Top 5 older generation flagships still worth buying in 2024

Before buying older-generation flagships here are some important things you should keep in mind

Edward Collins - Apr 29, 2024

An undated image of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra variants. – Samsung

The smartphone market is moving fast, and there seems to be almost no gap between launches these days. If you are looking for flagship smartphones with the best cameras, performance, design or just value for money then Gadinsider has got you covered. Here are five best old flagship smartphones that you can buy in 2024.

But, before buying older-generation flagships here are some important things you should keep in mind while buying:

The device should not be too old. It is safer to buy a two-year-old smartphone, as the device will continue to receive software support for the next few years.
You should do thorough research about the device you are ready to buy using online platforms or ask for feedback from previous buyers.
Check the physical condition of the smartphone properly, buy one with a warranty remaining.
Use a trusted platform to buy a smartphone or get it from a family or friend.

Now let's look at the top five old-generation smartphones still worth buying in 2024:

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

After the OneUI 6.1 update introduced Galaxy AI features that are exclusive to the Galaxy S24 series, the best older-generation flagship smartphone of 2024 is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Apple iPhone 14 Plus

With a larger screen display and 128GB of internal storage, the iPhone 14 Plus is almost identical to the iPhone 15 Plus. This variant is priced at INR 68,999 in the market and offers excellent battery life, IP68 rating and wireless charging.

Google Pixel 7 Pro

If you're looking for smartphone options that offer a good quality camera, the Pixel 7 Pro is a good choice. It lacks some AI features but is powered by the Tensor G2 and is priced at INR 67,999.

OnePlus 11

With the recent price cut, the OnePlus11 is powered by a Snapdragon 8Gen 2SoC with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage along with a Hasselblad camera setup. It lacks features like wireless charging but has a premium glass Meta switch.

Nothing phone 2

With the recent software update, the Snapdragon 8+ is powered by the Gen 1 SoC and currently retails for INR 37,999. Nothing 2 is one of the most unique-looking smartphones introducing the TrueLens engine capability to improve the overall camera performance.