Top Cell Phones 2023

The Alcatel Go Flip is an average voice phone that doesn't live up to the promise of its ambitious operating system.

If you need a phone with a large screen that can withstand the occasional drop or encounter with water, the DuraForce XD is up to the task.

The Motorola Razr offers a large display in a futuristic foldable design, but its questionable durability, short battery life and lackluster camera make it a tough sell at $1,500.

There's a lot to like about the affordable, stylus-equipped LG Stylo 6, but the phone falls short on performance.

If you need a phone you can drop on rocks in a stream, or on concrete at a construction site, the Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G is the one—but in all other respects, it's not worth the flagship-level price tag.

The Honor 7A is a solid budget phone option by all accounts with a 18:9 display, face unlock and sleek design for the price. But in a crowded budget market that includes the similar but better Honor 7C, it might be that you can afford to spend a little bit more on something like the Moto X4 or Honor 9 Lite – both are £199 and have better specs and dual cameras.

The Samsung Gear S has a lot of potential. Its Tizen operating system is easy to navigate, the battery lasts a solid day and the built-in phone and 3G internet connection could be great.

The TCL 30 SE is an Android phone that is very cheap and has a good camera and a good battery for the price. But even though its software and design are good, it doesn’t work well and it’s hard to get updates for it.

Motorola

The Moto G 5G features a big 6.5-inch screen, a healthy 5,000mAh battery, and great performance. But for its $399 price, it’s easy to make a case for spending a little more on a really good midrange phone.