My top 5 phones of 2023 - Ivan

24 December 2023
I am the one that likes zoom cameras.

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the Nothing Phone 2 is super expensive where I am, it's more expensive than a Oneplus 11, I think that's just a no brainer for most people. If Nothing phones were 100 dollars cheaper they'd have been better for me, but not right now.

    Anonymous, 25 Dec 2023Nothing 2 was announced for almost 800 euros. Nothing abo... moreNothing Phone 2 price is dropped to 500USD for 512GB. Never buy phones at launch prices unless and until you find it value for money. Except camera, it's top end phone. There is no difference between snapdragon 8 gen 2/8+ gen 1. I hope Nothing Phone 3 works on camera side with similar price tag of 600-800 USD with snapdragon 8 gen 2.




    S23U is available at 750-850 USD at many places since last six months. Steal deal at that price. Don't need to buy at 1199.

      NoName, 25 Dec 2023Honor Magic5 Pro(because camera and all of the flagship features)Honor Magic 6 will get huge upgrades this year in just 15 days.

        Darth Caesium, 25 Dec 2023My list: 5) Google Pixel 8 Pro 4) Huawei P60 Pro 3) Ho... moreEven though Pixel 8 Pro is great device after December update, but Tensor needs overhaul. I am fine with underperforming chip compared to snapdragon counterparts, but it should not throttle, also modem looks weak. Pixel 9/10 needs to focus on that. Rest top notch as well.

          You include the Nothing Phone 2 in your list of best camera phones, but not a Pixel?

          Also, the Nothing Phone 2 is priced through the roof. I don't know why anyone would choose it.

            Mills, 25 Dec 2023Heres my list: Nothing Phone (2) - Smooth phone with fla... moreOne Plus 12 is best overall phone, but camera needs improvement. It's inconsistent. Realme GT 5 Pro sometimes takes better picture. One Plus needs to work on that in next one month for global launch.

              Darth Caesium, 24 Dec 2023Interesting and very unique list, if a bit weird in my opin... moreI agree on all of the points. I am waiting for Nothing Phone 3 to be honest. Nothing Phone 2 has only one complaint from my side now. Abysmal camera even at killer price tag of close to 500USD for 512GB. Rest perfectly fine. It's shaping up to be next OnePlus. But it has to step up it's game as 2024 will be game of camera output, so Nothing should step up their game of software post-processing. Rest is top notch. Snapdragon 8 gen 2 with little better camera output is fine at 600-700USD for 512GB. They can use OV50H/IMX 766/Lyt 808 for their next phone. They should not diversify their products which are they doing right now with Dimensity. It won't work.

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                • Anonymous
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                • 25 Dec 2023

                $1,300 phones 💔

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                  Darth Caesium, 24 Dec 2023Interesting and very unique list, if a bit weird in my opin... more"Interesting and very unique list, if a bit weird in my opinion. The ones that I'm not certain with would be the Nothing Phone 2 and the OnePlus 12" he start telling his reasons 😳

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                    • Anonymous
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                    • 25 Dec 2023

                    nice pick... i like 4/5 of his selections...

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                        • 25 Dec 2023

                        Two Oppo phones, impressive.

                        Hats off to Nothing as well, the other companies on this list have been around for much longer.

                          He Picked two Unique Phones
                          OnePlus 12 and Open with OxygenOS 14
                          The Smoothest OS since OxygenOS 11
                          Wow

                            No Iphone? Good Job Ivan!

                              Anonymous, 25 Dec 202313mm Lyt600 23mm Ly900 ( aka imx989 tweaked) 65mm imx89... moreIf it wasn't for the smaller ultrawide, this would be perfect, though I understand why they used a smaller sensor.

                              EDIT: Except for the part where the main sensor is behind a lens with a 23mm equivalent focal length and not 25mm. That would also necessitate a 75mm lens and a 150mm lens for the two periscope-style telephotos.

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                                Darth Caesium, 25 Dec 2023Nooooo 😭😭😭😭13mm Lyt600
                                23mm Ly900 ( aka imx989 tweaked)
                                65mm imx890
                                130mm imx858

                                  Anonymous, 25 Dec 2023Super wide of X7 Ultra is not 1/1.56" like previous. ... moreNooooo 😭😭😭😭

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                                    Darth Caesium, 24 Dec 2023Interesting and very unique list, if a bit weird in my opin... moreSuper wide of X7 Ultra is not 1/1.56" like previous.
                                    It was reduced to fit second periscope.

                                    It is Lyt600 ( 50mp 1/2")

                                      Anonymous, 25 Dec 2023Nothing 2 was announced for almost 800 euros. Nothing abo... moreI thought it was €600. Jesus Christ €800 for a phone that has barely changed compared to last year's one that was almost half its price? What were they cooking to justify this?

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                                        NoName, 25 Dec 2023Honor Magic5 Pro(because camera and all of the flagship features)...and iPhone 15 Pro Max(because PS4 games on a phone)

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