 panel, which is said to be a significant upgrade over the X1 panel in the OnePlus 12. OnePlus claims the BOE X2 will offer 'high brightness' and improved 'eye protection' compared to its predecessor.
The display is expected to be 6.82-inch in size, with 2K resolution, curves on all four sides, a 120Hz refresh rate, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Under the hood, the OnePlus 13 will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and feature a triple-camera system with a 50MP Sony LYT808 primary sensor, a 50MP Samsung JN5 sensor, and a 50MP Sony LYT600 3X periscope telephoto camera.
It's rumoured to house a 6,000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. Additionally, the OnePlus 13 could come with an IP68/IP69 rating for dust and water resistance, a notable upgrade from the IP65 rating of the OnePlus 12.
Vivo X200 series
The Vivo X200 series has officially launched in China, featuring three models – the Vivo X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro Mini. All models are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 system-on-chip (SoC) and come equipped with camera systems co-engineered by Zeiss. While Vivo has yet to announce a global launch timeline, the X200 series is expected to arrive in India by the end of this year or early next. You can read more about the Vivo X200 series here.
Apple iPhone SE 4
Apple is developing the fourth generation of the iPhone SE, which is expected to feature some major changes. In addition to a new, larger size, Apple might also do away with Touch ID, and add support for Apple Intelligence.
The iPhone SE 4 is also expected to include a USB-C port. Recent leaks from tipster Sonny Dickson have revealed images of an Apple case purportedly designed for the iPhone SE 4. This case resembles the iPhone 8, hinting at a familiar design language for the upcoming model. It’s expected that the iPhone SE 4 will retain a single-camera setup like its predecessor, the iPhone SE 3. The placement of the mute switch and volume buttons appears to remain unchanged.
The smartphone can include a 6.1-inch OLED display. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to include a single-lens rear camera, but it will reportedly be upgraded to a 48-megapixel camera. The current iPhone SE has a 12-megapixel camera. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to include a single-lens rear camera, but it will reportedly be upgraded to a 48-megapixel camera. Rumours suggest that the iPhone SE 4 is set to debut in 2025, and it may bring some exciting upgrades.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series
Samsung's next flagship phones, the Galaxy S25 series, are on the horizon, and leaks are gradually offering insights into what to expect from the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra. According to Tom’s Guide, the price of the Galaxy S25 is expected to rise, largely due to the cost of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chips, which are likely to power some models.
Rumours suggest that the Galaxy S25’s display will increase slightly from the Galaxy S24’s 6.2 inches to 6.36 inches. Despite this, the overall design is expected to remain familiar, with both the S25 and S25 Plus featuring the same armour aluminium frame, while the S25 Ultra is likely to retain its titanium frame. While there hasn’t been a confirmed release date, it's widely speculated that the Galaxy S25 will launch in January 2025.