2023 witnessed multiple new mobile phones in various categories and for different purposes like gaming, photography, or casual usage. This year was slightly different from 2022 as we started to see some value-for-money devices. On TechnoBugg, we already shared the best phones of various categories in our Best of 2023 series, and that includes the choices of the entire team. However, today I am sharing my top 5 phones of 2023 that impressed me personally. I included various factors to choose my top 5 phones of 2023 including the value for money aspect along with design and its performance. So let’s check out the list of my top 5 phones of this year.
Akhil’s Top 5 Phones Of 2023
You can check out my top 5 phones of 2023 below along with its buying link that will help you to purchase the device immediately if you also find an impression on it. It is worth mentioning that this article is not sponsored and I am listing the devices based on my choice only.
OnePlus 11
The OnePlus 11 is my first choice on the list of my top 5 phones of 2023 and that is mainly because of its value-for-money aspect. It is the most affordable flagship smartphone in the market and the same features a glass sandwich build with a metal frame along with an IP54 certification. The device features a 6.7-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED LTPO 3.0 panel along with up to a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision. The display supports always on display and the display is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. It is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 7.
The device is powered by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile processor along with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage. It is running on Android 13 with OxygenOS 13 out of the box. The device will get 4 years of software updates and 5 years of security updates. That means the device is future-proof as well.
OnePlus 11 features an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor, a 48MP Sony IMX581 secondary sensor with an ultra-wide lens and autofocus support for macro vision, and a 32MP Sony IMX709 RGBW tertiary sensor with a 2x telephoto lens. The device also features a 16MP front-facing camera. The device also supports dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GNSS, NFC, and USB Type-C for connectivity. The device features a bionic vibration motor and the signature alert slider button. The device also features dual stereo speakers. The OnePlus 11 is housing a massive 5,000mAh battery along with 100W fast wired charging.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
I am a fanboy of Pixel devices not only for their excellent photography capabilities but also for their software experience and unique design language. The device is in the second position of my top phones of 2023 because of some issues, especially in connectivity and the heating problem. But the device impressed me a lot and the smartphone comes with a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display along with a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The device comes with up to 2,400 nits maximum brightness and an IP68 waterproof rating. The device comes with the power of the Tensor G3 mobile processor along with the Titan M2 for security it comes with 12 GB of RAM on the board and up to 1TB storage in the US, and 512GB elsewhere. The device is housing a massive 5,050mAh along with 30W wired and 23W wireless charging support. It is running on Android 14 out of the box and you will be getting 7 years of security updates.
The device comes with a built-in VPN at no extra cost and it features a 50MP primary shooter, 48MP ultrawide lens with upgraded autofocus, and 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom. The device also comes with a 10.5MP selfie camera.
OnePlus Open
I am not a big fan of foldable devices because I still believe that those devices need to be more mature. But the first-ever folding phone of OnePlus impressed me a lot. The specifications and design both attracted me and that’s why the device is on the list of my top 5 phones of 2023. The device features a 6.3-inch external screen and a 7.82-inch internal screen. Both displays feature an LTPO AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, and the device features 2,800 nits peak brightness. The external screen of the device comes with Ceramic Guard protection and the internal display has ultra-thin glass. The device features three speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos and the device also features the signature alert slider button as well.
The device comes with Hasselblad-branded triple rear cameras that include a 1/1.43-inch 48MP main Sony LYTIA-T808 pixel stacked sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a third 64MP periscope telephoto unit with 6x optical zoom. The external and internal screens have a 20MP and 32MP camera sensor respectively.
Under the hood, the OnePlus Open comes with the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor along with 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512TB UFS 4.0 storage. The device comes with a large 4,800mAh battery along with 67W fast charging technology and it is running on Android 14 with OxygenOS 14 out of the box. The device also supports WiFi-7, dual 5G, X-Axis linear motor, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C port, NFC, and more for connectivity.
Realme 11 Pro Plus
The Realme 11 Pro Plus is another choice of my top 5 phones of 2023, and that is mainly because of its incredible design language and camera setup. Realme offers the device with a curved design along with a faux leather finish on the back and the device also features vertical gold and silver stitching along with a golden frame for the camera module which looks pretty awesome. The device features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display along with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device comes with the power of the Dimensity 7050 mobile processor along with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage as well as up to 8GB of virtual memory expansion as well.
The device houses a massive 5,000mAh battery along with 100W fast charging and the device also comes with Dolby Atmos enabled dual speakers as well as Hi-Res audio certification. Really 11 Pro Plus is also supporting NFC functionality. The device features a 200-megapixel primary sensor (Samsung ISOCELL HM3) that has a 2.24μm large pixel size which also supports OIS. It also has an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The device features a 32-megapixel selfie camera. It also features a fingerprint scanner and face unlock.
Lava Agni 2 5G
I am proud of this particular smartphone as the Indian brand has made a really great comeback and introduced a strong and stunning device in the market. The device comes with impressive specifications and design that’s why it is listed on my top 5 phones of 2023. The Lava Agni 2 5G features a glass sandwich body along with a premium look. The device comes with a 6.78-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and the display of the device is integrated with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device is also offering a massive 93.65% screen-to-body ratio. The display is also supporting HDR 10, HDR 10+, and Widevine L1.
Under the hood, the Lava Agni 2 5G has a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 mobile processor along with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256 GB UFS 2.2 storage. It also comes with a vapor chamber cooling system to manage thermals. The device features a 50MP primary sensor with a pixel size of 1µm along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. It is also supporting a 16-megapixel front-facing camera as well.
The device is running on Android 13 and the company promises to deliver Android 14 and Android 15 updates along with 3 years of quarterly security updates. It is worth mentioning that the device offers a pure-stock Android experience. The device is backed by a 4,700mAh battery with 66W fast charging technology as well.
You might be wondering for missing out on Apple devices on the list and that is mainly because Apple never made me excited and the company never tried to bring a value-for-money device. This year, Apple introduced its top model with a titanium frame but the same failed to pass the survival test and I updated the story on our website. So what are your thoughts about my top 5 phones of 2023? Do let me know whether you find the devices interesting in the comments section below and stay tuned with TechnoBugg for more updates and interesting news from the world of technology.
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