Technology: New Smartphone Released
July 2025 Smartphone Launches: Highlights
1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Announced at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in New York City on July 9, with pre-orders starting the same day and general availability on July 25
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Boasts a thinner design—just 8.9 mm folded, 4.2 mm unfolded—and an 8-inch internal display, 11% larger than its predecessor
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Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, delivering up to 38% improved CPU performance, along with AI-enhanced tools like Drawing Assist, Circle to Search, and Gemini Live
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Rear cameras feature a 200 MP wide-angle sensor, supported by upgraded optics and software for enhanced imaging
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Early preorder response was strong—Samsung noted over 210,000 pre-orders within 48 hours—and carriers quickly launched attractive trade-in and discount offers
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2. Nothing Phone 3
Officially unveiled on July 1, 2025, with pre-orders starting July 4 and market availability from July 15
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Priced at $799 for 12 GB/256 GB and $899 for 16 GB/512 GB globally
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A true shift to flagship territory for Nothing, the Phone 3 introduces the Glyph Matrix—a dot-matrix LED panel replacing the brand's iconic Glyph lights, supporting notifications, widgets, and mini-apps like Magic 8 Ball and levelers
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Under the hood: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, 6.67″ 1.5K AMOLED display (120 Hz, up to 4,500 nits), and a quad-50 MP camera setup (main, ultrawide, periscope 3× zoom, and front)
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Power: 5,150 mAh battery, with 65 W wired and 15 W wireless charging, plus an excellent 5 years of Android updates and 7 years of security patches
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One review noted the device drew criticism for a higher price, yet appreciated its stylish design and practical user experience
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Other Notable July Launches
Vivo rolled out two devices in India on July 14:
Vivo X200 FE — mid-range with MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, Zeiss triple camera, 6,500 mAh battery at ₹54,999; on sale from July 23
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Vivo X Fold 5 — premium foldable featuring an 8.03" inner and 6.53" outer AMOLED displays, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, triple Zeiss 50 MP cameras, and 6,000 mAh battery; priced at ₹1,49,999, available July 30
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Vivo T4R 5G launched in India on July 31, showcasing a slim quad-curved display, mid-range specs, and retail availability via Flipkart
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Tecno Spark 40 Series (Spark 40, Pro, Pro+) debuted on July 2 with Helio G-series SoCs, high refresh displays, IP64 durability, and priced affordably
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Fairphone 6 was announced on June 25, shipping later in late July or early August
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Summary Table
Category Highlight Devices
Foldable Premium Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (July 25 launch)
Premium Flagship Nothing Phone 3 (July 15 availability)
Foldable (India) Vivo X Fold 5 (July 30), Vivo X200 FE (July 23)
Midrange Vivo T4R 5G (July 31), Tecno Spark 40 Series (July 2)
Sustainable Option Fairphone 6 (late July).
