May has been a busy month for phone lovers. We've had an onslaught of new smartphone releases, and there's literally something for everyone. If it's out-of-this-world cameras you're after, a fresh batch of "nearly-flagship" phones like the HUAWEI nova 14 Ultra, Honor 400 Pro, and OPPO Reno14 Pro are here for you. Gamers aren't forgotten either, with the Infinix GT 30 Pro and iQOO Neo10 Pro+ providing some serious oomph. Moreover, we even got to lay eyes on the exceedingly slim Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and sound-focused Sony Xperia 1 VII. Okay, enough about that. Let us proceed to the most exciting models of the month.
Honor 400 Pro
Availability: You may obtain this one today.
Expected Price: The 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant is around €799.
Why it's amazing: It comes with a super bright screen (up to 5000 nits), a massive 200MP main camera, telephoto zoom lens, big battery with rapid wired and wireless charging, IR blaster, IP69 top-of-the-line water resistance, and stereo speakers.
The Honor 400 Pro boasts a vibrant 6.7-inch OLED screen (2800x1280 resolution) that runs at silky-smooth 120Hz. Beneath the hood, it's fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, coupled with 12GB of quick LPDDR5 RAM and ample 512GB of storage. As for photography, the main camera is a huge 200-megapixel sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS). There's a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera that doubles as a macro camera capable of taking photos from 2.5cm distance, and a 50MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom. Selfies are handled by a 50MP front camera which can also record 4K video and even comes with a 3D depth sensor. The phone is Android 15 and Honor's MagicOS 8.0, and features AI features like creating videos from images. It is powered by a 5300 mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
HUAWEI nova 14 Ultra
Availability: Available to purchase now too.
Expected Price: Rounding about $583 for 256GB, $625 for 512GB, and $695 for the 1TB version.
Why it's cool: It features an LTPO screen with refresh rate adjustable between 1-120Hz, excellent cameras on the back and front, a large battery with fast wired charging, an IR blaster, IP69 water resistance, and stereo sound.
The HUAWEI nova 14 Ultra boasts a 6.81-inch screen (2860x1272) that becomes very bright (5500 nits max). Its LTPO 3.0 technology means the refresh rate dynamically switches between 1Hz and 120Hz for energy saving. The device is a camera beast with five lenses: a 50MP primary lens with a specialized RYYB sensor, OIS, and a variable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0) for changing light. You also get a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.7x optical zoom, and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera. Selfies are handled by two front cameras – a 50MP primary one and an 8MP one with 2x zoom. The phone runs on HarmonyOS 5. It's driven by a 5500 mAh battery, which supports 100W wired charging (but wireless charging is not there this time). Some of the other highlight features include NFC, an infrared port for home appliance control, a fingerprint scanner in the power button, and that rugged IP69 water and dust resistance.
Infinix GT 30 Pro
Availability: Available for purchase now.
Expected Price: Around $305 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model, and $350 for 12GB RAM + 512GB storage.
Why it's great: This gaming phone features a blazing 144Hz display, 108MP sensor camera, wired and wireless fast charging, stereo speakers, flashing RGB LED lights, and even extra game trigger buttons.
The Infinix GT 30 Pro is geared toward gamers with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, 10-bit color, adaptive refresh of up to 144Hz, and brightness up to 4500 nits. For a better gaming experience, it features touch-sensitive game triggers and multi-remappable illuminated game triggers with over 20 customizable RGB effects. It is powered by a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate processor. You can purchase it with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM (virtually expandable up to 24GB) and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. To ensure cool temperatures during hot gaming, there is a vapor chamber cooling system, and an exclusive "Master Edition" comes with an additional active fan cooler. The battery is 5500 mAh or 5200 mAh (region-specific) and charges at 45W wired and 30W wireless. It also features a convenient bypass charging mode for powering the motherboard directly. Camera-wise, it packs a 108MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 13MP selfie camera.
iQOO Neo10 Pro+
Availability: Available to buy right now.
Expected Price: Between $389 (12GB/256GB) and $555 (16GB/1TB), with options in between.
Why it's awesome: A cutting-edge QHD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a highly capable processor, a huge battery with lightning-fast wired charging, a 50MP primary camera with OIS, and dual speakers make this phone a gamer's paradise.
The iQOO Neo10 Pro+ is another smartphone squarely targeting mobile game enthusiasts. It comes with large 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with crisp 3168x1440 resolution, velvety smooth 144Hz refresh rate, and up to 4500 nits peak brightness. Internally, it comes powered by top-of-the-lot Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, along with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X memory and up to 1TB of speedy UFS 4.1 storage. A strong 7K Ice Dome VC cooling system manages the heat, and a huge 6800 mAh battery allows you to play more and charges with amazingly speedy 120W charging (bringing you up to 70% in 25 minutes). A dedicated Q2 chip allows games at 2K and 144 frames per second, and a 23-antenna system ensures stable connection. For cameras, it includes a Sony IMX921 50MP main camera with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 16MP front cam. It has Android 15 and OriginOS 5.0 user interface.
OPPO Reno14 Pro
Availability: Now available.
Expected Price: From $485 (12GB/256GB) and up to $625 (16GB/1TB).
Why it's great: It also comes with a 120Hz screen, a big battery with fast wired and wireless charging, a quad-camera setup where all the cameras are 50MP, stereo speakers, and IP69 water resistance.
The OPPO Reno14 Pro comes with a 6.83-inch flat AMOLED screen with a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 1200 nits of brightness. It also comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chip that comes with Mali-G720 MC7 graphics. You can put up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage UFS 3.1 in it. The most thrilling thing is the camera configuration: four 50 megapixel cameras. There's the primary, ultra-wide-angle, telephoto zoom with 3.5x, and the selfie sensor. It can shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second. The phone is powered by a 6200 mAh battery with support for 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. The smartphone is also water and dust-resistant with an IP69 rating.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Availability: Currently available for sale.
Estimated Price: Approximately €1249 for 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, and €1369 for 12GB RAM + 512GB storage.
Why it's great: It's incredibly thin, has an ultrasonic fingerprint screen, top-grade processor, good battery with rapid wired and wireless charging, 200MP main camera, stereo speakers, IP68 water-proofing, and a promise of 7 years of software updates.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is exceptional in its extreme thinness, just 5.8mm thick and weighing just 163g. To ensure this becomes a reality, Samsung used a new Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 for protection. The device features a 6.7-inch AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ screen and adaptive refresh rate between 1Hz and 120Hz. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip and comes with 12GB of RAM. The main camera is a massive 200MP sensor with optical stabilization, supplemented by a 12MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus too. The phone is fueled by a 3900 mAh battery that supports 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The device is also IP68 certified for dust and water resistance.
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Availability: June 2025.
Estimated Price: The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model should cost about €1499.
Why it's great: It provides a screen that can reach 120Hz, a high-performance processor, rapid wired and wireless charging, a multi-purpose zoom camera, stereo speakers at the front for excellent sound, a headphone jack (a precious commodity), memory card expansion, and IP68 waterproofing.
The Sony Xperia 1 VII has a 6.5-inch OLED screen (2340x1080 pixels resolution) with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The screen also includes a dedicated "Creator mode" with 100% DCI-P3 color space, perfect for watching media. It comes powered by the best Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, complemented by 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage, which you can expand up to 2TB using a microSD card. The camera system comes with a 48MP Exmor T primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide module, and a 12MP telephoto lens with variable optical zoom between 3.5x to 7.1x. Audiophiles will like the 3.5mm headphone jack and front stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. There is a 5000 mAh battery powering it, and wired charging at 30W and wireless at 15W. The Xperia 1 VII will ship with Android 15 and Sony promises 4 OS major updates and 6 years of security patching.
