Khaberni - Mobile companies introduced many models during the year 2025, which makes choosing among them and searching for the best phones a confusing and often difficult task.
Despite the great similarity between mobile models in the eyes of the end user, the slight differences between each model lead to different experiences based on each user's preferences.
In general, it can be said that these phones are the best released in 2025 across various price categories, according to the annual review published by specialized tech sites "PC Magazine", "CNET", and "What Hi-Fi".
1-"iPhone 17" standard
For the first time, Apple introduced a standard phone at an economical price that matches the quality of leading phones of the same generation and surpasses the leading phones of the previous generation.
The company used the same screen found in leading phones, also added the new front camera sensor that allows changing the orientation of the image without changing the grip of the mobile, in addition to using a leading processor and a main camera sensor that matches the sensor in "iPhone 17 Pro" cameras.
The main and biggest difference between the "iPhone 17 Pro" and the standard "iPhone 17" is Apple's reliance on a slightly more powerful processor in the professional versions, in addition to the aluminum body, new cooling, and ultra-strong optical zoom lens.
Therefore, experts unanimously agreed that the "iPhone 17" mobile is an ideal choice for the majority of users, except for those who need excessive camera power, according to the reports.
2-"Galaxy S25 Ultra"
It has now become customary that the "Galaxy Ultra" phone is among the strongest Android phones introduced in the year, thus dominating the majority of recommendations related to Android users.
Samsung spared no effort in adding numerous leading and additional features to the mobile, making it significantly outperform its competitors.
The phone's screen, which the tech site "CNET" described as the best screen in any mobile, is one of the most important new features of the device that attracts users, not to mention the versatile camera and the ultra-powerful processor.
This matches the large battery size that allows the mobile to operate for several long hours and withstand continuous pressure under poor operating conditions.
And "What Hi-Fi" tech site chose the "S25 Ultra" phone as the best phone for lovers of typing and using the smart pen, thanks to the pen features and software support from "Samsung" for it.
3- "Honor Magic 8 Pro"
The "Honor Magic 8 Pro" mobile offers perfect performance in many aspects, making it the first choice for those looking for a strong mobile that competes with "Apple" or "Samsung".
The stellar performance of the mobile is driven by the "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5", which is the same processor used in many leading phones.
The phone's distinction is not limited to just supreme performance, but also extends to the camera that comes with a 200-megapixel lens, which is considered among the best lenses in mobiles according to "PC Magazine".
The battery, which comes with a capacity of 7100 milliamp-hours, enhances the performance of the leading phone, as its performance extends to connected days, outperforming the batteries of the "S25 Ultra" and "iPhone 17 Pro", according to the report.
4-"Galaxy Z Fold 7"
It has been the norm that foldable mobiles in all their models are specifically designed for users who have a spirit of risk and are keen to use foldable mobiles, and not for all users.
However, what Samsung managed to offer in the new generation of its leading foldable mobile, "Galaxy Z Fold 7", is a unique experience that makes it an ideal choice for all users, regardless of their requirements.
"CNET" report indicates that Samsung addressed some of the main issues in its foldable mobiles, as the company managed to make the phone as slim as usual mobiles, making its use in the closed position suitable, and redesigned the front screen to become wider.
The inner screen, now 8 inches in size, remains an ideal choice for increasing productivity by opening three apps simultaneously and is wider than the inner screens in previous generations of the device.
The rear camera also received a substantial upgrade in specifications, now coming with a 200-megapixel sensor for the main camera, making it compete with the company's leading phone, "S25 Ultra".
"CNET" praises Samsung's ability to maintain the battery size from the thicker previous generation despite the reduced thickness of "Z Fold 7", as the phone's thickness reaches 4.2 millimeters when opened and 8.9 millimeters when closed.
5-"Nothing Phone 3 A"
The company "Nothing", which is among the leading competitors in the budget phone sector, has managed to provide a leading experience exceeding competing phones according to "PC Magazine".
The mobile combines a combination of leading specs with an improved system designed to provide a fast user experience with the main leading features.
The mobile also possesses a set of additional features that make its user experience somewhat enjoyable, starting from the lights that automatically change with the ringtone tones.
The phone uses the "Snapdragon 7S Gen 3" processor, and although it's not the strongest of the "Snapdragon" processors, it delivers performance that matches those of leading phones.
