Hundreds of smartphones will be launched on the market in 2024. However, the reflectors are taken from the same ones as always: iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S24, Google Pixel 9, Huawei Pura 70, Xiaomi 15, Honor Magic 7, RedMagic 10, OnePlus 13, OPPO Find X8, ROG Phone 9 and Vivo X200.
And yes, these are the main flagships on the market and deserve to occupy the highest positions in the ranking the best of 2024. However, the great popularity of the aforementioned cell phones eclipses some of them gems that few know aboutbut it’s also worth it.
This is why below we will present to you those who for us are the The 5 most underrated cell phones of 2024phones that are rarely talked about, but which have nothing to envy of the best models from Samsung, Apple, etc.
The 5 most underrated cell phones of 2024
We leave you below 5 phones that were underrated this year (at our discretion). Most of them are available worldwide, although there are two that can only be purchased in China.
CMF Phone 1: a true rarity on the market that not only shines for its modular design
The Nothing brand has established itself as a one of the most innovative in terms of design refers. The Telephone (2) and the Telephone (2a) are proof of this. And in 2024 they have broken new ground again, but now through their sub-brand CMF.
The first phone from Nothing’s sister brand, the CMF Phone 1, is a real rarity. It’s a cheap cell phone that you can customize. Its back cover is removable and you can change it with another one. It also has a knob that you can disassemble easily to add accessories such as a card holder, shoulder strap, stand, etc.
And its quirky design isn’t the only thing that makes it underrated. And he did it unthinkable specifications for its price: 5G connection, excellent performance, excellent camera, 120 Hz AMOLED screen and much more.
Specifications | CMF Phone 1 — Price | €199
Moondrop MIAD 01: the perfect phone for hi-fi audio lovers
The explosion of Chi-Fi (China’s high-fidelity audio products market) during 2024 has left us with memorable brands like Moondrop. And said manufacturer had the great idea to launch it a mobile phone designed for audiophiles: Drop of the moon MIAD 01.
This is a phone that it meets everything that is required of a mid-range mobile phone: 120 Hz OLED screen, lots of power, decent cameras and good battery life. But it comes with a pair features you won’t find in any other mobile phone on the market and that hi-fi audio lovers will appreciate.
To start, it has a Exclusive sound decoding chip with independent audio circuit. And add to this that it has two headphone ports. Him 3.5mm jack that we all know and a 4.4mm jack which offers more balanced audio output and better fidelity.
Specifications | Moondrop MIAD 01 — Price | €480
Meizu 21 Pro: the cheapest high-end mobile phone on the market
The best mobile processor in 2024 was the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. In fact, most of the year’s flagships (like the Galaxy S24 Ultra) featured this chipset. So, almost all cell phones with Snapdragon 8 generation 3 They will be around €800.
However, there is an exception to the rule. And this is the Meizu 21 Pro, a mobile with which The manufacturer says goodbye to the high end by giving away this flagship for almost €600. That’s right, that’s it the cheapest mobile phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on the market. Unfortunately it hasn’t launched globally, but you can buy it on AliExpress with the button below:
Specifications | Meizu 21 Pro — Price | €660
Nubia Z70 Ultra: the most original and distinct flagship of the year
When it comes to the best cell phones on the marketthe Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 16 Pro, Pixel 9 XL, Huawei Mate 70, etc. always come out. And the fact that this quartet is always center stage makes them overlooked. other equally interesting proposals (and cheaper too) in the flagship market.
And one of them is the Nubia Z70 Ultra, a mobile phone that is rarely talked about, but which has nothing to envy of other flagships of the market like those already mentioned. Indeed, it’s even cheaper. Below we leave you a link to the review we did on this mobile phone so you can see how much we liked it.
Specifications | Nubia Z70 Ultra Review — Price | €850
Xiaomi Mix Flip… Why doesn’t anyone say that this foldable is much better than Samsung’s?
If there’s something I didn’t fully understand in 2024, it’s why we weren’t talking about it anymore Xiaomi’s first clamshell foldable. We are talking about the Xiaomi Mix Flip, a phone launched this year and more Can be purchased in Spain (and almost everywhere in the world) from Amazon or on the Xiaomi website. Exactly, it’s not like it’s a mobile phone exclusive to the Chinese market and for this reason it didn’t have the impact it deserved in this part of the world.
And that’s it The Xiaomi Mix Flip costs the same as the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and is better. For starters, it has a brighter internal screen, and the external one is much larger, brighter, and runs at 120Hz (and not 60Hz). Furthermore, it leads to 50MP 2x telephoto lens (untenable that the Galaxy Z Flip 6, being a 1000 euro mobile phone, does not have this sensor).
To all this we must add that he did it more battery, faster charging power and better connectivity technologies. Furthermore, in the same price range (in its versions that cost 999 euros) Xiaomi offers double the storage space (512GB vs 256GB). As much as they are equal in terms of performance (same processor).
Specifications | Xiaomi Mix Flip — Price | €999
And you… Do you think there was another highly underrated cell phone this year that we didn’t add to the list?
