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From the iPhone 15 lineup to the affordable Google Pixel 7a, there’s no shortage of smartphone options. As 2023 comes to an end, here are CNET’s top phone picks from the past year. Apple iPhone 15: Apple iPhone 15 Pro: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Google Pixel 8: Google Pixel 7a: *CNET may get a commission…

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From the iPhone 15 lineup to the affordable Google Pixel 7a, there’s no shortage of smartphone options. As 2023 comes to an end, here are CNET’s top phone picks from the past year.

Apple iPhone 15:
Apple iPhone 15 Pro:
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra:
Google Pixel 8:
Google Pixel 7a:
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0:00 Intro
0:36 Apple iPhone 15
1:19 Google Pixel 8
1:58 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
2:33 Apple iPhone 15 Pro
3:15 Google Pixel 7a

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  1. @superiortoall22

    November 29, 2023 at 1:40 pm

    I would remove the iphone 15 and replace it with the OnePlus Open. I think the 15 Pro Max is great (i own one) so is the S23 Ultra (i also owned one). Cant speak for the Pixel 8, i havent tried that one, not a big fan of Google phones ever since their crap Pixel 6 Pro.

  2. @nightstorm9872

    November 29, 2023 at 1:44 pm

    Motorola DynaTac 8000 is the best phone!

  3. @daishi15

    November 29, 2023 at 1:47 pm

    Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max , Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Google Pixel 8 Pro

  4. @flosenmosen

    November 29, 2023 at 1:54 pm

    Fingers crossed the iPhone 16 knocks my socks off! Honestly, current phones are like a snooze-fest—uninspired, unoriginal, and all blending into one.

  5. @WillHorton

    November 29, 2023 at 1:55 pm

    I’ve been an iphone user since the 3GS but I must say based on my opinion I love my google pixel fold over my 15pro.. Don’t sleep on Google.

  6. @iAfroTech

    November 29, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    S23 & S23 Ultra, 15 Pro & 15 Pro Max, Nothing Phone(2).

  7. @mdjake9596

    November 29, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    S23 U is the ultimate phone of the year ❤

  8. @wiwingmargahayu6831

    November 29, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    expensive or latest phone are for IT profesional or lucky person Sir

  9. @ChadH2023

    November 29, 2023 at 2:13 pm

    800$ phone with 60hz on the top 5 list ???? ok cnet… The base s23 > over the iPhone 15 in every way.

  10. @msbudmsbud7593

    November 29, 2023 at 2:32 pm

    What happened to Google Pixel 8 Pro ?

  11. @whepburn

    November 29, 2023 at 2:52 pm

    I got the honor 90 for 2nd phone, it is surprisingly good next to my iPhone 14 pro max

  12. @brianbrino4310

    November 29, 2023 at 2:54 pm

    Next year for a new One but for sure it will be the iPhone 16! Thank you!

  13. @javtimestwo

    November 29, 2023 at 3:39 pm

    iPhone 15 Pro for the win. This iPhone is for customers already with the Apple ecosystem

  14. @aubinbaldonado

    November 29, 2023 at 4:31 pm

    Got S23 Ultra and Z Flip 5.

  15. @happy7090

    November 29, 2023 at 4:38 pm

    How about nothing phone ????

  16. @arunrao1188

    November 29, 2023 at 4:43 pm

    I phone 15 pro,S23 ultra,I phone 15, One plus 11 and One Plus 11 R

  17. @soloman1755

    November 29, 2023 at 4:44 pm

    Pixel 8pro love it

  18. @robertllobrerajr.

    November 29, 2023 at 4:49 pm

    My top phone is my Z Flip 5

  19. @KingTechHD

    November 29, 2023 at 5:27 pm

    Typing on my iPhone 15 pro. I love it ????????????

  20. @tnductai

    November 29, 2023 at 6:13 pm

    every year, it’s always galaxy, iphone, pixel or the mainstream ones… how about phones like honor magic v2 or lesser known brand like nothing?

  21. @kpehe100

    November 29, 2023 at 6:25 pm

    The best mid-range phone you can buy and forget about the flagship phones is the Oppo Reno 10 Pro Plus. With its zoom capabilities, not even the S23 Ultra can do better

  22. @bloodbp

    November 29, 2023 at 7:06 pm

    lol not a single foldable on the list, is this guy serious?

  23. @calvee1100

    November 29, 2023 at 7:10 pm

    My favorite phone is the one with a 6.1 inch 1440p display, micro SD card slot and 50MP camera. Oh wait, it doesn’t exist…

  24. @NourMoghrabi

    November 29, 2023 at 7:40 pm

    You guys should do the top 5 smart watch

  25. @DannerBanks

    November 29, 2023 at 7:49 pm

    Two iPhones? Meh. Put a fold on here

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