These are the top 10 popular phones in India in 2023, based on user searches on 91mobiles.
2023 is coming to an end and we have witnessed a plethora of smartphone launches across different price segments, from budget to ultra-premium flagships. This year, Apple transitioned to USB Type-C with the iPhone 15 series, Nothing came out with a second iteration of the Nothing Phone, and OnePlus unveiled its first-ever foldable phone, among other things.
But which phones piqued the curiosity of our readers throughout the year? Well, we have our list of the most popular phones in 2023 based on user searches on the 91mobiles website. Take a look!10 most popular phones in India in 2023
The iPhone 15 was the most searched smartphone on 91mobiles.com this year. We’re talking about the base iPhone 15, which is a significant upgrade this year as far as iPhones are concerned. It brings a Dynamic Island and USB Type-C port, among other things.
iPhone 15 is much more convenient to use thanks to its lightweight construction. The phone feels sturdy and solid in the hands. The display of the iPhone 15 is also quite bright and is visible under direct sunlight, thanks to 2000 peak brightness. On the downside, the iPhone 15 still comes with a 60Hz refresh rate and there’s no fast charging support.
Key specifications
Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with up to 2000 nits peak brightness.
Processor: A16 Bionic chip
Storage variants: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
Cameras: 48MP primary sensor and a 12MP secondary lens.
Front camera: 12MP front camera.
Connectivity: Type-C port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, MagSafe.
OS: iOS 17.2.1.
Price: Rs 79,900 for the 128GB model, Rs 89,900 for the 256GB model, and Rs 1,09,900 for the 512GB version.
Realme 11 Pro (review) is number 2 on our list of most popular phones in India in 2023. It comes as a successor to the Realme 10 Pro and gets a curved display with a leather back panel that makes it one of the better-designed phones under Rs 25,000. There is a large circular camera module on the back and this looks elegant, especially in the Sunrise Beige colour.
As per our review, the camera performance on the phone is very good as the images are with ample details and rich colours. The display is also bright and colourful, thanks to the AMOLED panel. The Realme 11 Pro battery is also pretty impressive.
Key specifications
Display: 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 5G chipset.
RAM and storage: Up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage
OS: Android 13-based Realme UI out of the box.
Cameras: 100MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary sensor. There is a 16MP front camera for selfies.
Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 67W SuperVOOC fast charging technology.
Price: Rs 21,999 for the 8GB + 128GB, Rs 24,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model, Rs 29,799 for the 12GB + 256GB model.
Nothing Phone (1) was a sensation when it launched, thanks to the unique transparent design and Glyph LED lights. This made the phone stand out from the competition. The brand continued this legacy with the Phone (2) (review), which is one of our top-searched phones in 2023.
Nothing was successful in retaining the unique looks and improving further over the Phone (1). The Phone (2) features the same transparent design and this time, we get curved edges. Thanks to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, the performance of the phone is quite impressive. The cameras are also quite impressive, with good-quality images in daylight conditions. On the downside, one might feel the design is identical to Nothing Phone (1) and the charging speeds are not as as compared to the competition.
Key specifications
Display: 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor paired with Adreno GPU.
RAM and storage: Up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
OS: Android 13 OS.
Camera: 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS and EIS and a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide sensor. There is a 32MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats.
Battery: 4,700mAh battery, 45W wired fast charging, and 15W wireless charging support.
Price: Rs 39,999 for the 8GB/128GB model, Rs 44,999 for the 12GB/256GB, and Rs 49,999 for the 12GB/512GB.
Redmi Note 13 Pro launched in China a few months ago but the phone has remained one of the top-searched models on 91mobile. The handset features a large 6.67-inch display with an AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1920Hz PWM. The Redmi model is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, which ensures the performance is top-notch without any lags or stutters.
