MKBHD Says These Are The Best Smartphones Of 2023: All Winners & Losers!

Popular Youtuber MKBHD (Marquees Brownlee) has revealed his pick for the year’s best smartphones. Each year, the YouTuber awards the best-performing smartphones of the year in each category. You can watch the entire video here.

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The best smartphone award for last year went to the Google Pixel 7, and this year, he has introduced a new category for the best folding phones. Here is the complete list of the best smartphones of 2023.

Best Big Phone Of 2023

Starting with the best big phone of the year, the award went to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. MKBHD states that most manufacturers have reached the peak display sizes on their phones, with screens getting as large as 7 inches.

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With a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1440×3880, the S23 Ultra easily beats the competition. He also noted the OnePlus Open, ASUS ROG Phone 7, and the Oppo Find X6 Pro as the contenders.

Best Compact Phone Of 2023

Next is the best compact smartphone for those who prefer a smaller device, and the winner for this category is the ASUS Zenfone 10. Furthermore, the phone has a handy 5.92-inch screen, perfect for one-handed use.

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However, MKBHD also notes that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a good option for those looking for a compact device.

Best Camera Phone Of 2023

Moving on, we have the best camera phone award, which goes to the Apple iPhone 15 Pro.MKBHD says that while the phone does not have the best capabilities, it has a significant advantage when it comes to zoom, making it the most versatile option of all.

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Furthermore, he states the Google Pixel 7a, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and the Google Pixel 8 Pro are solid choices for this category according to this blind camera test results.

Best Value For Money Smartphone Of 2023

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is the best value-for-money phone, according to MKBHD. He also noted the Motorola Moto G Play and the Google Pixel 7A as the worthy options for the category.

Best Battery Phone Of 2023

The award for the best battery phone of the year went to the Apple iPhone 15 Plus. The large 6.7-inch screen with a 60Hz refresh rate, massive battery, and Apple’s optimization ensures it can last all day.

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Furthermore, he also states the ASUS ROG Phone 7, with its mammoth 6,000mAh battery, and the ASUS Zenfone 10, despite its smaller 4,300mAh battery, are good enough to last a day.

Best Designed Phone Of 2023

The best design award for the year went to the Honor Magic V2, which offers a leather back and thin design when folded. Furthermore, the company claims it is the world’s slimmest folding phone at just 9.9mm and weighing 231 grams, making it worthy of this pick.

Best Folding Phone Of 2023

The winner of the Best Folding Phone of the Year award is the OnePlus Open, the company’s first folding phone. The phone offers sharp displays, excellent cameras, and premium design, making it a good choice in this category.

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In addition, MKBHD notes that the Oppo Find N3 Fold, which is similar to the Open, the Google Pixel Fold, and the Honor Magic V2 are also strong contenders for the award.

Furthermore, he also states the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, despite its flip nature, is the Best Flip Phone award winner.

Best Improved Phone Of 2023

According to MKBHD, the winner for the most improved phone of the year is the Nothing Phone (2). Despite being a new entrant in the market, Nothing has managed to make its mark with its unique Glyph lighting and clean software experience.

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He claims the Apple iPhone 15 series is a good pick for this category due to the addition of the USB-C port, which is a bit funny.

Worst Smartphone Of 2023

MKBHD also gives away an award for the most disappointing phone of the year, and the winner (or rather loser) for this category is the Solana Saga cryptophone. The YouTuber states the only good thing about this phone is its design and ceramic build.

Best Smartphone Of 2023

Last but not least is the best smartphone of the year, which, according to MKBHD, is the Google Pixel 8. MKBHD claims the phone is worthy of this title due to its good display, robust set of cameras, and having the same Tensor G3 chip as the Pro model.

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Despite its higher price tag than last year, the Pixel 8 won this award as it manages to tick all boxes and promises seven years of software updates, the longest in the industry.

Furthermore, the YouTuber also states the ASUS Zenfone 10, Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and the OnePlus Open are strong contenders for this category.

Best Smartphones Of 2023: Check Complete List

Here is the complete list of all winners and losers for the best smartphones of 2023:

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