YouTuber Arun Maini, aka Mrwhosetheboss, has made the first 2023 decision on smart devices!
The year 2023 brought a flood of new mobile phones, with launch events continuing into December. Be that as it may, the first year-end reviews are already revealing the winners and losers of the tumultuous year.
With award events gaining momentum on YouTube, and given the competitive nature of the tech industry, it’s unsurprising that YouTuber Arun Maini, better known as Mrwhosetheboss, has stepped out as one of the first to announce his picks in a thrilling video. The anticipation is high as this tech guru dispenses awards in various categories, giving us a preview of what’s to come in the final run up to the end of the year.
Without revealing too much, the winners range from the “best collapsible smartphone” to the “best smartphone of the year”. 2023 did bring a lot of excitement, both for phone enthusiasts and the tech industry, and there is still so much more to be revealed as the year comes to an exciting close.
The winners and losers of 2023 (for Mrwhosetheboss)
Of course, the list is subjective, especially with the limited options available this year. In the US, Chinese smartphone companies have experienced limited availability, and in Europe, there were substantial challenges as well. The winners are becoming predictable, and it is clear that the tech giants will need to work harder in the coming year. Both the winners and losers are about to be revealed by Mrwhosetheboss:
- Best collapsible smartphone: OnePlus Open aka Oppo Find N3 (Amazon
- Best compact smartphone: Sony Xperia 5 V (Amazon
- Best battery: Sony Xperia 10 V (Amazon
- Most improved smartphone over 2022: Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (Amazon
- Best gaming smartphone: Asus ROG Phone 7 (Amazon
- Best camera smartphone: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Best budget smartphone: Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro (Amazon
- Best midrange smartphone: Google Pixel 7a (Amazon
- Loser of the year: Apple iPhone SE (technically not a 2023 phone) and Google Pixel Fold
- Best smartphone of the year: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Amazonand Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
