The best smartphones of spring 2024 - Comparison of 35 reviewed phones
In this article, we’ll only take into account phones that we have reviewed in the prior three months. You’ll find links to these in-depth reviews in the table at the bottom. Head on to the following best-of lists for more interesting recommendations and deals:
Our highest-rated devices: Here are the best smartphones right now
Every time a new Galaxy S Ultra model releases, it will usually occupy one of the top spots in our overall ratings. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (starting from €1,120 or US$1,150 from Amazon) once again demonstrates that the Korean company knows how to harness its decades of experience in manufacturing top-tier phones. Thanks to Samsung's promise to provide seven years of Android updates, you’ll be able to use the pricey device for a long time. The integrated S Pen opens up plenty of new ways to interact with the S24 Ultra.
The Magic6 Pro reiterates that Honor too is capable of building excellent smartphones. In terms of overall score, the device is just a fraction of a percent behind the current leader. With superb battery life, a great camera system, accurate GPS location and 3D face recognition, there are plenty to like about the phone. The Magic6 Pro is currently available on Amazon for roughly €1,140 (US$1,050).
Despite not being as high-profile in Europe since its patent dispute with Nokia, Oppo has still been building phones that deserve a spot on your list if you are a fan of unique devices. The Oppo Find X7 Ultra stands out with its fantastic specs, premium chassis, exceptional camera system and fast charging capability.
Those looking for a wieldy, first-rate Samsung phone should opt for the Galaxy S24, which shines with its compact and high-quality design. It is currently selling for around €700 (or US$800) on Amazon. The extremely long update support is similarly a great reason to purchase the Galaxy S24, as well as the good camera system and premium AMOLED display
The Samsung Galaxy S24+ (approx. €1,070 or US$1,000 on Amazon) is a slightly larger phone that finally offers more than just a larger screen size compared with its non-plus counterpart. It offers significantly better features, more storage, a higher-resolution display and longer battery life. The fact that it enjoys the same long update support makes a strong case for the phone.
Xiaomi naturally wouldn’t want to take a backseat in the high-end phone segment and delivered a superb overall package with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which will currently set you back about €1,190 (US$1,281). Beside having great cameras and quick charging capability, the device features a very bright and accurate display. That said, the lack of eSIM support is somewhat surprising in this price bracket.
The Honor Magic V2 is available in a standard and an RSR variant, which was developed in collaboration with Porsche Design. As a result, the RSR version features a more stylish chassis and also comes with the Honor Magic Pen. Despite being much pricier, it is identical to the standard Magic V2 in terms of specs. Both devices are premium foldable phones with innovative silicon-carbon batteries. The standard model is available for around €1,560 from jacob.de in Germany. Readers in the US can purchase it from Amazon for roughly US$1,540.
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is a smartphone aimed predominantly at gamers. Despite this, it may also be an attractive option for other kinds of users thanks to its understate design. The device offers a slim, lightweight glass body as well as impressive specs, featuring 1 TB of storage, long battery life and a very bright OLED display. The ROG Phone 8 Pro is retailing for approximately €1,200 (or US$1,200) on Amazon right now.
Even though it’s slightly more exotic, the Vivo X100 Pro is definitely available for purchase in Europe. The flagship phone features a camera system developed in partnership with Zeiss, boasting a dedicated image signal processor. Though the short update support may deter some potential buyers.
For years, the Asus Zenfone series was known for its compact design. However, the Zenfone 11 Ultra is a much larger device that wants to go head-to-head with other high-end phones. The series’ unique selling point has been lost in the process, even if the Zenfone 11 Ultra still retains an audio jack, an uncommon feature in this price range. Crucially, the cameras aren’t able to keep pace with those on similarly priced devices. Prices of the Zenfone 11 Ultra have already slipped below the €1,000 (US$900) mark at the time of writing.
Our favourites - Editors Choice Awards Spring 2024
Nothing Phone (2a)
So far, Nothing has mostly offered expensive phones that stood out from the competition with their Glyph light interface on the back.
The company now has a more affordable device in its lineup with the Nothing Phone (2a), which currently retails for around €320 (or US$430) on Amazon. The phone is packed with decent specs whilst capturing the unique look of Nothing. Featuring a bright 120Hz AMOLED display, three years of OS upgrades, a proper camera system and great battery life, the Phone (2a) doesn’t have to shy away from leading mid-range offerings like the Galaxy A series.
However, don’t expect to get features such as eSIM support or wireless charging, and the plastic cover could also be slightly sturdier. That said, The Phone (2a) is definitely worth considering if you are looking for a mid-ranger.
Note: Commercial use of award graphics may be subject to licensing. More details.
The best smartphones of spring 2024
Notebookcheck rating | Model and its specs | Image | Display size | Case thickness | Weight | Display technology | Resolution | Pixel density | Low price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83.9 % | Honor Magic6 Lite SD 6 Gen 1, Adreno 710 | 6.78" | 7.98 mm | 185 g | AMOLED | 2652x1200 | 429 PPI | ||
86.8 % | Nubia RedMagic 9 Pro SD 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750 | 6.80" | 8.9 mm | 229 g | AMOLED | 2480x1116 | 400 PPI | ||
80.1 % | Oukitel WP33 Pro 5G Dimensity 6100+, Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.60" | 27.2 mm | 577.5 g | IPS | 2408x1080 | 400 PPI | ||
88.6 % | Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro SD 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750 | 6.78" | 8.9 mm | 225 g | OLED | 2400x1080 | 388 PPI | ||
82.5 % | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.67" | 8 mm | 188 g | AMOLED | 2400x1080 | 395 PPI | ||
80.2 % | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 4G SD 685, Adreno 610 | 6.67" | 8 mm | 188.5 g | AMOLED | 2400x1080 | 395 PPI | ||
87.4 % | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G Dimensity 7200, Mali-G610 MP4 | 6.67" | 8.9 mm | 204.5 g | AMOLED | 2712x1220 | 446 PPI | ||
86.8 % | Nubia Z60 Ultra SD 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750 | 6.80" | 8.78 mm | 246 g | AMOLED | 2480x1116 | 400 PPI | ||
84.5 % | Samsung Galaxy A25 5G Exynos 1280, Mali-G68 MP4 | 6.50" | 8.3 mm | 197 g | Super AMOLED | 2340x1080 | 396 PPI | ||
86.3 % | Oppo Find N3 Flip Dimensity 9200, Immortalis-G715 MP11 | 6.80" | 7.8 mm | 201 g | AMOLED | 2520x1080 | 403 PPI | ||
89 % | Honor Magic V2 SD 8 Gen 2, Adreno 740 | 7.92" | 4.7 mm | 231 g | OLED | 2344x2156 | 402 PPI | ||
89.1 % | Honor Magic V2 RSR SD 8 Gen 2, Adreno 740 | 7.92" | 4.7 mm | 234 g | OLED | 2344x2156 | 402 PPI | ||
81.2 % | Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.78" | 7.6 mm | 179 g | AMOLED | 2436x1080 | 393 PPI | ||
91.1 % | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra SD 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, Adreno 750 | 6.80" | 8.6 mm | 232 g | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 3120x1440 | 505 PPI | ||
90 % | Samsung Galaxy S24 Exynos 2400, Xclipse 940 | 6.20" | 7.6 mm | 167 g | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 2340x1080 | 416 PPI | ||
89.8 % | Samsung Galaxy S24+ Exynos 2400, Xclipse 940 | 6.70" | 7.7 mm | 196 g | AMOLED | 3120x1440 | 513 PPI | ||
77.7 % | Xiaomi Redmi 13C Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.74" | 8.1 mm | 192 g | IPS | 1600x720 | 260 PPI | ||
81.5 % | Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.67" | 7.98 mm | 181 g | AMOLED | 2400x1080 | 395 PPI | ||
85.5 % | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Exynos 2200, Xclipse 920 | 6.40" | 8.2 mm | 209 g | Dynamic AMOLED x2 | 2340x1080 | 403 PPI | ||
81.9 % | Motorola Moto G34 SD 695 5G, Adreno 619 | 6.50" | 8.2 mm | 179 g | IPS | 1600x720 | 270 PPI | ||
90.6 % | Honor Magic6 Pro SD 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750 | 6.80" | 8.9 mm | 229 g | OLED | 2800x1280 | 453 PPI | ||
79.1 % | Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Dimensity 6100+, Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.60" | 10.2 mm | 240 g | PLS | 2408x1080 | 400 PPI | ||
89.2 % | Xiaomi 14 Ultra SD 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750 | 6.73" | 9.2 mm | 219.8 g | AMOLED | 3200x1440 | 521 PPI | ||
80 % | Samsung Galaxy A15 Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.50" | 8.4 mm | 200 g | Super AMOLED | 2340x1080 | 396 PPI | ||
80.1 % | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G Dimensity 6100+, Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.50" | 8.4 mm | 200 g | AMOLED | 2340x1080 | 396 PPI | ||
90.6 % | Oppo Find X7 Ultra SD 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750 | 6.82" | 9.5 mm | 221 g | AMOLED | 3168x1440 | 510 PPI | ||
88.5 % | Vivo X100 Pro Dimensity 9300, Immortalis-G720 MP12 | 6.78" | 9.05 mm | 221 g | AMOLED | 2800x1260 | 453 PPI | ||
81.4 % | Tecno Pova 6 Pro Dimensity 6080, Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.78" | 7.9 mm | 195 g | AMOLED | 2436x1080 | 393 PPI | ||
87.2 % | Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro SD 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750 | 6.67" | 8.21 mm | 209 g | AMOLED | 3200x1440 | 526 PPI | ||
79.1 % | Cubot KingKong AX Helio G99, Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.58" | 12.7 mm | 296 g | IPS | 2408x1080 | 401 PPI | ||
86.9 % | Nothing Phone (2a) Dimensity 7200, Mali-G610 MP4 | 6.70" | 8.55 mm | 190 g | AMOLED | 2412x1084 | 394 PPI | ||
79 % | Motorola Moto G24 Power Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.56" | 9 mm | 197 g | IPS | 1612x720 | 269 PPI | ||
88.1 % | Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra SD 8 Gen 3, Adreno 750 | 6.78" | 8.9 mm | 224 g | AMOLED | 2400x1080 | 388 PPI | ||
77.7 % | Motorola Moto G04 T606, Mali-G57 MP1 | 6.56" | 8 mm | 179 g | IPS | 1612x720 | 269 PPI |
The table above shows all the smartphones we tested during the last three months including their overall and partial scores in our detailed reviews as well as a selection of important parameters and benchmarks. All results and details can be found in the linked reviews.
The table can be sorted in each column - just click on the respective column title, for example "weight".