Best smartphone of the year uncovered - the winner will definitely surprise you

17 June 2023 , 06:30

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Best smartphone of the year uncovered - the winner will definitely surprise you

The latest gadget gongs have just been dished out by the tech experts at T3 and Android has taken the top spot when it comes to smartphones. However, it's not a shiny Samsung Galaxy that's claimed the coveted prize with Google swooping in as the surprise winner in 2023.

The firm's latest Pixel 7 Pro is the Best Phone according to T3 with it beating a host of rivals including the iPhone and devices from other Android makers such as OnePlus, Oppo and Xiaomi.

Although that news probably won’t please Apple, the US firm still has plenty to shout about with it picking up a swathe of other awards including the Reader’s Choice. Yes, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is clearly proving popular with fans as it claimed the No.1 place in the public vote. The Watch Ultra also got Best Smartwatch and the new MacBook Air M2 is the Best Laptop.

iPhone 14 Pro Max (APPLE)

Other winners include fledgling tech firm Nothing who grabbed Brand Of The Year and Product Of The Year went to the new Sonos Era 300 speaker.

There were also trophies for BMW with its iX M60 getting Best Car, Philips Hue took the top spot for Best Outdoor Lights and Samsung’s S95C got Best TV.

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Speaking about this year's awards, T3’s Editor-in-Chief, Mat Gallagher, said: “The T3 Awards 2023 winners demonstrate the maturity of the tech market and reflect the quality of products that our readers demand. Not only are these the very best devices you can buy right now, but they look fantastic too, providing a real style upgrade for anyone who buys them.”

HERE ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST T3 WINNERS • FULL LIST HERE

Brand Of The Year • Nothing
Product Of The Year • Sonos Era 300
Tech Innovation Award • Sony PlayStation VR2
Streaming Award • Apple TV+
Reader's Choice Award • Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Best Car • BMW iX M60
Best Fitness Tracker • Fitbit Sense 2
Best Drone • DJI Mavic 3 Classic

Apple Watch Ultra (APPLE)

Best Smartwatch • Apple Watch Ultra
Best Outdoor Lights • Philips Hue Lily
Best Soundbar • Samsung HW-Q990C
Best Headphones • Bowers & Wilkins PX8
Best Camera • Panasonic Lumix S5 II
Best Phone • Google Pixel 7 Pro
Best 4K Monitor • Apple Studio Display
Best Laptop • Apple MacBook Air (M2)
Best TV • Samsung S95C

Dave Snelling