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The Best of the Best: Top Smartphones of 2024 from Every Category

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In today’s newsletter, we start off with a comprehensive look at last year's smartphone champions across every category, along with a fresh review of Honor's latest mid-ranger and some potential MacBook Air competition from Asus.

Plus, OnePlus is blurring the lines between flagship and budget, while Lenovo's revolutionizing handheld gaming.

Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:

  • 2024's ultimate smartphone rankings

  • Honor Magic 7 Lite's detailed review

  • Asus's MacBook Air challenger

  • OnePlus 13R's near-flagship status

  • Lenovo's SteamOS gaming revolution

  • Quick reads about Xiaomi's budget vacuum, ARM competition, and HDMI updates

Read on for all the details!

The year 2024 has been an incredible one for smartphones, with every category pushing boundaries and redefining innovation in mobile technology.

From budget-friendly options to premium flagships, rugged devices to foldables, and even phones tailored for gaming or vlogging, this roundup highlights the absolute best smartphones of 2024 in their respective categories.

So let’s have a final look at the Best of 2024.

An amazing mid-ranger has arrived from Honor. And it's packed with interesting AI features from MagicOS, too!

In 2024, smartphone brands have become more competitive in the global marketplace. Among them, Honor Magic is standing out with the latest upgrade of the Magic 7 series, especially regarding network capability. The standard version even nailed the top spot in AI features. If you’re like me and are about getting the best bang for your buck it might be a good option to consider.

At CES 2025, Asus unveiled the Zenbook A14, a lightweight ultraportable laptop designed to compete with Apple’s MacBook Air. With its innovative features, striking design, and competitive pricing, the Zenbook A14 positions itself as a formidable alternative in the ultraportable laptop market.

Asus has crafted a device that prioritizes portability, performance, and battery life, making it an attractive option for professionals, students, and frequent travelers alike.

The OnePlus R series of smartphones was first introduced in 2021 as an affordable entry to the flagship experience. Since then, the brand has been releasing new models annually.

Each new model arrived with minute upgrades over its predecessor. The series has now matured over 4 years. The latest OnePlus 13R is the most refined device in the lineup so far. It is close to a proper flagship now.

Let’s go through what makes it better than its forerunners.

Lenovo has announced three additions to its Legion Go handheld gaming lineup at CES 2025. The new models include the Legion Go S, available in both Windows and SteamOS versions, and a prototype of the next-generation Legion Go.

These devices mark Lenovo’s continued efforts in the handheld gaming market.

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