Smartphones are some of the most popular consumer products, but among the various brands, there are some customer favorites.
The latest report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows which smartphones earn the highest marks among consumers.
How Do Customers Feel About Their Smartphones?
The Wireless Phone Service and Cell Phone Study 2022-2023 used a 100-point scale to measure the devices against several benchmarks including ease of calling, video quality, phone features and battery life.
The rankings are based on ACSI’s email interviews with more than 15,000 customers, contacted between April 2022 and March 2023.
Here Are the Best Smartphones
Let’s dive right in and take a look at the best smartphones according to customers. We’ve also included the models’ 5G rankings.
| Company | 2023 Score | 5G Models Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | 81 | 81 |
| Samsung | 80 | 81 |
| 78 | 80 | |
| Motorola (Lenovo) | 75 | 76 |
| All Others | 71 | 74 |
Read the complete report from ACSI.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re Team Android (like money expert Clark Howard) or Team iPhone (like me), it’s important to find the best price when shopping for a new or used model. With a little research, you can find both Android and Apple devices for less.
Clark recommends that Costco members start at the Costco cell phone kiosk before buying a phone from a carrier.
No matter where you shop, always compare prices to make sure you get the best deal!
Also, be sure to check out Team Clark’s comprehensive guide to help you find the best cell phone plan.
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