Key insights

• ⭐ Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra wins Best Big Phone for its large screen, great cameras, and software support
• 🏆 iPhone 16 wins Best Small Phone with its 6.1-inch display, excellent cameras, battery, and performance
• 📱 Small flagship phones are becoming scarce as even 'small' phones now have larger screens
• 📷 iPhone 16 Pro wins the award for best camera
• 🌟 Vivo X200 Pro stands out for its camera hardware and shooting experience
• 📸 High competition in the camera space with AI and hardware improvements
• 🌠 Noteworthy phones like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Oppo Find X8 Pro, Vivo X200 Pro, and Red Magic 10 Pro
• 🎮 Red Magic 10 Pro's gaming-centric design and powerful battery

Q&A

• Which phone won the Phone of the Year award in the Smartphone Awards 2024?

  The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra won Phone of the Year for being excellent in every aspect, despite not being flashy. Its overall greatness and reliability were praised, representing the 10th year of Smartphone Awards. Notable mentions included the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the base iPhone.

• Which phones received special awards such as Most Improved and Bust of the Year in the Smartphone Awards 2024?

  The Pixel 9 Pro Fold was awarded the Most Improved title for outperforming its previous version in every aspect. On the other hand, the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra received the Bust of the Year award due to an overall decline in features compared to its predecessors. Additionally, concerns about the future of small phones were raised as the trend leans towards larger devices.

• Which phones were recognized for their fast charging capabilities in the video?

  The video highlighted the Red Magic 10 Pro for its fast charging at 100 watts, showcasing its impressive charging capabilities. Additionally, advancements in fast charging technology and its importance in smartphone features were discussed.

• What are the notable features of the standout phones in 2024?

  The standout phones in 2024 boast unique features such as the Pixel 8a's impressive camera system, the Nothing Phone 2A's overall value, and the Red Magic 10 Pro's gaming-centric design and powerful battery. Advancements in battery capacity and charging speed were also highlighted, with phones like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Oppo Find X8 Pro, Vivo X200 Pro, and Red Magic 10 Pro, offering noteworthy battery and performance attributes.

• Which phones received recognition for their camera capabilities in the Smartphone Awards 2024?

  The iPhone 16 Pro won the award for best camera due to its exceptional camera quality. The Vivo X200 Pro also stood out for its camera hardware and shooting experience. The camera space exhibited high competition with advancements in AI and hardware improvements.

• Which phones won the Best Big Phone and Best Small Phone awards?

  The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra won the Best Big Phone award due to its large screen, great cameras, and software support. The iPhone 16 won the Best Small Phone award with its 6.1-inch display, excellent cameras, battery, and performance. It's noted that small flagships are becoming scarce as even 'small' phones now have larger screens.

• What are the highlights of the Smartphone Awards 2024?

  The Smartphone Awards 2024 feature 10 categories to recognize the best and worst phones of the year, covering aspects like design, camera quality, value, and more. It showcases standout phones and their unique features, including advancements in battery capacity and charging speed.

• 00:00 The Smartphone Awards 2024 highlight the best and worst phones of the year across 10 categories. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra wins Best Big Phone, while the iPhone 16 wins Best Small Phone. Small phones are becoming scarce as even 'small' flagships have larger screens.
• 04:37 The iPhone 16 Pro wins the award for best camera, while the Vivo X200 Pro also stands out for its camera hardware. The value category is highly competitive with many budget options and the classic law of diminishing returns for more expensive phones.
• 09:15 A rundown of standout phones in 2024 and their unique features, from the Pixel 8a's camera system to the Nothing Phone 2A's overall value and the Red Magic 10 Pro's gaming-centric design and powerful battery. The segment also covers advancements in battery capacity and charging speed, highlighting noteworthy phones like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Oppo Find X8 Pro, Vivo X200 Pro, and Red Magic 10 Pro with its 7,000-milliamp-hour battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
• 13:46 The video discusses the best smartphones and their features for 2024, including fast charging, innovative designs, and foldable phones. The Red Magic 10 Pro is highlighted for its fast charging capabilities. The Huawei Mate XT receives a design award for its unique tri-fold design. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is recognized as the best foldable phone of 2024.
• 18:19 The Most Improved award goes to Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The Bust of the Year award is given to Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra. The trend of phones getting bigger raises concerns about the future of small phones.
• 22:39 The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra wins Phone of the Year for being great at everything, even though it's not flashy. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold and base iPhone are highlighted as notable mentions.