With a plethora of mobile phone rumours doing the rounds, we’ve looked at the most talked-about phones set for release in 2025 and beyond, potential prices, and the devices we were expecting to make an appearance but haven’t just yet!
Image: iPhone 16 series
What is it? The latest iPhone, obviously.
Why should I care? It’s the new iPhone! Aside from that, some of the rumoured features sound very appealing: upgraded camera systems, fresh colour options and a few new design tweaks that we won't spoil here. Take a look at our dedicated iPhone 17 rumours report for the full lowdown!
When will it launch? The launch event will likely take place on the 9th or 10th of September 2025, with a full release in late September.
Image: Samsung Galaxy S25
What is it? The latest flagship smartphone from Samsung.
Why should I care? There aren’t too many rumours as of yet for the new Samsung Galaxy flagship models, however, we could see upgraded cameras, improved AI capabilities and an increase in display size with even slimmer bezels.
When will it launch? No official announcement yet but it could arrive sometime between January-February 2026.
Image: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
What is it? The latest flagship device from Google.
Why should I care? The Pixel 10 is rumoured to have a larger screen than the previous Pixel 9 model, along with improved wired and wireless charging, Android 16 and the new Tensor G5 processor.
When will it launch? The Pixel 10 is expected to be announced on 20th August 2025.
Image: OnePlus 11
What is it? The new flagship model from OnePlus.
Why should I care? The OnePlus 14 is expected to ditch the curved screen design, favouring a new flat display. Rumours also suggest a more powerful chip and the possible addition of a 200MP telephoto lens.
When will it launch? We can expect the OnePlus 14 to be released in January 2026.
Image: iPhone 16e
What is it? Apple’s latest budget-friendly iPhone
Why should I care? While Apple only launched the first model of this new series in early 2025, it's rumoured that a second generation model is in the works: the iPhone 17e. Rumours suggest the iPhone 17e will look similar to the iPhone 16e but include a new A19 processor.
When will it launch? We can expect the iPhone 17e to launch sometime around February 2026.
Image: Google Pixel Fold
What is it? The latest foldable Google phone model.
Why should I care? Along with the Pixel 10, rumours suggest a new Fold model is on the way. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to be completely dustproof with a larger 5015mAh battery and a new 48MP main camera.
When will it launch? It's said that Google is having a few issues which could push the Pixel 10 Pro Fold release back to October 2025, instead of the original August 2025 release date.
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