2022 was indeed an awesome year for the smartphone industry. Devices like the iPhone 14, Galaxy S22, and the Pixel 7 family made their entry into the market and received massive patronage from customers. Barely days into the new year and rumours are already circulating that top brands like Samsung, Apple, Google, and Huawei are planning to bolster their lineups in 2023. Here are some of the top smartphone models that will take 2023 by storm.
Samsung Galaxy S23
As is the tradition with Samsung, they are not giving away much about the Galaxy S23 lineup, which will launch in a few weeks. But there is leaking information about what to expect from Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23 Plus, and S23. The lineup is expected to house a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and maintain the ability to shoot 8K videos. The new phone could also house an ISOCELL HP3 200MP sensor that will offer improved camera performance in bright and low-light environments. And like its predecessor, Galaxy S23 will support nano-SIM and e SIM USA.
Apple iPhone 15
It’s not too early to start predicting what the iPhone 15 lineup will look like. After all, iPhone 14 was only released recently, in September. Although there’s nothing much about the expected release date, iPhone 15 might become available later in the year. Apple is known to release its smartphones in September or October, and the iPhone 15 will surely follow the tradition. According to rumours, the phone will have many new capabilities, including a switch from Lighting to USB-C charging and a potential periscope-style telephoto lens. As excepted, the iPhone 15 will support e SIM Card features with unlimited data access.
Google Pixel 8
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro by Google were officially announced on October 6, 2022. But although we’re still far from seeing the next Pixel lineup, rumours are already spreading about when Pixel 8 will be out and what to expect. It’s worth noting that Google launches its Pixel flagships in October, meaning that’s not about to change with the Pixel 8 family. Because the release date is still far away, there’s nothing much about the features and specs. However, leaks claim the lineup will house Google’s new Tensor G3 chipset, which will be more energy efficient and powerful. Unsurprisingly, the phone will run on Android 14. Nevertheless, the option of an eSIM, includes, still provides other ways of explore connectivity.
Google Pixel 7A
Google might also launch the cheaper version of Pixel 7, Pixel 7A, in its summer or spring timeframe. Rumours have it that the phone could come with significant upgrades over the Pixel 6A model. The phone is expected to support wireless charging and have a faster refresh rate of 90Hz. Also, the phone could come with the powerful Tensor G2 chipset that runs the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 models. And best of all, you might receive exciting upgrades for only $449. That will make it one of the best affordable smartphones in the market currently.
Google Pixel Fold
Rumours about the release of a foldable phone from Google have been doing rounds for a while now. Several Google insiders claim that we’ll see the foldable version of Pixel phones in Q1 of 2023. If the rumours are true, then Samsung should expect a formidable challenger to its Galaxy Z Fold lineup, albeit at a more competitive price if Google stays true to its tradition. Leaked details report that the phone could pack a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,200 nits of peak brightness. Rumours also hint that the phone could have two front-facing 8MP cameras and a 12MP rear camera. Those who have used Google Pixel phones know that low megapixels don’t really matter.
OnePlus 11
OnePlus 11 5G is one of the most awaited smartphones, with rumours suggesting it might arrive in the early months of the year. As expected from the developer, the smartphone will house several exciting features, including a circular camera module, a matt finish, and an iconic Alert Slider. The leaks report that the device will be available in black and green colours, with China and India set to get the first glimpse of the phone. Users might also see a return of the 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and a bigger RAM of 16GB. Moreover, the phone is expected to come with a massive 5,000mAh battery and 100W of fast charging. Curiously, that’s slower than its predecessor’s 150W.
Summary
These are some top names to expect in the smartphone world in 2023. Other potential top launches in the year include Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy A54 5G, and the Xiaomi 13 lineup. Be on the lookout!
