This year, we saw several phones stepping into the Indian smartphone market to cater to a variety of users. 5G connectivity was the sole focus of most brands in 2024, with most budget smartphones also adopting this change. We also have some budget candy bar-sized and foldable smartphones this year to challenge the evergreen flagships from Samsung, Apple, and Google.
While some got lost in the crowd, some selected smartphones managed to shine even in the most jam-packed and competitive market, like the Indian smartphone segment. As the year comes to an end, we round up some of the most popular smartphones that we saw in 2024.
CMF Phone 1
The modular design language of the CMF Phone 1, makes it stand out among the rival brands. It is also mostly lag-free while performing day-to-day such as scrolling through regular apps or consuming multimedia content, messaging, and calls. As far as photography is concerned, the CMF Phone 1 is on par with rival brands in its price range. Moreover, the battery can easily last for more than a day with normal usage.
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Motorola's Edge 50 Pro is a complete package for most users looking for an all-rounder package. The phone also has a premium metallic frame, which is hard to find in rival smartphones of its price category. Further, the device has a nicecurved display, that keeps up with all your tasks. Lastly, its 125W charging support ensures that the device’s battery can be topped up in minutes.
OnePlus 12R
OnePlus 12R has all the right features to deliver a flagship-grade experience at almost half the price of most other flagship smartphones. It does well in terms of performance, and photography, and comes with with long battery life. Unlike other flagship smartphones, OnePlus is bundling the 100W super-fast charger and a high-quality silicone cover case in the retail box, which is a bonus.
Apple iPhone 16
In 2024, the vanilla iPhone 16 turned out to be the most impressive of the entire series as it came with several improvements that bridged the gap between Pro-series iPhones. This year, Apple has provided the base phone with an Action button and also the newly introduced Camera Control button that the new Pros also come with. We also have a new 48MP main sensor on the back and the ability to shoot 4k videos with the front camera. Add these benefits with the A18 chip and Apple Intelligence support; the iPhone 16 is surely the most value you can find in an iPhone in 2024.
Vivo X200 Pro
With an impressive 200MP main camera sensor and two other 50MP ultrawide lenses, the Vivo X200 Pro delivers sharp imagery in almost any lighting condition. The user has to just point the camera to the subject and be assured that the images can be flaunted on social media. Besides photography, the device also does well in all other key areas as it has a rigid build quality, top-notch performance, and long battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
This year, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra continues the legacy of its impressive predecessors with an even higher benchmark. Though the phone was launched in January, not many phones managed to match its high standards, as it offers a premium display, superb quad camera setup, and long battery life. Besides the exclusive Galaxy AI features, the S Pen’s versatility makes it an impressive package.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro manages to solve many of the issues that have been plaguing the foldable smartphone category for years. It promises a long battery life with fast charging, weighs like a normal smartphone, and also boasts a large main inner display with superb colour output. Vivo has also bundled a capable and versatile triple camera setup with this phone.
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