Smartphone Awards 2024

Introduction

• Annual event rewarding the best and worst smartphones of the year.
• 10 categories with possible runners-up and honorable mentions.
• Each category winner receives a custom trophy.
• Phones from various manufacturers, all released in 2024.

Categories and Winners

1. Best Big Phone

• Winner: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • Features a high-quality screen and anti-reflective coating.
  • Impressive cameras, battery, and includes a stylus.
  • Receives One UI 7 beta updates.
• Honorable Mentions: ROG Phone 9, Vivo X200 Pro

2. Best Small Phone

• Winner: iPhone 16
  • 6.1-inch display, good cameras, battery life, and performance.
  • Similar to the flagship with fewer compromises.
• Honorable Mentions: Samsung Galaxy S24, Vivo X200 Mini

3. Best Camera

• Winner: iPhone 16 Pro
  • Easy and reliable shooting with new manual controls.
  • Superior video quality and versatility.
• Honorable Mentions: Vivo X200 Pro

4. Best Value

• Winner: Nothing Phone 2A
  • Priced at $350 with high-quality features like a 120 Hz screen and 5,000mAh battery.
  • Optimized software and impressive design.
• Honorable Mentions: Pixel 8a, CMF Phone 1

5. Best Battery

• Winner: Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Features a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a 7,000mAh battery.
  • Offers 100W charging and excellent battery management.
• Honorable Mentions: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Vivo X200 Pro

6. Best Design

• Winner: Huawei Mate XT (tri-fold)
  • Innovative folding technology with a unique design.
• Honorable Mentions: CMF Phone 1

7. Best Foldable

• Winner: Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Improved hardware and software for foldable use.
  • Well-balanced with practical features.
• Honorable Mentions: Honor Magic V3, Samsung Z Flip6

8. Most Improved

• Winner: Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Significant improvements in design and functionality over the previous model.
• Considerations: iPhone 16, Oppo Find X8 Pro

9. Bust of the Year

• Loser: Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
  • Represents a decline from previous innovative models.

10. MVP (Phone of the Year)

• Winner: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • Excels in all areas including screen, battery, software, and overall performance.
• Honorable Mentions: Pixel 9 Pro XL, iPhone 16, Vivo X200 Pro

Conclusion

• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra awarded Phone of the Year for its comprehensive capabilities.
• Thank you for 10 years of support in the Smartphone Awards journey.

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These notes summarize the key points from the Smartphone Awards 2024, highlighting each category's top contenders and the overall winner of the year.