Top Cell Phones 2023

Not a cheap phone, but also not underspecified for the price. Exceptional performance and features in a chunky go-anywhere design. Lots to like here with relatively few flaws. The V30 shows well how Doogee has matured as a phone maker.

It may not be the most recent iPhone, but the iPhone 12 can still offer plenty of bang for its buck. At a reduced £649/$599, it remains a tempting device.

The iPhone 14 Pro is the best phone for under $1,000. It’s powerful, has amazing cameras, sports a beautiful display, and the notch is dead. It’s hard to think of anything truly wrong with this device and it’s perfect for people tired of giant handsets.

Gaming phones are always powerful, but they're seldom polished. The ROG Phone 6 is both, matching best-in-class performance with effective cooling and a rich selection of accessories. While we wish Asus went a bit further with the camera and wireless charging, there are enough standout and unique highlights here to make it the best gaming phone available at launch.

The WP15 is a truly unique smartphone; those even considering buying it will be acutely aware of its specificities. It is a one-pound smartphone that is one-inch thick and can do 5G that is capable of many tricks and at a price that’s actually quite competitive.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 isn’t the most cutting-edge of Samsung’s S20 lineup – that honor goes to the Galaxy S20 Ultra – but it’s still a powerful phone with an ergonomic and attractive design, and the introduction of new features like 5G, the 120Hz display and upgraded rear cameras make it an outstanding handset in its own right.

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra offers a pretty complete package, and the three-year update promise guarantees a long life.

Google has priced the Pixel 4A at just $349, which is $50 less than the iPhone SE. Even at that aggressively low cost, the phone delivers a best-in-class camera for photos. Will the slower processor hold up to years of use, though?

The Unihertz Titan is a truly unique smartphone; just like the Atom, it will divide opinions. For the price though, it delivers exceptional value for money thanks to that physical keyboard, a big battery and a great hardware combo.

The OnePlus 7 Pro is by far the best value for a premium smartphone on the market today, giving you the features of a $1,000 phone for $300 less.