Top Cell Phones 2023

The Kyocera DuraXV LTE is the most rugged, powerful voice phone on Verizon, but it's more than most voice phone users need.

The Alcatel Idol 5S offers a nice design and solid performance for an attractive price that's subsidized by Amazon Prime ads, but it falls a bit short of similarly priced alternatives.

The iPhone 7 is a missed opportunity. Apart from a bit of fluff retention the fit and finish, the cameras, fingerprint scanner, snappy performance and waterproofing are all great. But what does it matter how good it is when the battery is dead?

The LG Stylo 2 is an affordable phablet for Boost Mobile with a slim, lightweight build, the latest Android software, and an embedded stylus.

The Kyocera DuraXTP is a supremely rugged feature phone for Sprint that can meet all your calling and texting needs, and offers some limited Web capabilities.

There is little to criticize about the realme C55: It is a rock-solid mid-range phone that takes nice photos.

The Poco M5 is a decent phone available for a low price, but it simply lacks the sense of sheer punching-above-its-weight good value that defined many previous Poco handsets. You seem to be getting a little less for your money overall compared to other Poco phones, meaning you’re probably better off finding a deal on a Poco M4 Pro or the Redmi Note 11.

The Galaxy A13 5G is a low-cost way to connect to AT&T’s C-band 5G right now. It offers a 6.5-inch screen, a 5,000mAh battery, and reliable performance with 4GB of RAM.

Overall Android 7.0 Nougat is a great update. It makes some significant changes under the hood that provide benefits including longer battery life. The visual tweaks are subtle and most will likely be masked by the customisations made to Android by third-party manufacturers.

Sleek and powerful, the TCL 20 Pro 5G competes with pricey flagships thanks to a gorgeous screen and zippy performance.