Galaxy S23, iPhone 15, Redmi Note 12… the most anticipated smartphones of 2023
After 2022 marked by production challenges in a tense economic and geopolitical context, the phone market may pick up in 2023. Global smartphone shipments are expected to experience. a new explosion It appeared in the most advanced models last year, with the rise of certain technologies such as 200-megapixel sensors, folding screens or ultra-fast charging in the coming months.
Samsung will open the ball some announcements from February 1 with the launch of the Galaxy S23, which promises to set future trends in the Android universe throughout the year. Other manufacturers will then participate in special events or tech fairs, such as Mobile World Congress in Barcelona at the end of February, leading up to the iPhone 15 launch this fall. Apple’s first mixed reality headset before this summer.
iPhone 15, Galaxy S23, Pixel Fold, Xiaomi 13… In this article, we have collected most of the most anticipated smartphones in the coming months.
Samsung Galaxy S23: February 1
The Galaxy S23, the flagship presentation at the beginning of the year, will be presented on February 1 at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked conference in San Francisco. The Korean giant is expected to relaunch after somewhat disappointing Galaxy S22 sales. Three new models are to be offered, including the wide-format S23+ version and the ultra-high-end Ultra version.
Galaxy S22 Ultra series
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The design should match the current generation with a large panel with an adaptive refresh rate with a fingerprint reader. The main changes are expected at the rear, with the integration of a 200-megapixel main photo sensor in the Ultra model, which promises an unequaled level of detail in mobile and better digital zooms. Other versions will feature a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera paired with a 50-megapixel sensor and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Under the hood, Samsung will switch to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, which should improve battery life. In France, prices can increase from 959 euros for the classic version.
iPhone 15: this fall
After the iPhone 14, which was shy of new features, the iPhone 15 should celebrate the generalization of Dynamic Island, an interactive notch introduced in the current Pro versions, to all models introduced this fall to turn the top of the screen into a mini notification. Center. Another expected change is the addition of haptic buttons instead of physical volume buttons to strengthen iPhones’ durability. Apple should continue the strategy of dividing into two ranges, with the classic versions equipped with the A16 Bionic chip and the Pro versions equipped with the A17 processor carved at 3 nm. There is also talk of adding a periscope zoom to higher-end models to improve zoom capabilities. On the other hand, the transition to the USB-C connection implemented by the European Union should not happen before the next generation.
iPhone 14
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Oppo, Honor, Google… The year of foldable smartphones
Folding smartphones are taking up more and more space in the telephony landscape. This technology, pioneered by Samsung, makes ever-increasing screen size possible thanks to a hinge system that allows you to fold it vertically, like a book, or horizontally, like the flip phones of the past. . More and more brands are following Samsung, starting with Oppo, which launched its first model, the Find N, in China at the end of the year. Its successor, the Find N2, is expected in Europe in the coming weeks with a Flip cover version that will play in the flowerbeds of Samsung’s flagship models, the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip. Google and Honor are also expected with their first products in this segment, but should be offered at elite prices.
Foldable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 will be one of the mobile trends of 2023.
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Google Pixel 8: this fall
In recent years, Google has established the Pixel as one of the best Android alternatives to the iPhone. The strength of these smartphones lies in their optimization of the market-leading Android experience and the adoption of Google’s algorithmic image processing, which allows them to offer one of the best cameras in the sector. The Google Pixel 8 should follow suit, with an improved chip and the latest exclusive Android features revealed at the Google I/O conference in the spring. In parallel, the advantages of the latest Pixel 7 should be reduced in the more affordable version 7A released this summer.
The Pixel 6A is one of the best models under €500 right now
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Xiaomi 13: this winter
Xiaomi’s innovations are also among the most researched models by the public every year. The Chinese brand Xiaomi made the 13 series official on its home soil in December ahead of an expected international launch in the first quarter. With a large Oled screen, the latest generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, 120W fast charging and WiFi 6E compatibility, the devices provide a technical report without breaking the standards expected of a high-end mobile phone in 2023. With all the high-flying photography part, Leica signed Sony 50 Mpx main sensor and two additional sensors for group shots and zoom.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
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Redmi Note 12: in spring
Finally, the launch of Redmi Note 12 in the entry-level segment will also be eagerly awaited by fans of the Chinese brand. This series is chosen as one of the best-selling products of the manufacturer every year due to its well-priced balanced models. Launching later in the year in India, the Redmi Note 12 and Note 12 Pro still offer some of the best value for money, with a large 120Hz Oled display, a large fast-charging battery and a versatile camera. These smartphones should be official in Europe in the spring with prices below 350 euros.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is one of the best budget smartphones
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