My top 4 phones of 2023 - Prasad

23 December 2023
I couldn't think of a fifth.

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To be honest, I don't really give af about the opinion of this mega Apple fanboy, I read his articles for years, I'm amazed there are other phones except iPhones on his list. And the way he spoke about the iPhone 15 pro sounded like the ultimate Apple shill. These guys make it look like the only brands on the planet are Apple, Google, Samsung and Oneplus, god forbid an Honor, Vivo, Asus, Oppo, Motorola, or Xiaomi would make it on these lists. The only redeeming thing is that he gave the Nothing Phone 2 the recognition it deserves.

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    Anton el papi, 30 Dec 2023Not so much, the lights had already been seen in some Nokia... moreHe combined it in smartphone, and that is new. Don't see the point of your comment.

      notafanboy, 30 Dec 2023At least he didn't name a Samsung. Decent list. Eh, he was always an iPhone fanboy even when he had a Samsung Galaxy S3 (guess he couldn't afford an iPhone when he started working at GSMarena. I'm surprised GSMarena still keeps him. His horrible and annoying articles turned GSMarena into iPhonearena for those who still remember his writings, like 8+ years ago (always dumping on Samsung and praising Apple).

        Pumpino, 30 Dec 2023I'm surprised that anyone is recommending the 7a over ... more"It's actually really hard to find a good all-round device. A good camera and fast charging are important to me,"

        Have you checked Xiaomi Poco F5? The camera is superb if you're not a professional photographer. If you're not too desperate now, wait until Q1 of next year, because there're some very nice phones in the pipeline. Personally I don't need a new phone right now, but who knows... Happy New Year!

          ATi77 , 30 Dec 2023S23 ultra is the best phone of the year. S24 ultra will be ... moreIt would be quite an embarrassment if a newer flagship came out and turned out to be worse than its predecessor, wouldn't it?

            At least he didn't name a Samsung. Decent list.

              How dare other companies give tons of customizing options which you can just ✨not use✨ if you don't want to !! Truly terrible

                Anonymous, 30 Dec 2023I support nothing phone cause of new design. It was time fo... moreNot so much, the lights had already been seen in some Nokia and Motorola from the era before the smart phone and the transparent back had also already been seen in mobile phones like Xiaomi... so Carl just combined both options and That idea came out!! but it is not new at all. NOW I BUY YOUR IDEA THAT IT IS DIFFERENT FROM MORE GLASS SLABS

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                  • 30 Dec 2023

                  I support nothing phone cause of new design. It was time for something different in boring smartphone market. And its not important is it good or bad, its something new.

                    Oslikoff, 30 Dec 2023Nothing 2???????? Ha-ha-ha!!!!!!!!!!!! Really?????????In tastes genres are broken! If on a personal level someone likes something that you don't, it doesn't mean it's good or bad! it is a matter of taste

                      Oslikoff, 30 Dec 2023Nothing 2???????? Ha-ha-ha!!!!!!!!!!!! Really?????????Different strokes for different folks, even if it has flaws. Simple as that.

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                        ATi77 , 30 Dec 2023S23 ultra is the best phone of the year. S24 ultra will be ... moreIt does not have flat screen.
                        People think wrongly sçreen is flat + 3D glass.
                        It is not.
                        Just less curved than usual.

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                          • 30 Dec 2023

                          Nothing 2???????? Ha-ha-ha!!!!!!!!!!!! Really?????????

                            I'm surprised that anyone is recommending the 7a over the 7. The bezels on it are huge. If the 7 is too big, I'd get a 6a, as its bezels are smaller and its battery life is superior.

                            It's actually really hard to find a good all-round device. A good camera and fast charging are important to me, which is why I recently ordered a Nord 3. It sounds like the Nothing Phone 2 has a superior main camera to the PH1, so it's a good all-round device. However, it's still quite expensive and in my mind, phones should be under 200g, not over.

                              Diagon X, 30 Dec 2023Agree with the nothing phone one, they have the best ui of ... moreWhen you say Google breaking launcher support, do you mean custom launchers like Nova no longer working correctly? I'm still using Nova launcher on my 6a with Android 14. The only issue I have is with the navigation keys disappearing sometimes when I'm using Maps. I have to turn the display off and on to have them reappear.

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                                Diagon X, 30 Dec 2023Agree with the nothing phone one, they have the best ui of ... moreNothing IS a new company, and it's competition has been around for years, I don't expect them to make a killer flagship for at least another two years.

                                I agree with the thoughts on Android, too many OEM's mess with it, when vanilla Android on the Pixel phones are a delight to use.

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                                  • 30 Dec 2023

                                  S23 ultra is the best phone of the year. S24 ultra will be better and finally with a flat panel.

                                    Yeah phone 2 has the most smoothest,fluidness,best looking UI,don't let those huge lists of bug fix get in ya head👍

                                      Agree with the nothing phone one, they have the best ui of any android phone right now. Chinese phones have good hardware but their software isn't the best and Google breaking the launcher support with the last few versions doesn't help things too; and Samsung is too bloated. Wish nothing would try their hands at a true top of the line flagship next year, maybe even a foldable. Well, one can dream..

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                                        • 30 Dec 2023

                                        google pixel 7a? thought the 6 was way better, I mean the battery, price, display are for sure