10 most popular phones in April 2024: OnePlus Nord CE4, Motorola Edge 50 Pro, and more

• By Vivek Singh Chauhan -
Published On: April 26, 2024

From budget to flagships, the first quarter of 2024 saw the launch of several new smartphones in the country. As we approach the other quarter, we have compiled a list of the 10 most popular smartphones for April 2024, which are based on user searches on our 91mobiles website. It is worth mentioning that the list includes smartphones like the newly released OnePlus Nord CE4, Motorola Edge 50 Pro, Vivo T3x 5G, Infinix Note 40 Pro, and OnePlus 12R, among several others. Let us take a look at each phone in detail.

OnePlus Nord CE4

• Launch date: April 1st
• Price: Starts at Rs 24,999
• Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display, 1,100 nits of peak brightness, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Aqua Touch technology and more
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
• Rear camera: 50MP OIS-enable Sony LYT600 main camera, and an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide sensor
• Selfie camera: 16MP selfie shooter
• Storage: 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB
• OS: Android 14-based OxygenOS 14.0
• Battery: 5,500mAh battery with 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging

Expert comments: The OnePlus Nord CE4 offers a number of improvements compared to last year's OnePlus Nord CE3. It provides enhancements in areas such as display, battery, and performance. While its camera sensors deliver satisfactory results, they may not be the best. Additionally, the phone comes with two years of Android OS updates.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro

• Launch date: April 3rd
• Price: Starts at Rs 31,999
• Display: 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED curved 144Hz display, 2,000 nits of peak brightness, HDR10+ and more.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
• Rear camera: 50MP OIS-enabled main camera, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 13MP ultra-wide camera
• Selfie camera: 50MP selfie camera
• Storage: 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB
• OS: Android 14 with Hello UI
• Battery: 4,500mAh battery with up to 125W TurboPower charging

Expert comment: The Motorola Edge 50 Pro's battery life and selfie sensor aren't top-tier. Still, the smartphone makes up for these with an impressive design, display, powerful camera setup, and premium features such as solid build quality, wireless charging, lightning-fast wired charging speeds, and three OS upgrades.

Infinix Note 40 Pro

• Launch date: April 12th
• Price: Rs 21,999
• Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED 120Hz display, up to 1,300 nits peak brightness, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, and more
  
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7020
• Rear camera: 108MP OIS-enabled main camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor
• Selfie camera: 32MP front camera
• Storage: 8GB+256GB
• OS: Android 14-based XOS 14
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging

Expert comment: The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers an appealing combination of features and decent performance at a competitive price. It has impressive features like a stylish design featuring a vegan leather back, a triple rear camera setup, MagCharge technology, and useful software additions. While its camera performance is satisfactory, the phone handles everyday tasks well enough for most users.

Samsung Galaxy M55

• Launch date: April 8th
• Price: Starts at Rs 26,999
• Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED+ 120Hz display, 1,000 nits of peak brightness Vision Booster technology, and more
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
• Rear camera: 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro camera
• Selfie camera: 50MP on the front
• Storage: 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB
• OS: Android 14 with One UI 6.1
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 45W of fast charging

Expert comments: The Samsung Galaxy M55 offers value-for-money features, but one can find similar options in the segment with better performance and cutting-edge features. However, for those looking for a capable phone, it emerges as a strong contender with a Super AMOLED Plus display, impressive camera performance in daylight, and battery life. Also, it promises four OS upgrades.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

• Launch date: January 17th
• Price: Starts at Rs 1,29,999
• Display: 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X QHD+ 120Hz display with a 120Hz refresh, 2,600 nits of peak brightness, HDR10+, AoD and more
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
• Rear camera: 200MP OIS main sensor, a 50MP telephoto sensor, a 10MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor
• Selfie camera: 12MP front camera
• Storage: 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB and 12GB+1TB
• OS: Android 14-based One UI 6.1
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired, 15W wireless charging

Expert comments: The Galaxy S24 Ultra appears to offer only minor improvements across performance, battery life, cameras, and a few other areas compared to its predecessor. Its inclusion of the S Pen and productivity tools enhances its appeal, especially for professionals, creatives, and power users.

Honor Magic 6 Pro

• Launch date: February 2024 (globally, but not in India)
• Price: EUR 1,299 (approx Rs 116,106)
• Display: 6.8-inch Full HD+ curved OLED 120Hz display, up to 5,000nits of peak brightness, HDR10+ support and more
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
• Rear camera: 50MP wide-angle sensor, a 108MP OIS periscope sensor, and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens with autofocus
• Selfie camera: 50MP wide-angle camera and a 3D depth sensor
• Storage: 12GB+512GB
• OS: Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0
• Battery: 5,600mAh battery with 80W wired charging and 66W wireless charging

OnePlus 12R

• Launch date: January 23rd
• Price: Rs 39,999
• Display: 6.78-inch LTPO 4.0 AMOLED 120Hz display, 4500 nits peak brightness and more
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• Rear camera: 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera, 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP sensor
• Selfie camera: 16MP on the front
• Storage: 8GB+128GB and 16GB+256GB
• OS: Android 14-based ColorOS 14.0
• Battery: 5,500mAh battery with 100W SUPERVOOC charging

Expert comments: Overall, the OnePlus 12R has received significant improvements that lead to better value compared to the OnePlus 12. It features a high-quality display, a premium design with glass and metal, an optimised Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and impressive battery life with fast charging capabilities.

Realme GT 5 Pro

• Launch date: December 7th (in China) 
• Price: CNY 3,399 (around Rs 39,076)
• Display: 6.78-inch 1.5K curved AMOLED 144Hz display, 4,500 nits of peak brightness, and more
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
• Rear camera: 50MP Sony IMX890 periscope telephoto camera with OIS+EIS, and an 8MP OmniVision OV0810 ultra-wide angle sensor
• Selfie camera: 32MP on the front
• Storage: 12GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB and 16GB+1TB
• OS: Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0
• Battery: 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging

Vivo T3x

• Launch date: April 17th
• Price: Starts at Rs 13,499
• Display: 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, 1,000 peak brightness, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and more
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC
• Rear camera: 50MP main camera and a 2MP bokeh sensor
• Selfie camera: 8MP front camera
• Storage: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB 
• OS: Funtouch OS based on Android 14
• Battery: 6,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging

Tecno Camon 30 Pro

• Launch date: February 2024 (globally, not in India)
• Price: 538,000 Nigerian Naira (approx Rs 32,770)
• Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED 144Hz display
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate 5G
• Rear camera: 50MP OIS Sony IMX890 main camera, 50MP ultra-wide sensor and 2MP depth sensor
• Selfie camera: 50MP front camera
• Storage: 12GB+512GB
• OS: Android 14 with HiOS 14
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 70W fast charging