TLDR: Samsung S23 Ultra, Zenfone 10, iPhone 15 Pro excel in 2023 Smartphone Awards; One Plus Open impresses in design and foldable categories.
This article is a summary of a You Tube video “Smartphone Awards 2023!” by Marques Brownlee
Key Takeaways:
- Best Big Smartphone: Samsung S23 Ultra wins for its consistent performance, advanced hardware, and understated design. The One Plus Open is the runner-up for its unique large screen when open.
- Best Compact Smartphone: Zenfone 10 stands out in this category for its perfect balance of size, features, and improvements like wireless charging and durability.
- Best Camera in a Smartphone: The iPhone 15 Pro leads with its overall performance, especially in video recording. Galaxy S23 Ultra gets an honorable mention for excellent zoom capabilities.
- Best Value Smartphone: Galaxy A54 wins for its balance of features and price. Pixel 7A also earns recognition for its upgrades despite a price increase.
- Best Battery Life: iPhone 15 Plus excels in battery life, supported by its larger battery and efficient display. ROG Phone 7 is acknowledged for its large battery capacity.
- Best Design: The One Plus Open wins for its innovative and functional design, especially when folded.
- Best Foldable Phone: One Plus Open again tops this category for its hardware, software, and unique multitasking capabilities.
- Most Improved Phone: Nothing Phone 2 is noted for significant improvements in software, design, and features. iPhone 15 gets an honorable mention for switching to USB-C.
- Bust of the Year: An unspecified phone is criticized for its lack of innovation and overall poor performance.
- Phone of the Year (MVP): Asus Zenfone 10 is celebrated for its near-perfect balance of features, making it the MVP of 2023.
