In 2025, several top-tier smartphones have launched exclusively in China and other global markets, with no official plans for US release. These devices often feature advanced cameras, foldable displays, satellite connectivity, and high-speed charging.
Brands like Xiaomi, Huawei, Honor, Vivo, and Oppo continue to push smartphone design and innovation beyond what’s available in the US market.
Here’s a look at some of the most powerful and feature-packed smartphones of 2025 that are not sold in the United States.
1. Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi launched the 15 Ultra as its top-tier flagship with a focus on professional-grade photography. It features a 6.73-inch 2K TCL C9 OLED LTPO display with 3200 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and 1920Hz PWM dimming. The phone runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and offers up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage.
The rear camera system includes a 50MP 1-inch Leica main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, a 50MP floating telephoto, and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens. The phone can shoot 4K video at 120fps and access 10-bit Log profiles on all lenses.
Xiaomi also sells a photography kit with an external grip, battery, shutter button, and filter mount for added control. The phone features a 5410mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W wired and 80W wireless charging.
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2. Huawei Pura X
Huawei introduced the Pura X as a premium flip phone featuring a 6.3-inch foldable OLED display and a 3.5-inch square external screen. Both displays support 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate and 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming.
The camera system includes a 50MP RYYB main sensor, a 40MP ultra-wide, an 8MP 3.5x telephoto, and a 1.5MP multi-spectral sensor for enhanced color accuracy. Huawei built the phone with a composite laminated body, titanium alloy support, UTG glass, and an IPX8 waterproof rating. It supports satellite communication and runs HarmonyOS 5.
The Pura X uses two silicon-carbon batteries totaling 4720mAh and supports 66W wired and 40W wireless charging.
3. Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
Huawei expanded its Pura series with the Pura 80 Ultra. It features a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED screen with 1440Hz PWM dimming and a variable refresh rate from 1 to 120Hz. The device runs on a Kirin 9020 processor with EMUI 15 and packs a 5170mAh battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP one-inch sensor, a 200MP periscope with 3.7x and 9.4x zoom levels, a 40MP ultra-wide, and an additional 12.5MP telephoto sensor. Huawei integrated satellite communication and IP68/IP69 durability.
4. Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
The Mix Flip 2 is Xiaomi’s latest clamshell foldable phone. It features a 6.86-inch inner AMOLED display and a 4.01-inch outer screen, both with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 3200 nits. Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and wet-touch support are included on both panels.
It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The camera setup includes a 50MP main lens and a 50MP ultra-wide camera, with a 32MP front camera capable of 4K recording. The 5165mAh battery supports 67W wired and 50W wireless charging.
5. Honor Magic 7 Pro
Honor launched the Magic 7 Pro with a 6.8-inch quad-curved LTPO OLED display that reaches 5000 nits peak brightness. It uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
The phone includes a 50MP main camera with a variable aperture, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 200MP 3x periscope telephoto lens with OIS. The front houses a 50MP camera with a 3D depth sensor. Honor added advanced heat dissipation, dual-engine VC cooling, and an IP68 rating. It features a 5650mAh battery with 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.
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6. Oppo Find X8 Ultra
Oppo’s Find X8 Ultra features a 6.82-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen with 2160Hz PWM dimming and Dolby Vision. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
The phone includes a 50MP main camera with a 1-inch Sony sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide, two periscope telephoto cameras (3x and 6x), and a spectral color sensor for better skin tones and color accuracy. The 6100mAh battery supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. It also carries IP68/IP69 ratings.
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7. Vivo X200 Ultra
Vivo launched the X200 Ultra with a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display and dual imaging chips (VS1 and V3+) for advanced photo and video processing. It uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
The rear camera system includes a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide, and a 200MP telephoto with Zeiss optics and APO design. It supports 4K 120fps recording and 4K time-lapse. The phone comes with a dedicated shutter key and supports a professional imaging kit. The 6000mAh battery supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
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8. Honor Magic V5
Honor calls the Magic V5 the world’s thinnest foldable. It features a 7.95-inch OLED inner display and a 6.43-inch OLED cover screen. Both support 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and 5000 nits peak brightness.
The camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, 50MP ultra-wide, and 64MP 3x periscope telephoto with AI-powered zoom. It uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and packs a 6100mAh battery on the top-end model. Honor’s hinge is tested for 500,000 folds, and the phone has IP58 and IP59 ratings.
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