Best smartphones of 2024 - buyer’s guide

Last updated 19 October 2024


Sort by:

  • L
  • Lulushu
  • LaK
  • 13 Oct 2024

So everyone is going to forget the fact that the Sony Xperia 1 VI absolutely destroyed every single other phone in battery life, yet they keep the iPhone 15 Pro Max as the poster boy for battery life? Don't get me wrong, the Sony might not be an overall better phone, but when it comes to battery, it's by far the best one on average consumer phones (not including the rugged phones).

    • ?
    • Anonymous
    • v{u
    • 13 Oct 2024

    G-man, 07 Oct 2024I believe the list should have Edge 50 Neo instead of Fusio... moreYes

      Mi 14 Ultra best camera phone ... LOL nice joke :D
      It's worse then last years model of Huawei and Honor :D

        • a
        • about phone finder
        • nbg
        • 08 Oct 2024

        is there any statistics based on that, about what feature combinations are most appealing for users?
        and what combinations not to produce...
        (as feedback to manufacturers)

          • G
          • G-man
          • Ava
          • 07 Oct 2024

          I believe the list should have Edge 50 Neo instead of Fusion now, or am I wrong? #gsmarena

            • M
            • Mik3
            • Mrm
            • 05 Oct 2024

            JoeM, 13 Sep 2024Oneplus 12 is missing - one of the best phones of 2024 !This whole ranking is messed up. Can guess why. Hasselblad did (not) land on the moon. Hasselblad did not even crash on the moon. Hasselblad did not because we did not.

              • M
              • Mik3
              • Mrm
              • 05 Oct 2024

              DomtheCuber, 25 Aug 2024Flip phones don’t count as small phones because you can’t f... moreYou don't have to open it up when receiving a call, do you? That's when the compactness comes in. Hello!

                • J
                • JoeM
                • 3X%
                • 13 Sep 2024

                Oneplus 12 is missing - one of the best phones of 2024 !

                  • ?
                  • Anonymous
                  • BN2
                  • 31 Aug 2024

                  I cant't belive you threw out the Redmi note 13 Pro Plus. It's an overall fabulous phone, very welll balanced, fast charge, great display ecc ecc. And it's found now at very interesting prices. No contest wit the mediocre motorola you put in the guide

                    Mik3, 07 Aug 2024Would not any flip phone be in the compact category? Oh, if... moreFlip phones don’t count as small phones because you can’t fully use it as a phone with just the cover screen.

                      • ?
                      • Anonymous
                      • n%j
                      • 15 Aug 2024

                      Hello Team @GsmArena, when is the updated phone buying guide expected?

                        • M
                        • Mik3
                        • 8pJ
                        • 07 Aug 2024

                        HorriblyMadeDevices, 06 Aug 2024I and my friends asked them dozens of times to implement an... moreDo you think the GSMArena reviewer(s) actually take the phone out to support their reviews and ratings? Or that the specs are actually close to what the manufacturers say? Or make a conference call? Or the outside noise making the video recordings meh?
                        Call it the stabile ratings, not mobile. Or maybe the closed brain cell ratings.
                        Oh, I'm not complaining. I'm not watching 'em.

                          • M
                          • Mik3
                          • 8pJ
                          • 07 Aug 2024

                          Would not any flip phone be in the compact category? Oh, if so the iPhone mini would not make it. Hmm, funny how impartial editors think.

                            • ?
                            • Anonymous
                            • pWF
                            • 07 Aug 2024

                            Can you Please upgrade this list bc: Nord 4, Xperia 10vi and more

                              I and my friends asked them dozens of times to implement an option to select all Snapdragon chips in the phone finder area.

                              It took them more than 5 years to implement that feature without even replying back to us, basically ignoring us.

                              Do you think we will see an option to select 'flat screens only' and 'ultrasonic fingerprint scanners only' during this decade?

                                • H
                                • Hb2
                                • amK
                                • 03 Aug 2024

                                Where is Motorola edge 50 ultra ?!

                                  • ?
                                  • Anonymous
                                  • fC%
                                  • 01 Aug 2024

                                  When this will be updated

                                    Anonymous, 09 Jul 2024Let’s try to understand the android system from basic. It n... moreNo iPhone has been supported for over 7 years, let alone 10 years.

                                      • ?
                                      • Anonymous
                                      • 7ZW
                                      • 09 Jul 2024

                                      Let’s try to understand the android system from basic. It need high ram which means 12 gb should be the least norms. Practically for any mobile Battery should be at least 6000 mah. So why are organisations launching mobile with less than norms specified earlier. Even if you get one for the above spec android update is only for 3 years.when people buy a mobile it might be at thee of 1st yr of launch which means I have only 2 yrs of update. So why to buy android. If I can buy flagship android ten why
                                      not apple. It will las or 7 to 10 years

                                        • A
                                        • Ai
                                        • 4XV
                                        • 29 Jun 2024

                                        You guys need to create a new category for the most value for money phone. Taking into count speed, build quality,long term support, camera and price.