The 2024 Smartphone Awards celebrated the standout and disappointing phones of the year across various categories. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra took home the title of Overall MVP, lauded for its outstanding performance in display, camera, battery life, software, and durability. While it might be deemed a "boring" choice, its reliability won over many. Other notable winners included the iPhone 16 Pro for Best Camera, the Nothing Phone 2A for Best Value, and the RedMagic 10 Pro for Best Battery. The awards also acknowledged the significant advancements of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the innovative tri-fold design of the Huawei Mate XT. Meanwhile, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra earned the "Bust of the Year" award for straying away from the beloved features of its smaller predecessors. The presenter pointed out a growing trend towards larger devices, raising questions about the future of the "Best Small Phone" category.
