Top Cell Phones 2023

With a bigger screen, bigger battery and smaller notch than the Mate 20 Pro, the Huawei Mate 20 X also has the same camera set up and adds a headphone jack. If you want the most screen possible, it might be for you.  You lose the curved display, wireless charging, full water resistance and secure Face ID but for many that won’t matter if a huge display, outstanding camera and great performance are top of your list. If you want a normal size phone, get the Mate 20 Pro.

The Oukitel K9 is very big. Diverse applications are possible due to the comparably good display and the mid-range performance. However, the camera is unable to convince.

The Sonim XP3 is a terrific rugged flip phone for anyone who doesn't want a smartphone.

The Huawei Honor View 10 is an attractive unlocked phone with the features and performance of high-end flagship models for significantly less money.

The Kyocera DuraForce Pro is the best rugged phone on Verizon, with solid specs and unique features for a relatively affordable price.

The Xiaomi Redmi Pro offers unbeatable value for money at around £250, undercutting every flagship yet offering much the same performance and many comparable features. Due to the lack of Google Play and a number of Chinese preinstalled apps we’d recommend Xiaomi phones only to seasoned Android users, however.

Apple's iPhone 7 is better than last year's model in almost every way, but it isn't quite as good as its bigger sibling, the iPhone 7 Plus.

The Motorola Moto Z Droid is a cool smartphone with removable backs, but it lags slightly behind its bigger sibling.

The new Motorola Moto E offers Android Lollipop, LTE speeds and a customizable design for just $150.

The well-built, beautiful Sony Xperia Z Ultra is the biggest, baddest Android smartphone you'll find, but at 6.4 inches, it takes things to such a ridiculous extreme that we're not even sure it actually qualifies as a phone.