Future Ready! Best 5 Smartphones of 2024 Reviewed

Future Ready! Best 5 Smartphones of 2024 Reviewed

There are many options available to you if you’re looking to buy a new smartphone this fall, particularly if you prefer Android to iOS. ZDNET has therefore done all the work for you. In order to compile this definitive ranking of the top smartphones on the market right now, I’ve tried and reviewed almost every major smartphone that has been released in the last year by Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and, most recently, Apple.

The most recent smartphones are distinguished by their sophisticated hardware and designs (you’ll note that the latest Samsung Galaxy or iPhone device doesn’t appear all that different from prior generations) and software capabilities that support our ability to be creative, productive, and connected. On-device AI has been the major trend this year, and all smartphone manufacturers, including Apple, are putting it at the forefront of

What is the best smartphone right now?

After testing dozens of phones, we have decided that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the best phone overall because of its brilliant and immersive display, long battery life, and a plethora of unique features, some of which are driven by the company’s most recent generative AI model. A close second is the most recent iPhone 16 Pro Max, which we’re still reviewing.

Naturally, our selection for the greatest phone in general might not be the ideal choice for you. But no matter which option on this list you decide to invest in, expect it to be performant, have a display that gets bright enough to use outdoors, and field a camera system that will fulfill most, if not all, your photographing needs.

Best phones of 2024

5. Apple iPhone 16 Plus

4. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

3. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

2. Google Pixel 9 Pro

1. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max