Author: John Clarkson
With an increasing demand for smartphones globally, owning a piece of this technological innovation has become necessary. Because of this, every year, tech companies introduce new generations of smartphones alongside upgrades to their previous models.
While it’s impossible to determine what to expect from unreleased phones in 2023, it’s possible to carve out informed guesses based on reports, launch cycles, and image leaks.
So we’ve compiled a list of the top four smartphones scheduled for a 2023 release.
Let’s get started!
The Top 4 Smartphones Coming in 2023
Apple’s iPhone 15 Lineup
Expected Changes
- USB-C Port
- 5G Qualcomm Modem Chips
- 5-10x more powerful periscope camera zoom lens.
- Dynamic Island across all models.
- New Titanium chassis and curved edges
- No support for Touch ID.
Why We Picked It
All-round adoption of the USB-C port is the most significant change we expect in the next generation of iPhones.
This development follows the European Union’s recent mandate on phone manufacturers to integrate USB-C charging in all new phones sold within the region by 2023.
While Apple acknowledges the EU’s rules and says it will comply with this order, no one knows whether the USB-C iPhone and later models will be a global standard or remain exclusive for European buyers.
Apple also plans to introduce a “few” extra upgrades to further distinguish the speculated iPhone 15 Ultra from the regular iPhone 15. We’ve already witnessed the company make advances in that direction – for example, by restricting the powerful, new A16 Bionic processor and Dynamic Island to the 14’s Pro models.
In addition, the screen size is the main difference between its newest Pro and Pro Max models, which makes it more plausible for Apple to provide tiny perks here and there in the iPhone 15 Pro Max, or Ultra, to convince buyers to spend extra on the company’s largest and most expensive smartphone.
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra
Expected Features
- Dual Sim, 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi
- Snapdragon 8 Gen2,
- 256 GB internal storage; 12 GB RAM
- 4855 mAh Battery.
- 6.8 inches, 120 Hz Display
- 200 MP Quad Rear & 40 MP Front Camera
- No Memory card support.
Why We Picked It
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which we expect to release in February, promises significant design and camera upgrades alongside a few functionality upgrades.
Among these improvements include the rumored 200 MP primary camera. A significant increase from the S22’s 108 MP primary camera.
The S23’s pixel-powerful camera is also slightly larger than the iPhone 14 pro’s and is said to be somewhat smaller than most other Android flagship phones.
Reliable gadget leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer says the company will decide to tweak the designs of the lineups’ other models to match the S22 Ultra and S23 Ultra versions better.
As for performance, the S22 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, providing increased battery efficiency, enhanced mobile game experiences, and better-enabled AI capable of separating you from your Zoom background, among many other feats.
Google’s Pixel 7A
Expected Features
- Dual Sim, 3G, 4G, 5G, NFC
- Density 700 5G, Octa Core, 2.2 GHz Processor
- 128 GB internal storage; 6 GB RAM
- 4500 mAh Battery
- 6.5 inches, 120 Hz Display
- 50 MP Quad Rear & 32 MP Front Camera
- Memory Card support; up to 1 TB
Why We Picked It
If Google decides to retain its tradition, we may see the Pixel 7A – a cheaper variant of the Pixel 7, debut during the Summer or Spring.
Android developer Kuba Wojciechowski claims to have located info concerning the Pixel 7A in the Android codebase, indicating that a few notable upgrades lie in the store.
According to Wojciechowski, the Pixel 7A features wireless charging and an improved screen with a 90HZ refresh rate. Leaked renders from Hemmerstoffer also suggest the 7A will feature a similar design to the Pixel 6A.
The highly speculated Pixel 7A may feature the same Tensor G2 processor as its predecessor models, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pros’, and the company’s signature camera setup that prioritizes wide and ultrawide sensors.
Samsung’s A54 5G
Expected Features
- Dual Sim, 3G, 4G, 5G, NFC
- Density 700 5G, Octa Core, 2.2 GHz Processor
- 128 GB internal storage; 6 GB RAM
- 4500 mAh Battery
- 6.5 inches, 120 Hz Display
- 50 MP Quad Rear & 32 MP Front Camera
- Memory Card support, up to 1 TB
Why We Picked It
Besides its Galaxy S series, Samsung’s A series is well worth any budget shopper’s attention – and money.
Based on the most recent leaks and renders, we expect the A54 5G to feature a 6.4-inch screen, a triple rear camera, and a larger battery than its predecessor – the A53 5G. Other reports from Hemmerstoffer and GalaxyClub suggest that A54 5G may feature a more robust battery capacity, slightly-designed edges, and possibly an extra sim slot.
Final Thoughts
Given rumors and confirmed upgrades, almost every manufacturer is focused on improving charging and battery capacities, camera enhancements, and subtle redesigns.
Nonetheless, we’ll all see these improvements for real when Apple, Google, Samsung, and others release their next slate of devices.