ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): As the year 2025 comes to an end, the tech markets have released the list of the best smartphones of 2025. This year, major Chinese brands have also performed well in the smartphone market.
Galaxy and iPhone are generally considered the top choices, but Chinese brands like Xiaomi and Oppo have introduced their best phones this year that rival or surpass Apple and Samsung in some aspects.
Honor Magic V5
The Honor Magic V5 is one of the best foldable phones of this year. The phone is extremely thin and light, made of premium materials, and offers class-leading IP58/IP59 ingress protection with a strong hinge.
Both displays are large, sharp, and feature-rich, including stylus support and Dolby Vision certification. Excellent stereo speakers make the multimedia experience even more impressive.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Pro Max uses an aluminum body, which affects the weight and performance of the phone, but also hurts its durability and makes it susceptible to scratches.
The combination of glass and metal on the back and the availability of new colors have made it one of the least popular models of recent years.
Xiaomi Ultra15
The unique and beautiful design of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is its hallmark. It includes the best displays in the industry, including a p1440 LTPO OLED screen, 12-bit color depth, dynamic 120Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision support, which make the viewing experience fantastic.
Samsung Galaxy Ultra S25
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is a robust and well-built device, although it did not fully meet expectations. Its battery timing is excellent, the display is very good in terms of quality, and fast charging is also possible under appropriate conditions. It is a unique choice in the market due to its stylus support.
Oppo Find N5
The Oppo Find N5 represents the pinnacle of foldable technology. It uses the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite generation chipset, and despite its slim design, it features a large Si/C battery and a brilliant hinge system that makes the display notch almost invisible. It also includes a powerful camera system.
