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Here are our top smartphone picks for H1 2025 after Review
Can iPhone 17 Pro Max Take on Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?
Joel Joseph
August 01, 2025
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In today’s newsletter edition, we've got Gizmochina's official picks for the best smartphones of H1 2025 after testing hundreds of devices, a compelling comparison between Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max and Huawei's photography-focused Pura 80 Ultra, and shocking news that Samsung has lost its decades-long grip on the memory chip market to SK Hynix.
Meanwhile, we're diving deep into silicon-carbon battery technology that's finally making battery anxiety obsolete, while OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra becomes the first phone with industry-standard 40W UFCS charging certification.
Here's what you'll discover in today's tech roundup:
Gizmochina's official H1 2025 smartphone winners after extensive testing by our review team
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Huawei Pura 80 Ultra comparison analyzing Apple's chances against photography excellence
Samsung's historic loss of memory chip market leadership to SK Hynix after decades of dominance
Silicon-carbon battery technology explanation revealing how it's solving smartphone battery anxiety forever
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra's industry-first 40W UFCS charging certification creating universal fast-charging standards
Additional insights on Nothing's India incubator program, Galaxy Z Fold 7 sellout success, and Xiaomi Mix Flip 3's satellite communication rumors
Read on for all the details!
Half of the year is already over.
In the last six months, Gizmochina’s review team has published hundreds of videos and articles, many of which featured impressive smartphones and tablets.
We often see YouTube comments asking which phone is our favorite.
Well, this article will answer those questions while also summarizing the standout devices of the past half-year.
Read on to find out more.
 Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious flagships in recent memory. It’s expected to launch in the second week of September, bringing with it a slew of design and hardware changes, some long overdue, others aggressively forward-looking. But while Apple readies its next-generation device, Huawei has already thrown down the gauntlet with the Pura 80 Ultra, a photography powerhouse with cutting-edge optics and top-tier performance. Can Apple take on Huawei’s best? |  Samsung, a long-standing heavyweight in the global chip industry, has taken a rare hit in its core business. For the first time in decades, the company has been overtaken in the memory chip market — a space it once dominated — as rival SK Hynix surges ahead on the back of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) demand driven by AI growth. According to a report, SK Hynix became the world’s top memory chipmaker in Q2 2025, outpacing Samsung in revenue for the first time. |
 Battery innovation doesn’t always get the spotlight, but maybe it should. After all, it’s one of the few things that truly defines the day-to-day user experience. Over the years, smartphone processors got faster, displays turned fluid and vibrant, and cameras reached near-DSLR quality. But battery life? Mostly stagnant. Until now. A quiet revolution is unfolding in battery chemistry, and it’s called silicon-carbon. |  The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is the first smartphone to earn 40W UFCS (Universal Fast Charging Specification) certification, setting a new bar for fast-charging compatibility across devices. According to the association, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has officially received the first integrated 40W UFCS fast charging certificate. The goal is to make charging more transparent and consistent for users across brands. UFCS is a collaborative industry effort backed by major Chinese tech players, aimed at creating a unified fast-charging protocol that cuts across ecosystems. |
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Joel Joseph
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