The most anticipated phones for 2023
2022 was a great year for phones, but the tech industry never sleeps, so we’re already looking forward to 2023 phones — and many of them are shaping up to be very exciting.
Leaks and rumors mean we’ve already heard less about flagship phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 series and iPhone 15 line, and they’re certainly among the most anticipated phones of 2023.
But there are upcoming phones that are less obvious but no less exciting too, from brands including Xiaomi, Sony, and more.
So below you will find the phones we are most looking forward to in 2023. These are the phones that are likely to be great in most cases, and at the very least they should be interesting, unusual or innovative.
Samsung Galaxy S23
The Samsung Galaxy S23 and its siblings — including the Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra — are likely to be the most popular Android releases in 2023, and we expect to see them early in the year, most likely in February.
Leaks suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra could get a massive 200MP camera, and that every S23 model will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset everywhere in the world, instead of having an Exynos camera in some areas.
Moreover, their specs may not be a million miles away from those of the S22 series, but expect camera and screen improvements, even when the core specs are similar. You can see an unofficial render showing the rumored design of the Galaxy S23 Ultra above.
Google Pixel 8
The Google Pixel 7 only launched in October 2022, but it and the Pixel 7 Pro were so good that we’re already excited to see what Google is cooking up for the Pixel 8.
So far we haven’t heard much about this phone, other than that it will likely use a Tensor 3 chipset, support satellite communications, and may have 12GB of RAM, but we expect class-leading cameras and solid software overall.
Stay tuned for more information, because leaks and rumors will definitely start appearing in larger quantities as we get closer to the phone’s launch.
Google Pixel Fold
Google Pixel Fold is a phone we have been hearing about for years, and recently there have been suggestions that it may land in the first quarter of 2023 or in May 2023.
Based on the rumors so far, the Google Pixel Fold may have a 7.6-inch foldable OLED display, a 5.8-inch display, and Tensor chips — or more likely the Tensor G2. It may also look like the phone in the image above, which sources claim shows the Pixel Fold design.
There’s disagreement about the cameras, but they may also impress, as one leak points to a 64MP / 12.2MP / 10MP rear camera combination.
We’d take all of this with a pinch of salt at the moment, but this could end up being one of the few non-Samsung foldable phones worth getting excited about.
iPhone 15 Ultra
Obviously, the entire iPhone 15 line is highly anticipated, but it was the interesting talk of the iPhone 15 Ultra that got us even more excited.
This phone could replace the iPhone 15 Pro Max according to rumors, and it could have better cameras even than the iPhone 15 Pro, including a long-range snapper, along with an emphasis on battery life, a titanium frame, and a very high price.
This probably won’t be released until September 2023 if it lands at all, but it’s a phone you might want to save up for, because the iPhone 15 Ultra can be quite pricey.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is set to be Samsung’s next foldable flagship, but we don’t expect to see it until August 2023, so there’s a while to wait.
As such, we also don’t know much about it yet, but an early leak points to it using the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and having cameras similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
If nothing else, expect it to have such a large foldable screen that it can double as a tablet, along with a similarly large price tag.
Sony Xperia IV
The Sony Xperia I IV was one of the most interesting phones of 2022, thanks among other things to its continuous optical zoom camera. This is a feature you won’t find on other brands, and it helped Sony’s flagship stand out from the crowd.
So far we haven’t really heard anything about the Xperia 1 V, but we expect it to offer similarly extraordinary cameras, plus a great screen and flagship power – along with some innovative surprises, we hope. Look for it around mid-2023.
Xiaomi 13 Pro
The Xiaomi 13 Pro has already been announced, but so far it is only available in China, and its global launch is expected in early 2023.
This phone has a 6.73-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 with a refresh rate of 120Hz, a 4820mAh battery with 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, a high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and up to RAM 12 GB.
It also has water resistance and an excellent design as you would expect, but the most exciting aspect of the Xiaomi 13 Pro is its cameras, which include a 50MP f/1.9 primary camera with a large 1-inch sensor, which should help it take better photos than most phones.
It also has a 50MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP f/2.0 telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. And if that wasn’t enough for you, there is also talk of a more accomplished Xiaomi 13 Ultra, although we haven’t heard much about it yet.
OnePlus 11
The OnePlus 11 will likely land within the first few months of 2023, and leaks suggest it won’t be joined by the standalone OnePlus 11 Pro – or rather, the OnePlus 11. will be The OnePlus 11 Pro is in everything but the name.
So expect this phone to compete with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus or Ultra, despite rumors that there is no Pro, Plus or Ultra suffix.
Leaks indicate Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 16GB of RAM, 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging, 50MP main sensor, 48MP wide camera, and a telephoto camera 32 MP with 2x optical zoom.
You can see what the OnePlus 11 might look like in the unofficial render above.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, we’re also looking forward to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, which is likely to be the better seller of the two, thanks to a palatable price.
This clamshell foldable phone will reportedly use the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, have a 3.3 or 3.4-inch cover display (up from the 1.9-inch on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4), and will have a less noticeable crease than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. Present.
It all sounds very promising, but Samsung will go to great lengths to stay at the top of the foldable heap, thanks to stiff competition from the likes of Oppo and Motorola.
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