
What to expect in smartphones in 2024?
The Hindu
2024 begins with Xiaomi launching its Note 13 series and Vivo bringing X100 series in the first week of the New Year. Samsung may expand its Galaxy with S24 series later this month, and OnePlus 12 is scheduled as well
2024 begins with Xiaomi launching its Note 13 series and Vivo bringing X100 series in the first week of the New Year. Samsung may expand its Galaxy with S24 series later this month, and OnePlus 12 is scheduled as well.
Simultaneously, Realme and Oppo are gearing up with GT series and Reno series, respectively. Apple could also bring the fourth generation of SE phones in March.
We explore some of the major expectations this year:
The Chinese smartphone vendor is riding on the success of affordable 5G phones launched last year and thus aims to consolidate its position in the Indian smartphone market in 2024 with its Redmi Note 13 series devices featuring Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 13 Classic 5G. Xiaomi is also expected to continue its Leica association by launching Xiaomi 14 Pro towards the mid of 2024.
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The ED-affected firm will follow Xiaomi on January 4 to bring its flagship range of X100 devices having Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro in the stable. The premium phones will be driven by MediaTek Dimensity 9300 and some optical improvements compared to X90 series launched in 2023. Vivo will further continue to bring V30 series and T series phone for the premium and mid segment buyers.
A not-so-prevalent company in smartphone business is expected to unveil ROG Phone 8 and Phone 8 Pro on January 9. The gaming-centric phones bring the essence of ROG laptops in a phone format.

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