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Once again, an Exynos problem? In our review, the compact and easy-to-handle Samsung Galaxy S24 does a lot right and is even cheaper than the Galaxy S23. However, with the Exynos 2400, the Galaxy handset has something to prove in terms of efficiency and gaming. Read on to find out where we reckon the Galaxy S24 can still improve. Update: We're still covering the “banana gate” in the camera area.
Samsung Exynos 2400 | Samsung Xclipse 940 | 6.20" | 167 g

Rocket. The powerful Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro shows that you don't have to accept any performance compromises in a mid-range smartphone. In our test, the Android 14 smartphone reveals a brute performance that is otherwise only seen in expensive high-end devices. Despite that, the price point is low, as is typical for the Poco brand, officially starting from 350 Euros (~$380).
MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra | ARM Mali-G615 MP6 | 6.67" | 186 g

Vrumm, vrumm. Porsche's German product design team is working with Honor to launch the company's first smartphone. Technically, it is nearly identical to the Magic V2, but it differs mainly in terms of material, design, included accessories, and price.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | 7.92" | 234 g

Hard to get. Tecno smartphones are still quite uncommon in Europe. But the Spark 20 Pro+ shows why this is actually a pity: a good camera with decent low-light capability, great performance and a bright display piqued our curiosity.
Mediatek Helio G99 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.78" | 179 g

Through detours. Oppo wants a piece of the foldable pie. The Find N3 Flip relies on a large battery and a triple camera setup against the established competition from Samsung and Motorola. Is that enough for the Flip crown? We reveal all the strengths and weaknesses of the foldable.
MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | ARM Immortalis-G715 MP11 | 6.80" | 201 g

The best smartphone display for under $300. Price-wise, the Galaxy A25 is situated in the mid-range category, and, offering 4 big Android updates as well as 5 years of security updates, it has more software support than some high-end smartphones. The built-in OIS, the very bright 120 Hz Super AMOLED display and the 3,5 mm audio jack make the Galaxy handset worthy of your attention.
Samsung Exynos 1280 | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 | 6.50" | 197 g

Bargain flagship phone? After a long time, Nubia is once again selling one of its flagship phones globally. And the device is pretty remarkable: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, UDC, IP certification, a unique triple camera setup and much more. You can already get one for less than €700 (US$600). A true hidden gem?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 6.80" | 246 g