Continue this article with the best mobile devices of 2024 for the premium flagship class. The decision-making process among editors is a bit difficult since the market is now filled with various devices with more than adequate functionality. But after discussion, all the editors are unanimous in choosing the three devices in the list below as the best of the year.
As per our tradition, our list of Best Raya Devices is brought to you. This is an early year award that includes the best devices so far. With the raya money that will be collected later, these are the devices that we recommend because it is felt that it is worth having for all readers.
Choosing criteria
We have commented.
We are reviewing.
Equipped with flagship class chips.
Best performance in various categories.
Has been officially launched in Malaysia.
Third Place – Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
This year we include the iPhone 15 Pro Max in the list of the best premium flagship devices. The 6.7-inch screen used is the largest in the iPhone 15 lineup and is equipped with many of the latest features. This phone also has the advantage of a titanium finish for a more premium appearance. Also of note is the use of a USB-C port which is the most awaited change by many Apple users.
Then the phone's camera system also offers up to 5X optical zoom through a 12MP telephoto sensor, in addition to the Action Button function that allows users to adjust shortcut access more easily. Overall performance is also good with the powerful A17 Pro chip.
Specifications: 6.7″ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz, Apple A17 Pro (2 X 3.78 GHz High Power & 4 X 2.8 GHz Efficiency), Apple GPU 6 Core, 8GB RAM, up to 1TB VNMe storage, 48MP + 12MP + 12MP with OIS, 12MP (Selfie), 4441 mAh (23W), iOS 17.
Price: RM6,499 (8/256GB), RM7,499 (8/512GB), RM8,499 (8/1000GB)
Second Place – Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Xiaomi 14 Ultra is also one of the best premium flagship devices released this year. The uniqueness of the 14 Ultra lies in the camera system with a Leica Summilux lens matched to a 50MP quad-sensor. The sensor matched to the wide-angle lens is of the 1″ type which provides quite amazing photographic performance.
Users can also take advantage of the large 6.7″ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3000nits peak brightness. A large 5000mAh battery is included that can also be charged quickly with 90W output power for wired and 80W wireless. The new HyperOS launcher based on Android 14 solves some of the issues often associated with MIUI.
Specifications: 6.73″ AMOLED WQHD+ 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz, Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz, Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz & Cortex-A520), 16GB LPDDR5X, 512GB UFS 4.0, 5,000mAh (wired 90W & wireless 80W), Xiaomi HyperOS.
Price: RM5,100 (12/512GB)
Champion – Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The champion of this category is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The phone has a premium new titanium build, a powerful enough Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip, a bright but non-glare screen, S Pen support and a pretty complete camera system.
The main weakness of the S24 Ultra lies in Galaxy AI. This feature is not just a gimmick but makes me believe that the world of AI Devices has begun. A device that doesn't launch without AI capabilities will have a significant disadvantage. Chat Assist, Photo Assist and Circle To Search With Google capabilities are very useful for everyday use. Also noteworthy is the excellent battery performance with a capacity of 5000mAh, IP68 waterproof and support for Android versions and security patches for seven years. For those looking for an AI device with the best software support on the market, the S24 Ultra is the best choice for Hari Raya.
Specifications: 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X WQHD+ 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 For Galaxy (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz, Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz, Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz & Cortex-A720 A520), Adreno 750, 12GB LPDDR5X, up to 1TB storage, 5,000mAh (45W wired & 15W wireless), One UI 6.1
Price: RM6,299 (12/256GB), RM6,799 (12/512GB), RM7,799 (12/1000GB)
That's the list of the best Raya devices for the premium flagship class segment in 2024. Don't forget to also read the other Raya best device articles for the sub-RM1000, best value and mid-premium segments on our website. Happy Hari Raya to all of us at