Samsung smartphones | The best of 2023
Samsung has been a constant presence in the smartphone market for decades now telephony panorama: the first mobile phone produced by the company dates back to 1988 and is now a museum piece, a true symbol of South Korea's economic development. As for smartphones, Samsung is present on the market with the series high-end Galaxy S as early as 2010; to this must be added the now completed range of Note phablets, the Z Fold and Z Flip folding smartphones and an almost endless series of medium and basic range devices.
To maintain user loyalty towards the brand, Samsung devotes great attention to both the hardware and software components of its smartphones, thanks to elements such as the One UI user interface and the range of proprietary Exynos processors. Samsung is also the most avant-garde production company nowadays in the field of foldable smartphones, with its Z Fold and Z Flip now in their third generation and increasingly sophisticated from the point of view of production quality.
The South Korean company is now resisting the blow of Chinese production companies entering the market, remaining the longest-lived and most competitive Android player in rivaling Apple and the iOS ecosystem. To increase the added value of Samsung there is also the company's decision to guarantee many smartphones three years of software updates.
Precisely because of the variety of devices on the market, however, there is the risk of not knowing which Samsung phone to buy. For this reason, we have compiled a list of the best Samsung smartphones of 2023, to help you make a better choice.
The best Samsung smartphones of 2023
We have divided the best Samsung smartphones into several categories, so as to help you make a targeted purchase based on your specific needs:For those who want the absolute best For those who look to the future For those looking for the right balance For those who care about style For those who want to save money For those who don't want to compromise
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – For those who want the absolute best
The most advanced smartphone in Samsung's latest flagship range, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, represents the best of what this manufacturer can offer to the public: this device is the result of years of technique and experience and proves to be able to provide a top-level user experience.The Galaxy S23 Ultra impresses starting with a now iconic design, which pr it sees an opaque glass back on which the camera lenses are placed protected by metal rounds. In the photographic sector, the smartphone offers high-level results, thanks to the 200MP main sensor with f/1.8 lens, the dual telescopic camera with two 10MP sensors and the 12MP wide-angle camera. The Galaxy S23 Ultra display is a 6.8-inch QHD+ panel, with decidedly impressive dimensions but equipped with an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz and HDR10+ certified extended dynamic range.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra screen features moreover, a very useful feature for productivity and capable of satisfying even fans of the now defunct Note series: compatibility with the integrated S Pen. The One UI 5.1 runs to its full potential thanks to the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy processor and the RAM that even reaches 12GB. Thanks to its premium components, crowned by a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is the right choice for those looking for the best in any area of smartphone use in 2023.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 – For those who look to the future
With the spearhead of its fourth generation of foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold4, Samsung has succeeded in finally making foldables not only a symbol of innovation in the field of mobile technology, but also a now consolidated type of device, equipped with precise purposes and functions.Designed for a specific user, who frequently uses the multitasking and DeX desktop mode for work and productivity and not afraid of the size of the device when closed, the Galaxy Z Fold4 features an internal Infinity Flex display of 7.6 inches in ultra-thin glass, capable of folding vertically thanks to a firm hinge and equipped with Camera Und er-Display (CUP). The most important feature, however, is certainly, as in the case of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, compatibility with the S Pen, which makes it to all intents and purposes another possible heir to the Note series.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is still in many ways a device dedicated to innovators rather than to the general public, as demonstrated by the still very high price and the consequences of the inclusion of a display panel so different from the others, evident in the performance of the battery and the front camera. But foldables are nowadays an increasingly concrete and functional reality, light years away from the first prototypes: the future is now here.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 5G – For those looking for the right balance
The Galaxy S23 represents the basic version of the top of the range launched by Samsung during this year, a type of device that often receives little attention compared to its Plus counterpart or Ultra.Bringing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy SoC to the market, an 8GB RAM and 128 or 256GB non-expandable storage, the Galaxy S22 proves to be more than adequate even for intense use, but it also satisfies those who purely use the phone to surf the Internet and use social media thanks to the 120Hz adaptive frequency display and the 3900mAh battery.
Samsung has conveniently implemented most of the compromises in the display that gains the adaptive refresh rate at the cost of f erm at FullHD+ resolution. The appearance is as always, however, very nice and balanced by the metal edges and glass body. This smartphone, designed to provide top-of-the-range performance and hardware at a relatively low price compared to its "older brothers", is in short capable of satisfying everyone's needs.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 – For those who care about style
If the Galaxy Z Fold4 is a unique device of its kind, designed purely for productivity, Samsung's second foldable from 2022 instead presents itself as a real and truly an object of style, as demonstrated by the customization options recently provided by the manufacturer for the Bespoke Edition which allows for up to 75 different color combinations.Designed to be easily kept in a pocket even when closed, thanks to its size extremely compact and with its 1.9-inch external display for notifications, the Galaxy Z Flip4 combines the reference to the past of the clamshell form factor with the innovation of the folding display with Dynamic AMOLED technology and frequency adaptive frequency up to 120Hz and a photographic sector designed to take pictures like never before, thanks to the 12MP external cameras (standard and wide angle) and the 10MP selfie cam.
However, the Galaxy Z Flip4 does not only look at appearances: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor is present in the device, which combined with the 8GB RAM is able to guarantee excellent performance even with intense use, as is expected from a premium smartphone of this level. The software used on the Z Flip4 is Android 12 customized with One UI 4.1.1, which combines the best of Samsung's know-how in the field of user interfaces with features designed for the foldable form factor.
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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G – For those who want to save money
In addition to the top of the range and innovations in the field of foldables, Samsung is known and appreciated by many users also for the A series , which annually launches mid-range devices on the market capable not only of satisfying, but also of fully satisfying the needs of an audience that wants to enjoy the brand's complete functions without spending prohibitive amounts of money. Over the last year, the Galaxy A53 5G has stood out for its excellent value for money.For the market segment in which it is placed, the Galaxy A53 5G is in fact a complete device, offering fluid performance thanks to the combination of the Exynos 1280 octa-core SoC and the One UI interface complete with all the features also present on the top of the range. What the Galaxy A53 5G and the flagships also have in common is the 6.5-inch Infinity-O display with an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz, the same values even achieved by the S22 Ultra.
They complete the picture of this smartphone four rear cameras, including a 64MP main sensor with optical stabilization, a 32MP selfie cam and a large 5000mAh battery with the possibility of fast charging up to 25W. Last but not least, on the Galaxy A53 5G (as well as in the rest of the A series) there is still memory expansion via microSD card, a feature now endangered but still requested by many and not to be underestimated in combination with a such a recent device.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE – For those who don't want to compromise
With the previous model, the brand hit the mark, giving life to a quality product capable of withstanding the test of time, and this year Samsung wants to do an encore. Galaxy S21 FE covers the band identified by other brands with "Lite". In fact, its goal is to provide the same cutting-edge features as a top of the range, but at a more affordable price.Available in multiple colors, including a series of pastel shades that make it particularly pleasant for all tastes, the Galaxy S21 FE compensates for the choice of the polycarbonate back with an AMOLED panel with excellent performance, which can also enjoy the 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The three rear cameras can also boast a 12MP Sony sensor, while the stereo audio was developed in collaboration with AKG: thanks to this configuration, the Galaxy S21 FE is a perfect device for entertainment and social use.
The high-end Snapdragon 888 processor and 6GB of RAM complete the picture of the Galaxy S21 FE, which in combination with the 4500mAh battery and One UI features also make it a perfect productivity companion. The device comes out of the box with Android 12 and Samsung's policy will still guarantee it a long period of coverage, thus making it perfect also in view of a long-term investment.
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