6 best looking smartphones to buy in 2024

Purchasing a new smartphone means ticking off a host of parameters depending on your usage and budget. The most commonly considered things are screen size, display resolution, refresh rate, hardware, battery, and camera setup. Unfortunately, a phone’s design often gets left out of the buying decision as many don’t consider it a major factor. Aesthetics and design are important elements in our everyday experiences.

Personal expression has now become common and it is also reflected in the tech gadgets we use. The design of every smartphone includes the choice of materials, colour and finish, shape of the camera module, and of course the form factor of the device. While flagship devices offer a premium in-hand look and feel, budget and mid-range phones are not far behind anymore.

6 best-looking smartphones of 2024

In this post, we have listed smartphones with the best designs across various budgets.

1. Nothing Phone (2)

2. Realme 12 Pro 

3. Vivo V29e 5G

4. OnePlus Open 

5. OPPO Find N2 Flip

6. OnePlus 12 5G

1. Nothing Phone (2)

The Nothing Phone (2) tops the list of best-looking smartphones. It stands out from the crowd because of its unique transparent back panel and a Glyph Interface that comprises LED light strips. Additionally, the latter can be customised for various functions like incoming calls, notifications, and more. The device is an absolute head-turner in terms of design.

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The Nothing Phone (2) costs Rs 36,999. It has a 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip coupled with 12GB RAM, and a 4,700mAh battery unit. The company recently announced a mid-range Phone (2a) with less Glyph Interface and stripped-down specifications. That too has the trademark Nothing design, in case you are on a tighter budget.

2. Realme 12 Pro 5G

The Realme 12 Pro 5G is one of the most good looking smartphones under Rs 30,000. It has a leather-like textured back panel and a circular camera module accentuated by golden highlights. This instantly gives the phone a premium feel. Realme says that it has collaborated with Rolex for the design of the 12 Pro 5G. The Realme 12 Pro 5G starts at Rs 26,999 for the base variant.

3. Vivo V29e 5G

The Vivo V29e 5G has a slim profile and a dual-tone back panel design comprising glossy and matte textures. It has two vertically stacked camera sensors at the rear that again have a touch of gold. The phone is available in a gorgeous Artistic Red colour as well as an Artistic Blue shade. The Vivo V29e 5G can be purchased starting at Rs 25,999.

4. OnePlus Open

If you’re looking for a book-style foldable phone, the OnePlus Open deserves your attention. While Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series has a tall form factor, the OnePlus Open is a relatively compact offering that should fit in your palms as well as pockets (once folded) with ease. It has a large circular camera module fitted on a leather-like back, along with the brand’s iconic alert slider.

The OnePlus Open has flagship specifications including a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, Hasselblad-branded cameras (including a periscope telephoto lens), 120Hz AMOLED displays, 512GB storage, and more. The foldable phone carries a price tag of Rs 1,39,999.

5. OPPO Find N2 Flip

Remember the days when you dreamt of owning a Motorola flip phone? This might be the right time to get your hands on such a device. The OPPO Find N2 Fip is an affordable clamshell foldable smartphone priced at Rs 34,559. There is a sizable secondary display on the back panel for viewing important information. If you’re looking for something fashionable, this device ticks the right boxes. The Find N2 Flip is available in Astral Black and Moon Light Purple colours.

6. OnePlus 12 5G

The OnePlus 12 5G is the company’s latest flagship phone with top-of-the-line specifications and a premium design. The phone has a unique module that extends from the side frame and turns into a circular camera island. There is an alert slider that serves various purposes.

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The device is also IP65-rated dust and water resistant. The Flowy Emerald colour option of the smartphone is certainly eye-catching. The OnePlus 12 5G’s retail price starts at Rs 64,999.

The aforementioned smartphones showcase the craftsmanship of every manufacturer. Their design sets the standard for what a modern smartphone should look and feel like. However, do remember that design is subjective, and which look you appreciate more is going to come down to your personal preferences.