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Top 6+ Smartphones In The US As Of The Year 2023

There is no best phone for everyone. We all have our needs, preferences, and budgets, so it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation. So it’s good to have a wide variety of smartphones on the market, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.

If money is no object, the best smartphone overall will be the iPhone 14 Pro, one of the best iPhones we’ve seen in years, which is why it’s our top pick right now. It even beats out the newer Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which ranks among the best Android phones, because it offers the best value for most users, and the S23 Ultra is a bit over the top when it comes to features that only power users can maximize.

1. iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are the best iPhones you can buy, and for anyone using iOS, they’re arguably the best phones you can buy.

Why it’s #1: Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro is the most intuitive and best-designed smartphone with everything we want. Apple’s ongoing service and support and high resale value make it our top choice.

Screen: iPhone 14 Pro has the brightest screen of any smartphone, boosting to 2,000 nits outdoors. It’s super sharp and very fast, with a 120Hz refresh rate. Instead of the proverbial “notch,” Apple is now using a punch-hole for the camera, which it calls dynamic islands.

2. Google Pixel 6a

The Google Pixel 6a takes a lot of the best of the Pixel 6 and distills it into something more affordable, making it a great mid-range option. Like all Pixels, it has excellent bloat-free software, while also benefiting from a snappy fingerprint sensor and compact size.

Why it’s #2: If you’re shopping on a budget, this is arguably the best phone you can get. While it’s not as premium or feature-packed as most of the other phones on this list, it’s more affordable than many of them and has basically everything most buyers want, from an FHD+ display to a smart camera and custom chipset .

3. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a top-of-the-line phone with a big screen, top-of-the-line chipset, S Pen stylus, and quad-lens camera — including a new 200-megapixel main sensor. The only thing really holding this phone back is its sky-high price.

Why it’s No. 3: The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is definitely one of the best phones in the world, and that’s why it tops the list. But it’s also more than most people need, and it’s pricey, so we can’t put it first.

Screen: The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1440×3088, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and high peak brightness. It’s one of the biggest and best screens you’ll find on a phone.

Battery life: Inside the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a 5,000mAh battery that lasts a day and a half with normal use, well above average. You can also charge it at a respectable — but not lightning-fast — 45W.

Camera: The Galaxy S23 Ultra features a new 200-megapixel main sensor, along with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a pair of 10-megapixel telephoto lenses (3x and 10x optical zoom), ideal for photography. It’s not the best choice for all scene types, but it’s arguably the best photography all-rounder.

4. Google Pixel 7 Pro

The Google Pixel 7 Pro isn’t just the best Pixel, it’s one of the best phones you can buy anywhere. Google is improving many of the basics and promises more to come. Android ultimately feels like a mature, well-thought-out, and easy-to-use system, and the Pixel 7 Pro does a ton of the work for you for each task.

Why it’s No. 4: We think the Google Pixel 7 Pro is one of the best Android phones you can buy right now, but it’s still expensive, even though the Pixel phones cost less than the competition. It has a stunning camera and some advanced software features you won’t find on any other phone, making it a top choice.

Screen: The Google Pixel 7 Pro uses a stunning 6.7-inch display. Like the iPhone 14 Pro, it uses LTPO OLED technology so it can stay on all the time without draining a lot of battery. It has a resolution of 1440 x 3120 at 512 ppi, which is sharper than an iPhone or a Galaxy S23 Ultra. It can reach a peak brightness of 1500 nits.

5. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was once our number one phone, but it started at a higher price than many other phones on this list, and now that it has a successor, it’s dropped a bit.

Why it’s No. 5: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra can do it all. It has a built-in stylus, although it is waterproof. It has a 108MP main camera and a really effective 100x Space Zoom camera. It can be used as a fully functional desktop computer. If you need it all and are willing to pay for it, you’ll find it all on the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Screen: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1440×3088, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 1750 nits. By any measure, this is one of the best screens you’ll find on a smartphone.

6. iPhone 13 Pro/Pro max

The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max aren’t the latest iPhones anymore, but their quality means they’re still one of the best phones around, with a chipset that still rivals anything in Android, plus a great screen and high quality build.
Screen: Whether you choose the 6.1-inch Pro or the 6.7-inch Pro Max, you’ll get a high-end, pixel-heavy screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The notch isn’t to everyone’s taste, but if you can get past that, these displays are excellent.

Battery life: The battery life of the iPhone 13 Pro Max is the best among flagship phones, and while the 13 Pro is not as good as the iPhone 13 Pro, it still performs admirably. Note that charging isn’t particularly fast, and there’s no charger in the box.

Conclusion

There is no best phone for everyone. We all have our needs, preferences, and budgets, so it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation. So it’s good to have a wide variety of smartphones on the market, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.

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