The year 2024 has witnessed some exciting releases in the smartphone arena. Be it diversified needs or budgets, a number of devices have come closer to at least one requirement or other with a little panache. Herein come the top 5 smartphones this year according to performance, features, and overall value:
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NO5. Realme 13 Pro+:
The Feature-Packed Contender Fifth position: Realme 13 Pro+-high on features, very affordable-will be the next to make it into the list. It comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with refresh rates of up to 120Hz-clear, smooth visuals that are easy on the eye. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset for reliable performance through daily use and gaming.
Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1080 x 2412 pixels.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2; RAM: 8/12GB; Storage: 256/512GB, no card slot.
Main Camera: Triple setup – 50MP wide, 50MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom, 8MP ultrawide.
Selfie Camera: 32MP.
Battery: 5200mAh capacity, 80W fast charging support.
OS: Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0 out of the box.
Other Features: IP65 Dust/Water Resistance, Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Stereo Speakers.
Price: Realme 13 Pro+ starts at ₹30,827-₹30,999 in India.
Thus, the mentioned model could be one of the best phones for mid-range customers who look forward to high-end feature phones within that price bracket.
NO4. OnePlus Nord 4: The Midrange Powerhouse.
Now, coming to the fourth position is taken by the OnePlus Nord 4, which strikes quite a nice balance between the performance and features of a premium phone in an affordably wrapped package. Besides its large 6.74-inch Fluid AMOLED display featuring 120Hz refresh and HDR10+, it is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 that powers the Nord 4, so it handles multitasking and games without hang-ups.
Display: 6.74-inch Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, 1240 x 2772 pixels, HDR10+, 2150 nits’ peak brightness.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 RAM: 8GB, 12GB or 16GB Storage: 128GB, 256GB or 512GB, no card slot
Main Camera: Dual setup – 50MP wide, Sony sensor, 8MP ultrawide
Selfie Camera: 16MP
Battery: 5500mAh with 100W fast charging, 5 minutes charge for 5 hours of Netflix
Operating System: Android 14 with OxygenOS 14.1
Other Features: Metal unibody design, IP65 dust/water resistance, under-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers
Price: Being around ₹29,999 in India for the OnePlus Nord 4, this is pretty nice considering the overall performance to camera.
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NO3. Realme GT 6T: High Performance Option
Realme GT 6T powerhouse device retains third position, which is just suitable for gamers and power users. It comes fitted with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display, having a refresh rate of 120Hz with up to 6000 nits peak brightness, hence ideal during outdoor usage and during media consumption.
Equipped with the chipset for top-of-the-line performance, Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, hence one of the fastest devices in its category.
Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1264 x 2780 pixels, HDR, 6000nits peak brightness.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
RAM: 8GB or 12GB
Storage: 128GB, 256GB or 512GB (no card slot)
Main Camera: Dual setup – 50MP wide, OIS; 8MP ultrawide
Selfie Camera: 32MP
Battery: 5500mAh with SUPERVOOC fast charging, 120W.
Operating System: Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0
Price: The prices of the Realme GT 6T start from around ₹31,999 in India. Quite an opulent device, indeed, to impress the power users.
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NO2. Poco F6: The Budget Flagship
The next in line is the Poco F6, giving the best features in the budget category. The smartphone is going to sport a 6.67-inch display with an AMOLED panel, having a refresh rate of 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision for good viewing on screen. For performance, it is going to be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor for great performance in multi-tasking or heavy gaming.
Display: AMOLED 6.67 inches, 120Hz Resolution: 1220 x 2712 pixels, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2400 nit’s peak
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
RAM: 8/12GB
Storage: 256/512GB (no card slot)
Main Camera: Dual setup – 50MP (wide, with OIS) 8MP (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera: 20MP
Battery: 5000mAh with 90W wired charging
Operating System: Android 14 with HyperOS.
Other Features: IP64 dust/water resistance, under-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Price: Poco F6 would be priced at around ₹35,999 in India.
Thus, super-highly recommend this for chasing flagship features sans the premium price.
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NO1. Motorola Edge 50 Pro: The Pinnacle Premium Smartphone
Still, Motorola Edge 50 Pro leads the race as no other can defeat this powerhouse, which has a perfect combination of style and performance, and also features included. It offers a 6.7-inch P-OLED display with native refresh rates up to 144Hz to provide silky-smooth visuals in true colors. This specimen is powered by an inbuilt Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Chipset for making every task-easy gaming to great productivity-easier than ever.
Display: 6.7-inch P-OLED, 144Hz, 1220 x 2712 pixels, HDR10+, 2000 nits peak brightness;
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3.
RAM: Available in two versions, 8GB and 12GB.
Storage: Available in 3 options – 128GB, 256GB and 512GB, with no card slot;
Main Camera: Triple – 50MP wide, with OIS + 10MP telephoto, with 3x optical zoom + 13MP ultrawide.
Selfie Camera: 50MP; BATTERY: 4500mAh with 125W wired charging, 50W wireless charging
Other features include IP68 dust/water resistant, under-display fingerprinting, and stereo speakers.
Price: The company has priced the Motorola Edge 50 Pro close to ₹ 31,999 in India, but for me this is what the premium smartphone experience would feel topmost in features, and it’s the best smartphone of 2024.
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From class-leading performance that gamers want to users looking toward uncompromising premium all-rounders for a wide variety of needs and preferences, these are indeed the very best of the best that 2024 has in store.