The Best Smartphones for 2023!

Google fixed the Pixel 6's problems in a year, though he rates the Pro as better value than the base model.

Named the most timeless phone and a discounted sweet spot, better than the near-identical iPhone 14.

Almost the same phone as the iPhone 13 and not worth the extra money.

A great small phone, but he would skip it for its weaker battery life.

Winner of best small phone, a tiny top-end flagship with a gimbal camera and headphone jack.

One of his favourite small phones because it folds in half, but costs about one and a half times as much.

Has the best foldable hardware, with a sensible shape both folded and unfolded and a barely visible crease.

The thinnest foldable by far, but only released in China.

Samsung's foldables have the best software and the widest availability, with a taskbar he calls a game changer.

The best iPhone Flagship, with great cameras and bright displays, though it gets hot when gaming.

A tempting borderless gaming phone for the price, but with weak software support and a poor under-display camera.

Won the gaming award as a powerful, well-cooled multimedia powerhouse with the best speakers and battery of any mainstream device.

One of the first phones to genuinely live up to its tagline of a little more than you'd expect.

Realme crams in every spec it can, with bold designs he finds delightful though some might think they look like toys.

Budget smartphone of the year for its specs, design and focus on battery life.

The only phone at its price with full flagship performance, but the screen and battery are compromised, so he suggests a used iPhone 12.

A glowing example of how capable a Poco phone can be with more budget.

Won best mid-range phone as a home run from a new company, with intriguing design, reliable software and attention to detail.

Shares the iPhone 14 Pro's praise as the best iPhones ever made, despite a slight battery hit from last year.

A good, unique option with remarkable battery life for noticeably less money than the Pro Max.

Suggested as the used or refurbished option for people spending less than the price of an iPhone 13.

An unpopular but near top-spec Android flagship that is a bargain at the reduced price.

A very reliable all-rounder in Samsung's range.

The everything button of 2022 phones, with insane zoom, a built-in stylus and long-lasting battery.

Named best Android phone and overall phone of 2022 for being simple to use, having a great camera and costing less than rival flagships.