Top 5 BEST Smartphones of 2024

Summary

In this video, Saf from Super Saf TV shares his top five smartphone picks for 2024, highlighting standout devices across various categories. He praises the iPhone 16 Pro Max for its exceptional camera quality and performance, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for its all-around features, and the Honor Magic V3 as the best foldable. Other notable mentions include the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, which impresses with its AI features, and the Asus Rog Phone 9 Pro for gamers. The video wraps up with honorable mentions and invites viewers to share their own top picks in the comments.

Takeaways

• 😀 The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the top pick for 2024, praised for its large display, A18 Pro chip, excellent camera quality, and 4K 120fps video recording.
• 😀 The Galaxy S24 Ultra is an all-rounder with its flat display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 5x zoom camera, and useful AI features like web page summarization.
• 😀 The Honor Magic V3 is highlighted as the best foldable phone of 2024, offering a compact design, powerful performance, and an impressive 7.92-inch 120Hz display.
• 😀 Google Pixel 9 Pro XL stands out for its superior photo and video quality, with AI features like AddMe, although its portrait mode needs improvement.
• 😀 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a powerhouse for gaming, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite platform, a 5,800mAh battery, and a fun anime Vision mini LED display.
• 😀 Despite being a gaming phone, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro excels as an all-around smartphone, with great performance, a large display, and top-tier speakers.
• 😀 The iPhone 16 Pro is a great option for those who prefer a smaller size without sacrificing key features like the 5x zoom camera and high-quality video.
• 😀 Honor Magic V3 features flagship-level cameras and a slim design, with a 50MP primary camera and a 5,150mAh battery that offers long-lasting use.
• 😀 Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra is backed by an impressive 7-year OS update promise, making it a solid choice for long-term software support.
• 😀 The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL promises 7 years of OS and security updates, along with excellent AI features, though its performance isn’t quite on par with the latest Snapdragon chips.

Q & A

Why did the speaker not feature the iPhone 16 Pro Max in their earlier top smartphone list of 2024?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max was not included in the earlier list because it was not available at the time of the previous video, as the speaker’s media list was created before the new iPhone models launched.

What standout feature does the iPhone 16 Pro Max offer for video recording?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max offers exceptional video quality with 4K at 120 frames per second, giving users extensive control over slow-motion footage.

What are the key benefits of Apple Intelligence on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, according to the speaker?

Apple Intelligence includes features like notification summaries and audio transcription, which help users manage their notifications and generate transcripts from audio recordings, useful for meetings.

What is the main drawback the speaker mentions about the iPhone 16 Pro Max's camera control button?

The speaker finds the camera control button to be impractical, as it's too low for portrait shots and too far in for landscape shots, leading many users to stop using it altogether.

What makes the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra stand out according to the speaker?

The Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out with its flat display, Gorilla Glass Armor for reduced reflections, a five-time zoom camera, and excellent performance with the Snapdragon H Gen 3 chip. It also offers an S Pen for added functionality.

What is the main advantage of the Honor Magic V3 foldable smartphone, according to the speaker?

The Honor Magic V3 is praised for its incredibly slim design (4.35 mm unfolded), flagship-level cameras, long battery life, fast charging, and the ability to multitask on its large 7.92-inch display, all in a compact form factor.

How does the speaker feel about Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6?

The speaker feels that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 was an incremental update and didn’t make the top list. However, they mention that the Z Fold 6 Special Edition had better hardware, though it wasn’t widely available.

What unique feature does the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro offer that differentiates it from other smartphones?

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro features an Anime Vision mini LED display on the back of the phone, which allows users to display custom animations, useful information, and even play retro games—though it’s seen as a fun gimmick.

What is one key downside of the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro?

A key downside is the limited software support, with Asus promising only two major OS updates and five years of security updates, which is less than what competitors like Samsung and Google offer.

How does the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL compare to the iPhone 16 Pro Max in terms of video quality?

In a comparison, the speaker found the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL to have better video quality in some instances, particularly with the Video Boost feature, which enhances video performance.

What area does the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL need improvement in according to the speaker?

The speaker mentions that the Pixel 9 Pro XL's portrait mode needs improvement, as it was hit or miss in their experience. Additionally, video processing requires uploading to the cloud and can take a few hours, which might be inconvenient for some users.