As the echoes of the New Year’s celebrations fade, it’s time to reflect on what was an extraordinary year for smartphones. 2024 brought us groundbreaking innovation, from powerful flagships to sleek foldables. Whether you followed our 2024 Winners and Losers series or caught our editors’ personal picks for the year, it’s clear that tech enthusiasts were spoilt for choice.
Now, we want to hear from you—what was your favorite flagship of 2024? We’ve narrowed down the contenders to keep things manageable, but if your favorite didn’t make the list, do let us know in the comments. To keep things organized, we’ve split the poll into three categories: traditional flagships, horizontal foldables, and flip foldables.
Traditional Flagships: The Best of the Best
The flagship race was intense this year, with brands pushing the boundaries of performance, design, and camera technology. Devices like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 16 Pro Max, OnePlus 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 14 Ultra set the bar high. Whether it was raw power, stellar photography, or sleek design, these phones delivered a top-tier experience.
But which one stood out to you as the ultimate flagship? Cast your vote and let us know what made your pick special—be it the blazing performance, exceptional battery life, or cutting-edge camera system.
Horizontal Foldables: A New Era of Innovation
2024 was a landmark year for foldable phones, with some brands debuting tri-fold designs and others focusing on making foldables thinner and more practical. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, Tecno Phantom V Fold2, and Google Pixel Fold 2 competed fiercely for supremacy, each bringing something unique to the table.
We also saw improvements in software optimization for larger displays, making foldables more versatile than ever before. Which horizontal foldable captured your attention and delivered the best experience in 2024?
Flip Foldables: Compact, Stylish, and Powerful
Flip foldables are rapidly gaining traction, offering users a compact form factor without sacrificing flagship-level performance. This year saw exciting launches like the Motorola Razr 2024, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, and Tecno Phantom V Flip2, all of which pushed the envelope in terms of design and usability.
With better durability, larger cover displays, and improved battery life, flip foldables are becoming a practical choice for many users. Which one do you think stood out as the top flip foldable of the year?