Best smartphones of 2024 - buyer’s guide

Last updated 2 May 2024


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  • Anonymous
  • 0wY
  • 30 Dec 2020

GSMArena is forgetting the craftsman phone category - the rugged phone that will withstand almost any kind of abuse. I have the Ulefone Armor X7 Pro. Its dirt cheap but alright.

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    • Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
    • u44
    • 23 Dec 2020

    Anonymous, 18 Dec 2020I'm confused on the Premium all-rounder... I thought t... moreGood

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      • Anonymous
      • j%t
      • 22 Dec 2020

      HB, 20 Dec 2020Best compact phone: The Galaxy Z Flip. True that it acts like a ladies compact but I doubt these cheap chinese subpar phone lovers would appreciate the price and constantly complain even though it would be the best compact.

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        • mAy
        • 20 Dec 2020

        Best compact phone: The Galaxy Z Flip.

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          • Anonymous
          • 8js
          • 18 Dec 2020

          I'm confused on the Premium all-rounder... I thought this is the best entry to 5G phone which most people voted for the OnePlus Nord? How can Moto Edge won given the history of their near non existent software update? Given both are similar phones?

            I own Sony Xperia Xa2 Ultra. I know my smartphone is GSM, but is it GSMA or GSMT? Important because I am changing Wireless Service Provider.

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              • Anonymous
              • j%t
              • 11 Dec 2020

              Zaxk34, 18 Oct 2020Find X2 Pro or Xperia 5 II or S20+? I came from Samsung S8... moreI gave my kid my Galaxy S8 and it's still going strong. Constantly on TikTok watching garbage and the battery lasts as what is expected imo.

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                • Anonymous
                • j%t
                • 11 Dec 2020

                Lead2XL, 20 Nov 2020Most of these phones, other than the Realme 6, have under d... moreIt's no wonder people like yourself prefer the inexpensive phones vs the quality that Samsung and Apple put out their (can't believe I promoted Apple in any way, yuck) but if you would pay the extra for a proper premium phone than you wouldn't need to buy 2 phones a year.
                Just sayin'.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • j%t
                  • 11 Dec 2020

                  lol, 24 Nov 2020imo this list should start with number 4 this year and leav... moreYou're just sour that Samsung is finally getting recognized for the outstanding quality of their phones that have been neglected to incorporate cheaper versions to keep the market competitive.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • vId
                    • 07 Dec 2020

                    ME, 04 Dec 2020Where is the Sony Xperia 5II ?Yeah

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                      • kuf
                      • 05 Dec 2020

                      Anonymous, 25 Sep 2020Best near stock Android/ stock Android/ Android one phones ... moreMoto Edge +

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                        • ncr
                        • 04 Dec 2020

                        Where is the Sony Xperia 5II ?

                          Hard to find great flat oled + snap phones.

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                            • 0U6
                            • 24 Nov 2020

                            imo this list should start with number 4 this year and leave first 3 empty for lack of innovation.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • 3IP
                              • 23 Nov 2020

                              Tze, 19 Nov 2020Any reason there isn't Xperia 5 II anywhere on the lis... moreIts a list of phones. Sony dont make any phones, they make parts used on smartphones. Sony is still working on assembling their parts into phones. When i Purchased my sony phone they werent close to getting that part.

                                realme 6 making it to the list of a mid-range all rounder is unexpected

                                  Most of these phones, other than the Realme 6, have under display fingerprint scanners - a deal breaker for me. Most new phones are either way too huge or they have awkward under display scanners. I usually try at least 2 different phones a year but the size and scanner issues have put me off so I am still using my 2018 Xiaomi Pocophone F1, perfect size and great rear fingerprint scanner.

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                                    • 3LT
                                    • 19 Nov 2020

                                    Any reason there isn't Xperia 5 II anywhere on the list of nominees?

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • t75
                                      • 15 Nov 2020

                                      wongwatt, 10 Nov 2020Best camera phone has to be a Huawei P40 pro + or Xiaomi Mi... moreWatch MrWhoseTheBoss video camera comparison among the iPhone 12 Pro Max, Note 20 Ultra, and The P40 on Youtube.

                                        wongwatt, 10 Nov 2020Best camera phone has to be a Huawei P40 pro + or Xiaomi Mi... moreWell, both s20 ultra and note 20 ultra were launched globally which means, both of them are available all around the world. Huawei P40 pro+ isn't available in US market as the former President banned Huawei from entering the US. Mi 10 ultra, in the other hand, was supposed to be sold only in Mainland China and won't be launched globally. Thus, they may not be available in some region.

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