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Entering 2024, the global smartphone market is on the track of gradual recovery, driven by demand from emerging regions. In addition, it is worth noting that the mobile phone industry is focusing on a new wave of generative AI technology as the core. The rise of mobile phones demands that the computing speed of devices can be greatly accelerated, and it is expected to bring more innovative content applications and innovations. AI functions are bound to become a major selling point of this year’s new generation of flagship mobile phones.
In addition, what technological breakthroughs will this year bring to the mobile phone market in terms of hardware specifications? In this regard, the market research agency “TechInsights” took stock of the five major trends in smartphones in 2024, and the highlights are as follows:
1. Import generative artificial intelligence related application functions
The mobile phone chip market focuses on mobile platforms designed with AI as the core. In addition to Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and MediaTek Dimensity 9300, Google’s next-generation Tensor G3 self-developed chip is also processed by the chip. AI algorithms run on the machine. Through generative AI, generated content creation of text, images, and videos can be achieved even in environments without an Internet connection. It is expected that flagship mobile phones equipped with AI chips will become one of the mainstream standard features this year.
In particular, Samsung will hold a flagship new phone launch event next Thursday, 1/18, which is regarded as Samsung’s first flagship phone featuring AI artificial intelligence. At that time, the new flagship S24 series with the new Galaxy AI will be introduced. More AI applications will be displayed, attracting special attention from all walks of life.
2. Improve the screen brightness again
Following the launch of OnePlus Open, the first foldable phone, it focuses on the excellent performance of the screen display. Not only does it support a high refresh rate of 120Hz, but the peak brightness of the screen is as high as 2800 nits. What can be expected is that the technology for mobile phone screen display brightness will be significantly improved this year, and the peak brightness may even reach more than 4,500 nits. It should be noted that the higher the brightness provided by the screen, the higher the clarity it can display under outdoor sunlight. Peak brightness refers to the maximum brightness value that the screen can maintain in a short period of time.
3. Memory capacity reaches 20GB or more
As more AI-related applications are introduced into mobile phones, the memory capacity requirements may also increase accordingly. Currently, most mid-range mobile phones on the market are equipped with 8GB of RAM, which is the most common; flagship mobile phones are mainly equipped with 12GB. It is expected that high-end flagship smartphones in 2024 will be equipped with memory exceeding 20GB. For gamers who are serious about performance, the larger the memory capacity built into the phone will help improve the smoothness of the game and the control experience. If you are not a heavy mobile game player, you do not need to pursue larger memory capacity.
4. Mobile phone connection to satellite signal
Currently, Apple’s iPhone 14/15 series all support mobile phone connection to satellite for emergency rescue services. In addition, Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro launched last year also claims to support satellite calling functions. It is expected that more smartphone manufacturers will launch related functional services supporting satellite connections this year.
5. Curved screens are out of fashion
In the past, mobile phones equipped with curved screens were mostly mid-to-high-end and flagship-priced phones. Compared with flat screens, they sought to reduce the visual aesthetics of the black edges on both sides of the screen and extend the display area of the screen. However, in view of the higher cost of curved screens and the higher cost of repair and replacement due to accidental damage, curved screens will no longer be as favored by manufacturers as in the past, and flat screens will become the mainstay. It is reported that Samsung’s flagship series Galaxy S24 Ultra, which will be released next week, may abandon the previous curved screen and replace it with a flat screen panel.
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