India is a market teeming with smartphones from the budget-friendly category to the ultra high-end segment. There is a phone available for everyone, and the year 2024 proved that. Here, we've listed some of the absolute best smartphones launched in India in the past year. These devices excel in many categories and you can't go wrong with any of them.
Without any delays, here are the best mobiles that make the cut:
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has made its debut in the country alongside the Xiaomi 14. The flagship phone features a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED micro-curved display with a resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 3,000nits. The device gets its power from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The phone runs on Android 14 OS with the company's custom HyperOS interface. There is a quad camera setup at the rear panel of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It includes a 50MP Sony LYT900 primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and two 50MP Sony IMX858 sensors with unique optical zoom capabilities of 3.2x and 5x. The fourth 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens promises to enhance the device's photography capabilities. For selfies, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a 32MP front camera. The device also includes a 5,300 mAh battery with 90W wired, 80W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging capabilities.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 offers a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, Android 14 with One UI 6.1, and a choice of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Exynos 2400 chipset. Its triple camera setup includes a 50MP wide lens, 10MP telephoto, and a 12MP ultrawide. With a 12MP selfie camera, 4000mAh battery, and vibrant color options, it delivers a powerful and stylish experience.
The Nothing Phone (2a) comes as a successor of the Nothing Phone 2. The handset comes with a 6.78-inch FHD+ 10-bit AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. The Nothing Phone 2a is powered by a custom MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The handset runs Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5 and packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. For imaging, the Nothing Phone 2a offers a 50MP main sensor with OIS support and a 50MP ultrawide lens. Up front, the phone comes with a 32MP selfie camera. The Nothing Phone 2a also includes a Glyph Interface, allowing users to personalize the lighting effects at the rear panel.
The iQOO Neo 9 Pro debuts as the most affordable smartphone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Also, the device has a 6.78-inch 1.5K (1,260 x 2,800 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with up to 144Hz refresh rate. The iQOO Neo 9 Pro has a VC Cooling system, an official IP54 rating, and packs a 5,160 mAh battery with support for 120W SuperVOOC charging. For optics, the smartphone comes with a 50MP Sony IMX920 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an 8MP ultra wide-angle camera. Other aspects include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and many more.
The OnePlus 12 boasts a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Android 14, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Its triple camera setup includes a 50MP wide lens, 64MP periscope telephoto with 3x zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide. Offering storage up to 1TB, stereo speakers, and available in Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, and Silver, the phone houses a 5400mAh battery supporting 100W wired, 80W wired (USA), 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ launched on January 17, available since January 24, features a 6.7-inch display, Android 14, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3/Exynos 2400, triple cameras (50MP wide, 10MP telephoto with 3x zoom, 12MP ultrawide), and supports 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging. Comes in various colors.
The OPPO Reno11 Pro 5G features a 6.7 inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (4nm) chip. It runs on Android 14 with ColorOS 14, offering up to 256GB storage and 12GB RAM. The phone boasts a triple camera setup with a 50MP main camera, 32MP periscope telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The selfie camera is 32MP. It offers stereo speakers, 80W wired charging, and comes in Pearl White and Rock Grey colors.
The Vivo X100 sports a 6.78" AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm) chipset and comes with an option of either 12GB or 16GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage. It has a triple camera setup with a primary camera of 50MP, a ultra-wide camera of 50MP, and an telephoto camera of 64MP. The front camera is a single 32MP camera. The phone also has an under-display optical fingerprint sensor and is powered by a 5000mAh battery.
The more advanced Apple iPhone 15 Pro comes fitted with a 6.1-inch display with a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels. The device is powered by an Apple A17 Pro (3nm) Bionic chipset and a non-removeable Li-Ion 3274mAh battery. The device comes with up to 1TB of storage space and houses a 48MP+12MP+12MP triple-camera setup at the rear and a 12MP front-facing camera.
The Google PIxel 8 Pro is a flagship smartphone with a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz OLED display. Running the show is Google’s in-house 4nm Tensor G3 SoC, coupled with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB Storage. The phone has three cameras: a main 50MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.7, a 48MP telephoto sensor with an aperture of f/2.0, and a 48MP ultrawide sensor with an aperture of f/2.2. The device has a 10.5MP camera on the front. Power comes from a 5,050mAh battery that supports 30W wired fast charging, 23W wireless charging. The device comes in three striking hues: Obsidian, Porcelain and Bay.
Here is the list of top 5 best mobiles
Best Smartphones | Price in India |
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra | 99,999 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | 1,29,999 |
Nothing Phone 2a | 23,999 |
iQOO Neo9 Pro 5G | 35,999 |
OnePlus 12 | 64,999 |