Top 5 Best Smartphones to Buy in 2025

  • The Best Phones in 2025: Our top recommendations - PhoneArenaSmartphone: 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