Tech YouTuber Arun Maini, better known as MrWhosetheboss, has revealed his picks for the best smartphones of 2024. The awards included some unexpected winners, including a phone not yet available in Europe.
This year, MrWhosetheboss beat Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) to the punch with his smartphone awards. Maini's more European perspective on the smartphone market led to some surprising choices.
Surprises and Notable Winners
The Vivo X200 Pro, currently only available in China and some Asian markets, took home the top prize for "Best Smartphone of 2024," beating out established players like Samsung and Apple. It also won the award for "Best Camera Phone." The ROG Phone 9 Pro, with its Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, won "Best Gaming Phone."
Notably, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro was absent from the awards.
MrWhosetheboss's Best Smartphones of 2024
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best AI Smartphone | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
| Most Improved Smartphone | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
| Best Foldable | Honor Magic V3 |
| Best Flip Phone | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 |
| Best Compact Smartphone | Xiaomi 14 |
| Best Battery Life | Vivo X200 Pro |
| Best Gaming Phone | ROG Phone 9 Pro |
| Best Camera Phone | Vivo X200 Pro |
| Best Budget Phone | CMF Phone 1 |
| Best Mid-Range Phone | Xiaomi 14T |
| Biggest Loser of 2024 | HMD Skyline |
| Best Smartphone of 2024 | Vivo X200 Pro |
