Will 2024 Bring Another Wave Of Excitement For Smartphone Users?

The smartphone market is constantly expanding. Once you upgrade your phone, expect a new model to come out a few weeks later. Having an idea about what to expect in the future is really helpful when considering upgrading your phone. In addition to that, it is thoroughly enjoyable to keep up with the latest trends when it comes to smartphones. Below is a list of the smartphones we expect to see this year. We will keep you updated if there are any changes or new features and adjust the release date as needed.

1. Apple iPhone 16 Series

Since the iPhone 15 is already a few months old, rumors about the release of the iPhone 16 series this fall are making rounds in the tech world. Reports claim that the iPhone 16 will have better camera zoom, a larger screen, an improved battery life, and an under-display FaceID system. Rumors also claim that the processors in the iPhone 16 series will add more built-in AI computing cores, which means better performance. According to reports, the generative AI features will be exclusive to the 2024 iPhone models. We can also expect a better OLED screen, an additional button for shooting video, an upgraded microphone to enhance Siri, and many more.

2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

It is anticipated that Samsung’s large version of the foldable phone will be available in the summer of 2024. Like last year’s release of the Samsung Fold series, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be expensive. Indeed, this will come out with all new features that will challenge its competitors. The latest leak claims that the inner screen will have a new design, which will not be as wide as shown in the previously published patent, but it will be wider than the screen of its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Since the release of the first Fold, the narrow cover screen has been an issue as it struggles to become usable like a typical smartphone. According to the news, Samsung is considering a more standard aspect ratio, which will significantly improve the Z Fold 6’s usability. Rumor also suggests that there will be no improvements in the camera of the Z Fold 6, although the camera of the Z Fold 5 is already excellent.

3. Xiaomi 14 Ultra

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is already launched in China. The tech giant has, once again, offered an impressive smartphone experience with its exceptional performance and cutting-edge features. This new phone from Xiaomi features a variety of impressive photography specs, such as an attachable camera grip, shutter release button, and more. The highlight of 14 Ultra is the sensor of its main camera, which represents a big leap forward. It uses Sony’s LYTIA LTY900 one-inch sensor with a maximum aperture of f/1.63. Ultra 14 is fueled by the new and powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 chipset, and it comprises a bigger cooling chamber. The capacity of the 14 Ultra’s battery is rated at 5,300mAh instead of 4,880mAh.

4. Pixel Fold 2

Google debuted in the foldable market last year with the Pixel Fold. We anticipate the company to recapitulate the success with the coming of Pixel Fold 2 in 2024. There have been rumors about the phone’s design, including a narrower cover screen, which would better align it with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold’s appearance and feel.

The leaked photos also revealed a redesigned rear camera. The Pixel Fold 2 appears to have four sensors in the upper top left corner at the back. It could be the primary wide-angle lens, ultra wide-angle lens, or periscopic telephoto lens, and it’s not yet confirmed if the fourth sensor is a far infrared sensor, which measure the skin or an object’s temperature, similar to the Pixel 8 Pro.

The Pixel Fold 2 has many similar designs to the upcoming Pixel 9 series, including the presumably aluminum frame and the rounded inner and outer display. It is also revealed that the upper right corner for the internal screen camera has a display cutout, opposite to the first generation Pixel Fold, where its inner screen camera hides in the upper bezel. With all the rumors and news about the much-awaited Google Pixel Fold 2, we should remember that the design could still change because it will take several months before this phone starts its mass production.

5. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Samsung’s upcoming Flip phone is coming this summer. As the tech giant works to bring foldable phones into the mainstream, Samsung wants to get more people enthusiastic about the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The Z Flip 5, launched in August 2023, has a big folding screen, which is more useful than the older versions. We are confident that Samsung will bring further improvements to Z Flip 6.

Rumors are heating up about this new Flip phone, and the news is pointing to a more imperishable foldable display and a significant camera upgrade. The Z Flip 6 will come with a more durable Ironflex display and it will surely tickle the curiosity of many Z Flip fans.

There are more reasonably priced mid-range phones that are usually overlooked in the rumor mill because the pricey flagships make for eye-catching headlines. The list above can assist you in determining if you want to keep your current smartphone since it is more reliable and helpful than the newest models or if you want to replace it significantly.