Some years are more exciting for smartphones than others, but this past year had plenty of innovation to offer to the mobile market. While Samsung and Apple are still the big winners, Google, OnePlus, Motorola and more all raised the bar on what you can do with handsets across every budget. We saw impressive improvements to camera features, design, performance and battery life across the board.
Our Tom’s Guide Awards 2023 for the best phones we’ve tested over the last 12 months celebrate some familiar devices, but also a few unsung heroes that deserve these esteemed smartphone honors. And while the smartphones themselves all come highly recommended, it’s important to recognize our favorite carrier, too.
