Upcoming phones in May 2025 to watch out for

We are a week through May and there have already been many smartphone releases. But wait up, May really has a lot to offer, especially in India. In the rest of May, we have at least five new smartphones launching from big brands like Samsung, OnePlus, and Realme.

So, if you have been holding off on buying a smartphone, hold a little more, and you can finally get the smartphone of your dreams. This month we have slim phones, compact devices, and feature-packed mid-rangers. From the OnePlus 13s to the Realme GT 7, here are all the upcoming phones in May 2025.

Phones launching in May 2025

Here are all the top devices coming out this month.

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1. OnePlus 13s

2. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

3. OnePlus Nord CE 5

4. Samsung Galaxy F56

5. Realme GT 7

OnePlus 13s

OnePlus has confirmed the launch of the OnePlus 13s in India. The compact flagship is expected to launch this month, but the exact date is unknown. What we know, however, is that the OnePlus 13s will most likely be a rebranded version of the OnePlus 13T, which was recently released in China.

The device is expected to feature a 6.32-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1.5K resolution. The device could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It may have a 50MP dual-rear camera system. Despite its size, the device is expected to pack a battery bigger than 6,000mAh.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Next up is a slim phone from Samsung, the Galaxy S25 Edge. The smartphone is expected to launch this month, and it could have a thickness of 5.85mm. It may come with a SuperAMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support. It is expected to draw power from the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

The device may boast a 200MP camera similar to the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It may house a smaller battery, however, but may have a fast charging support. Expect it to boot on Android 15-based One UI 7.

OnePlus Nord CE 5

OnePlus may launch the Nord CE 5 later this month in India. The device is expected to feature a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display and a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. It may have a dual-rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor. One of its major highlights could be its large battery. It’s expected to have a battery bigger than 7,000mAh.

Other features could be faster charging, an IP rating, and Android 15 OS with OxygenOS 15 atop.

Samsung Galaxy F56

Samsung may have another phone up its sleeve this month. Called the Galaxy F56, the device may launch in the mid-range segment, offering the much-revered Samsung experience to the masses. The device is expected to boast a 6.74-inch AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate support.

The device could be powered by an Exynos chipset, paired with up to 8GB or 12GB of RAM. It may have a 5,000mAh battery with 45W of fast charging support.

Realme GT 7

Realme launched the GT 7 in global markets recently. Now, it may launch the device in India. The smartphone is expected to come with a design similar to the Realme GT 7 Pro. It is expected to have a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support.

The smartphone may come with a Dimensity 9400+ chipset and 12GB or 16GB of RAM. It is expected to feature a giant 7,200mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging. The device is expected to have dual-rear cameras with a 50MP main sensor. It’s expected to run Android 15 out of the box with Realme UI on top.

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These are all the upcoming phones in May 2025. Which device are you the most excited for? Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below.