Recently, we have seen that compact smartphones have started to become popular again. For a long time, this segment was mostly limited to models from Samsung, Apple and Google. However, this situation has gradually changed. Because companies are now giving more space to such models in their product ranges. So, which compact models will be introduced in 2025?
Compact smartphone models to be introduced in 2025
The vivo X200 FE is expected to be released in global markets in July. According to current information, the device will be a rebranded version of the vivo S30 Pro Mini, which was recently introduced in China.
In terms of comparison, the design of the S30 Pro Mini resembles the iPhone 16. However, the model with IP69 certification comes with a slightly larger 6.31-inch screen compared to the iPhone’s 6.1-inch screen. On the other hand, it comes with an OLED panel with a resolution of 1.5K (2640 x 1216 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate.
On the hardware side, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus processor and has a 6,500mAh silicon-carbide battery with 90W wired charging support. The camera system is quite ambitious: It has a 50 MP Sony IMX921 main sensor, a 50 MP Sony IMX882 3x telephoto lens, an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 50 MP front camera with autofocus.
The Google Pixel 10 series is expected to be introduced in August. The standard and Pro versions seem to maintain a compact form factor like their predecessors.
It is estimated that both models will have a 6.3-inch OLED screen. As with previous models, the standard Pixel 10 is expected to offer FHD+ resolution, while the Pixel 10 Pro is expected to come with a higher resolution of 1.5K.
Both models will be powered by the new Tensor G5 chipset. However, the camera systems seem to be different. It is said that for the first time, the standard model will have a third telephoto sensor, but the other sensors will have lower specifications compared to the previous generation. On the other hand, the Pixel 10 Pro is expected to keep the camera hardware as its predecessor.
The iPhone 17 series is expected to be introduced in September and according to rumors, it will come out with a new design. As usual, it is said that the standard and Pro models will maintain the compact form factor like their predecessors.
The screen size is expected to increase from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches. As a significant innovation, it is stated that the standard model will support 120Hz refresh rate (ProMotion) for the first time.
It is also rumored that the smartphones will be powered by A19 series chips and have a 24 MP front camera.
This duo will be accompanied by two larger models: the iPhone 17 Pro Max and a new, thinner model, the iPhone 17 Air.
The Xiaomi 16 series is expected to be introduced in September. This means that the introduction will be made a month earlier than the previous generations of the series. The standard model will continue the tradition of compact phones and will be the fifth consecutive compact model of the series.
According to leaked information, the device will come with a 6.39-inch screen and will be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset.
The device is said to come with a large 7,000 mAh silicon-carbide battery. As is known, the current generation Xiaomi 15 has a 5,400 mAh battery.
The rear camera system is said to consist of three 50 MP sensors: wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle and telephoto. Finally, the phone is expected to come out of the box with the Android 16-based HyperOS 3 operating system.
The vivo X300 Pro Mini is expected to be released in October. This device will be the company’s third compact smartphone after the X200 Pro Mini and S30 Pro Mini models.
The device will come with a 6.3-inch screen with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The large 7,000 mAh silicon-carbide battery that powers the phone is noteworthy.
In addition, the phone will have an ultra-wide-angle camera as well as a periscope telephoto camera like the previous model. Unlike the previous model, this device will also offer wireless charging support.
