It’s been a fun and busy year for Android phones — and as we head into the middle of 2024, it’s the perfect time to take a look at the phones that have already launched (like the Samsung Galaxy S24) and those that are yet to come. come (see Google Pixel 9).
You might have overlooked or completely forgotten about some of the best Android phones of 2024. And if you’re shopping for a new phone, then you’ll want to know all about the latest models available — as well as upcoming models that might be worth holding on to.
We’ve split this article into two: the biggest phones to hit the market so far, and the phones to come, according to the latest leaks and rumors. If the latter are correct, the best is yet to come for Android phones in 2024….
Android phones in 2024: what were the biggest news of the year so far?
The most famous Android phone launch in 2024 undoubtedly comes from Samsung with its Galaxy S24 series. You can check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy S24, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to read all about the upgraded specs and new features these phones have brought with them.
These phones have jumped to the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Exynos 2400 chipsets for 2024, while bringing with them a slew of Galaxy AI features that cover everything from image editing to live language translation to Circle to Search. Launched in January, these phones really set the tone for the year in Android.
The next biggest Android phone launch of 2024 came from Google in May: our Google Pixel 8a review tells you everything you need to know about this particular phone, which keeps some of the best parts of the Google Pixel 8 (like the Tensor G3 chipset , 8GB of RAM and numerous AI tricks) while cutting some corners and costing significantly less than the flagship.
Sticking with the best budget phones, we turned to a phone that takes a slightly different approach in its design and software, and in March we had another new phone from Nothing. As our Nothing Phone 2a review makes clear, this is a brand that’s shaping up to be a real competitor to Google and Samsung, and that’s likely to continue in the coming year.
It’s been a slow start to the year for foldables, but the new 2024 Moto Razr (known as the Razr 50 in some markets), unveiled at the end of June, has a lot going for it — including a large cover display, some funky color options, and decent performance level. Motorola released its flip phone just ahead of Samsung’s new foldable devices for 2024, which brings us to…
Android phones in 2024: what launches can we expect in the rest of the year?
Samsung has now confirmed another Unpacked event for Wednesday, July 10, and that’s when we’ll almost certainly see the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Rumors so far suggest that the upgrades could be minimal, but they will use the same 2024 chipsets as the Galaxy S24 phones that came before them. If there is a major upgrade, it could come in the form of a new model rumored to be called the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra.
What’s (probably) coming next…
After that, we expect at least two new phones from Google in August. The date has already been set for Wednesday, August 13, and the official trailer for the event appears to show the Google Pixel 9 Pro. In addition to this phone and the Google Pixel 9, there have also been rumors of a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and even a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold aka Pixel Fold 2 (we may have some work to do on our best foldable phone guide ).
That’s potentially a lot of new mobile phones, and we think they’ll arrive with Tensor G4 processors inside, even more AI features, and a host of camera improvements too. Pixel flagships are usually unveiled in October, so this year it seems Google is keen to get ahead of the iPhone 16, which is due out in September.
These aren’t the only phones we’re expecting by the end of 2024. The OnePlus 13 should break cover before the end of the year, and given that we called the flagship “the best phone you can buy” in our OnePlus 12 review, we’re looking forward to , when we see what OnePlus has been working on for the past few years. months.
The second half of 2024 has plenty to offer, and no matter what your taste in Android phones is, there should be something for everyone for the rest of the year. But if you’re waiting for the Nothing Phone 3, there’s bad news: the company has confirmed that it will be pushed back and won’t arrive until 2025.