Best Smartphones Launched in May 2024: Google Pixel 8A, Realme GT 6T, POCO F6 5G, And More

The vivo V30e 5G has 50MP dual rear cameras with Aura Light and a 50MP selfie camera. It flaunts a 3D AMOLED curved display and is touted to be the slimmest phone with a 5,500mAh battery. Other features include Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, Android 14, 44W fast charging, etc.

2. Google Pixel 8A

Google launched the Pixel 8a as the affordable offering in the Pixel 8 series, but it has the same processor and camera features as its flagship siblings. The phone did draw a little flak for its pricing, starting at Rs 52,999, but the fact remains that it is still cheaper than the Pixel 8 series and offers a similar experience to users.

The Pixel 8a has the same design as the flagship models with a 120Hz, 6.1-inch OLED display flaunting 2000nits peak brightness. The smartphone has the newest Tensor G3 processor and the Titan M2 security chip. It boots Android 14 out of the box with an assurance of seven years of OS/security/feature drop updates. Other features include 64MP dual rear cameras, a 13MP front camera, a 4,492mAh battery, and an IP67 rating.

3. Realme GT 6T 5G

The Realme GT 6T 5G launched as the country’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3-powered device. It also marks the return of the GT series in India and starts at Rs 30,999 for the base variant. According to the company, the Realme GT 6T 5G is a premium mid-range device focused on performance and will also receive AI features in the coming days through an OTA update.

The smartphone flaunts a 6.78-inch LTPO Curved AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution and a whopping 6000nits peak brightness. The phone boots Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 and is eligible for three Android OS upgrades.

It has a 50MP dual rear camera setup and a 32MP selfie camera. Other features include a 5,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging, an in-display fingerprint scanner, an IP65 rating, and a 9-layer Iceberg Vapour Cooling System.

4. POCO F6 5G

POCO launched the F6 series globally in May, including POCO F6 5G and POCO F6 Pro 5G. Of these two, the POCO F6 5G arrived in India as the first smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. The POCO F6 price in India starts at Rs 29,999. It has three configurations: 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and 12GB+512 GB.

The POCO F6 5G flaunts a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. It sports a 50MP primary camera and a 20MP selfie camera. The phone boots Android 14-based HyperOS and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery. It can be purchased exclusively via Flipkart.

5. Motorola Edge 50 Fusion 5G

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion launched as the most affordable offering under the Edge 50 series. The highlight of this mid-range segment smartphone is its aesthetic design, which includes a vegan leather back panel and a solid spec sheet. The smartphone starts at Rs 22,999 and is available exclusively via Flipkart, Motorola.in, etc.

The IP68-rated smartphone features a 10-bit 3D curved pOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The phone also has security features like ThinkShield for Mobile and Moto Secure. Other features of the device include a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, Android 14-based HelloUI, 50MP dual rear cameras, 32MP front camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 68W TurboPower fast charging.

6. iQOO Z9x 5G

The iQOO Z9x 5G was launched by the brand as an affordable smartphone with powerful performance and long battery life. The handset is touted to be the slimmest device with a 6,000mAh battery. It starts at Rs 12,999 and comes in Tornado Green and Storm Grey colours.

The iQOO Z9x offers a 120Hz, FHD+ 6.72-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The handset sports a 50MP dual rear camera and an 8MP selfie shooter. It boots Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 out of the box and will receive two major operating system upgrades.

7. TECNO CAMON 30 5G and CAMON 30 Premier 5G

The TECNO CAMON 30 5G and CAMON 30 Premier 5G are the brand’s latest camera-centric offerings. The former starts at Rs 22,999, whereas the Premier variant is priced at Rs 39,999. These handsets’ headlining features are the powerful camera setups they offer.

The CAMON 30 5G flaunts a 100MP primary camera backed by a 2MP depth sensor. On the other hand, the CAMON 30 Premier flaunts three 50MP cameras on the back, including a primary Sony IMX890 sensor, a 3x telephoto sensor, and an ultra-wide lens. Both phones offer a 50MP front camera.

8. vivo Y200 Pro 5G

vivo launched the Y200 Pro 5G in India as the slimmest smartphone in the segment to feature a 3D curved display. It is also the first Y-series smartphone in India to feature a curved display. The latest Y-series launch also flaunts an all-new Silk Glass design, giving it a premium aesthetic.

The vivo Y200 Pro 5G sports a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 695 processor and comes with 8GB RAM, 8GB extended RAM, and 128GB storage. Other features include Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14, 64MP dual cameras, a 16MP front camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging.

9. Infinix GT 20 Pro 5G

The company’s latest mid-range offering is the Infinix GT 20 Pro 5G. It features an all-new Cyber Mecha design for gaming aesthetics and impressive performance chops to match. The Infinix GT 20 Pro 5G is India’s first MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate processor-powered smartphone.

The newest Infinix device features a 144Hz AMOLED bezel-less display, a dedicated gaming display chip Pixelworks X5 Turbo for up to 90FPS gaming, VC liquid cooling, etc.

The phone offers 108MP triple rear cameras and a 32MP selfie camera. It boots XOS 14, which is based on Android 14, and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery. It can be purchased from Flipkart for Rs 24,999.

10. Samsung Galaxy F55 5G

Samsung Galaxy F55 5G has a classy vegan leather finish with a saddle stitch pattern. The smartphone is touted to be the slimmest and lightest smartphone in its segment. The mid-range offering will receive four Android version upgrades and five years of security patch updates.

The Samsung Galaxy F55 5G features a 120Hz sAMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. It is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Other features include 50MP triple rear cameras, a 50MP front camera, a 5,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, and more. The device starts at Rs 26,999 and can be purchased via Flipkart, Samsung eShop, and retail outlets.

11. OPPO Reno 12 Series

OPPO launched the OPPO Reno 12 series in China. The lineup comprises the OPPO Reno 12 and OPPO 12 Pro. These handsets are expected to arrive in India soon. OPPO is highlighting its performance and support for AI features.

The OPPO Reno 12 series devices have quad-curved AMOLED displays, MediaTek Dimensity chipsets, 80W fast charging support, and a 50MP front camera, among other features.

The vanilla variant is powered by the Dimensity 8250 SoC, whereas the Pro variant comes with MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC. Other features include 50MP triple rear cameras, a 5,000mAh battery, Android 14, etc.

These were the top smartphones launched worldwide and in India in May 2024. June seems to be more exciting with launches like Xiaomi 14 CIVI, Honor 200 Series, Honor Magic 6 Pro, vivo X Fold 3 Pro, and more in the pipeline. We will list the best smartphones launched in June at the end of the month, so stay tuned.