10 most popular phones across price ranges (February 2024): Honor X9b, iQOO Neo 9 Pro, and more

Published On: February 27, 2024

While not as exciting as January when it came to smartphone launches, February had its share of some big releases, such as the iQOO Neo 9 Pro, Xiaomi 14 series, and Honor X9b. Some budget offerings, such as the itel P55+, the Moto G04, and the Vivo Y200e, were also unveiled in February. Since the month is coming to an end, we have compiled a list of the 10 most popular phones during February 2024, based on user searches on the 91mobiles website.

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Honor X9b

Launch date: February 15th, 2024, in India.
Price: Rs 25,999 for the 8GB+256GB model on Amazon.
Display: 6.78-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED 120Hz display with 1,200 nits of peak brightness.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC with Adreno GPU.
Rear camera: 108MP main camera + 5MP ultra-wide angle sensor + 2MP macro sensor.
Selfie camera: 16MP on the front.
Storage: 8GB+256GB with 8GB virtual RAM support.
OS: MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13.
Battery: A 5,800mAh battery with 35W fast charging support.

Expert Comment: The Honor X9b presents itself as an enticing smartphone, thanks to its durability, style, and formidable 5,800mAh battery. The handset also excels with its 120Hz AMOLED display and a 108MP primary camera, which shines in daylight. However, if you prioritise top-notch performance, faster charging speeds, and a versatile camera setup, you may want to explore other options.

iQOO Neo 9 Pro

Launch date: February 22nd, 2024, in India.
Price: Rs 35,999 for the 8GB+128GB model on Amazon.
Display: 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED 144Hz display with 3,000 nits of peak brightness.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with Adreno 740 GPU.
Rear camera: 50MP main camera + 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor.
Selfie camera: 16MP on the front.
Storage: 8GB (with 8GB virtual RAM)+ 256GB and 12GB (with 12GB virtual RAM) + 256GB UFS 4.0 storage.
OS: FuntouchOS 14 based on Android 14.
Battery: 5,160mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

Expert Comment: Similar to its predecessor, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro remains your best bet in the sub-Rs 40k segment if gaming and performance matter to you. The upgraded 50MP primary camera delivers reliable performance, although the inclusion of a telephoto camera or an improved ultra-wide camera could have given it an edge.

Realme GT 5 Pro

Launch date: December 8th, 2023 in China.
Price: Approximately Rs 39,800 for the 12GB+256GB model (not launched in India).
Display: 6.78-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate, 4,500 nits of peak brightness.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with Adreno 750 GPU.
Rear camera: 50MP main camera + 50MP telephoto sensor + 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor.
Selfie camera: A 32MP front camera.
Storage: Up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
OS: Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14.
Battery: 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging support.

Xiaomi 14 Pro

Launch date: October 26th, 2023, in China.
Price: Approximately Rs 56,900 for the 12GB+256GB model (not launched in India).
Display: 6.73-inch 2K LTPO C8 AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits of peak brightness.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with Adreno 750 GPU.
Rear camera: 50MP main camera + 50MP telephoto sensor + 50MP ultra-wide angle sensor.
Selfie camera: A 32MP front camera.
Storage: Up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
OS: HyperOS based on Android 14.
Battery: 4,880mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging support.

Vivo V30

Launch date: March 7th, 2024, in India.
Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 2,800 nits of peak brightness.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC with Adreno 720 GPU.
Rear camera: 50MP main camera + 50MP ultra-wide sensor + 2MP macro sensor.
Selfie camera: A 50MP front camera.
Storage: Up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
OS: FuntouchOS 14 based on Android 14.
Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.

OnePlus 12R

Launch date: January 23rd, 2024, in India.
Price: Starting at Rs 39,999 for the 8GB+128GB model.
Display: 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 4,500 nits of peak brightness.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with Adreno 740 GPU.
Rear camera: 50MP main camera + 8MP ultra-wide sensor + 2MP macro sensor.
Selfie camera: A 16MP front camera.
Storage: Up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
OS: OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14.
Battery: 5,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging support.

Expert Comment: The OnePlus 12R gets several terrific upgrades which would make me suggest it over the OnePlus 12 purely for the value it offers. It gets a flagship-grade display that can get plenty bright, a well-optimised Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a premium glass and metal design language, and a terrific battery life with the convenience of 100W fast charging. OnePlus has left the camera system largely untouched, which is one of the only downsides to an otherwise terrific phone.

Xiaomi 14

Launch date: October 26th, 2023, in China.
Price: Approximately Rs 45,500 for the 8GB+256GB model (not launched in India).
Display: 6.36-inch 1.5K LTPO C8 AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits of peak brightness.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with Adreno 750 GPU.
Rear camera: 50MP main camera + 50MP telephoto sensor + 50MP ultra-wide angle sensor.
Selfie camera: A 32MP front camera.
Storage: Up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB storage.
OS: HyperOS based on Android 14.
Battery: 4,610mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging support.

Nothing Phone (2a) (expected specifications)

Launch date: March 5th, 2024, in India.
Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate.
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC.
Rear camera: 50MP main camera + 50MP ultra-wide sensor.
Selfie camera: A 32MP front camera.
Storage: Up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage.
OS: NothingOS 2.5 based on Android 14.
Battery: 4,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.

Honor Magic 6 Pro

Launch date: February 25th, 2023.
Price: Approximately Rs 1,16,600 for the 12GB+512GB model (not launched in India).
Display: 6.8-inch FHD+ curved OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 5,000 nits of peak brightness.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC with Adreno 750 GPU.
Rear camera: 50MP main camera + 180MP telephoto sensor + 50MP ultra-wide angle sensor.
Selfie camera: A 50MP wide-angle front camera.
Storage: Up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB storage.
OS: MagicOS 8 based on Android 14.
Battery: 5,600mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging and 66W wireless charging support.