Flagship smartphones are always the hot topic. This year, we saw almost every brand push smartphone innovation into a completely new level of competition. The year started with hot launches like the iQOO 12, Samsung Galaxy S series, the Xiaomi 14 and more in the first half, followed by exciting launches like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series, iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9 series in the second half.
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With most flagship launches now out of the way, September seems to be a good time to write an article dedicated to all the best flagships that are available to buy right now.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a super refined foldable smartphone with a sleek design and premium build quality. It features a 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED cover display and a 7.6-inch foldable main display, both offering exceptional brightness and colour accuracy. The main display’s vibrant and accurate colours make it perfect for watching content, providing an immersive viewing experience. Despite its narrow cover display, the Galaxy Z Fold6 excels in durability with IP48 water resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It’s lightweight and supports a stylus, enhancing its versatility for various tasks.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
In Apple’s latest iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, we are getting the largest displays on any iPhone so far. The iPhone 16 Pro gets a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with a 6.9-inch display. Both smartphones are also equipped with Apple’s ProMotion display that enables 120Hz refresh rate making for a super smooth and responsive swiping experience.
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Apart from this, Apple’s latest A18 Pro chipset is powering the device which is one of the most powerful chipset on any smartphone so far. This enables Apple Intelligence on the new iPhones and we are also getting a camera upgrade, which brings 5x optical zoom to the iPhone 16 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a premium smartphone built with a newer and more durable titanium frame. It has a stunning flat 6.8-inch QHD display that reaches up to 2600 nits for exceptional visibility along with an anti-reflective coating. The camera system is a standout, featuring a massive 200MP main sensor for breathtaking photos. Powered by a cutting-edge processor with advanced cooling, it delivers seamless performance. Additionally, the phone leverages AI to enhance photography, optimize battery life, and provide intelligent assistance, making everyday tasks effortless.
Vivo X Fold 3 Pro
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is one of the slimmest foldable smartphones out there. We are getting two flagship displays – a 6.53-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The main or the foldable display is an 8-inch LTPO AMOLED display along with up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset paired with up to 16GB of RAM, making it as powerful as a full-fledged PC. We are also getting the best camera on a foldable with a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP + 64MP + 50MP triple rear camera setup which has been co-engineered by Zeiss. There is also a 5,700mAh battery along with 100W fast charging, making this one of the most feature-packed device out there.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra boasts a quad-camera system meticulously crafted to capture breathtaking visuals. The centerpiece is a colossal 1-inch, 50MP primary sensor, delivering unparalleled detail and low-light performance. Paired with a versatile 50MP ultra-wide sensor for expansive landscapes, a 50MP telephoto lens offering 3.2x optical zoom for capturing distant subjects, and a 50MP periscope lens with 5x optical zoom, this system caters to every photographic scenario. Further enhanced by Leica co-engineering and AI features for intelligent scene optimization and editing, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra empowers you to push the boundaries of mobile photography.
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iQOO 12
The iQOO 12 is a brilliant flagship from the Vivo sub-brand. For the first time ever, an iQOO flagship has felt like a proper flagship, going beyond just performance and focusing on things that users look for when making an over Rs 50,000 purchase. Now, while it does miss out on a lot of flagship features like wireless charging or an official IP rating. But what we do get, is probably the best camera setup that we have ever seen on any iQOO smartphone.
OnePlus 12
So the OnePlus 12 is a proper OnePlus device. The smartphone’s looks, to its 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display, to the performance with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, to even the battery and charging – everything reeks of OnePlus. On top, this year we get some added goodies like the periscope telephoto lens with the 50MP + 64MP + 48MP triple rear camera and wireless charging. The OnePlus 12 makes for a superb all-rounder device for its price.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
Combining style with functionality, the Moto Razr 50 Ultra is probably one of the best smartphones for those who like their style to stand out. We get a slim and compact flip smartphone which not only has a super-functional 4-inch 165Hz pOLED display, but with a leather back design and a form factor that makes it super easy to carry around. The Moto Razr 50 Ultra also comes with IPX8 water resistance, so it is also protected from the accidental splashes of water. Furthermore, we are getting beautiful Pantone-validated colour options with the smartphone, making it an extremely stylish choice for the fashionistas.
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