The , but that doesn’t mean they’ve really The year’s hottest tech trend is trickling down to mobile tech, but the results so far are a mixed bag, to say the least. (Never forget .) AI really could be the start of ! But we’re definitely not there yet.
In the meantime, be prepared to hear a lot more about AI on 2024’s new mobile devices — and temper your expectations. High-end phones are pricey as ever this year, and the highest of the high end got a little more expensive, too. Both Apple’s and Samsung’s top-end devices cost an extra $100 this time around.
The good news is that the standard iPhones and Galaxies cost the same as they did last year, and as always, your wireless carrier is happy to help subsidize your purchase — as long as you stay subscribed to whatever unlimited 5G plan they’re pushing these days. No judgment here if a carrier deal is how you buy your phone — it’s how I bought mine. Just be sure you know what you’re getting into and how many years you’ll need to stay on that Super 5G Everything Unlimited Plus plan to keep the monthly device reimbursements coming.
The phones listed here have powerful processors and enough RAM to keep up for years, so it’s fair to expect more than a handful of OS updates throughout the life of your phone. Four years of new OS versions and five years of security updates is a healthy benchmark for this class, and many of the phones here meet or exceed that standard. Most phone cameras can handle good l.
