If you are thinking of buying a new smartphone, it might be a good idea to wait a little longer. July 2025 will be packed with major launches from brands like Nothing, OnePlus, Samsung, and Vivo.
Many of these companies have already confirmed their launch dates and shared details about the upcoming products.
Whether you’re looking for a flagship, foldable phone, or affordable high-performance model, there will be a lot of exciting options to choose from. Here’s a look at the top launches expected this month.
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing will launch its new Phone 3 on July 1 in London. Along with it, the brand will introduce its first over-the-ear headphones.
The Phone 3 is expected to come with a flat 6.7-inch OLED LTPO display with 1.5K resolution. It will run on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset.
The phone may feature a triple camera setup, including a 50MP main camera, a 3x periscope telephoto, and an ultra-wide lens.
The battery is likely to be 5,150mAh with 65W fast charging, making it an upgrade from the previous model.
OnePlus Nord 5 Series
The OnePlus Nord 5 series will launch on July 8, and the company plans to introduce five new products at this event.
These include the OnePlus Nord 5, Nord CE 5, OnePlus Buds 4, and a new OnePlus Pad version.
The Buds 4 will launch in India alongside the Nord 5 series. The Nord 5 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor and will support 144 FPS gaming in titles like BGMI and COD Mobile.
It is also expected to come with vapor cooling technology and a dual rear camera setup. The battery size may be similar to the recent OnePlus 13s.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 9 in New York, with the theme “The Ultra Experience is Ready to Unfold”.
The new Galaxy Z Fold 7 appears slimmer than earlier models and will come with built-in Galaxy AI features. These tools will help users do things like smart replies in emails more easily.
The Fold 7 will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, with improvements in both camera and battery life. Samsung is also expected to launch its first XR headset and the Galaxy Watch 8 series during this event.
Vivo X Fold 5 and X200 FE
The Vivo X Fold 5 and X200 FE could launch in India later in July. The company has started teasing these models, which means the official dates are near.
The X Fold 5 will be based on the popular X Fold 3 Pro, using last year’s Snapdragon 8 chipset, but with several upgrades. Meanwhile, the X200 FE will be a compact phone featuring Zeiss optics.
It will likely have a 6.31-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and be powered by the Dimensity 9300+ chipset, positioning it as a strong competitor to the OnePlus 13s.
With all these launches coming up, it’s a good time to wait and explore your options before making a new smartphone purchase.
