7 Best Upcoming Phones in Australia 2023: All Leaks and Rumors We Know So Far

Like every year, 2023 will see the launch of exciting upcoming phones. The most anticipated phones will be from big brands like Apple and Samsung, which will release new flagship phones.

Giants like OnePlus and Google will also show their might by launching affordable, powerful smartphones. You may wonder what those upcoming phones in 2023 are and what they have in store for you.

List of 7 Most Anticipated Upcoming Phones in Australia This Year

Well, we present to you the leaks and rumors regarding the major upcoming phones this year. So read on to quench your curiosity about the upcoming phones in 2023 and their specs.

1. Samsung Galaxy S23 Series
2. iPhone 15
3. OnePlus 11
4. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
5. Google Pixel 7A
6. Google Pixel Fold
7. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series

Samsung Galaxy flagship phone for the year 2023 is just around the corner. The new Galaxy S23 and its siblings will be available in the markets starting from 17th February.

With the all-new Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Samsung has made some core and design changes. Firstly, all S23 upcoming phones are packing the latest Octa-core Qualcomm processor chip. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 features a better CPU and GPU, with improved AI and modem.

Samsung is also abandoning its Exynos processors in the S23 phones, making the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 the sole processor for S23 series phones in all world markets.

Samsung surprised its fans when it unveiled on Feb 1 at Samsung Unpacked event that the new Galaxy S23 will include a 200MP primary camera, proving the rumors about Samsung Galaxy S23 to be true. It was when the world was yet to discover the marvels of the 108MP S22 Ultra's camera fully.

Moreover, Samsung made a slight design change by not including the camera platform bump in the Galaxy S23 and S23+. Instead, all the phones in this year's S series will have protruding lenses, just like the S22 Ultra.

iPhone 15 Lineup

The pre-owned annual mobile market share report for Australia 2022 showed that Apple is the most famous and searched brand in 2022, and its popularity will continue to grow in 2023.

The Apple fanbase is restless about the upcoming phones of the iPhone 15 family, deemed to launch in September.

As per iPhone 15 rumors, one significant change with the upcoming phones may be the long-awaited shift to USB-C charging. It follows the European Union's decision to make USB-C charging mandatory for all phones, which means Apple may ditch its lightning cable in favor of USB-C.

Other rumors surround the camera upgrades and design tweaks. The iPhone 15 may include 8K recording and a periscope zoom camera to challenge Samsung's flagship phones. Rumors also have that all models of the iPhone 15 range may come with the dynamic island notch on the front.

Lastly, leaks suggest that Apple may rename the 'pro max' model to 'Ultra' with this year's launch.

OnePlus 11 5G

The "Flagship Killer," OnePlus, hit the globe with its fresh OnePlus 11 on 7 February, one month after the 7 January launch in China.

The OnePlus 11 is one of the first phones featuring the latest Qualcomm SoC, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It also includes a 100W fast charging upgrade that refills the 5000mAh battery within minutes.

The rear camera platform on the OnePlus 11 is a new giant circular bump. The back camera trio consists of 50MP, 48MP, and 32MP lenses.

Overall, the OnePlus 11, besides the new processor, doesn't introduce any major changes. So, investing in the previous refurbished OnePlus phones is much wiser than paying for a phone that offers similar specs at a higher price. This also support this approach of buying refurbished vs new phones.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

The fifth generation of Samsung Galaxy fold is on the doorstep, with an expected release in August. Consumers expect Samsung to address the criticism raised against last year's Galaxy Z Fold 4.

As such, Samsung may make the crease design subtle with the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Moreover, it may also include a permanent S-Pen socket with the upcoming phones of the foldable series. Users also expect a slimmer design upon folding for ease of carrying.

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 will most likely feature Qualcomm's flagship chip, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Google Pixel 7A

Google may launch Pixel 7A, an affordable version of the Pixel 7, if it walks in the same footsteps as the Pixel 6 series. Google markets the Pixel A series as a value phone, cheaper but closer to the main-class phone in terms of specifications.

Wildly few Pixel 7A rumors are currently circulating about the Pixel 7A. However, analysts predict a higher refresh rate and wireless charging in the upcoming Pixel 7A phone.

Google Pixel Fold

If there's some truth to the rumors, the Pixel Fold will be the first Foldable phone by Google. The rumors also foretell a release in May of 2023.

The rumors also mention Tensor G2 chipsets as the SoC for the Pixel Fold. There is little information about the design of Pixel Fold, but it said that the rear camera lenses would be a trio of 64MP, 12.2MP, and 10MP.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

The fleet of Samsung foldable upcoming phones may also include the Galaxy Z Flip 5, which might have addressed the shortcomings of previously launched Galaxy Z Flip phones.

Consumers expect a bigger cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 with more functionality if it's in the works. Regarding the processor, the upcoming phone may run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

Short battery life and visible crease were also among the common complaints by the users of Z Flip 4. Therefore, Samsung may overcome these shortcomings with the new Z Flip 5.

FAQs

When is the new Samsung phone coming out?

Samsung will launch several phone series this year. The most exciting of them is the S23 series, unveiled on February 1 but will go on sale starting on February 17. Then there's a possibility of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 launching in August and May, respectively.

When does Apple release new phones?

Apple has an old tradition of launching phones in September. As such, this year's iPhone 15 series will also land in September.

So this was all about the phones expected to hit the market in 2023. But is it necessary for you to upgrade to a brand-new phone every year? All of this depends on factors like your requirements, budget, and personal preference.

If budget is not a problem for you and you want to stay on top of your tech game, upgrading to a new device every year is a no-brainer. However, looking for little old refurbished devices would be wise if you're on a shoestring budget.