It’s that time of the year again—when innovation, value, and improvements across tech products take center stage. And this year, the response has been nothing short of overwhelming. We’re thrilled to share that over 7.6 lakh people have made their voices heard, picking winners across 28 categories, including smartphones, laptops, televisions, wearables, and more.
With over 100 nominees competing for the top spots, the competition has been fierce, but the audience has spoken loud and clear. The Smartprix People’s Choice Award 2024 isn’t just about the votes; it’s about celebrating the technology that shapes our everyday lives. Your votes have made this year’s awards special, and we couldn’t be more excited to reveal the winners.
So, without keeping you waiting any longer, let’s dive right in and see who’s taking home the trophy in each category. The stage (virtual) is set, and the votes are in—it’s time to announce the winners of the Smartprix People’s Choice Awards 2024.
1. Best Budget 5G Phone of 2024
The SmartPrix People’s Choice Award for best budget 5G phone goes to the POCO M6 Plus. This phone impressed users with its outstanding value under ₹15,000, with features like Full HD+ display, Gorilla Glass 3, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, a large battery, IP rating, and fast charging.
- 2nd: realme P1
- 3rd: Samsung M15
2. Best Value for Money Phone of 2024
The winner of the Best Value for Money Phone is the motorola edge 50 neo. The reason why people chose this device is clear: a flat display, MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, 3x telephoto camera, 68W charging, and a 5-year software update promise, it definitely delivers unbeatable value.
- 2nd: POCO X6 Pro
- 3rd: Nothing Phone (2a)
3. Best Mid-Range Phone of 2024
The winner in this category is the Redmi Note 13 Pro+, possibly for its excellent value in the midrange segment.
- 2nd: vivo T3 Ultra
- 3rd: motorola edge 50 Pro
4. Best Mid-Range Camera Phone of 2024
The vivo V40 clinches the top spot for the Best Mid-Range Camera Phone, possibly due to its impressive camera setup, including a 50 MP main and 50 MP ultra wide camera, along with a 50 MP selfie with AF and excellent video capabilities.
- 2nd: motorola edge 50 Pro
- 3rd: realme 13 Pro+
5. Best Flagship Killer Phone of 2024
The realme GT 6 wins the Best Flagship Killer Phone with its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, Sony LYT808 main camera, and a curved display with 6000 Nits peak brightness.
- 2nd: Xiaomi 14
- 3rd: iQOO 12
6. Best Phone of 2024
The iPhone 16 Pro takes the top prize for the Best Phone of 2024, continuing its legacy as the industry benchmark with cutting-edge features, performance, and video capabilities.
- 2nd: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 3rd: vivo X100 Pro
7. Best Camera Phone of 2024
The vivo X100 Pro takes the trophy for Best Camera Phone of 2024, a well-deserved win for its top-tier camera performance.
- 2nd: OPPO Find X8 Pro
- 3rd: iPhone 16 Pro Max
8. Best Selfie Camera Phone of 2024
The OPPO Find X8 Pro wins Best Selfie Camera Phone, thanks to its industry-leading selfies. It’s also packing 4K60 HDR ultra steady video capabilities from the front camera.
- 2nd: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 3rd: vivo V40 Pro
9. Best Gaming Phone of 2024
The realme GT 7 Pro grabs the title of Best Gaming Phone. We think people chose this because it’s the first in India to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite and an impressive 2.7 million AnTuTu score.
- 2nd: iQOO 12
- 3rd: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
10. Best Foldable Phone of 2024
The vivo X Fold3 Pro takes the trophy for Best Foldable Phone. People’s choice makes sense as rhe X Fold3 Pro packs excellent cameras, a large battery, and super fast charging.
- 2nd: OnePlus Open Apex Edition
- 3rd: Galaxy Z Fold6
11. Best Looking Phone of 2024
The Nothing Phone (2a) claims the Best Looking Phone title, thanks to its unique transparent back and iconic glyph lights. It’s also very affordable, making it even more appealing.
- 2nd: OnePlus Nord 4
- 3rd: Google Pixel 9 Pro
12. Best Compact Phone of 2024
The Pixel 9 wins Best Compact Phone, offering all the features you’d expect in a compact device, minus the telephoto lens. It also has the promise for seven years of software updates, making it future proof.
- 2nd: iPhone 16
- 3rd: Samsung Galaxy S24
13. Most Durable Phone of 2024
For the category, we nominated four smartphones with the best durability ratings. Ideally, the most durable smartphone shouldn’t just be able to withstand daily wear and tear but also handle drops on a hard surface or in water easily. Further, it should not just be an industrial smartphone but one that appeals to commercial and regular users alike. The winner for this category, as voted by our readers, is the Oppo F27 Pro+.
- Winner: Oppo F27 Pro+
- First Runner-Up: HONOR X9b
- Second Runner-Up: Samsung Galaxy XCover7
Nominations
- OPPO F27 Pro+
- HONOR X9b
- Motorola edge 50 neo
- Samsung Galaxy XCover7
14. Best AI Phone of 2024
Machine learning and artificial intelligence have been at the forefront of almost every consumer-grade product this year. However, if there’s been a category that has been influenced by the technology the most, it is smartphones. The Best AI Phone of 2024 category celebrates the addition of AI-based features to flagships, which make users’ lives easier.
- Winner: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- First Runner-Up: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Second Runner-Up: Oppo Reno12 Pro
Nominations
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- OPPO Reno12 Pro
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