Top Cell Phones 2023

We wouldn’t normally recommend a phone significantly under £150 unless you’re really strapped for cash, but the Moto E5 is an exception to the rule. This is an exceptional phone for the price, offering a surprising set of specs along with an attractive and well-built design giving the impression of a much more expensive handset. It’s not flawless and there are sacrifices but all are reasonable.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G offers a satisfying full-time smartphone experience. While 5G feels unnecessary and battery life is a drawback, its camera, Android 12 OneUI 4.0, and overall performance are strong. Consider it on a deal, but power users might explore other options.

This beautiful new phone from OnePlus impresses in every department. While the OnePlus 9 Pro doesn’t offer the

Xiaomi has come up trumps with the 12 Lite. A comfortable lightweight design is accompanied by great performance, battery life and surprisingly good cameras. It’s a great all-rounder and makes you wonder why you’d need to spend more on a phone?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 fits comfortably in one hand and is as powerful as its larger siblings, but its small size makes for less battery life.

With fast performance, all-day battery life, and an innovative camera, Google's affordable Pixel 6 is the midrange phone to beat.

The OnePlus 9 delivers flagship performance and an excellent wide-angle camera, with fast charging and virtually no bloatware.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max, the largest model in Apple's iPhone 12 lineup, adds super-long battery life and a giant screen to the 12 Pro's excellent camera capabilities.

The OnePlus 8 delivers 5G flagship performance at a fair price, making it the right phone to buy for a new network in an economically uncertain time.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is an excellent Android phone with a big screen that easily fits in your pocket thanks to its folding form factor.