With smartphones launching left, right, and center, there are only a handful of devices that are able to grab the attention of potential buyers and enthusiasts. While these may not be the best out there, the pricing, brand image, or feature set could be the reason why certain handsets manage to stay relevant in the market for long durations. In this article, we have curated a list of the top 20 most popular mobile phones during Q1 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 phones in Q1 2023
Here are the most popular smartphones during the first quarter of 2023, based on user search data of 91mobiles:
1. Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Visitors of 91mobiles.com seem to take a deep interest in Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G as the handset was the most searched smartphone throughout Q1 2023 i.e the period between January and March. Boasting a large 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a flagship-grade 50MP IMX 766 primary sensor, and the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is a versatile smartphone that delivers on all fronts.
2. OnePlus 11
The OnePlus 11 is the second most searched smartphone on 91mobiles.com in the initial quarter of 2023. Coming with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, the OnePlus 11 is one of the cheapest devices to rock that chipset, which could also possibly be the reason for its high popularity. Apart from that, the smartphone carries Hasselblad-tuned triple rear cameras that comprise 50MP + 48MP + 32MP flagship-grade sensors. Running under the hood is a hefty 5,000mAh with 100W fast charging support.
3. Realme 10 Pro Plus
Launched in December 2022, the Realme 10 Pro Plus continues to grab the attention of 91mobiles readers as the device came in third in the list of the most popular smartphones for Q1 2023. Rocking an attractive rear design along with a large curved AMOLED display, the Realme 10 Pro has managed to maintain its relevancy even after months of launching. Apart from that, the phone runs on a 5000mAh battery while the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC provides prowess to the Realme 10 Pro Plus.
4. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is the brand’s most affordable phone in India right now. While its successor, the Nord CE 3 Lite has just been launched, the difference between the handsets isn’t much, especially in terms of performance and display. Both smartphones run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 and flaunt a 120Hz-enabled FullHD+ LCD display. Besides that, key highlights of the Nord CE 2 Lite include a bloatware-free software experience and a beefy 5000mAh battery for maximum endurance.
5. OnePlus 11R
Much like the OnePlus 11, the OnePlus 11R is a specification-packed smartphone that delivers more value than the competition in its price segment. To begin with, the OnePlus 11R flaunts a curved 6.74-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,450 nits of peak brightness. Running under the hood is the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with 16GB RAM and 256GB ROM on the highest storage variant. A 50MP triple rear camera setup takes care of photography while a 16MP sensor is present upfront for capturing selfies. Lastly, the device houses a 5,000mAh battery and supports 100W SuperVOOC charging.
6. Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G
Coming with identical specifications to the Redmi Note 12 Pro, The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is the sixth most searched smartphone on 91mobiles.com for the first quarter of 2023. The handset rocks the industry-leading 200MP primary sensor in place of the 50MP IMX 766 sensor found on the Redmi Note 12 Pro. Apart from that, you get ultra-fast 120W charging support that charges the device’s 5,000mAh cell in a matter of minutes.
7. iQOO Neo 7
The iQOO Neo 7 is a gaming-oriented smartphone that carries India’s first Dimensity 8200 chipset. Following the footsteps of its predecessor. the iQOO Neo 6, the handset was quickly able to garner popularity, especially among enthusiasts and mobile gamers thanks to its prime focus on performance. Besides that, the Neo 7 also gets an adequately sized 5,000mAh battery along with 120W fast charging.
8. Realme 10 Pro
Just like the Realme 10 Pro Plus, the slightly toned-down Realme 10 Pro is also popular among the readers of 91mobiles, as per the user search data for Q1 2023. The main highlights of the smartphone include razor-thin display bezels, a 108MP main camera, the Snapdragon 695 chipset, and a large 5,000mAh battery.
9. Vivo Y100
Targetted mainly at offline buyers, the Vivo Y100 was also able to make the cut onto the list of the most popular smartphones on 91mobiles for the period of January to March 2023. Rocking a dazzling rear design, the Y100 comes packed with all of the crucial aspects of a smartphone such as an OIS-enabled 64MP primary camera, 90Hz AMOLED display, the tried and test MediaTek Dimesnity 900 SoC, and a fairly large 4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.
10. Redmi Note 12
Just like its ‘Pro’ siblings, the standard Redmi Note 12 5G is also being searched in good numbers on the 91mobiles website. The key specifications of this smartphone include a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC, 48MP triple rear cameras, a 13MP selfie camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
Other popular phones in Q1 2023
11. OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display
- MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC
- 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple cameras
- 32MP selfie shooter
- 4500mAh battery, 80W fast charging
- Price: Rs 28,999
12. Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
- 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD display
- MediaTek Helio G80
- 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB
- Android 13 OS
- 50MP + 5MP + 2MP triple cameras
- 13MP selfie shooter
- 5000mAh battery, 10W fast charging
- Price: Rs 16,499
13. POCO X5 Pro
- 6.67-inch FHD+ Xfinity AMOLED display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
- 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage
- Android 12 OS
- 108MP primary + 8MP + 2MP triple cameras
- 16MP selfie shooter
- 5000mAh battery, 67W fast charging
- Price: Rs 22,999
14. Vivo V27 Pro
- 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200
- 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 50MP primary + 8MP + 2MP triple cameras
- 50MP selfie shooter
- 4600mAh battery, 66W fast charging
- Price: Rs 37,999
15. OPPO Find N2 Flip
- 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz inner display
- 3.26-inch AMOLED 60Hz cover display
- MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus
- 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 50MP primary + 8MP dual cameras
- 32MP selfie shooter
- 4300mAh battery, 44W fast charging
- Price: Rs 89,999
16. Realme 10
- 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display
- MediaTek Helio G99
- 4GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 50MP primary + 2MP dual cameras
- 16MP selfie shooter
- 5000mAh battery, 33W fast charging
- Price: Rs 13,999
17. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
- Exynos 2100
- 8GB with 128GB/256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 12MP primary + 12MP + 8MP triple cameras
- 32MP selfie shooter
- 4500mAh battery, 25W fast charging
- Price: Rs 54,999
18. Realme C55
- 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD 90Hz display
- MediaTek Helio G88 SoC
- 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM
- Android 13 OS
- 64MP primary + 2MP dual cameras
- 8MP selfie shooter
- 5000mAh battery, 33W fast charging
- Price: Rs 11,999
19. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
- 6.4-inch FHD+ sAMOLED 120Hz display
- Exynos 1380
- 8GB with 128GB/256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 50MP primary + 12MP + 5MP triple cameras
- 32MP selfie shooter
- 5000mAh battery, 25W fast charging
- Price: Rs 38,999
20. Xiaomi 13 Pro
- 6.78-inch 2K AMOLED 120Hz display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 12GB RAM and 256GB storage
- Android 13 OS
- 50MP primary + 50MP + 50MP triple cameras
- 32MP selfie shooter
- 4820mAh battery, 120W fast charging
- Price: Rs 79,999
Trend analysis
OnePlus phones are immensely popular
OnePlus has managed to claim three out of the top five positions when it comes to smartphone popularity based on user searches on the 91mobiles website. With the launch of the OnePlus 11 series comprising the OnePlus 11 and the OnePlus 11R, the brand was able to remain in the limelight for a long duration during Q1 2023.
iPhone is nowhere to be seen
It’s surprising to note that there were no significant searches for iPhones during the whole Q1 2023 period. While people have been searching for flagship smartphones of other brands, neither the iPhone 13 nor the iPhone 14 series managed to make a presence on the list. However, iPhones generally see a rapid rise in popularity during festive sales where e-commerce platforms and offline retailers offer massive discounts, so things could change as we proceed in 2023.
