10 best phones 2023 reviewed and rated: the top smartphones to buy today
From hot flagships to the best budget phones, these are the top mobiles you can buy right now. All reviewed and rated by Stuff experts
From Apple and Samsung to Oppo, OnePlus and Xiaomi, we’ve seen a fleet of the very best phones including powerful flagships and excellent affordable options hit shelves over recent months. And that trend is set to continue.
Also do check out our guides to the best budget phones as well as the most anticipated smartphones out over the coming months.
Here’s our list of the very best phones around, plus continually updated prices if you’re looking to buy one. You can also click through to our reviews of each phone, too.
Our pick of the best phones to buy today
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: camera king
The does-it-all flagship is back with even more photographic potency
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Features:
- Stellar screen that’s much brighter than before
- Versatile camera combo takes superb pics
- No major battery life improvements
- Android 13 is undeniably slick
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Features:
- Impressive camera system
- Dynamic Island is actually good
- Hefty price hike over last year’s model
- First-rate performance
OnePlus 11 review: mainstream hero
Flagship-grade tech at a palatable price – the OnePlus formula continues to work wonders
Xiaomi 13 Pro review: the total package?
Superb snaps and blazing performance across the board
Google Pixel 7a review: all you really need
Significant upgrades for Google’s most affordable Pixel phone
Sony Xperia 1 V review: fan favourite
Sony’s latest ‘greatest hits’ flagship debuts an all-new camera sensor
Honor Magic 5 Pro review: super fast shooter
Triple-lens cameras promise speedy snaps – and the rest of the package is rather tasty too
Oppo Find X5 Pro review: ticking all the boxes
An absolute stunner of a smartphone with an Achilles’ heel that may (or may not) be a dealbreaker
Features:
- Eye-catching design
- Sharp, bright screen
- Superb day and night camera performance
- Incredibly quick charging
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Features:
- Screen, style, performance and battery all deliver
- Versatile cameras
- Exceptionally fast charging
- Missing one or two flagship features