Top 5 Samsung Smartphones 2024: Vibrant & Attractive

Samsung Smartphones in 2024

Samsung is the World’s one of the top smartphone makers and, until 2022, it was the top smartphone manufacturer in market share. However, it lost its top position to Apple in 2023 as Apple, according to an IDC Report, secured 20.1% market share while Samsung came 2nd with 19.4%. For some time now, both Apple and Samsung have been locked in a fierce battle for market share in a declining smartphone market hit by high inflation in developed countries, economic downturn, and wars in various parts of the World.

Samsung is leaving no stone unturned to get back on top again. It is taking various measures such as launching innovative smartphones, introducing innovations, focusing on developing economies, focusing on the Indian market, introducing products for all budgets, etc. Samsung smartphones have always been one of the most popular in the smartphone market and the trend will continue in 2024.

For this article, we are going to choose one model per sub-series. For example, there are three versions of the Galaxy S24 series – S24 Ultra, S24+, & S24. For review, we are going to pick only one model among these three. So, further ado, here is the list of top 5 Samsung smartphones 2024.

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Top 5 Smartphones in 2024 That You Should Take A Note Of

1. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Launched in January 2024, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra quickly became one of the best smartphones in 2024 due to its amazing camera, incredible performance, and unique design. Its rectangular shape, right-angle edges (round edges available too), and flat display give it a unique aura that makes this Samsung smartphone stand apart from its competitors and even among other Samsung smartphones. Equipped with the latest and one of the most powerful cell phone processors – Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 – and Adreno 750 GPU, this Samsung smartphone provides an amazing performance. It runs on the latest Android 14 OS and has 256 GB/512 GB/1 TB storage & 12 GB RAM.

One of the most amazing features of this smartphone is the collection of amazing cameras. Its main camera is a whopping 200 Mega Pixel wide camera. Apart from that, it has a 50 MP periscope lens camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10 MP telephoto lens camera. It has a 12 MP wide front camera. While the main camera can record videos at max 8K resolution, the front camera can record at a 4K resolution.

This Samsung smartphone has an amazing 6.8-inch AMOLED display with Quad Ultra-HD features. It has a maximum resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels. It has a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate and a peak of 2600 nits. Even in the brightest Sunny days, the screen of this smartphone displays Ultra HD videos or games with ease. This smartphone comes with USB-C 3.2 Gen 1. For wireless connectivity, it has Bluetooth 5.3 & Wifi 7. This Samsung smartphone comes with 5G connectivity.

Specifications

• CPU: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
• GPU: Integrated Adreno 750
• OS: Android 14
• Storage: 512 GB Storage
• RAM: 12 GB
• Battery Life: Approximately 72 hours for General Usage. Around 20 Hours of Looping Videos
• Display: 6.8-inch screen + 3120 x 1440 Pixels Resolutions + 120 Hz Refresh Rate + Peak nits 2600
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
• 5G Connectivity: Yes
• USB: Type C 3.2 Gen 1
• Main Camera: 200 MP Wide
• Other Cameras: 50 MP periscope lens + 12 MP ultra-wide + 10 MP telephoto lens
• Front Camera: 12 MP Wide
• Price: $1,419 (512 GB Storage + 12 GB RAM) (Samsung)

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2. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Aesthetically quite similar to S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a Samsung smartphone that is still going strong even after more than 1 year of its launch. This Samsung smartphone has a rectangular shape with flat edges (Again, round edges are also available). It has a 6.8-inch screen and an AMOLED display that comes with a 3088 x 1440 Pixels resolution. It has a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate and highest nits of 1700. The amazing display of this Samsung smartphone can give tough competition to the S24 Ultra.

This Samsung smartphone runs on Android 13 which can be updated to version 14. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU which is the precursor of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. For GPU this smartphone has Adreno 740 which is the previous version of Adreno 750. Even with a precursor CPU and GPU, this Samsung smartphone gives an amazing fast performance. Complex and high-definition games can be played with ease though for some high-intensity new games, it occasionally can lag. Still, the performance and power provided by the S23 Ultra is one of the best in the smartphone market. It comes with 8 GB and 12 GB RAM and 256 GB/ 512 GB /1 TB storage capacity.

This Samsung smartphone also provides an amazing array of cameras with a 200 MP wide main camera. It also has an ultra-wide 12 MP camera and two 10 MP cameras, one being a periscope lens and the other being a telephoto lens. It also has a 12 MP wide front camera. While, with the back cameras one can record videos at 8K resolution, the front camera can record videos at 4K resolution. It has a good battery life that can last 60-62 Hours for normal use. For high-demand continuous use, the battery could last around 12-15 hours. This Samsung smartphone provides a USB-C 3.2 version. The smartphone provides 5G connectivity and comes with Bluetooth 5.3 and Wifi 6E.

Specifications

• CPU: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• GPU: Integrated Adreno 740
• OS: Android 13 (Can be upgraded to 14)
• Storage: 512 GB Storage
• RAM: 12 GB
• Battery Life: Approximately 60-62 hours for General Usage. Around 12-15 Hours of Active Use
• Display: 6.8-inch screen + 3088 x 1440 Pixels Resolutions + 120 Hz Refresh Rate + Peak nits 1700
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
• 5G Connectivity: Yes
• USB: Type C 3.2
• Main Camera: 200 MP Wide
• Other Cameras: 12 MP ultra-wide + 10 MP periscope lens + 10 MP telephoto lens
• Front Camera: 12 MP Wide
• Price: $1,044 (512 GB Storage + 12 GB RAM) (Amazon)

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3. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a horizontally foldable smartphone that has an aluminum frame and toughened Gorilla Glass on both the front and back. The folded outer display has a 6.2-inch AMOLED screen with an adjustable 120 Hz refresh rate and 2318 x 903 Pixels resolution. The inner unfurled display has a 7.6-inch AMOLED screen with 2180 x 1810 pixels and 120 Hz adjustable refresh rate. The inner display has the highest 1700 nits which provides a good viewing experience even in bright daylight.

This Samsung smartphone comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and Adreno 740 GPU which provides a powerful performance for playing intense gaming and HD videos. It comes with Android 13 which can be upgraded to 14. The Samsung smartphone has 12 GB of RAM and comes with three storage options – 256 GB/512 GB / 1 TB. The smartphone comes with a good collection of cameras. Alongside a main camera of 50 MP, it has a 12 MP ultra-wide camera and a 10 MP telephoto lens camera. The main camera could record videos at 8K resolution. The folded outer display has a 10 MP wide camera while the inner unfurled display has a 4 MP camera.

This smartphone is 5G capable and is equipped with a USB Type-C 3.2 port. It has Bluetooth 5.3 version and Wifi 6E version. This smartphone has a good battery that can sustain itself for 60-64 Hours for regular usage. However, for high-intensity usage, it may drain faster and provide 10-12 hours of battery life. This Samsung smartphone has a hefty price tag. The reviewed version (512 GB storage with 12 GB RAM) will cost $1919 on the Samsung website. If we take out the foldable property, this price tag can be quite considerable.

Specifications

• CPU: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• GPU: Integrated Adreno 740
• OS: Android 13 (Can be upgraded to 14)
• Storage: 512 GB Storage
• RAM: 12 GB
• Battery Life: Approximately 60-64 hours for General Usage. Around 10-12 Hours of Active Use
• Display: Folded Outer Display – 6.2-inch screen + 2318 x 903 Pixels Resolutions + 120 Hz Refresh. Inner Unfurled Diasply- 7.6-inch + 2180 x 1810 Pixels + 120 Hz Refresh Rate + Peak nits 1700
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
• 5G Connectivity: Yes
• USB: Type C 3.2
• Main Camera: 50 MP Wide
• Other Cameras: 12 MP ultra-wide + 10 MP telephoto lens
• Outer Display Camera: 10 MP wide
• Inner Unfruled Display Camera: 4 MP
• Price: $1,919 (512 GB Storage + 12 GB RAM) (Samsung)

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4. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is the latest offering of Flip Series. Of all the Samsung smartphones, this one has the uniqueness of being a square piece of technology which adds a certain allure and mysticness to the smartphone. However, it has to be said that this Samsung smartphone may not be for everyone, especially for those who are used to conventional rectangular-shaped smartphones. But this one will do the magic for those who want to try something new. The smartphone has an aluminum frame with ultra-thin glass with a plastic coating at the front (unfurled section) and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 at the back (folded section).

The new design of the hinges along with the screen materials allows for smooth furling and unfurling for the smartphone. While folded, it is a square smartphone with an AMOLED 3.4-inch display with 720 x 748 Pixels resolution. With this, the folded display itself becomes a screen with which the user can carry out many tasks without even opening the main phone. When unfurled, the smartphone has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 2640 x 1080 Pixels resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and peak 1750 nits brightness.

This Samsung smartphone runs on Android 13 which can be upgraded to version 14. For processor, it has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and for GPU, it has Adreno 740. The smartphone handles HD graphics, HD images & videos, and multitasking with ease. It comes in 8 GB RAM while it provides two storage options – 256 GB/ 512 GB. This Samsung smartphone has a 12 MP main camera along with a 12 MP ultra-wide camera. It has a 10 MP wide front camera. The collection of cameras may not seem to be extraordinary, but they do provide a lot of functionality and ease of usage.

This Samsung smartphone provides 5G connectivity. It has Wifi 6E and Bluetooth version 5.3. It comes with a USB Type-C 3.2 port. It provides a decent battery life. This flip phone could last for up to 40-42 hours while continuous usage could go up to 9-10 hours. With a price tag of $1,119, this Samsung smartphone (8 GB RAM & 512 GB storage) provides functionality, ease of handling, and novelty.

Specifications

• CPU: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• GPU: Integrated Adreno 740
• OS: Android 13 (Upgradable to 14)
• Storage: 512 GB Storage
• RAM: 8 GB
• Battery Life: Approximately 40-42 hours for Normal Usage. Around 9-10 Hours of Looping Videos
• Main Display: 6.7-inch screen+2640 x 1080 Pixels Resolutions +120 Hz Refresh Rate +Peak nits 1750
• Folded Display: 3.4-inch screen + 748 x 720 Pixels Resolutions
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
• 5G Connectivity: Yes
• USB: Type C 3.2
• Main Camera: 12 MP Wide
• Other Cameras: 12 MP ultra-wide
• Front Camera: 10 MP Wide
• Price: $1,119 (512 GB Storage + 8 GB RAM) (Samsung)

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5. Samsung Galaxy A55

The newly launched Samsung Galaxy A55 is placed in the mid-range smartphone segment. The A-series is one of the top-selling Samsung smartphones in the market. It has an aluminum frame, and Gorilla Glass Victus in the front & at the back. This Samsung smartphone weighs around 213 grams and has a screen-to-body ratio of 86% which is a decent score for the mid-range smartphones. The bezel of the smartphone does take up some screen space and its front punch-hole camera is placed in the center of the upper section of the screen.

This Samsung smartphone has a 6.6-inch screen with an AMOLED display, a 2340 x 1080 Pixels resolution, a maximum of 1000 nits, and a 120 refresh rate. The display provides a satisfactory performance although high-resolution games can have some lagging issues. The Samsung smartphone comes in 8 GB/12 GB RAM and provides storage facilities of 128 GB/256 GB.

It runs on an Exynos 1480 CPU and AMD GPU, based on RDNA2 architecture. It comes with Android 14 OS. The combination of the CPU and GPU is good for the mid-range price segment but not as powerful as other premium Samsung smartphones on the list and users may experience some performance-related issues such as lagging or freezing while playing high-intensity games or videos.

This Samsung smartphone is 5G capable and comes with Bluetooth 5.3 and Wifi 6E. It has a USB Type-C 2.0 port. It has a decent collection of cameras with a 50 MP main camera which can record at 4K quality. Apart from that it also has a 12 MP ultra-wide and a 5 MP macro camera. The smartphone has a 32 MP wide front camera which is capable of recording video at 4K resolution. The smartphone has a decent battery life. For normal usage, the battery can last for 34-36 hours. Although, for loop-video playing, it drains quickly and lasts only around 9-10 hours.

Still, with a price tag of £489 (UK Version – 256 GB Storage + 8 GB RAM) this Samsun smartphone provides amazing value for money. It is to be noted that to date, Samsung has not launched this model to USA market as the company feels that it already has many similar product offerings in the US market.

Specifications

• CPU: Exynos 1480
• GPU: AMD GPU – based on RDNA2 architecture
• OS: Android 14
• Storage: 256 GB Storage
• RAM: 8 GB
• Battery Life: Approximately 34-36 hours for General Usage. Around 9-10 Hours of Active Use
• Display: 6.6-inch with 2340 x 1080 Pixels, 120 refresh rate, max nits 1000
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
• 5G Connectivity: Yes
• USB: Type C 2.0
• Main Camera: 50 MP Wide
• Other Cameras: 12 MP ultra-wide + 5 MP macro
• Front Camera: 32 MP wide
• Price: £489 (Samsung UK – 256 GB Storage + 8 GB RAM)

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Disclaimer: *This article is for informational purposes only. Do not make your decision solely based on the information provided in this article. **Some information provided in this article may vary or may change in the future.