The article also mentions the potential comeback of Apple's budget phone, the 4th-gen iPhone SE, with big changes including an iPhone 14-like design and a 48-megapixel camera. Samsung's Galaxy S25 lineup is expected to run on Qualcomm's newly announced Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Google's cheaper Pixel phone, the Pixel 9A, is expected to have a slightly larger screen and a bigger battery. The OnePlus 13 features a fresh look with flatter edges and a 6.82-inch screen. Motorola's 2024 Razr Plus is expected to be updated with a new processor, camera tweaks, and optimizations to the cover display.
Key takeaways:
- Apple and Samsung are expected to release new "slim" models of their smartphones in 2025, which could be thinner than current models. Apple may replace the larger Plus model with a new iPhone 17 Slim, and Samsung is rumored to be developing a Galaxy S25 Slim.
- AI features are predicted to continue to be a major theme amongst mobile devices in 2025, following the trend set in 2024. New additions in Apple Intelligence, Galaxy AI and Google's Pixel AI features are expected to evolve further.
- There are expectations for a new wave of Android foldable phones, with Samsung typically releasing new foldable phones in the summer. Google's foldable phone, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, is expected to be followed by a similar model in 2025.
- Upgrades in processors, cameras, and displays are expected across all major smartphone brands. For example, the iPhone 17 Slim is expected to have a high refresh rate screen and possibly only one rear camera, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is rumored to have a 200-megapixel sensor.