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Best Android Phones 2023

Android is a fantastic operating system (OS) for mobile devices like phones and tablets as well as streaming boxes. There are loads of Android apps available, plus with a bevy of Android handsets on the market, there are options at a range of prices. But which Android smartphone is right for you? Check out the best Android phones in 2023 for all uses and budgets, from what to look for in an Android handset to which mobile devices you should consider!

Best Android Phone Overall in 2023 – Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Best Android Phone Overall in 2023 - Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the best Android phone available in 2023. Replacing the Samsung Galaxy Note series, the S23 Ultra boasts a big, bright, beautiful 6.8-inch WQHD+ edge screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung’s S Pen stylus comes standard.

At its core, the S23 Ultra packs a beefy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor which is great for demanding gaming, emulation, and multi-tasking. You’ll enjoy a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging and 15W wireless charging as well as wireless PowerShare for reverse charging to juice up other gadgets.

You’ve got a choice of 8GB or 12GB of RAM storage with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of onboard storage space. For its cameras, the S23 Ultra includes a 12MP front-facing selfie camera with rear-facing 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP 10x telephoto, and 10MP 3x telephoto lenses. With its capabilities of shooting video in 8K at 30 frames per second (FPS), the S23 Ultra provides photography and videography enthusiast-level quality.

There’s also Samsung’s DeX or Desktop Experience mode for video output capabilities wirelessly or over a USB-C cable. With DeX, you can run your phone’s Android operating system (OS) in a user interface optimized for use on a monitor, TV, or projector. DeX is perfect for watching videos, gaming, or working on a large-format display.

As is expected for a flagship phone, the S23 Ultra doesn’t come cheap. Additionally, it’s a large, bulky device. Like most other high-end phones, the S23 doesn’t include a microSD card slot for expandable storage or a headphone jack. There’s not even a charger in the box although a third-party wired or wireless charger works great. As an alternative, you may also consider the Samsung Galaxy S23+ (S23 Plus) or vanilla S23. Nevertheless, the S23 Ultra is a fantastic phone, the best Android flagship phone overall, and arguably the best smartphone on the planet.

Pros:

  • 6.8-inch 120Hz adaptive refresh rate WQHD+ edge display (3088 x 1440 Dynamic AMOLED)
  • S Pen stylus included
  • Excellent camera: Rear 200MP (f/1.7) main, 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, 10MP (f/4.9) 10x telephoto, 10MP (f/2.4) 3x telephoto; front 12MP (ƒ/2.2)
  • Great battery life of up to 13 hours (60Hz refresh rate) or around 12 hours (adaptive); 5000mAh battery life
  • 6.4 x 3.0 x 0.35 inches, 8.2oz.
  • 8GB or 12GB of RAM
  • 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of onboard storage
  • 5G connectivity with ultra-wideband support
  • USB-C, Qi wireless charging (45W charging, 15W wireless charging, wireless PowerShare
  • Powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
  • Android 13 with One UI 5.1
  • DeX desktop mode (wired and wireless)

Cons:

  • Large, heavy
  • Expensive
  • No headphone jack or adapter in the box
  • Lacks microSD card

Best Value Android Flagship Handset – Google Pixel 7 Pro

Best Value Android Flagship Handset - Google Pixel 7 Pro

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is the best value Android flagship phone on the market. It includes an extremely powerful Google Tensor processor that brings on-device artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities. For instance, its Google Silicon chip provides AI functionality to automatically improve your camera’s picture quality and deliver more accurate voice-to-text.

There’s 12GB of RAM with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of onboard storage. Out-of-the-box, the Pixel 7 Pro runs a stock version of Android 13. Its 6.7-inch QHD+ 3120 x 1440 OLED display features a 10-120Hz variable refresh rate.

Like previous Pixel phone hardware, the 7 Pro offers best-in-class camera performance with its front-facing camera system consisting of 50MP (f/1.85) wide, 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide, and 48MP (f/3.5) telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom shooters. There’s also a solid 10.8MP (f/2.2) front-facing selfie camera.

In my experience, I was impressed with the Pixel 7 Pro’s outstanding Google Tensor G2 system-on-chip (SoC) performance, especially for native Android gaming and emulation, excellent camera performance, plus its gorgeous display. Battery life left a bit to be desired, although I clocked around 8 hours out of its 5000mAh battery.

Where the Pixel 7 Pro really shines is its ultra-competitive price-to-performance ratio. Google undercuts its flagship rivals, making the Pixel 7 Pro the best value Android on the market. For a great midrange option, check out Google’s vanilla Pixel 7, or look to the Pixel 7a as a solid budget pick.

Pros:

  • 6.71-inch QHD+ 3120 x 1440, 10-120Hz variable refresh rate display OLED
  • Excellent camera system: Rear 50MP (f/1.85) wide, 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, 48MP (f/3.5) telephoto with 4x optical zoom; Front-facing 11MP (f/2.2) selfie cam
  • Google Tensor G2 SoC – Great performance with apps, native Android games, and emulation
  • 12GB RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB onboard storage
  • USB-C and Qi wireless charging (23W wired charging, 23W fast wireless charging with Google Pixel stand, 12W Qi wireless charging)
  • 5G with ultra-wideband and mmWave
  • 5000mAh battery

Cons:

  • Lacks microSD card slot
  • No headphone jack
  • Middling battery life

Best All-around Android Handset – OnePlus 11

Best All-around Android Handset - OnePlus 11

The OnePlus 11 is an incredible all-around Android phone that should satisfy most users. It rocks Android 13 with the OxygenOS 13 launcher. A 6.7-inch 3216 x 1440 AMOLED 120Hz adaptive display is vibrant. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor comes paired with 8GB or 16GB of RAM, and you have a choice of 128GB or 256GB of storage.

5G comes standard, and the 5000mAh battery lasts over 13 hours. The rear 50-megapixel wide, 48-megapixel ultrawide, and 32MP 2x telephoto lenses capture terrific photos and videos in up to 8K 30 FPS, 4K 120 FPS, or 1080p 240 FPS. Similarly, the OnePlus 11s front-facing 16MP camera takes superb selfies (well, unless you’re me in which case you look awful no matter what).

Rocking a beefy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and an exceptional camera system, the OnePlus 11 goes toe-to-toe with many flagship phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google Pixel 7 Pro. And the OnePlus 11 more than holds its own. We’d prefer a higher zoom telephoto lens, as 2x is somewhat low for a flagship-caliber handset. Further, though the OnePlus 11 Pro doesn’t support wireless charging. Nevertheless, depending on your carrier, the OnePlus 11 is an awesome alternative to high-end handsets from the likes of Google and Samsung.

Pros:

  • Android 13 with OxygenOS 13 launcher
  • 6.7-inch 120Hz variable refresh rate 3216 x 1440 AMOLED screen
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU
  • 8GB or 12GB RAM
  • 128GB or 256GB storage
  • Excellent cameras: Front 50MP (f/1.8) main, 48MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, 32MP (f/2.0) 2x telephoto; Rear-facing 32MP (f/2.45)
  • Terrific battery life over 13 hours (5000mAh battery capacity)
  • 5G connectivity
  • USB-C charging

Cons:

  • Average telephoto zoom of 2x
  • Lacks Qi wireless charging

Best Android Phone for Most Users – Samsung Galaxy S22

Best Android Phone for Most Users - Samsung Galaxy S22

While the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a lot of phone, it might be too much. As such the Samsung Galaxy S22 is the best Android phone for most people. It’s still a premium Android handset with fantastic specs. 5G wireless Internet, up to 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor come together to make the Galaxy S22 an amazing device. The large 6.1-inch 120Hz adaptive refresh rate AMOLED display looks absolutely stunning.

Photos and videos captured on the S22 are lovely thanks to its 50-megapixel primary camera, 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and 12-megapixel ultrawide snapper. The front-facing 10-megapixel shooter is no slouch either. A 3700mAh battery lasts around 8 hours, plus there’s USB-C and Qi wireless charging.

As with most modern flagship phones, there’s no microSD card slot or a headphone jack. Despite being cheaper than many high-end handsets including the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Google Pixel 6 Pro, the S22 is nonetheless expensive. While there’s 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC, the vanilla Samsung Galaxy S22 lacks ultra-wideband support for blisteringly fast 5G connectivity.

For a slight all-around improvement including a larger display, bigger battery, and UWB, consider the S22+ (S22 Plus). Or, look to the S22 Ultra with its massive 6.8-inch screen, significantly better cameras, much higher battery capacity, and ultra-wideband. Delivering a good mix of features at a comparatively modest price, the Samsung Galaxy 22.

Pros:

  • 6.1-inch 2340 x 1080 120Hz adaptive refresh rate AMOLED display
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
  • 8GB RAM, 128GB or 256GB onboard storage
  • Excellent cameras: Front 50MP wide (ƒ/1.8), 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom (ƒ/2.4), 12MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2), rear 10MP (ƒ;/2.2)
  • 3700mAh battery, around 8-hour battery life
  • 5.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches
  • 5.9 oz.
  • Android 12 with One UI 4.1
  • Great connectivity – 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC

Cons:

  • No headphone jack
  • Lacks microSD card
  • No ultra-wideband 5G support

Best Folding Android Phone – Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

Best Folding Android Phone - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is an outstanding handset for on the go. With its Snapdragon 888 processor, 12GB of RAM, 6.2-inch 2268 x 832 120Hz adaptive refresh rate external display and 7.6-inch 2208 x 1768 120Hz variable refresh rate internal display, there’s plenty of screen real estate. Its dual-screen configuration and excellent S Pen stylus support make the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 the best foldable phone on the market.

Additionally, you’ll find an under-display camera, terrific camera system, and solid water-resistant design. Unfortunately, despite S Pen support, the Z Fold 3 ships without Samsung’s stylus. Likewise, there’s no charger in the box. And a bulky form factor that measures 6.2 x 2.6 x 0.56 to 0.62 inches closed and 6.2 x 5 x 0.25 inches open, clocking in at 9.55 ounces, means the Z Fold 3 isn’t pocket-friendly. Nevertheless, if you’re looking for a foldable Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the gold standard.

Pros:

  • Powerful Snapdragon 888 processor
  • 12GB of RAM, 256GB or 512GB onboard storage
  • 6.2 inches 2268 x 832 120Hz adaptive refresh rate external display; 7.6 inches (2208 x 1768) 120Hz adaptive refresh rate internal screen
  • Great camera array: Rear 12MP wide (f/1.8),12MP ultrawide (f.2.2, 123-degree FOV),12MP telephoto (f/2.4, 2x optical zoom, 10x digital zoom); Front 10MP (f/2.2); Under-display: 4MP (f/1.8)
  • 4,400mAh battery
  • Fantastic S Pen support

Cons:

  • Bulky (9.55 ounces, 6.2 x 2.6 x 0.56 to 0.62 inches while closed; 6.2 x 5 x 0.25 inches when open)
  • Middling battery life
  • Expensive

Best Android Flip Phone – Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Best Android Flip Phone - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Although flip phones seemingly went the way of the dinosaur after the 90s and early aughts, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 brings back the foldable phone. Whereas the Galaxy Z Fold 3 hinges in half vertically, the aptly-named Z Flip3 closes horizontally. The Z Flip 3 boasts a beefy Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. It’s outfitted with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256Gb of onboard storage. There’s a crisp 6.7-inch Super AMOLED 2640 x 1080 120Hz inner display and a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED 260 x 512 outer screen.

Because of its folding form factor, the Z Flip3 is palm- and pocket-friendly. Plus, its Flex mode works flawlessly for a variety of apps such as Zoom, Google Hangouts, and other video calling Android applications. Battery life comes up a bit short with its 3,300mAh battery giving just 6 hours of usage time. While its camera system is good, we’d prefer a telephoto lens, particularly considering the Z Flip 3’s flagship price tag and specs. All in all, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the best Android flip phone that money can buy.

Pros:

  • Affordable (for a flagship phone)
  • Beefy Snapdragon 888 processor
  • Android flip phone – hinges horizontally
  • Solid camera system: Rear 12MP (f/1.8) main, 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide; Front 10MP (f/2.4)
  • Displays: Inner 6.7-inch Super AMOLED 2640 x 1080 120Hz; Outer 1.9-inch Super AMOLED 260 x 512 120Hz
  • Pocket-friendly design (3.4 x 2.8 x 0.63-0.67 inches when closed; 6.5 x 2.8 x 0.27 inches while open; 6.5 ounces)

Cons:

  • Lacks telephoto lens
  • Short 6-hour battery life (3,300mAh battery capacity)

Best Phone for Gaming – ASUS ROG Phone 5S Pro

Best Phone for Gaming - ASUS ROG Phone 5S Pro

ASUS is renowned for its stellar gaming desktops and laptops, so it should come as no shock that the ASUS ROG phone 5S Pro is the best phone for gaming.  The ASUS ROG phone 5S Pro sports a 6.78-inch 2448 x 1080 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Since gaming can take a toll on battery life, the ASUS ROG 5S Pro gaming phone comes equipped with a massive 6000mAh battery alongside 65W ROG HyperCharge support.

Onboard, you’ll find 512GB of storage mated to 18GB of LPDDR5 RAM. There’s 5G connectivity and a rear triple 64-megapixel wide, 13-megapixel ultrawide, and 5-megapixel macro cameras. The front-facing 24-megapixel camera takes awesome snapshots as well. While there’s no headphone jack, a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter comes in the box.

There are loads of accessories for the ASUS ROG Phone Phone 5S Pro including a cooling fan, gamepad, clip for use with an external gamepad, and a monitor dock. Unfortunately, most of these come separately. And with a hefty pricetag already, you’ll have to shell out for accessories that only work the ROG Phone.

Because of its beefy Snapdragon 888+ CPU, the ASUS ROG Phone 5S Pro comes equipped to handle even the most demanding games. Native Android titles like PUBGCall of Duty: MobileFortnite, and Genshin Impact all run with buttery smooth graphics on high. On the emulation side, the ROG Phone 5S Pro tackles hard to emulate PlayStation Portable games including God of War: Chains of Olympus, Nintendo Wii or GameCube titles like Super Mario Bros., and even Sony PlayStation 2 ROMs such as God of War.

Still, when it comes to gaming, the ASUS ROG phone 5S Pro is easily the best gaming phone on the planet. Alternately, the vanilla ASUS ROG Phone 5S is a solid gaming mobile phone for on-the-go gaming which gets you the same underpinnings but with a choice of 128GB or 256GB internal storage and 8GB or 12GB of RAM. You may also consider the budget-priced Infinix GT 10 Pro Android gaming phone.

Pros:

  • 6.78-inch 2448 x 1080 144Hz AMOLED display
  • Android 12
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus processor
  • 6000mAh battery
  • 18GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 512GB onboard storage
  • Excellent cameras – Rear 64MP wide, 13MP ultrawide camera, 5MP macro cameras; 24MP front camera
  • Great speakers
  • Lots of accessories
  • Video out capabilities
  • Multiple USB Type-C ports
  • 5G
  • Fantastic native Android gaming and emulation support

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • No microSD card slot
  • Lacks headphone jack
  • Most accessories sold separately

Best Value Gaming Phone – Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro

Best Value Gaming Phone - Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is an exceptional value gaming phone that doesn’t cut corners. At its core, you’ll find a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. There’s a gorgeous 6.8-inch 2400 x 1080 AMOLED display with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. You’ll find a choice of 256GB or 512GB onboard storage and 16GB of RAM.

A 5000mAh battery keeps you gaming on the go, while 65W quick charging lets you juice up quickly. There’s Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, and display over USB-C for video output support. What’s more, the Nubia offers a robust cooling system with a fan for keeping your mobile device cool even during long gameplay sessions. A pair of onboard stereo speakers are loud and bass-filled, with crisp, clear audio.

You’ll find a lot of gaming-specific features such as a screen recorder and fan controls. With performance about on par or even better than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a great piece of kit. In tests, Genshin Impact ran flawlessly at 60 frames per second on very high. Call of Duty Mobile clocked 90 FPS at very high, and you’ll have no issues with games like Fortnite or PUBG. With emulation, you can run even newer consoles like the PSP, Nintendo Wii, and PS2 ROMs.

Disappointingly, its camera is merely average and the software experience isn’t as polished as high-end handsets. Plus, the Red Magic 7 Pro is somewhat pricey, although it’s a reasonable cost for the hardware. You may also consider the Red Magic 7 non-Pro or Red Magic 6S. But with 5G, lots of RAM, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an outstanding Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is the best value gaming phone on the market.

Pros:

  • Great price-to-performance ratio
  • 16GB LPDDR5
  • 256GB or 512GB of onboard storage
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
  • Android 12
  • NFC
  • USB Type-C with display over USB-C
  • Excellent speakers
  • Powerful cooling system with fan
  • 5G, Bluetooth 5.2
  • Game mode slider on the side
  • 6.8-inch 2400 x 1080 AMOLED adaptive 120Hz refresh rate screen

Cons:

  • No microSD card slot
  • Lacks headphone jack
  • Not cheap

Best Rugged Android Smartphone – Ulefone Armor 10 5G

The aptly-named Ulefone Armor 10 5G is a go-anywhere phone that’s tough as nails. It’s IP68-rated and waterproof, dustproof, as well as shockproof. There’s Android 10 with NFC for compatibility with Google Pay and other services. It’s got a crisp 6.676-inch display, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of built-in storage, plus a whopping 5800mAh battery.

The 64-megapixel camera takes spectacular photos and videos, while its MediaTek Dimensity 800 is a strong processor. At under $500 USD, the Ulefone Armor 10 5G is a phenomenal value. Unfortunately, it’s heavy and bulky, although you benefit from extreme protection. Easily the best rugged Android smartphone available, the Ulefone Armor 10 5G can withstand the elements extremely well.

Pros:

  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB onboard storage
  • microSD card slot
  • 5G
  • 5800mAh battery
  • IP68/IP69K ruggedization (waterproof, dustproof, shockproof)
  • Wireless charging
  • NFC
  • Android 10
  • 65MP camera
  • 6.67-inch display
  • Affordable

Cons:

  • Heavy and bulky

Best Budget Android Phone – Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 

Best Budget Android Phone - Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 

Despite its low price tag, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G doesn’t cut corners. It features 5G connectivity, a lovely 6.5-inch full high-definition (FHD) super AMOLED display, and a great camera array. Its rear-facing 64MP main (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 5MP macro (f/2.4), 5MP depth (f/2.4) shooters and front-facing 32MP (f/2.2) selfie camera won’t replace your DSLR, but get the job done.

Likewise, the Galaxy A53’s Exynos 1208 processor won’t win any benchmarking tests, although it’s perfectly adequate for everyday tasks. Because of its Android 12 with One UI 4.1 and 5G compatibility, the Samsung Galaxy A53 with 5G is the best cheap Android phone money can buy. You’ll even find a microSD card slot that adds user-expandable storage to supplement the built-in 64GB.

What’s more, the A53 with 5G’s 5000mAh battery yields up to around 10 hours off of a single charge. As is expected, the A53 doesn’t capture flawless pictures and videos. Likewise, its Exynos 1208 chip isn’t a powerhouse, so don’t try running demanding Android games such as Genshin Impact (at least not at high settings) or emulating PlayStation 2 titles. Still, for the price, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is hands-down the best budget Android phone.

Pros:

  • 6.5-inch FHD 2500 x 1800 120Hz AMOLED display
  • 64GB storage
  • 6GB RAM
  • microSD memory card slot
  • Android 12 with Android One UI 4.1
  • Good cameras: 64MP main (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 5MP macro (f/2.4), 5MP depth (f/2.4); Front-facing 32MP (f/2.2) selfie camera
  • 5000mAh battery – fantastic battery life around 10 hours
  • Decent Exynos 1280 processor
  • Phenomenal value
  • 5G support

Cons:

  • Less RAM and onboard storage than mid-range phones
  • Average processor and performance

What Should You Look for in an Android Phone – Android Handset Buying Considerations

When you’re picking out an Android phone, there’s a lot to think about. Everything from price to physical size, battery life, expandable memory, and your everyday uses will determine what phone is right for you.

Price: The cost of Android mobile devices spans anywhere from just over $100 to well over $1,000 USD. That’s a major price range. Begin with setting a budget, as that will ultimately dictate whether you should get a budget, mid-range, or high-end handset.

Screen size, type, and resolution: Screen size is a crucial consideration. Do you want a massive phablet with a crisp OLED display for viewing photos, watching videos, and typing with large fingers or a small Android phone that’s easily pocketable? In addition to screen size, think about resolution and screen type such as OLED or LCD. Cinephiles should select a better quality and high-resolution screen, although watching on a larger screen such as a television or projector is a better choice.

Storage space: Internal memory is important. You’ll need ample storage space for the Android OS itself, apps, pictures and photos, music, games, and whatever else you wish to store on your device. Cloud photo backup solutions are popular and a good choice for syncing photos across multiple devices, but you should aim to have more internal storage space than you think you need so that your Android phone continues to run smoothly without having to delete pics, videos, and uninstall apps.

Expandable storage (microSD card slot): Expandable storage is great for toting around large files like high-quality pictures, games, or your entire music library. Plus, microSD card storage often lets you move apps to your microSD card.

RAM: RAM will determine your overall experience. For multitasking and running multiple apps concurrently, you’ll want at least 4GB of RAM.

Headphone jack: Sure, Bluetooth headphones are all the rage. Still, a physical headphone jack is a nifty inclusion that lets you plug in a good set of wired headphones, a DAC, or an AUX cable for legacy systems that don’t have Bluetooth wireless technology.

Battery life: If you’re always on the go, long battery life is essential for ensuring that your phone can keep up with you. With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS enabled, your phone battery can quickly drain under heavy use.

Camera quality: Although standalone DSLRs or point-and-shoot cameras are still popular, smartphones have all but replaced dedicated cameras for taking photos and videos. Even if you have a separate camera, a good cellphone camera lets you capture the moment at any time.

Rugged capabilities: Many phones feature some sort of water-resistance that should protect against accidental spills or sweaty workouts. For more robust protection, rugged Android handsets are available.

Gaming: Mobile gaming has improved leaps and bounds with AAA titles such as Fortnite, PUBG, Doom 3 BFG, and KOTOR, available for Android phones, tablets, and TV boxes. While many phones can game, dedicated gaming phones offer better processors and more RAM to deliver a top-notch gaming experience.

Video output: Being able to display your phone on the big screen is awesome for watching movies and TV shows, gaming, or even using your phone as a desktop while traveling. Although casting from your phone to a TV, projector, or monitor is easy enough, a wired connection provides a latency-free experience.

Carrier compatibility: Many unlocked phones feature cross-carrier compatibility. However, it’s important to ensure that your phone works with your carrier. (Pro tip: Want to save money? Consider staying on a family plan with your parents, siblings, or even friends and roommates).

Android phone buying considerations:

  • Price
  • Screen size, type, and resolution
  • Internal memory and RAM
  • Headphone jack
  • Camera quality
  • Battery life
  • Ruggedization (water-resistance, dust-proofing)
  • Gaming
  • Video output

Best Android Phone 2022 FAQs

Which smartphone is best for Android?

The best overall Android smartphone for most people is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

What is the fastest Android phone?

The fastest Android phone is the Red Magic 7 Pro with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

Which Android phone has the best camera?

The Google Pixel 6 Pro boasts the best camera quality of any Android phone on the market.

Which brand is best for smartphones?

The best Android smartphone brands include Samsung, Google, Red Magic, OnePlus, Xiaomi, ASUS, and Oppo.

Best Android Phones for All Uses and Budgets in 2023 – Final Thoughts

Best Android Phones for All Uses and Budgets in 2022 - Final Thoughts

There are loads of Android phones for every use and budget in 2023. If you want a premium experience, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Google Pixel 6 Pro are terrific choices. Gamers should turn to the ASUS Rog Phone 5S Pro. The OnePlus 10 Pro gets you a premium Android experience, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 with 5G boasts good bang for your buck. Overall, you can find tons of Android mobile devices, and there’s certainly one to fit your budget and needs.

Your turn: Which Android phones do YOU recommend in 2023?

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