The best-sounding smartphones of 2023

The top speakers among compact flagships

Compact flagships get a category of their own because even though these are high-end devices, manufacturers have to work with much tighter space constraints for the speaker drivers.

There are not that many devices in the list below but the Samsung Galaxy S23 has emerged as the frontrunner. However, the competition was intense, and the iPhone 15 Pro was a close contender, nearly clinching the top spot.

You will find our shortlist of the best speakers among the most expensive flagships on the next page - the list is longer and picking out a favorite there is much harder.