Top 10 Flagship Phones of 2024. Technology Advancing with Every Step

The Top 10 Flagship Phones of 2024 showcase the impressive strides in mobile technology, where each device represents a leap forward in performance, design, and user experience. With powerful processors like the latest Snapdragon and Apple A-series chips, these phones deliver lightning-fast speeds, exceptional graphics, and seamless multitasking.

Enhanced displays with higher refresh rates and improved brightness make for stunning visuals, while advanced camera systems capture professional-grade photos and videos. With features such as 5G connectivity, AI integration, and longer battery life, these flagship phones are not just tools; they are a glimpse into the future of technology, where innovation continues to advance with every step.

Top 10 flagship phones in 2024. Advanced Specs and Exceptional Performance

In 2024, the tech race among smartphone giants heated up. Samsung captured attention with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Apple raised the stakes with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, Xiaomi continued to innovate with the Mi 15 Pro, Huawei made a stunning comeback with the Pura 70 Ultra, and Honor entered the competition strongly with the Magic 7 Pro.

Other phones also surprised us with their creativity and proved their excellence. In this article, we've compiled a list of the top 10 flagship phones of the year, arranged randomly without ranking them by preference.

1. Galaxy S24 Ultra

The challenge Samsung faced was releasing a new generation without falling into repetition and predictability, especially after the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which came close to being a masterpiece of technical perfection.

This year, Samsung shifted to a flat-screen design, making it easier to access edges using the S Pen stylus. They also enhanced the device's durability with a tougher Gorilla Glass Victus Armor layer on both the front and back, making it one of the strongest phones this year.

Although the display hasn’t been updated, it remains one of the best, featuring QHD+ resolution and a variable refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz.

As the screen is developed by Samsung, there's no doubt about its vibrant colors and exceptional accuracy. Additionally, the peak brightness has been increased to 2,600 nits for an unparalleled viewing experience.

On the software side, with the One UI 6.1 interface, Samsung showcased exciting Galaxy AI features that make tasks significantly easier for users. These include professional object removal from photos, real-time call translation, and paragraph summarization.

The heart powering all these features is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, the latest at the time of the phone's release in early 2024.

On the back, we saw an advanced quad-camera system. The periscope lens received the most significant upgrade, now featuring a 50MP resolution with optical zoom capabilities of up to 5x or even 10x without compromising original quality. The other lenses remain unchanged from the previous generation.

The device retains its 5,000mAh battery, with options for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

2. iPhone 16 Pro Max

This year, Apple released the new generation of the iPhone Pro Max with a larger screen and a more powerful processor. It also officially entered the AI race by integrating Apple Intelligence updates into the phone. As for the design, there were no significant changes except for the new camera button to control the camera, switch between shooting modes, and control the zoom.

Apple maintained the titanium frame and upgraded the protective layer for greater durability. The screen this time is 6.9 inches with a 1.5K OLED resolution, featuring a variable refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits.

In terms of hardware, the processor was upgraded to the A18 Bionic with better performance, a more intelligent neural engine, and a more powerful graphics processor.

It also comes with 8GB of RAM and storage options starting at 256GB.

On the back, there is a 48MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, along with a periscope lens and a new 48MP ultra-wide lens. On the front, it features the same front camera and a Face ID sensor for unlocking the device.

Finally, the battery capacity is 4,685 mAh, with faster wireless charging compared to the previous generation.

3. Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

The beautiful design and the unique camera window on the leather back were the main reasons for renaming the series to Pura, as the design exudes pure beauty. Despite all the challenges and restrictions imposed on it, Huawei continues to capture attention each year with its unique style.

The phone features a main camera that pops up luxuriously, providing stability and sharpness in photos and zoom, especially with its large 1-inch sensor.

The phone offers a display with 1.5K resolution and a variable refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz with high brightness, delivering an excellent viewing experience.

Despite the modest processor, Huawei attempted to support it with a lightweight interface and 16GB of RAM. The main camera is enhanced with a variable aperture ranging from f/1.6 to f/4.0, alongside a telephoto lens and ultra-wide lens with high resolution.

On the front, the ultra-wide camera solves the problem of narrow angles in group selfies. Huawei also provides a massive 5,200mAh battery with a blazing-fast 100W charging capability, and the best part is that the charger is included in the box.

4. Oppo Find X8 Pro

Oppo worked on updating the design language and dimensions of the phone to make it more suitable for daily use, especially for those with smaller hands. It also added a new button on the side for capturing photos, along with a slightly curved screen on all sides and a slightly larger display compared to the previous generation.

The screen is a 6.78-inch OLED panel with Full HD+ resolution, a variable refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz, and a peak brightness of up to 4500 nits.

For hardware, Oppo relied on the new MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor, which is excellent in the flagship category and capable of delivering high performance and efficiency in gaming and demanding tasks. The phone runs Android 15 with the new ColorOS interface.

On the back, Oppo provided four 50MP lenses with different shooting modes. The periscope lens is capable of up to 6x optical zoom as well as high-quality macro shots from a distance of 35 cm.

On the front, there’s a 32MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is massive, with 5910 mAh and 80 W charging capability.

5. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

This year, the largest and most powerful member of the Pixel 9 family adopts a design language clearly inspired by iPhones, featuring a completely flat body with rounded corners. The screen is a 6.8-inch OLED with near-QHD resolution, supporting a dynamic refresh rate of up to 120 Hz.

Google upgraded the processor to the more powerful Tensor G4 compared to last year, despite some noted concerns. The RAM was increased to 16GB, with multiple storage options ranging from 128GB to 1TB.

The phone boasts an impressive camera system, including a 50MP main lens with a wide f/1.68 aperture and two 48MP lenses: one for 5x optical zoom (telephoto) and another ultra-wide lens with an excellent aperture for night shots.

On the front, it features one of the widest selfie cameras with a 42MP resolution. The phone is powered by a 5060mAh battery with 37W charging support.

6. Xiaomi 15 Pro

The phone received powerful upgrades this year, offering the world's strongest processor, a brighter display, a more advanced camera setup, and a massive battery capable of lasting up to three days. This endurance is not only due to its large capacity but also to the intelligent power management by the display and processor.

Xiaomi reduced the bezels, providing the same screen size as the previous generation with smaller dimensions. The display remains a 6.73-inch OLED with QHD+ resolution, a dynamic refresh rate ranging from 1 to 120 Hz, and a peak brightness of 3200 nits.

The device also features an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, faster and more accurate than the optical sensor in previous models. For hardware, Xiaomi was the first to adopt the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, leveraging its high speed and efficient task-processing capabilities. The phone operates on the new HyperOS 2, built on Android 15.

On the back, there are three 50MP cameras developed in collaboration with Leica. The main lens boasts a wide aperture for brighter photos, even at night.

The periscope lens offers 5x optical zoom and the ability to capture high-detail macro shots from a distance of 30 cm.

The front camera is a 32MP selfie lens. The phone is powered by a 6100mAh battery with 90W fast charging. It comes in a 12GB RAM and 256GB storage option, with a higher variant offering 16GB RAM.

7. Huawei Mate X Ultimate

The world's first phone to support triple folding deserves credit for Huawei's courage in developing this complex type of device and being the first to release it to the market. When fully unfolded, you get a tablet with a 10.2-inch OLED display and the thinnest body in the smartphone world, measuring just 3.6mm.

Folding the phone once provides a 7.2-inch screen, and folding it a third time gives you a 6.4-inch display for a standard smartphone experience.

The screen supports a variable refresh rate of up to 120 Hz and Huawei's claimed 3K resolution.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Kirin 9010 processor, paired with 16GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB.

On the back, there’s an advanced camera system, featuring a 50MP lens with a variable aperture ranging from f/1.4 to f/4.0, a 12MP telephoto lens for 5.5x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide lens.

The phone includes software features such as automatic screen splitting, voice-to-text conversion, and other AI-powered functionalities. The battery capacity is 5600mAh with 66W fast charging.

8. OnePlus 13

A flagship phone with comprehensive features from OnePlus, this device continues the Chinese brand’s legacy of directly competing with major industry giants. It boasts an attractive design with two back texture options for the user.

The phone introduces a more accurate ultrasonic fingerprint sensor compared to previous generations and offers IP69 water and dust resistance for protection against high-pressure liquids. It also includes a three-level alert slider on the side.

The display has slightly curved edges for a comfortable grip without compromising usability. It’s an OLED panel measuring 6.82 inches with a QHD+ resolution, a variable refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits.

Under the hood, it features a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, offering high clock speeds and excellent performance and efficiency in gaming.

OnePlus also added a new vibration motor that provides immersive haptic feedback for a more realistic gaming experience. The phone comes with multiple RAM options, starting from 12 GB and going up to 24 GB.

The rear houses a triple-camera setup developed in collaboration with Hasselblad, all with 50MP resolution, alongside a 32MP front-facing camera. The battery capacity is 6,000 mAh with 100W fast charging support.

9. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

This year, the focus was on upgrading the specifications and fixing the issues from last year while maintaining design consistency. Official water and dust resistance was provided with an IP48 rating, and the aluminum frame was upgraded for better durability. The brightness of both the external and internal displays was increased to 2600 nits.

The main display is slightly larger at 6.7 inches, maintaining the same resolution and refresh rate as last year. The processor was updated to the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with the 1 UI 6.1 interface, which is rich in AI features and capabilities, and the RAM capacity was increased to 12 GB.

At the back, there's a new 50 MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, paired with a 12 MP ultra-wide lens. The front features a 10 MP selfie camera. The battery is now larger at 4000 mAh with 25W fast charging capability.

10. Honor Magic 7 Pro

It has not been a full year since the Magic 6 family, yet Honor decided to announce the seventh generation of its flagship phone series. The Magic 7 Pro version saw significant improvements, most notably the introduction of a 200 MP periscope lens, up from 180 MP in the previous generation. Along with this, it also introduced a more powerful processor, a larger battery, and faster charging capabilities.

As with the previous generation, the Magic 7 Pro allows users to choose between a fingerprint sensor or facial recognition for unlocking the device.

At the front, there's a 6.8-inch OLED screen with 1.5K resolution, a variable refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 5000 nits.

The phone operates with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, offering strong performance and efficiency, along with a neural engine that allows users to take advantage of various AI features on the device.

The Magic 7 Pro will be available with two RAM options: 12GB or 16GB, paired with several storage options.

In terms of cameras, the telephoto lens supports up to 3x optical zoom, and there are two 50MP lenses: the main lens features an adjustable aperture from f/1.4 to f/2.0, depending on the shooting mode, and the ultra-wide lens has an aperture of f/2.0. At the front, there is also a 50MP selfie camera with a depth sensor for facial recognition. The device's battery capacity is 5850 mAh with fast charging support of 100 W.