2024 has been a great year for smartphone releases and mobile news entering the market. We are here to round up everything we’ve heard and give our conclusion as to which smartphones performed the best this year. We have several categories each with an overall winner plus numerous nominations so you can see which phones Envirofone decided are top of the pick for 2024. Let’s get into it.

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Which phone is the king of 2024?

iPhone 16 Plus – Released September 20th 2024

The iPhone 16 has a better chip than ever before (A18), improved battery life and incredible camera capabilities. On top of this, its new Capture Button is impeccable for improving photographs and the Action Button is great for shortcuts around the phone. The iPhone 16 is also the first iPhone to offer Apple Intelligence, Apple's own AI system which they announced earlier this year.

Pros:	Cons:
Strong battery life Great camera controls	Slow charging speed

Nominations:

• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
• Samsung Galaxy S24+
• OnePlus Nord 4

 

 

Which brand of phone is the best and cheap 2024?

Samsung Galaxy A55 – Released March 20th 2024

The Galaxy A55 offers a large 6.6” screen, 120Hz refresh rate, large battery life, stunning build quality and most importantly, a low price range of around £250. The only downside to this smartphone is that it doesn’t offer a telephoto camera, but with all the other features of a regular Galaxy phone, this isn’t a huge loss.

Pros:	Cons:
Great video quality Impressive stereo speakers	Thick display bezels

Nominations:

• iPhone SE 2022
• Google Pixel 8a
• Oppo Reno 12 Pro

 

 

What phone has the highest quality camera?

iPhone 16 Pro Max – Released September 20th 2024

The iPhone 16 Po Max has a much higher resolution when it comes to the camera compared to any other smartphone, this means the camera can capture images with much higher levels of detail, enhancing the professional look of your images. The camera sensors on the phone are also much bigger (mainly because the phone is a lot bigger in terms of size and performance), bigger sensors mean better-rendered images, which makes the quality of the image that much better.

Pros:	Cons:
Brilliant battery life Strong connectivity options	Slightly expensive

Nominations:

• Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Google Pixel 9 Pro
• Pixel 8a

 

Which iPhone is the best in 2024?

iPhone 16 – Released September 20th 2024

As we mentioned for our top pick for the best overall smartphone for 2024, the iPhone 16 has an improved battery life and incredible camera capabilities, its new Capture Button is impeccable for improving photographs and the Action Button is great for shortcuts around the phone.

Pros:	Cons:
Action button and capture button Fast processor	Apple AI hasn’t launched yet

Nominations:

• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone SE 2022

 

 

What is the best Samsung phone out right now?

Galaxy S24 – Released January 31st 2024

The Galaxy S24 has the most powerful processor over any other Android device meaning the phone works at lightning speeds. Although considered a physically smaller phone, the mobile has an impressive battery life, 3 stunning cameras, plenty of new AI features and a smooth 120Hz display.

Pros:	Cons:
Stunning display Incredible camera quality	No major differences from S23

Nominations:

• Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 6

 

 

What is the best foldable phone in 2024?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 – Released July 24th 2024

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is primarily loved for its sturdy hinge and impressive design quality. Seamlessly integrate between the larger and smaller screens with no lag and experience an amazing battery life of up to 15+ hours straight! Fold devices are a lot sturdier compared to Flip options, and are great for long-lasting, constant use.

Pros:	Cons:
Great durability Improved displays	No fast charging

Nominations:

• Motorola Razr 2024
• Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
• Huawei Mate XT

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