Best Smartphones of 2022  

We're halfway through 2022, and thanks to technology, we have some incredible mobile devices to choose from. Our top ten list of the best smartphones has something for everyone, whether it is speed, photography quality, or price. There is no guarantee that the best phone on our list is the best phone for you, so I recommend looking into all 10. The perfect phone for you exists, and it depends on a number of factors such as your priorities (camera, battery life, design, specifications, pricing, and more). Of course, Samsung and Apple are represented, but expanding your search to include other Android competitors like OnePlus, Google, Oppo, or Xiaomi may help you locate the perfect companion for your pocket. You may put your faith in any of these smartphones, since they all come through, although in their own unique ways. In a market with plenty of competitors, consumers always win with better phones.

    iPhone 13 Pro

In 2020, Apple's regular iPhone 12 edged out the more expensive iPhone 12 Pro, but in 2021, the Pro version of the iPhone, the iPhone 13 Pro, is the one to beat. Although the 13 Pro's 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR screen looks quite similar to that of previous iPhones, Apple has now added ProMotion to the iPhone, allowing for a maximum refresh rate of 120 frames per second. This includes a 20% reduction in the size of the notch. The cameras have been upgraded with larger sensors and quicker apertures, resulting in better low-light performance, higher resolution when switching to the ultrawide (which now supports macro shooting), and a 3x telephoto snapper, allowing you to shoot further than ever before. The iPhone's Cinematography Mode and other enhancements to video capturing make it the industry standard. With the new ProMotion technology, the larger battery, and the strong A15 Bionic CPU, the iPhone may last for two days on a single charge.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

When compared to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, which introduced some Note-like capabilities, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is clearly a full-fledged successor to the Note 20 Ultra, which will be released in 2020 but not until 2021. The design stands out from the rest of the Galaxy S22 lineup (in that it is quite "note-like") and has a built-in S Pen pen that provides more capability than its competitors, especially in terms of productivity. Despite its seemingly familiar camera hardware, Samsung has upgraded it to make it one of the best systems in any phone right now. The system consists of a 108-megapixel main shooter, an ultrawide lens, and two telephoto lenses with varying degrees of zoom, the latter of which has seen significant improvements over its predecessors. An amazing set of features is rounded out by long-term software support that is better than Google's Pixels. The large 6.8in LTPO AMOLED display has both a high WQHD+ resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. 

iPhone 13

The iPhone 13 lacks the high refresh rate display of the 13 Pro, but it does include the latest Apple 5nm A15 Bionic processor and camera capabilities like Cinematic Mode. The rear camera system has moved to a diagonal position, primarily to make room for the impressive sensor-shift OIS (optical image stabilisation) that was exclusive to 2020's iPhone 12 Pro Max (although there is still no telephoto sensor), and the front is still a stunning 6.1-inch OLED display with a smaller notch than the previous model. With the addition of health-focused features like notification summary, iOS 15 is a great upgrade to Apple's already reputable mobile operating system. The iPhone 13 has some of the longest battery life outside of the Pro, but its slow charging times are still a hindrance.

Google Pixel 6a

Despite the larger displays and more advanced cameras of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, the $449/£399/€459 model is the more sensible choice for the vast majority of consumers. The Google Tensor processor, which is also included in the Nexus 6 and Nexus 6 Pro, is included in the asking price, guaranteeing flagship-level performance. This Pixel is much quicker than the older A-series models. The screen only refreshes at 60 frames per second, charging is sluggish at 18 watts, and the plastic back easily scratches. Moreover, the primary camera is just 12.2 megapixels, the same as on the Pixel 5, rather than 50 megapixels, as on the Pixel 6. At a great price. With three years of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates, this is nearly the entire Pixel experience at a great price.

Google Pixel 6 Pro

In 2021, Google switched things up with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which included the company's own Tensor hardware and a revised Android 12 experience out of the box, coupled with a redesigned design and dramatically improved cameras. Even though it lacks the 'Pixel XL' moniker, the 6 Pro is unquestionably large thanks to its gorgeous QHD+ curved-edge OLED display, which, for the first time in the series, moves to a higher, smoother 120Hz refresh rate (just like the iPhone 13 Pro range). A new 50Mp primary sensor is at the heart of the camera system, and it's responsible for the system's impressive dynamic range and cutting-edge capabilities like Magic Eraser and rock-solid Face Unblur. Unlike the previous Pixel line, which only had a single camera sensor, this one is backed up by two: a wide-angle 12MP camera and a telephoto 48MP camera with a 4x optical zoom. Although it does not perform well in comparison to competing silicon, in practical usage, Tensor is more than capable of running even the most resource-intensive mobile apps and games, and it also has a unique set of skills in the areas of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Even if quick charging is a bit of a nightmare, the massive 5003mAh battery offers some of the greatest battery life on a Pixel ever.

Oppo Find X5 Pro

There is no denying that Oppo's Find X5 Pro is a fantastic smartphone. Oppo's 6.7-inch 10-bit 120Hz QHD+ panel is one of the greatest on a smartphone right now, and the company supports it with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, a 5,000 mAh battery, and a high-end camera with 50Mp sensors on the primary and ultrawide lenses. While the telephoto here is just 2x, the results from the other three back lenses are superb. The camera module, which is integrated into the ceramic body of the phone, creates a sloping shape that sets it out visually. When you consider the Find X5 Pro's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, 256GB of storage, and 12GB of RAM, it's difficult to find a phone with a higher raw performance. You must be prepared to invest, though, because it is not inexpensive.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

The Z Flip 4 is an all-day device featuring the same primary and ultrawide cameras as the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus, solving the battery life and camera performance shortcomings of the Z Flip 3. What this implies is that, for a price comparable to that of premium flat-screen smartphones, you can get your hands on the greatest foldable phone currently on the market. Samsung claims the Flip will endure for at least 200,000 open and shut actions, which is roughly equivalent to five years of normal use, but we can't test this. You won't have to plug in your Flip for an afternoon charge anymore thanks to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset's enhanced efficiency in this regard. While 8GB of RAM is plenty, we recommend springing for at least 256GB of storage if at all possible. The fingerprint reader on the side is another great feature. This is essentially an S22, but with a more powerful processor and the ability to fold down to half its size. It's enticing and among the greatest smartphones available.

OnePlus 10 Pro

If you reside in the United States and you're looking for a high-end Android phone but you don't want to shell out for the Galaxy S22 or the Pixel 6 series, you should consider OnePlus's newest flagship device. The 10 Pro's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and fast 80W wired charging are on par with what its competitors offer, and we're big fans of the sleek look, too, though not everyone does. Despite Hasselblad's involvement, the camera is still the phone's weak point and the key differentiator from the more expensive but otherwise comparable Oppo Find X5 Pro. Even though the OxygenOS user experience is great and the battery life is one of the best of any flagship on the market right now, the differences, especially in exposure, remind us that it isn't as good as the best, which makes it harder to recommend.