Apple iPhone 15, Samsung Galaxy S23… These smartphones will be the new stars of 2023.

Some are announcing their innovations in China in the last days of 2022 or early January 2023, while others are trying to keep a mystery around their upcoming innovations. But as rumors go, it’s already possible to get an idea about the devices that will be introduced throughout the year.

Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra

This is the flagship series of the beginning of the year, as Samsung Unpacked is expected around February 1st. The South Korean smartphone maker will introduce the Galaxy S23 series, which will include the Galaxy S23+ version and the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The design should be similar to that of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, with dorsal photo modules integrated directly into its shell, and mobile phones that will replace the usual Exynos chip that drives them in Europe with a SoC signed by Qualcomm.

Therefore, like the US and South Korea in previous years, here we would be entitled to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 version. For the rest, rumors and leaks go well, revealing some of the smartphone’s features and trusting them. Integration of a 200-megapixel main photosensor in the Ultra model. Launched at the beginning of the year, these smartphones tend to set the tone for the coming months, which are eagerly awaited.

OnePlus 11

While we’re no longer sure if a Pro model is expected this year, OnePlus will have at least one high-end smartphone to offer: the 11. Announced in China in the first week of January, the smartphone will go on sale internationally. in February, for marketing in Europe between the end of the first quarter and the second quarter of the year.

The smartphone is meant to be uncompromising in terms of features, so far there is no Pro version in the software. The 6.7-inch LTPO 3 screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, UFS 4.0 memory, 100W fast charging and Hasselblad photo certification are to the credit of this smartphone with an updated design, compared to the OnePlus 10 Hasselblad stamp. it accompanies a triple photo module including a 32-megapixel sensor surrounded by a 2x telephoto lens aimed at portraits, capable of competing with OnePlus SLRs in quality. Quality we look forward to testing in our labs.

Oppo Find N2 Flip

Oppo has long been late to the foldable smartphone market, and for good reason: the first of its kind, the Find N (2022), was released only in China. Find N2 intends to invite itself to the international level with its new generation sealed.

The Flip in clamshell format aims to bring serious competition to Samsung, which dominates this segment with the Galaxy Z Flip 4. There is also something interesting: the smartphone is equipped with a 6.8-inch internal screen, Dimensity 9000. + A chip from MediaTek, but also a double photo module (50 + 8 megapixels) and, above all, a large external screen, as it measures 3.26 inches. Therefore, we can hope to have a smartphone that can be fully used, or almost when folded, a smartphone that will bring a new dimension to the clamshell format. Which we should be able to check soon, as the French version of the Find N2 Flip is planned for the first quarter of 2023.

Xiaomi 13 Pro

Xiaomi always announces its new products in two stages: China presents the first of its encrypted series in December, and the rest of the world has to wait until early next year to discover them in more detail. Xiaomi 13 does not deviate from the habits of the manufacturer who made them official in the last weeks of 2022. The Pro model is especially noteworthy: the smartphone meets all the criteria you can expect from above, at least on paper. The best model of 2023. 6.73-inch Oled screen (QHD+), Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, 6E wifi, 120W fast charging… meets all the criteria.

First of all, there’s the neat photo component, as not only is the smartphone Leica-certified, but its primary sensor is nothing more than a 1-inch sensor flanked by Sony’s IMX989 (50.3 Mpx), f/1.9 wide-angle lens. . In the photoblock of the device there are two other sensors of 50 Mpx each with an ultra-wide-angle and a telephoto lens: it is enough to hope for performance and versatility in this area. If Xiaomi sticks to its usual schedule, this Xiaomi 13 Pro will debut in the first quarter.

Samsung Galaxy A54

If it is not a high-end smartphone, Samsung’s Galaxy A54 model is one of the most anticipated terminals in 2023. And for good reason: although the South Korean seems ready to expand its range and ditch the Galaxy S FE, the device aims to provide a transition between the brand’s mid-range devices and its high-end models.

Following on from the successful A52 and A53, the Galaxy A54 certainly promises a few new features, but is still an interesting value for money. According to recent leaks, the smartphone will be slightly more compact with a 6.4-inch screen (instead of 6.5 inches for the Galaxy A53) and will get an updated chip, namely the Exynos 1380. Trade the 64 Mpx main sensor for a 50 Mpx sensor, which will hopefully improve performance. Another advantage of such a product: like the Galaxy A53, it should benefit from four years of software support on the OS side and five years on the security patch side. It remains to be seen when it will be introduced; Here we can mention that Galaxy A53 was made official in March 2022.

Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Pro

Apple maintains an unchanged schedule every year and introduces a series of flagship smartphones in the second half of September. While the next-generation iPhone SE looks set to wait until 2024, the iPhone 15 shouldn’t be delayed.

Apple’s new products can be divided into two varieties, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be equipped with the A16 Bionic chip, while the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Ultra (probably replacing the Pro Max models) will be equipped with the A17. The SoC is likely etched at 3nm. The split between the two ranges will be further marked by the design of the two top-end models’ titanium chassis, where buttons with haptic feedback can replace traditional physical switches.

On the other hand, the “Dynamic Island” notch will always be there and will certainly be seen generalized for the whole range, as well as the USB-C connection. While the deadline for their announcement is still far away, many details should emerge about these upcoming iPhones, which are among the most anticipated models year after year.

Google Pixel Fold

2023 will be the year of foldable smartphones. The device is well and truly on its way after 2022, when the first-of-its-kind smartphone, the Pixel Fold, was regularly talked about, followed by fears of its abandonment. This will probably be part of the movement of devices in a “book” format with a vertical fold. For example, the 7.57-inch internal panel and 5.78-inch external display will have a slightly more compact format than, for example, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4. We can expect the integration of the Tensor G2 chip inside the terminal, as well as a photo unit close to the Pixel 7. But all this will not be confirmed soon: it seems that the officialization of the Pixel Fold. It will have to wait until the third quarter of 2023, the same period as the upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. It should be launched right after the other two stars of the folding smartphone market: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, whose formalization will take place in the summer months.