What to expect in smartphones in 2024?

Kicking off 2024, Xiaomi rolls out its Note 13 series while Vivo introduces its X100 series within the first week of the New Year. Later in the month, Samsung plans to extend its Galaxy line with the S24 series, while the OnePlus 12 launch is also lined up. In sync with these launches, Realme and Oppo are preparing to introduce the GT series and Reno series respectively. Apple is also expected to introduce the fourth iteration of SE phones in March. Here's a breakdown of these big releases:

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone maker, aims to strengthen its presence in the 2024 Indian smartphone market riding on the success of its affordable 5G phones introduced last year. Products to look forward to include the Redmi Note 13 series devices such as Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, and Redmi Note 13 Classic 5G. The company's ongoing collaboration with Leica is expected to continue with the launch of the Xiaomi 14 Pro slated for mid-2024.

The economically distressed firm, Vivo, will introduce its flagship X100 series on January 4, which includes Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro. These premium phones will feature MediaTek Dimensity 9300 technology and will come with several optical enhancements compared to the X90 series released in 2023.

Asus, not often associated with the smartphone industry, is scheduled to unveil the gaming-centric ROG Phone 8 and Phone 8 Pro on January 9.

Samsung, South Korea's tech giant, will start the year introducing the Galaxy S24 series later this month. They are also expected to introduce more AI-driven and foldable phones.

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone SE 4, a stripped-back version of the flagship iPhone models, by March 2024. Following discontinued production of the iPhone mini, iPhone SE 4’s launch is anticipated. September 2024 will also bring the new iPhone 16 with unique modifications.

Google will unveil the next generation of Pixel phones after the release of the iPhone 16 series, with additional AI features compared to current Pixel devices.

OnePlus will start the year with the OnePlus 12 launch and the OnePlus 12R on January 23. The brand plans to further its relationship with Hasselblad.

Realme and Oppo plan to debut the GT 5 series and Reno11 series respectively. The trendy company, Nothing, will also continue its innovative journey with transparent-themed accessories, phones, and clothing.

Lastly, Motorola plans to keep up with its rivals by launching the Edge series while adding more affordable 5G phones to meet consumer demand. They also plan to introduce a new generation of foldables.