TLDR: 2023’s smartphones: OnePlus leads foldables, Sony excels in compact and battery, Motorola impresses, Asus dominates gaming, and Samsung S23 Ultra is the flagship champion.
This article is a summary of a You Tube video “The BEST Smartphones for 2024!” by Mrwhosetheboss
Key Takeaways:
- Smartphone Market Dynamics (2023): A mix of unambitious improvements by some companies, a few major flops, and significant game-changers from new phones and companies.
- Best Foldable Phone (2023): OnePlus Open, surpassing Samsung with better price, cameras, construction, battery life, and unique software, also available internationally.
- Best Compact Phone (2023): Sony Xperia 5 Mark 5 wins for its high specs, superior battery life, and comfortable design, despite lacking extended software updates.
- Best Battery Phone (2023): Sony Xperia 10 Mark 5 offers exceptional battery life at a mid-range price, though with some compromises in camera and screen quality.
- Most Improved Phone (2023): Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, featuring high-end specs at a competitive price.
- Best Gaming Phone (2023): Asus with its Rog Phone 7 series, offering top performance, battery life, and a gaming-focused ecosystem of accessories.
- Camera Quality as a Key Differentiator: Increasing emphasis on camera quality as a major factor in smartphone competition.
- Best Budget Phone (2023): Poco X5 Pro, offering a balance of performance, battery life, and camera quality at a budget-friendly price.
- Best Value Phone (2023): Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, offering an excellent balance of features and price.
- Best Flagship Phone (2023): Samsung S23 Ultra, excelling in specs, software support, customization options, and overall performance despite some video quality issues in low light.
