2025 is now upon us and many users around the world are waiting for the arrival of the new year to update their mobile phones. Why don’t you buy them now? Simple: because the majority waits learn about new market trends or the new series of mid-range cell phones.
What does next year have in store for us in this market? No one knows for sure, except manufacturing companies, but we have already seen some glimmers of progress that help us outline the future. So if you’re wondering what cell phones will be like in 2025, stay to learn about the trends which will dominate throughout the year.
More artificial intelligence to make your life easier, like it’s magic
Artificial intelligence (AI) was the protagonist throughout 2024, but will continue to be so in 2025. Over the course of the year we have seen how AI has gone from being a mere chatbot to which things are consulted, to become a very complete tool in various areas.
In 2025 all this will improve and the truth is that the sky will have no limits, so those who know how to use artificial intelligence to their advantage will triumph. However, there is a further element that we will certainly see in 2025: running AI models locally on our phones.
Until now, only high-end chips were capable of running AI models locally. However, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 can already do this in the mid-range and The massification of this feature will arrive in 2025.
High-capacity batteries in thin phones
For years the battery standard in the mobile market has been 5000 mAh. Seeing greater capacity was almost always a question of off-road vehicles or low-end smartphones, but not anymore.
We have seen this since the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Elite The high-end ones are moving towards 6000 or even 7000 mAh capacity. This is due to the cost of the ultra-bright screens we see from 2023, as well as the enormous power of current chips.
So somewhere you have to compensate for this consumption so that the autonomy is not reduced and the solution is to use batteries with a higher capacity. Yes, indeed, These new batteries will not increase the thickness of our phonesthey might even reduce it.
Some companies aim for up to 8000 mAhlike Realme with Realme GT8 Pro and “Titan” technology. However, this is the brand’s top of the range for the next generation We expect the increase to reach the mid-range as well.
Less ultra-fast charging to improve battery health and make room for more capacity
Directly related to the previous point, we are already seeing that brands They are leaving behind the race to have the fastest fast charging of the market.
It makes all the sense in the world, given that ultra-fast charging systems seem great because they take cell phones from 0 to 100% charge in 10 minutes. However, the impact they have on battery health is enormousas they degrade them at high speed and expose them to very high temperatures.
Likewise, in order to use larger batteries without increasing the thickness of the phones, you need to make room somewhere. Use less powerful charging systems, which they require less space and easier dissipation It is an ideal option for this.
More sustainable mobile phones from production to component replacement
Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environment, but so are regulated entities. Therefore, both by choice and by obligation, In 2025, brands will adopt more sustainable practices to manufacture their devices.
Apple and Samsung have gradually left increase the percentage of recycled materials that they use on their mobile phones, not to mention HMD Global with Nokia. Likewise, these brands and many others have chosen to standardize the design of their smartphones, which also helps on a manufacturing level.
Furthermore, it turns out that this is a trend that will not only be present in the manufacturing sector. Part replacement has also improved in recent years, something that will continue in 2025. So, expect it to be easier to change things like the screen, battery or other elements of your mobile phone.
IP69 as a protection standard in the high range (maybe also in the mid range)
The top of the range models from the end of 2024 have one thing in common: almost all of them have IP68 + IP69 protection. Only the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro are left without IP69, but all their rivals have this level of protection. This is a trend that will definitely continue into 2025, as that is the idea make smartphones more resistant to the effects of dust and water.
Adds IP69 protection resistance to high pressure and high temperature water jetssomething exceptional for certain environments. However, it’s not a big deal because the dependency on IP68 certification is still there. IP69 does not ensure protection against submersion, so you need to combine it with IP68 certification to get the complete package.
More affordable foldable mobile phones to pave the way for mass adoption
We all take it for granted Samsung will present its Galaxy Z Flip 6 FE in 2025the brand’s first “economical” foldable. Obviously it will involve some sacrifices in terms of performance, but its price will be lower than what we are used to.
So, it looks like 2025 the year foldable phones start reaching the masses and they will stop being something so exclusive. It’s true that OPPO has already done some of the work with the OPPO N3 Flip and N2 Flip, but a leading company like Samsung had to finish paving the way.
Privacy and security will continue to increase in 2025
Finally, and despite it being something that has been happening for several years now, The trend of making mobile phones and ecosystems more secure will continue into 2025.
Both Android and iOS will introduce improvements in this section, with things like better encryption, more independent permission managementmore reliable authentication systems and improvements in theft detection systems.
