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Now that the noise from the fireworks and champagne has died down, we can look back at 2024. It was a great year for smartphones and you can read our 2024 Winners and losers series for a breakdown by brand or have a look at the favorite phones of our editors.
What was your favorite flagship of 2024? We tried to narrow down the candidates to keep the list at a reasonable length, but do let us know if we cut your top pick. Also, we split off the foldables in a separate poll.
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