Top 5 Best Smartphones to Buy in 2025
Smartphone: OnePlus 13
Display: 6.82″ QHD+ 120Hz Pro XDR
Battery: 6,000 mAh silicon carbon
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
Camera Highlights: Good overall cameras
Price (Approx.): £820 / $850
Special Features / Notes: Compact size, great battery, IP68 & IP69, no charger in EU
- Smartphone: Honor Magic 7 Pro
Display: 6.8″ 120Hz, 500 nits peak
Battery: 5,850 mAh
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
Camera Highlights: AI motion capture, dual 3D biometric security
Price (Approx.): £1,100 (with coupon £850)
Special Features / Notes: Industry-high PWM dimming (4240 Hz), 7 years software updates
- Smartphone: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Display: Top display with Gorilla Armor 2
Battery: Good but smaller than others
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Camera Highlights: Consistent cameras, log video, embedded S Pen
Price (Approx.): $1,300 / £~1,100
Special Features / Notes: 7 Android OS updates, best AI package, no IP69, pricey
- Smartphone: Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Display: 6.73″ QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED
Battery: 5,410 mAh (up to 6,000 mAh China)
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
Camera Highlights: 1″ sensor primary, dual telephoto, 50 MP ultra-wide
Price (Approx.): £1,200
Special Features / Notes: Photography kit available, 4 OS + 6 years security updates
- Smartphone: Vivo X200 Ultra
Display: Not specified
Battery: 6,000 mAh silicon carbon
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
Camera Highlights: 200 MP telephoto, same sensor for primary & ultra-wide
Price (Approx.): Not available in West
Special Features / Notes: Camera grip accessory, 1TB storage option, import required