In an ocean of smartphones, only a handful of phones manage to grab the attention of potential buyers and enthusiasts. These handsets have one or the other crucial factor going for them which includes design, pricing, camera capabilities, and brand value that allows them to stay relevant over others. On that note, we have curated a list of the top 10 most popular mobile phones during Q3 2023 based on user searches on 91mobiles.com to get an idea of which devices and brands people are most interested in.
Top 10 most popular mobile phones in Q3 2023
Here’s a look at the top ten most popular mobile phones in Q3 2023 based on user searches on 91mobiles website.
Realme C53
The Realme C53 (review) managed to attract the interest of the public with its eye-catching shimmering design, a vast and vivid display, and a high-resolution main camera that clicks sharp and crisp images. Apart from that, due to a 720p resolution display and a large 5,000mAh cell, the Realme C53 delivers greatly on the battery front.
Key specifications
- 6.74-inch HD+ IPS LCD 90Hz display
- Unisoc T612 SoC
- 4GB/6GB RAM and 128GB/64GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 108MP + 0.3MP dual cameras
- 8MP selfie shooter
- 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging
- Price: Starts at Rs 9,999
| PROS | CONS |
| Good display | Scope for improvement in cameras |
| Decent battery life | Bloatware |
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (review) gained immense popularity during the third quarter of 2023. Despite its flaws in the camera and display department, the Nord CE 3 Lite impresses with its smooth and clean software experience, battery backup, and poppy green colour shade.
Key specifications
- 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD 120Hz display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC
- 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 108MP + 2MP + 2MP triple cameras
- 16MP selfie shooter
- 5,000mAh battery, 67W fast charging
- Price: Starts at Rs 19,999
| PROS | CONS |
| Clean UI and great software support | Cameras are not the best |
| Capable stereo speakers | Uses an LCD display |
OPPO Reno10
The OPPO Reno10 (review) is one of the few phones launched under Rs 35,000 in 2023 to come with a telephoto camera. Even though the choice of processor could have been better, the Reno10 certainly has a potential audience to cater to thanks to its camera capabilities and attractive design.
Key specifications
- 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
- MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC
- 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 64MP + 8MP + 32MP triple cameras
- 32MP selfie shooter
- 5,000mAh battery, 67W fast charging
- Price: Rs 32,999
| PROS | CONS |
| Attractive and lightweight design | Performance could have been better |
| Decent stereo speakers | Bloatware |
| Impressive cameras |
OnePlus Nord 3
The OnePlus Nord 3 (review) is one of the most ambitious Nord devices OnePlus has ever made. The smartphone packs in a flagship grade-main camera sensor straight from the OnePlus 11 that allows it to click commendable shots, especially in low light. Likewise, there’s a high-end chipset running inside the Nord 3 that ensures smooth performance at all times.
Key specifications
- 6.74-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
- MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC
- 8GB/16GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple cameras
- 16MP selfie shooter
- 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging
- Price: Starts at Rs 33,999
| PROS | CONS |
| Stellar display | Conservative design |
| Smooth performance | No microSD card slot |
| Good cameras |
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
The Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (review) was the talk of the town when it launched in August 2023 for being one of the most affordable 5G smartphones with minimum compromises. This has allowed it to remain in the limelight throughout the third quarter of 2023 and probably till the year-end.
Key specifications
- 6.79-inch FHD+ IPS LCD 90Hz display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC
- 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 50MP + 2MP dual cameras
- 8MP selfie shooter
- 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging
- Price: Starts at Rs 11,999
| PROS | CONS |
| Premium glass back | Fast charging could have been better |
| Impressive performance | Portrait mode needs improvement |
Realme 11 Pro
Next up is the Realme 11 Pro (review) which boasts an impressive rear design that comes with a leather finish and an attractive protruding circular camera. On the front, the handset rocks a beautiful curved display, borrowed from Realme 10 Pro+ and has minimum bezels. With the way the Realme 11 Pro looks, the smartphone continues to maintain its popularity.
Key specifications
- 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED 120Hz display
- MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC
- 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 100MP + 2MP dual cameras
- 16MP selfie shooter
- 5,000mAh battery, 67W fast charging
- Price: Starts at Rs 23,999
| PROS | CONS |
| Eye-catchy design | No ultra-wide lens |
| Nice and bright AMOLED panel | No NFC |
| Good battery life |
Samsung Galaxy M34
The Samsung Galaxy M34 (review) is an impressive phone under the Rs 20,000 price bracket. Standout features of the smartphone include a 50MP OIS-enabled primary camera, a 6.5-inch AMOLED display, guaranteed 4 OS upgrades, and a humungous 6,000mAh battery. If you’re looking for a budget Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy M34 should be your pick.
Key specifications
- 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
- Samsung Exynos 1280 SoC
- 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple cameras
- 13MP selfie shooter
- 6,000mAh battery, 25W fast charging
- Price: Starts at Rs 16,499
| PROS | CONS |
| Excellent battery life | No charger in the box |
| Vibrant display | Lowlight photography needs some work |
OnePlus Nord CE 3
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 (review) 5G is the third smartphone on this list that achieved great popularity throughout 2023’s third quarter. While curved displays have become a popular trend, OnePlus has taken a simpler approach with the Nord CE 3 by packing in all the crucial stuff one could need such as an ultra-wide lens, stereo speakers, NFC, IR blaster, and a micro SD card slot.
Key specifications
- 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G SoC
- 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple cameras
- 16MP selfie shooter
- 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging
- Price: Starts at Rs 26,999
| PROS | CONS |
| Acceptable performance | Plastic build |
| Decent cameras | Lowlight photography could have been better |
Realme Narzo 60 5G
Realme continues its dominance by offering smartphones that come with stunning designs. The Realme Narzo 60 (review) is a 5G capable smartphone that features a leather-finished rear panel in eye-poppy colour shades. For its price, the Narzo 60 5G has a nice AMOLED display, great battery endurance, and workable cameras.
Key specifications
- 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display
- MediaTek Dimensity 6020 5G SoC
- 8GB RAM with 128GB or 256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple cameras
- 16MP selfie shooter
- 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging
- Price: Starts at Rs 17,999
| PROS | CONS |
| Stylish design | Slow charging speeds |
| Decent AMOLED display | Could use an ultra-wide shooter |
Vivo V29e
The tenth most popular smartphone in Q3 2023 on 91mobiles website based on user searches is the Vivo V29e. This camera and design-centric handset features a 64MP OIS-supported rear camera and a 50MP selfie shooter that work in tandem to deliver a pleasurable photography experience to the user.
Key specifications
- 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC
- 8GB RAM with 128GB or 256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 64MP + 8MP dual cameras
- 50MP selfie shooter
- 5,000mAh battery, 44W fast charging
- Price: Starts at Rs 26,999
| PROS | CONS |
| Appealing design | Performance could be better |
| Reasonable cameras | No stereo speakers |
