July is poised to be an exhilarating month for smartphone aficionados in India, as numerous flagship and mid-range devices are set to make their appearance. Kicking off this wave is the Nothing Phone 3, touted as the manufacturer’s first true flagship smartphone. Additionally, Samsung will unveil the highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event. OnePlus is also gearing up to introduce the OnePlus Nord 5 and OnePlus Nord CE 5 within this month, while Vivo has officially confirmed the launch of multiple new devices.
For those contemplating a smartphone purchase, now may be an ideal time to hold off a bit longer. Below is a comprehensive collection of the forthcoming smartphones in July 2025, designed to provide clarity and assist you in making an informed decision.
Nothing Phone 3
When: July 1
Leading the lineup is the Nothing Phone 3, described as the “first true flagship smartphone” from the British OEM. The Phone 3 is expected to feature a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, promising a 36 percent boost in CPU performance over its predecessor, the Nothing Phone 2. The manufacturer has assured users of five years of Android OS updates and seven years of security patches.
In terms of photography, the device may come with a triple camera system that includes a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera featuring 3x optical zoom. A 5,150mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging is also anticipated.
- Display: 6.7-inch, LTPO OLED
- Processor: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- RAM and Storage: To be announced (TBA)
- Rear Cameras: 50-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 50-megapixel (telephoto)
- Front Cameras: 50-megapixel
- Battery: 5,150mAh, 100W
- Operating System: Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.5
OnePlus Nord 5
When: July 8
The OnePlus Nord 5 series will soon launch in India, featuring two models. The OnePlus Nord 5 is expected to debut with a 6.83-inch full-HD+ (1,272×2,800 pixels) AMOLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will house a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, along with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The device is designed to support gaming at 144fps, aided by a 7,300 sq mm vapor chamber.
The handset will feature a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 50-megapixel main camera equipped with a Sony LYT-700 sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens offering a 116-degree field of view. A 50-megapixel front-facing camera with a Samsung JN5 sensor will also be included, enabling video recording at 4K resolution for both front and rear cameras.
Furthermore, the OnePlus Nord 5 is expected to come with a 5,200mAh battery supporting 80W SuperVOOC charging.
- Display: 6.83-inch, full HD+ AMOLED
- Processor: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- RAM and Storage: Up to 12GB (RAM), Up to 512GB (Storage)
- Rear Cameras: 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide)
- Front Cameras: 50-megapixel
- Battery: 5,200mAh, 80W
- Operating System: Android 15-based OxygenOS 15
OnePlus Nord CE 5
When: July 8
Another addition to the Nord 5 lineup, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 is anticipated to feature a 6.77-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,392 pixels) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It may be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.
In terms of cameras, it is likely to share the same rear camera configuration as its predecessor, while it is expected to have a 16-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls. The OnePlus Nord CE 5 is likely to feature the same battery and charging speed as its more advanced counterpart.
- Display: 6.77-inch, full HD+ AMOLED
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8350
- RAM and Storage: 8GB (RAM), Up to 256GB (Storage)
- Rear Cameras: 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide)
- Front Cameras: 16-megapixel
- Battery: 5,200mAh, 80W
- Operating System: Android 15-based OxygenOS 15
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
When: July 9
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 marks the next iteration of the brand’s foldable offerings. It is expected to feature an 8-inch main display alongside a 6.5-inch cover screen, with a thickness of just 4.5mm when unfolded, making it approximately 1.1mm slimmer than its predecessor.
The device is rumored to be powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor, with potential RAM options of 12GB and storage configurations of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. In terms of imaging, a triple camera array headlined by a 200-megapixel main camera is expected.
Further leaks indicate that the phone may feature a 4,400mAh battery, which would mirror that of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, with a maximum charging speed of 25W.
- Display: 8-inch (main), 6.5-inch (cover)
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- RAM and Storage: 12GB (RAM), Up to 1TB (Storage)
- Rear Cameras: 200-megapixel (main)
- Front Cameras: TBA
- Battery: 4,400mAh, 25W
- Operating System: Android 16-based One UI 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
When: July 9
Alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is anticipated to launch. This model is expected to feature a 6.8-inch main display and a 4-inch cover screen. Samsung may implement a dual-chip strategy, offering either an Exynos 2500 or a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, depending on market specifications. It will likely include 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
For photography, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 may feature a dual rear camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens. A 4,300mAh battery with a charging speed of 25W is expected to power the device.
- Display: 6.8-inch (main), 4-inch (cover)
- Processor: Exynos 2500/ Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- RAM and Storage: 12GB (RAM), Up to 512GB (Storage)
- Rear Cameras: 50-megapixel (main) + 12-megapixel (ultra-wide)
- Front Cameras: TBA
- Battery: 4,300mAh, 25W
- Operating System: Android 16-based One UI 8
Vivo X200 FE
When: Mid-July
The Vivo X200 FE, which recently launched in Taiwan, is expected to enter the Indian market soon. The global version is anticipated to come with a 6.31-inch 1.5K (1,216×2,640 pixels) AMOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset, paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
For its imaging capabilities, it will boast a triple rear camera system featuring a 50-megapixel Zeiss IMX921 main camera, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. The front of the device will showcase a 50-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The Vivo X200 FE is expected to be backed by a robust 6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging support.
- Display: 6.31-inch, 1.5K AMOLED
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
- RAM and Storage: 12GB LPDDR5X (RAM), Up to 512GB UFS 3.1 (Storage)
- Rear Cameras: 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 50-megapixel (telephoto)
- Front Cameras: 50-megapixel
- Battery: 6,500mAh, 90W
- Operating System: Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15
Vivo X Fold 5
When: Mid-July
Vivo is also expected to release the X Fold 5, succeeding the X Fold 3. This foldable device may feature an 8.03-inch 8T LTPO inner display along with a 6.53-inch cover screen, both boasting a 120Hz refresh rate. It is anticipated to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, alongside 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
The Vivo X Fold 5 is expected to feature a triple rear camera arrangement, including a 50-megapixel main camera with a Sony IMX921 sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens featuring a Sony IMX882 sensor. A 6,000mAh battery with 90W fast charging is also anticipated to power the device.
- Display: 8.03-inch (main) 8T LTPO, 6.53-inch (cover)
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- RAM and Storage: 16GB (RAM), 512GB (Storage)
- Rear Cameras: 50-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 50-megapixel (telephoto)
- Front Cameras: TBA
- Battery: 6,000mAh, 90W
- Operating System: Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15
