What will happen next with smartphones in 2024? At the moment we can only speculate about the details, but major developments seem almost certain. What are the major manufacturers relying on for their latest models in order to convince as many customers as possible?
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research describes artificial intelligence (AI) as “one of the most important key technologies”. And AI is likely to play this key role in smartphones too. AI is already being used in a variety of ways in many areas on mobile phones. It helps, for example, to edit snapped photos, translate languages or improve the quality of calls.
Especially in the area of AI, it will be exciting to see what Apple, Google, Samsung, Motorola and other competitors come up with for their latest models. Google in particular has recently been making a lot of efforts when it comes to AI functions. According to media reports, a new AI assistant is even planned for the expected Pixel 9 series.
Samsung is also increasingly relying on artificial intelligence – and will show in just a few days what the company has come up with. The South Koreans will present their latest flagships in the Galaxy S series at a “Galaxy Unpacked” event on January 17th and are announcing “a new era” of mobile AI. Apple is also unlikely to miss out on the iPhone 16 series expected for 2024.
There are also likely to be numerous innovations in the cameras built into smartphones. There has been an arms race between different manufacturers for years. What exactly will happen with sensors, software and the like remains to be seen, but in 2024 a lot will probably be regulated via AI in this area too.
In addition, manufacturers will probably want to outdo each other once again when it comes to built-in chips. Faster, more powerful, more economical wherever possible is likely to be the motto for processors – as has been the case in recent years. It’s difficult to sell a new smartphone if, on paper, it isn’t faster and better than its predecessor.
It also remains to be seen whether there could be any surprises with displays. The high-resolution screens will probably come with high refresh rates. Folding or folding cell phones, the foldables, could meanwhile become even more widespread. Some are already expecting a successor to Google’s foldable debut Pixel Fold, which will be released in 2023.
When it comes to the housing, things are likely to remain colorful. For a while now, smartphone manufacturers have increasingly focused on offering devices in as different housing colors as possible. Several Motorola models are also available in “Peach Fuzz”, the Pantone color of the year 2024.
