Upcoming smartphones launching in March 2025: From Apple iPhone 16e to Nothing Phone 3a, and more

Smartphones launching in March 2025: For smartphone fans, March 2025 will be exciting as several leading firms prepare to release their newest models. Apple is anticipated to release the eagerly anticipated iPhone SE 4, featuring a small form factor and potent internal components. With the P3 Pro 5G, Realme is also causing a stir by promising premium features at a reasonable cost.

New Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Samsung models that are loaded with the newest processors, better cameras, and stylish designs might be among the other significant announcements. March offers something for everyone, regardless of preference for a high-end flagship or a more affordable handset.

Please keep checking back as we provide you with all the information regarding the features, costs, and accessibility of these fascinating new smartphones!

Upcoming smartphone launches in March 2025

Check out the list of smartphones launching in March 2025 in your budget.

1. Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra (Launched)

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Following months of speculation, Xiaomi has formally revealed the date of the worldwide release of the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra smartphones. On March 2, both phones is available globally and from 11th March it will be available in India.

Xiaomi 15 specifications

With its 6.36-inch AMOLED display that upholds the remarkable 3200-nit peak brightness rating, the Xiaomi 15 provides a more portable experience. Its 8.1mm thickness and thin 1.38mm bezels make it ideal for one-handed use.

Included in its triple Leica camera system are:

The primary 50MP camera has a Light Hunter 900 sensor.50MP 2.6x telephoto camera with 10cm macro skills and 50MP ultra-wide 14mm cameraAlthough it has 12GB of RAM, the phone has the same Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset as its Ultra sister. It has a 5240mAh battery that can be charged with 90W wired and 50W wireless power.

Compared to the Ultra variant, the Xiaomi 15 has a more traditional look with an aviation-grade aluminum frame. Black, White, Green, and a unique Liquid Silver version will be among its available colors.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra specifications

The 6.73-inch AMOLED micro-curved display of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, 2K resolution, and a maximum brightness of 3200 nits. The latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, up to 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage power the smartphone.

Several AI-powered capabilities, like AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Search, AI Writing, and many more, are available on the smartphone's HyperOS 2 operating system, which is based on Android 15.

A 50MP Leica primary camera with a Sony LYT-900 sensor, a 50MP Leica ultrawide camera, a 200MP Leica ultra-telephoto camera, and an additional 50MP Leica telephoto lens comprise the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's quad-camera setup. It has a 32MP selfie camera on the front.

The smartphone's 5410mAh Xiaomi Surge battery, which supports a 90W HyperCharge, provides long-lasting performance.

2. Apple iPhone 16e (Launched)

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The iPhone 16e has a 6.1-inch OLED screen. The Face ID system is now housed in the iconic iPhone notch. The device's lightning port has been replaced with a USB-C port, and the new Action button has taken the position of the device's mute toggle.

The A18 chip, which powers the iPhone 16e and the other 16-series, enables Apple Intelligence capabilities, including ChatGPT integration, Genmoji, and Writing Tools. Additionally, Apple indicated that support for Visual Intelligence will soon be added. Given that the phone has the A18 chipset, it was anticipated to have 8GB of RAM, which is the bare minimum.

At launch, Apple did not, however, confirm that. However, this was confirmed by a subsequent benchmark test. The camera arrangement on the iPhone 16e has seen some significant improvements. It now has a 48-megapixel Fusion back camera, smaller than the iPhone 16's sensor, and a 2x digital telephoto zoom.

Features of the camera include HDR, Night mode, and Portrait mode. The iPhone 16e features a 12-megapixel autofocus TrueDepth camera on the front. The latest iPhone can record video in 4K at 60 frames per second.

3. Vivo T4x

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According to reports, the Vivo T4x, a new T-series model and the first in the T4 family, is in development. According to a recent leak, the phone will be on sale in India from 5th March. In that sense, the phone also received the BIS certification. In recent developments, information about the Vivo T4x chipset has emerged online.

4. Nothing Phone 3a series

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The Nothing Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro will go on sale on March 4th, the firm has formally announced after much anticipation. Furthermore, the availability of the smartphones on Flipkart's site has been confirmed. At 3:30 PM IST, the launch ceremony is set to take place.

5. iQOO Neo 10R

More information on the Neo 10R 5G is anticipated to be released by iQOO in the days ahead, as the March 11 launch date is still more than a month away. According to its Amazon microsite, the smartphone will be offered in Raging Blue, a blue-white dual-tone finish. It will have the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset under the hood.

6. Realme 14 Pro Lite (Launched)

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A 6.7-inch OLED with FHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz is included with the Realme 14 Pro Lite 5G. It has a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits. Gorilla Glass 7i protection is in place to protect it.

The 4nm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset powers the gadget. It has 256GB of storage and up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone has a large 5,200 mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. The AI Smart Removal function and other NextAI features are also included with the device.

The gadgets have a USB-C 2.0 port, Bluetooth 5.2, and dual-band Wi-Fi for communication. The Realme 14 Pro Lite 5G has a large 50 MP primary camera with optical image stabilization.

An 8 MP ultrawide sensor is also included. Additionally, the gadget has a 32 MP front-facing camera. IP65 certification is included with the gadget.

7. Samsung Galaxy A series (launched)

On March 2, 2025, Samsung revealed three Galaxy A series smartphones will be released in India. Since all three models have surfaced on the worldwide listing platform, suggesting an impending introduction, it is reported that the Galaxy A36, Galaxy A56, and Galaxy A26 will be part of the series.

8. Google Pixel 9a

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Pre-orders for the Google Pixel 9a will open on March 19; shipping is planned for March 26. The device is anticipated to make its formal debut in March 2025.

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