Despite the fact that 2023 saw the introduction of a number of well-known smartphones, such as the iPhone 15 series, the Samsung S23 series, the Pixel 8 series, and others, it is anticipated that the following year will be even more favorable for those who are passionate about smartphones, as a number of well-known flagships are scheduled to be released as early as January 2024.
There are five smartphones that are anticipated to be released in 2024: the Apple iPhone 16 series:
There has been no official confirmation from Apple regarding the launch date of its flagship iPhone 16 smartphone series; however, considering the recent past and the numerous stories that have been published in the media regarding the topic, it is possible that the business will choose to introduce its premium smartphones in September of 2024.
A report that was published in November by Mark Gurnman of Bloomberg stated that the Cupertino-based technology giant might not deliver many new hardware breakthroughs, but rather rely on the generative AI-based changes in the software department with the iOS 18 operating system to entice new users.
OnePlus 12: The OnePlus 12 series is scheduled to be released in India on January 23, 2024. Additionally, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has stated that the OnePlus 12R would be released concurrently with the OnePlus 12 in India.
An excellent 6.82-inch display that utilizes Fluid AMOLED technology is seen on the OnePlus 12, which features a refresh rate of 120Hz and compatibility for HDR10+ standard. Having a resolution of 1440 by 3168 pixels and a pixel density of 557 pixels per inch, the display is extremely clear. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus is used to protect the display, which is designed to be strong enough to withstand scratches and drops.
As far as its internal features are concerned, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU, which is manufactured through a cutting-edge 5nm technology. Utilizing a Kryo 780 architecture, the central processing unit (CPU) is equipped with a Prime core that operates at 3.2GHz, three Gold cores that operate at 2.7GHz, and four Silver cores that operate at 2.0GHz. This is complemented by the Adreno 730 graphics processor, which brings about a seamless performance in terms of visuals.
There have been multiple speculations that imply that the launch event for the Samsung Galaxy S24 could take place on January 17, 2024. This is despite the fact that the Korean smartphone manufacturer has not officially confirmed the launch date of its future flagship devices.
Earlier reports suggested that Samsung had applied for several trademarks related to artificial intelligence in the United Kingdom and Europe prior to the launch of the S24 series. These trademarks included the terms “AI Phone” and “AI Smartphone,” which provided a hint about the numerous AI-related features that could be included in the upcoming smartphones.
The Xiaomi 14 Pro was introduced to the public by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer at a launch event that took place in October of this fiscal year. On the other hand, there are stories that suggest that the luxury smartphone that Xiaomi is working on might be introduced at the Mobile World Congress 2024, which is scheduled to take place in February of 2024.
The Xiaomi 14 Pro is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a 6.7-inch display with a resolution of WQHD+, a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, and a pixel density of 522ppi. Additionally, the display has a peak brightness of 3,000 hours.
The premium smartphone comes equipped with a battery that has a capacity of 4880 mAh and supports both wired charging at 120W and wireless charging at 50W. As far as optics are concerned, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is equipped with a 50-megapixel Light Hunter sensor that has an aperture that can be adjusted from f/1.42 to f/4.0. Other cameras include a telephoto lens with 50 megapixels, an ultra-wide-angle lens with 50 megapixels, and a selfie camera with 32 megapixels.
The Vivo X100 series: Vivo has stated that the Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro smartphones would make their debut in India on January 4, 2024. There has been a lot of anticipation regarding the global debut of the smartphone ever since it was first introduced in China in November. The two handsets were initially released in China.
Both the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro series are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 CPU, which is based on a 4-nanometer technology. Additionally, both series have a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display that is capable of 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2,160Hz PWM dimming, and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits.