April 2025 saw an impressive surge in smartphone activity, with over 30 new models launched across the flagship, mid-range, budget, and foldable segments. From ultra-premium camera-focused flagships to feature-rich budget models, brands like Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus, Motorola, Realme, and Xiaomi rolled out devices to suit every kind of buyer. Here’s a roundup of the most notable smartphones launched this month, categorized by segment.
Flagship Smartphones
Oppo Find X8 Ultra
Oppo’s new top-end offering, the Find X8 Ultra, is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and features a unique flat design. It introduces two new physical shortcut buttons and a standout rear camera system with five sensors, including a 50MP 1-inch main sensor and dual periscope telephoto lenses. The 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display supports 1600 nits full-screen brightness and houses an under-display fingerprint scanner. A 6100mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging rounds out the package. It starts at 6,499 Yuan (~$894) and is currently limited to China. Oppo also launched a couple of premium mid-range smartphones called the Find X8s and X8s+, powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ processor.
Vivo X200 Ultra
The Vivo X200 Ultra brings serious camera tech, including a 200MP Zeiss periscope telephoto lens and dual imaging chips for efficient photo processing (check out our X200 Ultra camera test). It’s built around a 6.82-inch 2K AMOLED panel and runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The phone includes satellite messaging on higher variants, a 6000mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging, and accessories like a pro photography kit. It starts at 6,499 Yuan (~$894).
Nubia Z70S Ultra Photographer Edition
Nubia targets photography enthusiasts with the Z70S Ultra Photographer Edition, which combines a triple camera setup (50MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 64MP periscope) with optional pro-level accessories like lens adapters and a magnetic strap. The Snapdragon 8 Elite and up to 24GB RAM ensure top-tier performance. A 6.85-inch 144Hz OLED display and 6,600mAh battery with 80W fast charging complete the package, starting at 4,599 Yuan (~$631).
Caviar Spiritual Heritage iPhones
Dubai-based luxury brand Caviar has introduced the Spiritual Heritage Collection, a high-end reinterpretation of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. Each limited edition model, including Reverence, Medina, and OM, is a blend of sacred symbolism and opulence, incorporating 24K gold, garnets, and fine enamel. The designs draw from Islamic, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions, crafted with ornate metalwork, gemstones, and symbolic motifs like the lotus and geometric medallions. More than smartphones, these are luxury collectibles priced between $8,340 and $9,630.
Mid-Range Smartphones
OnePlus 13T
The OnePlus 13T offers flagship-level power in a smaller 6.32-inch frame. Running on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, it comes with a 6,260mAh battery, 80W charging, and a redesigned camera module with a 50MP main sensor and 50MP telephoto. It lacks an ultrawide camera but compensates with top-end performance in a compact build (OnePlus 13T review). Prices start at 2,899 Yuan (~$399).
CMF Phone 2 Pro
Nothing’s modular CMF Phone 2 Pro steps up with a brighter 6.77-inch AMOLED display, Dimensity 7300 Pro chip, and a triple-camera setup including a 50MP main and 2x telephoto lens. It introduces “Essential Space,” an AI-based productivity hub, and features a replaceable back with support for lens accessories. Priced from ₹18,999 in India (US$249/€259), it retains a 5000mAh battery and 33W charging.
Motorola Edge 60 & Edge 60 Pro
Motorola’s Edge 60 series combines premium display tech with robust performance. The Edge 60 runs on Dimensity 7300, while the Pro model uses Dimensity 8350 Extreme. Both have a 6.7-inch quad-curved 1.5K OLED screen and a 50MP triple camera system with 3x optical zoom. The Pro offers a 6,000mAh battery and 90W fast charging. Pricing starts at £380 for the Edge 60 and £600 for the Pro.
Honor X60 GT
The Honor X60 GT brings a 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, and a 6,300mAh battery with 80W fast charging. While it features just a dual rear camera (50MP + 2MP), it excels in display brightness (5,000 nits) and charging efficiency. It starts at 1,799 Yuan (~$246), offering solid mid-range value.
Realme GT 7
The Realme GT 7 blurs the line between mid-range and flagship with its Dimensity 9400+ chip, 144Hz OLED screen, and 7,200mAh battery with 100W fast charging. Its 50MP main camera and 8MP ultra-wide make it a great all-rounder. Priced from 2,599 Yuan (~$355), it’s ideal for power users who don’t want to spend flagship money.
Red Magic 10 Air
Nubia’s Red Magic 10 Air is a gaming-focused mid-ranger powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and backed by LPDDR5X RAM and a Red Core R3 chip for real-time audio, vibration, and lighting optimizations. It has a 6.8-inch 120Hz OLED display, dual 50MP rear cameras, and a 6000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. Its advanced cooling system includes liquid metal and vapor chamber tech, supported further by a bundled external Cooler 6 Pro. Starting at 3,499 Yuan (~$476), it’s built for serious mobile gamers.
Budget Smartphones
Acer Super ZX / Super ZX Pro
Acer returns with two value-focused phones. The Super ZX features a 64MP Sony IMX682 sensor and Dimensity 6300, while the Pro model gets an AMOLED display, Dimensity 7400, and better cameras. With prices starting at ₹7,990, these phones offer strong features for their price points.
Redmi A5
Redmi A5 delivers a smooth 120Hz HD+ display, UNISOC T7250 chip, 32MP dual cameras, and a 5,200mAh battery—all for a starting price of ₹6,499. It also offers essentials like a headphone jack, side fingerprint scanner, and expandable storage.
Vivo Y37c
Aimed at entry-level users, the Vivo Y37c comes with a 6.56-inch HD+ screen, 13MP rear camera, and a 5,500mAh battery. It’s powered by the Unisoc T7225 chip and runs on Android 14. Available in China, it is priced at 1,199 Yuan (~$275).
Foldable Smartphones
Motorola Razr 60 & Razr 60 Ultra (2025)
Motorola has launched its updated foldable: the Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra, offering major upgrades in build quality, AI features, and displays. The Razr 60 Ultra runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, packs 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and features dual LTPO OLED screens with up to 4,000 nits brightness inside and 3,000 nits on the 4-inch cover screen. It also includes triple 50MP cameras, a 4,700mAh battery, 68W wired and 30W wireless charging, and a dedicated AI Key with glance-based controls.
The regular Razr 60 is powered by the Dimensity 7400X with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a slightly smaller internal and cover display. It includes a 50MP + 13MP dual camera setup and a 4,500mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. Both models have IP48 water/dust resistance, an improved titanium hinge, and run Moto AI with features like Catch Me Up, Look & Talk, and Smart Connect. The Razr 60 Ultra starts at $1,300 in the US, while the Razr 60 starts at $700.
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