What’s Dropping in Tech This December? A Whole Lot. Start Here.

December is only a few days in, and the tech world is already moving quickly. From new smartphones to major gaming releases and fresh camera gear, December 2025 is shaping up to be one of the busiest tech months in recent years.

For people in Nigeria who love new gadgets, new smartphones, upgraded cameras, and gaming releases, this month brings plenty of options to follow, compare and plan for.

This piece highlights the major tech releases in December 2025.

Smartphones remain the most followed tech category, and December is packed with strong launches. From budget phones to performance-focused flagships and experimental foldables, this month covers every type of user.

The OnePlus 15R is one of the most anticipated smartphones launching this month. It features the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a flagship smartphone that might interest you. The phone is also expected to include an 8000 mAh-plus battery, a 1.5K AMOLED display, and a 165Hz refresh rate. These features place the OnePlus 15R in the high-performance flagship category.

OnePlus brand usually offers flagship-level performance at a more reasonable price. With the OnePlus 15R focusing on long battery life, fast charging and smooth display performance, it is shaping up to be one of the standout December tech releases.

Xiaomi is officially launching the Redmi 15C on 3 December, making it one of the earliest smartphone releases this month. The Redmi 15C falls into the budget smartphone category, which consistently has high Google search volume in Nigeria. This model aims to appeal to price-sensitive users who still want dependable battery life, fast performance for everyday apps, and a simple camera system.

The Redmi C-series typically focuses on long battery endurance, lightweight performance and pocket-friendly pricing, so this release will attract students, young professionals, and anyone looking for a practical upgrade without spending much.

Realme continues expanding aggressively across Asia and Africa, and the Realme PX4 series is the latest addition expected to draw attention. The series, which launched on 4 December, is expected to offer a balance of performance, fast charging and display quality.

Realme phones have become popular among Nigerians for alternative mid-range smartphones with dependable specifications.

People following new smartphone releases will likely compare the Realme PX4 series with the Redmi 15C on the budget side and the OnePlus 15R on the premium side.

Samsung surprised the tech world with the rollout of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold yesterday, 2 December. Recall the company made the first appearance of this device at the APEC 2025 Summit in South Korea, which sparked conversations amongst gadget enthusiasts. 

This is Samsung’s boldest foldable attempt so far, designed to transform from a normal phone into a tablet-sized display with two folding points. 

For users who enjoy multitasking, reading, content consumption or design work, the Galaxy Z TriFold offers a larger display area without carrying a separate tablet. Foldable phones keep expanding their audience in Nigeria, especially among tech enthusiasts and creators, and the TriFold will likely spark plenty of conversations as more people see videos and reviews.

The gaming community also receives two heavy launches this December. Both titles have built-up anticipation and strong SEO interest globally.

Let It Die: Inferno launched on 3 December for PC and PS5. This new entry continues the franchise’s fast-paced, combat-heavy gameplay. 

Gamers following December releases will be comparing performance, story direction and gameplay changes. With the PC and PS5 platforms popular in Nigeria’s gaming community, this release is one of the month’s standout additions.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is arriving on 4th of December, 2025. The long wait for the next Metroid Prime instalment has created strong momentum, especially with the introduction of the new Nintendo Switch 2 console.

The game is expected to showcase improved graphics, faster gameplay, and a refreshed design. Nintendo fans, especially long-time fans of the Metroid franchise, will likely be keeping an eye on reviews and Switch 2 availability over the coming months.

Content creation continues to grow among Nigerian users, so camera releases always attract attention.

Sony Alpha 7 V + FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II — Release Date: December 2

Sony announced the new Sony Alpha 7 V, along with the updated FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II lens yesterday, December 2nd. This combination offers improved autofocus, enhanced low-light capability and upgraded video features. This will appeal strongly to photographers, filmmakers, influencers and YouTubers looking to improve image and video quality.

The Alpha 7 series is already trusted by many Nigerian creators, so this December release is set to draw plenty of followers.

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December 2025 is crowded with smartphones, gaming releases and creator gear, making it one of the most active months for tech drops all year. From the budget-friendly Redmi 15C to the experimental Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the flagship-ready OnePlus 15R, users in Nigeria will have plenty of new gadgets to compare before the year ends.

Add the new PS5 and Nintendo Switch titles plus Sony’s refreshed camera system, and December becomes a full calendar of devices, updates and upgrades.