Most Premium Phones Have Got These Big Changes In 2024 And We Like It

The definition of a premium smartphone has changed over the years. People always wanted a good looking device for the big money they spend on buying them. If it looks premium, it is worth it, that’s the usual saying. But what constitutes a premium device has evolved in recent times, and the latest tweaks make for a promising read.

Over the last few years, phones in the premium range brought the curved display with its sleek-looking dimensions and glass body at the back. That approach works nicely but practically speaking, we have found them to be less durable, and costly too if you have butterfingers.

Apple has led the way with its iPhone design, and we’re glad that more Android phone makers have taken this route in 2024.

Flat Is The Way To Go

If you have seen the recent Google Pixel phones, the Realme GT 7 Pro, the Vivo X-series model or even the new OnePlus 13 that was unveiled in China, you would straight away notice two big changes. The frame is flatter, and the brands have gotten rid of the curved display.

What you get with these upgrades is noticeable the moment you hold them in the hand. The flat frame gives you a better and stronger grip, which was never easy with a curved frame.

Some of you might say that the curved design has its own charm, and yes, we agree to some extent. However, do you really want to compromise on the practical side of using a phone, compared to the aesthetics that might not give you the right comfort?

That’s not all, if you break these curved displays, especially when the device is out of warranty, the cost to replace them can easily get you a new phone. So, yes, the flat frame is a big win for us and we’re glad more brands are bringing it to their design.

The Quad-Display Effect

The curved display has given way to the new quad-curved display technology which gives phone makers more freedom to trim down the size of the front giving a sleeker look. We first saw this with the Xiaomi 14 Civi model this year, and slowly, other brands have lapped it up which shows the promise of using the feature on mainstream products.

In addition to making the phone sleek, the quad-curved display also gives you an immersive viewing experience. Yes, this is still a curved display but because of the new approach, phones are less prone to falling down and breaking easily.

The Silicone-Grade Battery

The third big upgrade that we have seen on smartphones lately is the new battery technology which allows brands to pack a bigger capacity unit without making the phones extremely bulky. You have phones with 6,000mAh battery using this technology but you will never feel their weight while using them with one hand.

The new tech also ensures you continue to get support for fast-charging speeds. The iQOO 13, OnePlus 13 and and most likely the upcoming Xiaomi 15 series are some of the best examples of how this technology has come into force.