Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Best Android phone overall
Pros & cons
pros:
- The most complete smartphone experience money can buy
- Quad-camera setup that's flexible and reliable
- 256Gm of base storage leads the competition
- Integrated S Pen stylus for enhanced functionality
cons:
- Phone can be unwieldy for some, especially with a case
- Fast charging is till capped at 45W
- Pricier than most Android phones
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Features of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy; Display size: 6.8 inches; Storage options: 256GB/512GB/1TB; Rear cameras: 200MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 10x optical, and 10MP 3x optical; Front camera: 12MP; Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender; Dimensions: 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9mm; Weight: 234g; Starting price: $1,199
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra won the award for the best Android phone overall last year, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra, its recently released successor, is expected to win back-to-back awards for the Korean juggernaut in 2023. With the new Ultra flagship, Samsung is clearly using the "everything but the kitchen sink" strategy once more, and it still works, according to testing.
The gadget has a display that is perhaps the best-looking on the market, with
Pros & cons
pros:
- A smartphone that doubles as a tablet
- Large 7.6-inch, 120Hz, OLED panel
- S Pen support
- Flex Mode features
cons:
- Expensive at $1,799
- Charging speed can be better
- Form factor takes some getting used to
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specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; Display Size: 6.2 (Outer) and 7.6 (Inner) Inches; Storage Options: 256GB/512GB/1TB; Rear Cameras: 50MP Main, 12MP Ultrawide, 10MP Telephoto; Front Camera: 10MP (Outer) and 4MP (Inner); Colors: Gray, Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, and Icy Blue; Size: 154.94 x 67 x 13.4mm (folded);Although foldables are gradually becoming accepted by the general public, it is still not too early to join the innovation bandwagon. Although Google's Pixel Fold is a rival, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the company's best 2-in-1 smartphone to date and the best one available. (Additionally, you may claim that its Galaxy Z Flip 5 brother is superior.
Pros & cons
pros:
- 30x Super Res Zoom is ahead of the competition
- Android 13 is buttery smooth
- Timely updates and support for years
- Software tricks unique to Pixel
cons:
- Battery life and charging speed lag behind
- Curved display makes it difficult to find a screen protector
- Software experience can be too minimal
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specifications for the Google Pixel 7 Pro: Rear cameras: 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 48MP telephoto; front camera: 10.8 MP; dimensions: 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9mm; weight: 212g; starting price: $899. Processor: Google Tensor G2; display size: 6.7 inches; storage options: 128GB/256GB/512GB; front camera: 10.8 MP; colors: Obsidian, Snow, Hazel; size: 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9
The $1,799 Pixel Fold is now Google's top-tier flagship, replacing the Pixel 7 Pro, but it's still the brand's most developed and tested product to date. The new Google Tensor G2 CPU and a more homogenous glass-to-aluminum shell are now features of the 6.7-inch variant. The Pixel 7 Pro gains improved economy, performance, and a number of useful software features like Unblur and Guided Frame with the upgraded CPU.
Pros & cons
pros:
- Smooth-looking 90Hz OLED display
- First A-series with wireless charging
- Reliable dual-camera system
cons:
- Middling battery life with acceptable charging rates
- Only one storage configuration
- Display may not be bright enough for some
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Specifications for the Google Pixel 7a: Google Tensor G2 processor; 6.1-inch display; 128GB of storage space; 64MP primary and 12MP ultrawide rear cameras; 13 MP front camera; Charcoal, Snow, Sea, and Coral colors; 152.4 x 72.9 x 9mm dimensions; 193g weight; $499 starting price
The Pixel 7a offers a smartphone experience that is almost identical to that of the Google Pixel Pro at a fraction of the price. During her two weeks of daily use of the mid-range Pixel, ZDNET's June Wan repeatedly questioned whether a "Pro" phone was still necessary. That demonstrates the capability of this $499 phone.
To be honest, last year's Pixel 6a had already established the benchmark for the middle market with features like an OLED display, a dependable camera system supported by Google's computational know-how, and a fingerprint sensor.
Pros & cons
pros:
- Snappy and smooth performance
- 100W fast-charging (80W in the U.S.) with charger in the box
- Premium build quality for the price
- Competitive main camera for photos
cons:
- Storage and RAM configuration is limited to 128GB/256GB
- No wireless charging
- No IP68 rating for water and dust resistance
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Titan Black and Eternal Green are the two available colors for the OnePlus 11. On the rear are the 50MP primary camera, 48MP ultrawide camera, 32MP telephoto camera, 6.7-inch display, 128GB or 256GB of storage, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and other components. The 16 MP front camera. The pricing range begins at $699.
Before starting anew with the new OnePlus 11, OnePlus experienced ups and downs over the previous three years, transitioning from value-driven smartphones to ultra-premium. What you receive for the phone's starting price of $699 is as follows: A trio of cameras led by a competent 50MP primary lens, the most latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a huge 6.7-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 5,000mAh battery, and more. Again, $699.