#2023 smartphones

The smartphone industry is sprinting forward at breakneck speed, and with half of 2023 already gone, it shows no sign of slowing down. To narrow it down, we have covered all the entry to lower-midrange smartphones officially released in the Philippines during the first half of 2023, priced between PHP 8,000 and PHP 12,000. 2022 was exciting for tech, especially in the smartphone sphere, but now that we're in 2023, we're expecting smartphone manufacturers to take their devices to the next level by launching new trends and features. More e-SIM-based smartphones e-SIM technology has been around for a while; however, it's not as utilized as physical SIMs, mainly because most smartphones are yet to support e-SIM except for newer flagships. More AI and ML-based features Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are already in smartphones, but they're primarily used to process photos and videos and identify language, images, and text. Considering that upcoming smartphones will be equipped with more powerful hardware this year, we expect AI and ML to take on more significant responsibilities to improve user experience. Better cameras Smartphones in 2023 will solidify themselves as the new point-and-shoot cameras. Sony and Xiaomi have already introduced us to their smartphones with 1-inch sensors for better image quality and low-light performance. Read more in our articles including "Nine (9) Php 8,000 to 12,000 Budget Smartphones to Choose From (1H 2023)" and "Nine (9) Php 8K to 12K Smartphones to Choose From (1H 2023)".