Best Stock Android Phones (Winter 2023) | Top 15 Launcher-Free Smartphones

Описание: Reviewing the best stock Android phones in winter 2023, including one of my favourite mid-range smartphones the Pixel 7a. Plus other top mobiles for camera power, gaming and battery life. I've included a selection of the best stock Android phones to suit all budgets, from the Nothing Phone 2 and Moto RAZR 40 Ultra down to the Moto G54 and Nokia X30.

Best Stock Android Smartphones 2023 Chapters:
0:00 - Oh god get on with it
0:31 - Pixel 7a
2:11 - Pixel 8 & Pro
3:48 - Pixel Fold
4:57 - Asus Zenfone 10
6:16 - Nothing Phone 1
7:27 - Nothing Phone 2
8:17 - Motorola Edge 40 Pro
9:15 - Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
9:50 - Motorola Edge 40
10:25 - Motorola Edge 40 Neo
11:37 - Motorola RAZR 40 Ultra
13:07 - Motorola Moto G84
14:23 - Motorola Moto G54
15:10 - Nokia X30 5G
16:24 - Nokia G60 5G

Of course, one of the best options for a stock Android vibe is buying a Google smartphone. If you're on a bit of a budget, the affordable Pixel 7a boasts Google exclusive features and some of the best camera phone action in 2023 for a mid-range handset. If you have more cash, the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro have just been released, although they're still a bit buggy. I'd hold on a bit, especially as the Pixel 8 Pro needs an update to add all of the fresh Android 14 features.

The Nothing Phone 1 is a strong rival on a budget, even if the Pixel 7a offers the best camera experience. Or for more cash you can upgrade to the fresh Nothing Phone 2, which is one of the best affordable flagships of 2023. This upgrades the gaming performance and camera abilities, with Android 14 arriving soon.

I’m also a massive fan of the Asus Zenfone 10, one of my favourite compact smartphones launched this year. It's another stock Android setup, with incredible battery life despite its mini form factor. And if you want to go foldable, the Pixel Fold and Moto RAZR 40 Ultra are your two main options.