Best smartphones of 2023 - buyer’s guide

Last updated 9 November 2023


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How is m51 not in the battery selection !!!! It's 7000 mah

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    • Alex
    • qC@
    • 11 Feb 2021

    So they awarded Note20U as a best 2020 cameraphone and then wrote "it's definitely not the best at anything" in the long term review. Of course it's far from the best, but thanks for honoring your sponsor, Arena.

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      • Saad
      • 8vA
      • 09 Feb 2021

      Crocop, 07 Feb 2021There are some good phones on this list, but Xiaomi Mi 10T ... moreAs another mi10T user, i would like to disagree with you. Mi10T is not an everyday phone. With a smaller screen they were not able to manage the weight to body ratio and i feel it heavier than Poco X3. literally solid than a brick.

        There are some good phones on this list, but Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is missing here. I'm using that one right now and for the price you pay it's the real flagship killer if you ask me.

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          • Zubayer
          • XUy
          • 01 Feb 2021

          Anonymous, 14 Jan 2021I don't think s20 fe is flagship killer it's more... moreWhat's about Note 10 lite & S10 lite from Samsung

            Anonymous, 14 Jan 2021I don't think s20 fe is flagship killer it's more... moreTotally agree, and so is Realme X50 Pro. People who write these similar articles really don't know what their heads are thinkin'.

              Yeah, enjoy your notches and no headphone socket! :P

              Only phone worth considering is the Sony Xperia 1 II.

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                • Anonymous
                • Hrm
                • 14 Jan 2021

                Anonymous, 30 Dec 2020Samsung number 1 in flagship and flagship killer. They sma... moreI don't think s20 fe is flagship killer it's more like a high end

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                  • GYi
                  • 10 Jan 2021

                  Anonymous, 30 Dec 2020GSMArena is forgetting the craftsman phone category - the r... morenokia 3310 would win ALL THE TIME lol

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                    • LasVegas1
                    • gIY
                    • 07 Jan 2021

                    users reviews seems to have different opinion. I trust them more

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                      • TechGeek
                      • mX7
                      • 02 Jan 2021

                      2020 has been a very beneficial year for Samsung, so I am not surprised that they have stolen a lot of these categories. I really do think that the S20 Fan Edition was a real flagship killer, and it was probably one of the best value phones this year. I agree with the placement of the Realme 6 as it offers a lot of features, but I do think that if you can stretch your budget and buy the Realme 7 5G, it will make it worth it. It has a better chipset and is ready for the future. The Xiaomi is great value as well, especially for £150/$150.




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                        • Anonymous
                        • 3xN
                        • 30 Dec 2020

                        Samsung number 1 in flagship and flagship killer. They smashed it well done

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                          • Anonymous
                          • 0wY
                          • 30 Dec 2020

                          GSMArena is forgetting the craftsman phone category - the rugged phone that will withstand almost any kind of abuse. I have the Ulefone Armor X7 Pro. Its dirt cheap but alright.

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                            • Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
                            • u44
                            • 23 Dec 2020

                            Anonymous, 18 Dec 2020I'm confused on the Premium all-rounder... I thought t... moreGood

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                              • Anonymous
                              • j%t
                              • 22 Dec 2020

                              HB, 20 Dec 2020Best compact phone: The Galaxy Z Flip. True that it acts like a ladies compact but I doubt these cheap chinese subpar phone lovers would appreciate the price and constantly complain even though it would be the best compact.

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                                • mAy
                                • 20 Dec 2020

                                Best compact phone: The Galaxy Z Flip.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • 8js
                                  • 18 Dec 2020

                                  I'm confused on the Premium all-rounder... I thought this is the best entry to 5G phone which most people voted for the OnePlus Nord? How can Moto Edge won given the history of their near non existent software update? Given both are similar phones?

                                    I own Sony Xperia Xa2 Ultra. I know my smartphone is GSM, but is it GSMA or GSMT? Important because I am changing Wireless Service Provider.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • j%t
                                      • 11 Dec 2020

                                      Zaxk34, 18 Oct 2020Find X2 Pro or Xperia 5 II or S20+? I came from Samsung S8... moreI gave my kid my Galaxy S8 and it's still going strong. Constantly on TikTok watching garbage and the battery lasts as what is expected imo.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • j%t
                                        • 11 Dec 2020

                                        Lead2XL, 20 Nov 2020Most of these phones, other than the Realme 6, have under d... moreIt's no wonder people like yourself prefer the inexpensive phones vs the quality that Samsung and Apple put out their (can't believe I promoted Apple in any way, yuck) but if you would pay the extra for a proper premium phone than you wouldn't need to buy 2 phones a year.
                                        Just sayin'.