From iPhone Air to Galaxy Z tri-fold and Ray-Ban Display: Check out the biggest tech launches of 2025

2025 was the year when a lot of new and exciting tech broke cover and we finally got glimpses of what the future may look like, especially from a tech standpoint. Apple finally launched its slim and lightweight flagship, iPhone Air, Samsung went on to showcase the Trifold, compact phones made a comeback and looks like they are here to stay, while Meta Ray Ban Glasses got a display and a Neural Band to control them.

In case you missed any of these launches, here's a recap at what they offer:

1) iPhone Air:

Apple's latest attempt to revitalize the middle member in its flagship saw the company replace the ‘Plus’ model with iPhone Air. The new phone measures in a thickness of just 5.64mm and weighs just 165 grams.

iPhone Air features a 6.5 inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The panel comes with Ceramic Shield 2 protection and support for HDR and True Tone.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the A19 Pro chip comprising with support for 256GB, 512GB and 1TB storage options. The phone comes running on iOS 26 and supports all the Apple Intelligence features.

The tradeoff with this form factor, however, is that Apple was able to add only a single 48MP wide angle lens to the iPhone Air. The front of the device, however, retains the 18MP Centre Stage camera with autofocus, like the other members in the iPhone 17 series.

2) Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold:

While Apple is scrambling to launch its first ever foldable, Samsung upped the ante this year with the unveiling of its Galaxy Z Tri-Fold which has already begun hitting the shelves in a few markets. The phone features a massive 10.0-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1600 nits brightness. The device also sports a 6.5-inch FHD+ cover screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 2600 nits brightness.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy paired with 16GB of RAM. The foldable device is backed by a 5,600mAh battery with support for 45W wired and 15W wireless charging.

In terms of cameras, it features a 200MP primary sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom. The device comes with an IP48 water and dust resistance rating.

3) Compact phones:

2025 saw the return of compact phones in the market which are easier to hold in hand while being targetted in the upper mid-range segment. The first device to hit the shelves this year with a compact form factor was the OnePlus 13s with its 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED display and Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.

The phone would soon face competition from Vivo, which launched the X200 FE with 6.31-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display, Dimensity 9300 processor, IP69 rating and a bigger 6,500mAh battery. The battle for compact flagships is only expected to get better in 2026 with both OnePlus and Vivo expected to unveil the successors to these devices in coming year.

4) Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses (Gen 3)

Meta gave a big uprade to the Ray Ban glasses this year with the launch of Ray Ban Display which feature a full colour high resolution display baked right into the lens with a Neural Band to control them as well.

They feature a 600x600 pixel monocular display with a 20-degree field of view. There is also support for a six mic setup and open ear speakers for calls and listening to music.

The Neural Band, on the other hand, uses the EMG (electromyography) technology to allow users to control the glasses with subtle hand gestures like clicking or scrolling.