Smartphones are always evolving, and in 2024, more powerful and adaptable phones are expected to be launched. The most-anticipated phones are likely to carry amazing features thanks to developments in artificial intelligence. Flexible screens, 5G connectivity, and updated camera hardware are some of the other things to expect in these devices. So, if one is planning to buy a phone this year, they might want to wait for the following phones in 2024:

1. Apple iPhone 16
A new iPhone, as usual, is expected to be released in the fall next year. The Dynamic Island notch—first seen on the Apple iPhone 14 Pro series—is likely to be a standard design feature. In addition, a larger display in the iPhone 16 Plus is a possibility. An improvement in Siri—Apple’s virtual assistant.

2. Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
The Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup, with S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra, is one of the most anticipated launches. The S24 Ultra is expected to have a flat screen as opposed to the S23 Ultra’s curved edges. But it will still have a design similar to its predecessor. The S24 Ultra will also have a titanium finish.

3. OnePlus 12
OnePlus offers some excellent gadgets and great alternatives to Samsung and Apple devices. The OnePlus 12 is the brand’s next flagship and is expected to launch this year. With a few adjustments, it mostly shares a similar design with its predecessor, the OnePlus 11. One of the changes is a slight increase in the size of the phone—just 1–2 millimeters in each direction. Earlier in the fall, OnePlus released its first foldable phone, the OnePlus Open, which is also worth considering for those who have been looking for an alternative to Samsung’s foldable devices. Like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, the gadget has two screens and is powered by the most recent Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. However, the OnePlus Open is among the most robust foldable devices being certified to fold and unfold at least 400,000 times.

4. Vivo X100 Series
As Vivo’s top-tier product for photography fans, the X100 series may gradually make its way to countries outside Asia after being launched at the end of last year. Vivo’s flagship phones use MediaTek’s 9300 processor, which delivers better performance and battery life among a sea of high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 devices.

5. Xiaomi 14
The Xiaomi 14 will be the brand’s flagship product available globally, giving users the chance to experiment once more with its Leica-tuned camera setup—a triple 50-megapixel rear camera system. Based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU, the phone has a 6.3-inch OLED screen with 1200p resolution and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The device will run on a 4,600mAh battery and offer 90W fast charging.

6. Nothing Phone 2a
According to the early reports, the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset—a midrange chip that strikes a compromise between performance and battery efficiency—will serve as the foundation for the Nothing Phone 2a. The phone will also come with a dual 50-megapixel back camera system, a 6.7-inch display, 8GB RAM, and 128GB of storage as standard features. The hallmark LED Glyph lights will be used differently because of a new back design pattern that sets it apart from the Nothing Phone (2).