This has been an amazing year for new mobile technology. Everything from the camera to battery life to the design and size of smartphones has gotten much better than just a few years ago. In 2023, we expect to see more and better features in each new phone model. This new technology can be quite beneficial to consumers, who can now have their pick from a much wider range of phones. Here are the 5 best smartphones coming in 2023 (all prices quoted in USD):

1. Sony Xperia 5 IV

Sony is launching a new phone, the Xperia 5 IV, estimated to be $999. This phone has a sleek design, polished metal finishing, a high-speed processor to handle the most demanding games and programs, and a built-in fingerprint scanner. The phone has a 5.8-inch display with HD (720p) resolution. The phone display is bright and crisp, making it easy to view from all angles. It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128 GB storage to help you run apps, games, and other programs smoothly with no lag. The phone runs efficiently with the latest Oreo OS.

2. Samsung Galaxy A74 5G

Estimated to cost $450, the phone is the latest addition to Samsung’s mid-premium line-up. The device offers a 5.99″ FHD+ Infinity-U display, a 32MP front camera, a 13MP rear camera with f/1.7 aperture and 123° super wide-angle lens, 8GB of RAM, 128GB internal storage expandable up to 512GB plus microSD card slot. The smartphone is backed by a 5000mAh battery with fast charge support and also houses an in-display fingerprint scanner.

3. iPhone 14

The phone is the most advanced and powerful iPhone, estimated to cost $1100, with all the latest features. The new iPhone has a 6.1-inch screen which looks great and bright. According to Apple, the phone will feature several improvements, including a new 48MP camera, an always-on display, an improved A16 Bionic CPU, and removing the notch in favor of two cut-outs. Also, it might include 256GB of storage space as a minimum.

4. Huawei P60 Pro+

Huawei may be a Chinese brand, but its phones are some of the market’s best. This one is no exception. At $699, the phone will have an AMOLED display and can take stunning still photos and videos in low-light environments. It only has two cameras, but that’s not necessarily bad! The 32 MP front camera is perfect for those selfies you never want to miss. The P60 Pro+ has a sleek design and comes in various colors, and the battery life is probably the best part of this phone. It runs on fast charging and a 4500mAh battery that provides up to 20 hours of talk time.

5. Xiaomi 13 Pro

For the first time, Shenzhen-based Xiaomi is preparing a device with more advanced internal hardware focused on two crucial areas: VR and AI. The company revealed the magic phone on October 30th, 2018, and will be available for purchase in November 2022. The phone, estimated to be $1100 and running on Android 13 and a 5,000mAh battery, offers an incredible hardware configuration as its main advantage over other smartphones in this price range. Investing in advanced features like a Snapdragon 855 processor helps show what Xiaomi can offer to users in terms of performance.