"2023's Top Smartphones: From Google to OnePlus, What Made Them Stand Out"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
The Google Pixel 8 Pro has been chosen as the author's smartphone of the year for 2023, standing out in a year of incremental advancements and the rise of foldable phones. The Pixel 8 Pro's deep integration of AI in various features, a seven-year support window for updates, and ease of repair set it apart from competitors like the iPhone 15 Pro, OnePlus Open, and others. The author appreciates the Pixel 8 Pro's forward-looking approach, with AI being a significant factor in the decision, signaling a shift in the industry towards AI-first strategies.