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For the first decade of the smartphone industrys lifetime, progress was absolutely rapid.

A plateau had formed.

Three-image composite; A Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Snapdragon 8 Elite graphic, and see-through iPhone 16 Pro

For smaller phones like the iPhone 16, silicon-carbon technology could finally give users truly reliable all-day battery life.

Having tried it myself, I reckon it could change the game in 2025.

The worlds most powerful phone with the worlds new most powerful chipset?

Thats reason enough to be excited right there.

Its great to have a new competitor in the mix as we head into the new year.

Finally, some decent zooming

Theres plenty to be excited about in terms of photography, too.

There have been other phones produced with a 1-inch sensor, like theXiaomi 14 UltraandOppo Find X7 Ultra.

Im expecting telephoto cameras to get more and more impressive in 2025, too.

Further tips suggest thatSamsung has developed a telephoto lens with a brighter apertureto aid with low-light portraits.

Im also hoping for further surprises in display tech, sustainability and repairability, and adventurous design choices.

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