Best Phones 2023 (I've Tested Over 60!)

Best Phones 2023 (I've Tested Over 60!) | TSW179

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My pick of the best phones for 2023, after unboxing and reviewing around 65 of the blighters - including my favourite camera smartphone, budget-friendly flagship Androids, foldables and more. What's your own selection of the top phones as we hit 2024?
Choosing my most loved blower of the year was tricky, no doubt, so I went with my gut - which smartphone I'd most want to use as my full time pocket pal if I had to pick only one. The winner, my personal best, won't be for everyone but I really loved using it. For all of my phone reviews, I stick my personal SIM inside and use them as my 'daily driver' as KZfaq knobs like to say.
Check out my full unboxing and review videos here on Tech Spurt, and there's more smartphone action before 2023 is over! Stay tuned.
Let us know your own favourite 'best phone' of the year in the comments!
Best Phones 2023 Chapters:
0:00 - Well Done Wanksocks
0:59 - Best Compact Phone
2:30 - Best WTF Phone
3:36 - Best Foldable Phone
4:36 - Best Flip Phone
5:06 - Best Mid-Range Phone
6:35 - Best Camera Phone
7:26 - Best Flagship Smartphone That Doesn't Cost The Best Part Of A ****ing Grand
8:51 - Best Phone 2023
11:21 - Viewer comments
18:42 - Next Week

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@mesamammar6427 7 ай бұрын

Award goes to Mr tech Spurt

@EmmieSuksai 7 ай бұрын

De prijzen gaan naar Rick en Morty

@bxbygirllnik7685 7 ай бұрын

he forgot the 54

@julianbell9586 7 ай бұрын

Omg... I am wetting myself at this video.. getting drunk, soppy socks!!

@VIDEO-PLUS 7 ай бұрын

If you cant get you wall papers start over ....everything

@2freeaustin878 3 ай бұрын

W glaze

@sujandhar6613 7 ай бұрын

you are probably the most entertaining reviewer . i accidentally found you while looking for S21FE review . Im here since then . watching every single upload , having nice giggle and infos about techs .

@deecee1853 7 ай бұрын

"Never have I been so happy with something so dinky stashed in my pants" 💀

@iainlivingstone319 7 ай бұрын

Definitely best tech show Uncle Spurt 👏👏👏 love my Pixel but that one plus open looks awesome, pity 02 don't carry it 🙄 keep up the great work 😎

@pcarlson214 7 ай бұрын

Great yearly round up. I like compact phones, not tiny, but compact. and got the standard 6.1" S23. Could not be happier with it. Considering its battery size, I get surprisingly good run time. From its quality build, connectivity on calls and Wi-Fi, speakers, camera/video, display, and just all-around fast/smooth operation - it simply does what I want it to do without any fuss/hiccups and never runs hot. While 25-watt super charging is considered a negative, for the size battery in the S23, it charges quickly enough.

@triplea6174 6 ай бұрын

Yup debating on getting either pixel 8 or 24 when it comes out as the s23 ultra is too big for me even if its a great phone.

@nycrsny3406 7 ай бұрын

Great video as usual, was definitely a solid year for smartphones and defo can't argue against your picks. Such a one of a kind reviewer, this was def one of your most funny videos, keep up the great work!

@garyguest1999 7 ай бұрын

Bloody brilliant mate. Entertaining and funny and straight to the point. Thank you.😂

@KateMagpantay 7 ай бұрын

Funniest phone awards ive ever seen. Def a delight. Thanks for this!

@gary64864 6 ай бұрын

Subscribed just mow.. loved your language. So refreshing. Lol 💯

@AndrewSmith-yy4sd 6 ай бұрын

Nice review tech shurt. Were those stunning photos taken in blighty?

@danishrammstein 7 ай бұрын

Watching this on my OnepPus Open. This device is just amazing! First foldable as there has been too many compromises on previous foldables, but this one just gets so much right. Performance is great, screens are awesome (also the cover display), the camera is super versatile and takes stunning images, the battery is solid, etc. OnePlus really nailed it with the Open

@calbarton 7 ай бұрын

Writing this on my OnePlus open, in mini tablet mode. I couldn't agree more.

@WickedRibbon 7 ай бұрын

Would you say you're sold on foldable phones from here on out? And could you ever see yourself ever going back to a single screen? I ask because I'd love to go foldable myself, but I'm wary of benefits vs drawbacks.

@camotech1314 7 ай бұрын

@@WickedRibbonI've been wondering the same thing myself, but honestly I still think foldable phones are way too expensive. Especially for someone like me who's never spent more than 400 on a new Android device. (PS. I currently use a Nothing Phone 1)

@mr_stoosh 7 ай бұрын

I agree. I've had nearly every Android flagship in 2023 and this hands down in my opinion just gets nearly everything right. If you're not fussed about wireless charging or lack of IP dust and water full on resistance this is the device to get if your budget allows it.

@dragossb7834 7 ай бұрын

Yes, true. You get everything, battery life, best camera available on Folds right now, external screen is perfect size, it is like a normal phone, best decision ever. Multitasking is perfect as well with the canvas style

@Brenster56 7 ай бұрын

Love your videos, Chris! Always find you entertaining and good to listen to.

@RobTonks 7 ай бұрын

Haha, jeez every time I tune into one of your vids I'm pissing myself in just a few seconds 😂😂 Decent content too, but cheers mostly for the morale boost 😊

@Zhuk-zc8es 7 ай бұрын

9:08 You got me there, I was trembling for a second.

@ahmedelbadrawi3757 7 ай бұрын

I really like your different view/take on these top 10 lists. keep up the good work 😎😎

@joshuarittenhouse4938 6 ай бұрын

The best review online by far. So glad you're not a Samsung and Apple fanboy. It's a breath of fresh air. 🤙

@tjey379 7 ай бұрын

Description of this episode, ear to ear, thanks Chris this was more than entertaining this right here was pleasure, okay the Iphone joke was terrifying but am glad that the 7a did well. Thanks thank you thanks a lot!!!!👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌

@stephenbuckham9964 7 ай бұрын

Can you please help I'm thinking about buying the s9 I really like the look and sound of the reviews is it worth it with all the more expensive ones that are out, I've heard you can't get security updates can you please tell me if its correct and if you can update it is it worth buying one. Thank you

@dmitriterletski648 7 ай бұрын

I was waiting for Honor Magic 5 pro to appear on the podium, but nope... it didn't!!! shame ...

@atemkeng33 7 ай бұрын

You are so eloquent and funny, thanks for your time, man

@MarkJohnson-qw5jz 7 ай бұрын

Love that huawei p60 pro made best camera. Although sadly not on contract in UK. Can't wait for your xiaomi p14 pro review for camera and the comparison! 👍🏻

@casrogue 7 ай бұрын

Your videos are the only ones that go well with beer in hand and salty snacks LOL Cheers! I meant that in a good way ..LOL

@ericterrell7486 7 ай бұрын

Best reviews on the internet. Entertaining as hell at the same time!

@jonathanwhittle2047 4 ай бұрын

Hi. SAR question. My brother is super sensitive to SAR from phones and other tech… so only owns a phone. His current iPhone makes him ill. So my question is, what’s the best ultra low SAR he can buy in the UK? Hope you can help. Thank you 🙏

@RhmnLego 7 ай бұрын

Love the review! "cheaper than a bag of soggy old chips" that kept me laughing for a while

@voidvoid5151 7 ай бұрын

Chris what are your thoughts of metal backed phones with no wireless charging (who needs it anyway). I miss 'em.

@moshell5249 7 ай бұрын

Nice video and would like to highlight a particular feature which may matter to some audio geeks like myself - my Vivo X90 Pro has an inbuilt Hifi DAC missing from most other flagships - it's a CS43131 so when used with a cheap analog dongle sounds as good as a +100£ external dongle - pair that with an amazing camera, vegan leather back design, curved screen, top performance/battery/charging/case& fast charger included which btw can actually charge my laptop - basically worth adding to your contenders for the next round :) cheers

@squishymound 7 ай бұрын

Hey uncle spurt, today (Friday the 8th) is the release date of the s23 fe in blighty. Have you used it yet? And if so, do you like it? And will we get a review on it?

@Thenesrookie 7 ай бұрын

Ended up going with the Samsung Galaxy 23+ during Black Friday. Absolutely love it! Amazing Battery, great performance, and it doesn't dig into your hands like the ultra does 😅

@wheely4405 7 ай бұрын

You mean the corners of the ultra? Didn't they fix that a little on s23ultra?

@FanSailorMoon1 6 ай бұрын

How much did it cost?

@enniopp 7 ай бұрын

Great video as always, for my part I'm very happy with my Xperia 1 V and will keep it for some years.

@alehunter15 7 ай бұрын

I have samsung a52 256/8gb version. Battery is trying to drain bit it has updates up until 2025 What you suggest I buy?

@marcporter6749 7 ай бұрын

Hi Chris can you please do I review of withings scanwatch nova and whether it's better than the horizon?🎉

@bry6314 7 ай бұрын

Currently hitting the 1 month of Uncle Spurt videos, I can see the home stretch... Just a quick question, why is it that on most foldable phones the software seems to be amazing but Google can't sort their own software out on their own foldable?

@daraghkelly5098 7 ай бұрын

One of the best videos of the year - haven't laughed so much in ages 🤣🤣🤣

@damianmurphy7875 7 ай бұрын

Love your reviews I was hoping for a rugged phone award. Are they worth buying or is it better to get a good case for an alternative phone?

@feiticeirafatale561 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas Chris, I wish you all the best!

@kevinpoinsett 7 ай бұрын

Absolute banger today. My day just got a whole lot better. Thanks Uncle 😂

@EmmieSuksai 7 ай бұрын

Nee, bedankt, oom spurt je kanaal uit alsof Rick en Morty de gevangenis in gaan in aflevering acht😠

@user-nb2em9wz2v 3 ай бұрын

Nice! Can you do a review about the first smartphone you ever bought?

@MadhushahanFernando 7 ай бұрын

bro you are soo entertaining cheers to 2024.

@tiannny 7 ай бұрын

I love this channel , it's the vibes all the time ❤.

@Jason93128 7 ай бұрын

Oneplus12 or IQOO12 ? Currently still on Oneplus5T (well serve) , plan to change bco of power button not working

@cirmothe9 7 ай бұрын

Oh I didn't notice you hit 1 million. Congratz.

@xerlapis 7 ай бұрын

Love that this man giving Oneplus 11 some love.

@jeshuasolorzano2954 7 ай бұрын

I definitely improve my English watching your vídeos. I also enjoy your style of reviews

@voltdriver 7 ай бұрын

Top quality video and channel. Thanks for your hard work!

@EmmieSuksai 7 ай бұрын

❌😠👎🏻

@peterjackson6228 7 ай бұрын

Yep spot on with all the phone selection/awards

@radughiordunescu6650 7 ай бұрын

Can someone tell me what is the experience on a pixel phone? Did it have any bugs?

@KC51111 7 ай бұрын

Reviews and comedy. Priceless!!!

@souben9942 6 ай бұрын

Hey what cooler s23 or s23fe for the price and value

@thatskyphilosopher1936 7 ай бұрын

Techspurt is that one drunk English uncle you have in family gatherings and parties that makes everything funny and comical who also has an affinity for gadgets which is weird but funny too.

@lorenzekai6741 7 ай бұрын

I am getting the Xiaomi 13t pro and your review of it made me get it.

@tareqxq6606 7 ай бұрын

You deserve 2023 smartphones video award 👏

@bw5020 7 ай бұрын

"Bro, I use your videos for white noise and learn while I'm working. I dared to zoned out and heard "I'd stick my Sim in it any day of the week." ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️ you are a menace 😆

@stephenmckay3 7 ай бұрын

Can I ask why you prefer the razor 40 ultra over the flip5 I just got the flip5 and with goodlock can use any app on the cover screen merry Christmas from Belfast 😊

@kendrelewis5465 7 ай бұрын

It's trash the crease so deep and the software is horrible

@BoxCarBoy12 7 ай бұрын

Loving all the anime wallpapers and videos you put on the screens! Big props for the Chainsaw Man and Makima content

@bluemoon_69 7 ай бұрын

Honor magic pro would be my pick seeing it's price as compared to other big boys.

@LeoJaguarYou 7 ай бұрын

Love watching this stupendous video on my OnePlus Open 🤟🏼

@sadie513 7 ай бұрын

Love that Uncle Spurt just despises the iPhones coz you know it will always be the best for the other reviewers.

@dwanejeff196 6 ай бұрын

I am subscribed to your channel from here in, Canada! I've seen the other year end reviews, and they are...boring. Even, the 'most experienced.' 'followed one's'...Your's is the best! Just for making me laugh! I look forward to your, Talky Spanky Weasel videos in 2024!

@etiennesharp 7 ай бұрын

Can't wait for the TSW Christmas Special. Booze for the drinking game set aside so if you could hit us with 12x 'shenanigans', I'll be arseholed by half twelve next Friday.

@GreeboandGaspode 7 ай бұрын

If it's cheap alcohol you want, you should visit my town, it's regularly featured in magazines and newspapers as one of the best places to live or visit in the UK and at my local bar its £3.60 a pint or house double and no its not some of that cheap crap served in weatherspoons oh and there's live music every Saturday and Sunday.

@corsinivideos 7 ай бұрын

Whats strange about the zenphone 10 is that everyoen sayss it's the only compact phone but the samsung s23 is actually smaller in height, slimmer and only 2mm wider. S23 also doesn't have a chin that jimmy hill would be proud of.

@welshlad6427 7 ай бұрын

Tech Spurt at his most offensive best. The only smartphone awards show worth watching 😉 Just an idea for you. Next year can you do a comment of the year award as I’d love a chance to win a Jizz sock 😂

@alfreddervishi7175 7 ай бұрын

Loved your Smartphone awards. Not same dumb list like everyone else. Looking at all the B-rolls of these phones couldn't help but ask Where do you get your wallpapers from? 😂

@MichaelW1959 7 ай бұрын

I get that a headphone jack would be nice, especially on a $1000+ phone, but for a couple of bucks you can get an adaptor that plugs into the USB-C and works like a charm. Not a big deal.

@toysupra09 7 ай бұрын

Good choices especially the OnePlus Open. Surprised HM5 Pro didn't get a mention. Enjoyed watching from my deeply discounted Honor Magic 5 Ultimate with official Google Services, the best looking phone of 2023 in my unbiased opinion.

@zas_uf 7 ай бұрын

Solid choice and I agree.

@stuartmoss447 7 ай бұрын

great video again keep them coming whats better a poco or redmi phone

@penguru21 7 ай бұрын

The OnePlus Open is a great choice for best smartphone of the year! It really is an amazing execution of a smartphone.

@nitishsingh5162 7 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved every minute of it.

@tiagom 7 ай бұрын

What about honor magic 5 pro? I loved huawei tho now it’s not an option unfortunately so I was on look for honor 🧐

@DiRebel 7 ай бұрын

Actually Asus Zenfone 10 is a solid phone, I agree that you awarded it, I was surprised you chose OnePlus Open 🙃

@tinayu4540 7 ай бұрын

Does anyone know what that show/movie is at 8 minutes???

@Prep4hereafter 7 ай бұрын

I can't get enough of your unique expressions (incase anyone gives a flying toss)😄

@CRAYYA 6 ай бұрын

Where do you find all those high quality wallpapers

@dermotsmith8094 7 ай бұрын

I usually listen to your TSW show on my drive home from work on a Friday and your next show is on the 22nd of December... so is there any chance you'll sing "Driving Home For Christmas" in your huskiest voice please? 🎉😊

@jorgelara3396 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for giving the moto razr the respect it deserves!! Way cooler than the Samsung flip. I'm always getting compliments on mine. Sure it doesn't have the greatest camera but if you want the best camera you wouldn't get a flip anyways! So completely agree w your choice!

@TheTargaryen91 7 ай бұрын

What would you recommend, I'm looking for a large screen phone 6.8 or 6.9 with a very good battery and around 256gb and 12ram....can anyone help, the phone I have now is the huawei mate 20 x5g and it's 7.2inches but it's in such bad shape so I want to get myself a good phone, I'm not fond of Samsung, I find their battery goes within a few hours and the charger breaks easily and it also overheats like hell! and all I use my phone for is, KZfaq, Facebook, and discord, I don't play any games, I'm really really stuck so I would appreciate all the help I can get with suggestions! I was considering an iPhone ❤

@terdthammongkol9675 7 ай бұрын

I love your choice of words🎉🎉

@alexandrosvalkanos8131 7 ай бұрын

Which is best... Edge 40 - edge 40 neo or A54

@kMadoks 7 ай бұрын

I am glad I stumbled upon your videos, I was considering an Iphone after hating it 10 years ago, glad to see nothing changed and I should just stick with OnePlus.

@_d0mm3y_ 7 ай бұрын

Where do you always get them wallpapers??

@Wonderpalm1979 7 ай бұрын

You had me there for a sec 😅

@Mubashir_AK 7 ай бұрын

This year I started reading Calvin and Hobbes for the first time, and even though I've been reading other comic strips for about 18 years now, it is almost certainly my favourite of all time.

@MeCantSpell 7 ай бұрын

Why?

@hrginho 7 ай бұрын

First time for me too with Calvin and Hobbes. Started reading the comic on Facebook's fan page. They're great!

@Mubashir_AK 7 ай бұрын

@@MeCantSpell The humor is top notch, the joke telling is fantastic (if you know what I mean, the skill of building a joke), and the fact that the tiger is imaginary yet real allows for such elevated comedy that wouldn't be possible in a "normal" slice of life strip.

@MeCantSpell 7 ай бұрын

@@Mubashir_AK how?

@jdnorton22 7 ай бұрын

I agree. Good video.

@user-rv6ne8nq9r 7 ай бұрын

By the way I’m officially renaming my lil buddy which was 006 to 005.9 inch because of you

@GuyRobertKernisant 7 ай бұрын

I am actually planning on gifting my daughters (9 and 12 years old) a Pixel 7a (bundled with Pixel A buds) and Xiaomi 13T for XMas. Great pics for the respective categories!

@ravi911uk 6 ай бұрын

The Roger Mellie of YT Tech reviews!

@Daario-Naharis 7 ай бұрын

Oneplus is officially back in the game with OnePlus Open. Everyone including Mkbhd, mrwhosetheboss, linus, tech spurt is admiring a foldable.

@joshuabush2569 7 ай бұрын

Folding phones are stupid

@oshikiri999 6 ай бұрын

@@joshuabush2569 You're stupid

@fallenclara 7 ай бұрын

The only way I enjoy my weekends 😂

@MrElliot1210 7 ай бұрын

I mean, the iPhone 15 Pro could definitely have been mentioned in the "best compact smartphone" section, but I'm sure you have your reasons.

@Stuffwelike2hear 6 ай бұрын

I am rocking iphone 15 and this is best for my needs.

@matangranot 7 ай бұрын

That is the best video I've seen in a while😂😂😂❤❤

@0xbad 7 ай бұрын

Watching this from my brand new 2 days old Nothing Phone 2 and your awards satisfy my ego)

@phothewin6019 7 ай бұрын

I always love the anime wallpapers on your phones 👍

@burieddeepbetween 7 ай бұрын

Getting on the disco biscuits tonight!!!

@andrewlinesjah4538 7 ай бұрын

You are in Torquay ? Coz if you are You can set a Mate of mine up , And he'll never stop laughing 😂

@vhyles 7 ай бұрын

The quite unique Red Magic 8(S) Pro couldn't find its way somewhere in your ranking?

@bobbyventon5015 7 ай бұрын

So refreshing to see a smartphone reviewer not gushing over them Apple blowers!

@TheCosmicFear 6 ай бұрын

right?!

@camotech1314 7 ай бұрын

Will you review the Nothing Phone 2a when that gets released?

@hakaishin101 7 ай бұрын

That intro was 1000 times better than the rest😂😂😂