Top Cell Phones 2023

The LG V50 ThinQ is one of the first phones to ship with 5G connectivity—but 5G is in its infancy and a first-gen modem gives the phone limited shelf life.

With the weak SoC, the Moto G22 is hardly competitive.

The Galaxy A12 was a bit dull in our test. We can only hope that Samsung will also use AMOLEDs in the inexpensive A models in the future.

Besides its very appealing price, the Samsung Galaxy A13 only manages to be 'good enough' in most of the areas that matter for a smartphone (from the camera to the battery life) – but for some users that's going to make it a tempting, value-for-money deal.

In many ways, the Mate 8 is an excellent smartphone. It has a big, high-quality screen and is well made. It isn’t the most stylish of phones, but it’s fast (unless you’re talking about games) and has decent battery life. The camera is a disappointment in terms of limitations and outright quality – even with the latest software update. For £20 more, the Nexus 6P is a compelling alternative with a higher-resolution screen, a better camera and plain Android Marshmallow. Battery life isn’t as good and there’s no microSD slot, but these are sacrifices many will be happy to make.

The Motorola One 5G for AT&T and Verizon is a solid, relatively affordable midrange smartphone, but you can find better value for even less if you're willing to stick with 4G.

The LG G8 ThinQ is a top-notch Android flagship that faces stiff competition from less expensive alternatives like the Samsung Galaxy S10e.

The Sony Xperia 10 doesn't have what it takes to compete against similarly priced midrange Android phones.

Anyone looking for a large phone with good battery life, solid specs, and an aesthetic that screams ‘professional’ will be fairly happy with the 10 5G, which seems destined to be more popular in the boardroom than anywhere else.

Overall, Samsung's Galaxy A04s is a solid smartphone in the entry-level category, but it does not offer many real highlights.