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Best Cell Phone Buying Guide
Have your eye on a new phone from Apple, Samsung, or another manufacturer? These days, it’s not hard to find smartphones with big gorgeous screens, an assortment of cameras, and long battery life. Premium phones can easily cost more than $1,000, but less expensive models still perform extremely well, and CR recommends plenty of phones that cost under $600. It all depends on which features really matter to you.
Steep discounts are often available from cell phone service providers—you just need to make sure you understand the terms. If you get a high-end phone for just a few hundred dollars from a carrier, you’ll need to stick with that company until the phone is paid off, or you may owe the balance on the original, full price.
Here’s a guide to help you sort through the options.
Here are four cases where it might be wise to replace an old phone.
Your Phone’s Performance Is Lagging
You can replace a cracked display or an anemic battery, but when system improvements from Apple or Google reduce the performance of your phone, it’s probably time to replace it. You might notice sluggish response times and frequent crashes.
Your Phone No Longer Receives Security Updates
In addition to major operating system (OS) upgrades, manufacturers promise you scheduled security updates for your new phone—up to a point. Apple provides them for models dating back to the iPhone 5s released in 2013. By contrast, Samsung offers up to five years of updates for most recent Galaxy phones. Google does the same for models released since the Pixel 6, but Pixel 4 series phones are supported for just three years. The OS and security update policies for other Android phone manufacturers often vary by device. The point is if your phone is so old that it’s no longer receiving security updates, it’s time to say goodbye.
You’re Moving to a New Cell Phone Provider
Years ago, switching carriers meant you automatically got a new phone. Providers locked the models they sold onto their networks to keep you loyal. But that’s no longer true. Apple and Samsung now sell unlocked phones with the technology to operate on various networks. And, by law, carriers are required to unlock your phone for free once you’ve paid off the device. So you don’t have to get a new phone if you’re switching providers. But it often makes sense. You can trade in an old phone to offset the cost of a new one or even receive a replacement at no extra cost.
You Want a Top-Notch Phone Camera and Display
These days, annual improvements in handset technology are less significant than they were a few years ago, so there’s less incentive to upgrade. For instance, the iPhone 12 is still recommended by Consumer Reports, even though it was introduced years ago. Ditto for the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, which came out at the beginning of 2021. Phone cameras and displays have been excellent in many smartphones for several generations now.
However, some things are changing. More phones have multiple cameras now, for better wide-angle, zoom, or macro photography. And screens are continuing to improve, too. More phones now have OLED screens, with vibrant colors and great contrast. Only you can say whether the incremental improvements are enough to make you want to upgrade.
Consumer Reports maintains lists of phones with the best cameras and phones with the longest battery life, based on our extensive lab testing.
Smartphones all share the ability to browse the web and run apps, handle office and personal email, and facilitate social networking. Both operating systems shown here offer a vast array of mobile apps.
And although most people tend to stick to the same OS, it’s worth knowing all the facts. A switch could bring you additional features or a way of interacting with your stuff that’s more appealing than what you have now.
Android
If you want a wide choice of phones, you’ve come to the right OS. Google’s Android platform supports myriad models from Google, OnePlus, Samsung, and others. Options include everything from compact models to phones with displays larger than 6 inches.
The Android OS is highly customizable, thanks to widgets and other tools for tweaking phone controls, as well as the desktop’s overall look and feel. Android’s native Google search engine, Gmail, Maps app, and cloud-based Drive and Photos services are among the most widely used smartphone apps (even among iPhone users).
The major drawback to Android is that many phones are sold with older versions of the OS, and users don’t always get updates in a timely way. And the companies that make the phones tend to layer their own software on top of the OS, which can eat up storage space and clutter your home screen.
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Apple iOS
Apple’s iOS interface is the same from carrier to carrier and almost identical to the OS on the iPad. Apple also makes its iPhones interact easily with MacBooks, the Apple Watch, and other Apple devices, such as the AirPods Pro headphones.
The Siri voice-controlled assistant is quite adept at interpreting and executing an impressive number of requests. Recent versions of iOS brought peer-to-peer payments to Apple Pay, along with new augmented-reality capabilities.
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In addition to making calls and giving you web access, today’s smartphones are loaded with features to help you be more creative, productive, and efficient.
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Biometrics
Biometrics use unique physical characteristics—fingerprints, facial recognition, voices—to identify people. The characteristics are recognized by a sensor and converted into digital form. After the scanner registers your print, for instance, you can use your finger as a “password.” Increasingly, phones use facial recognition.
Camera
Though smartphone cameras are still not as good as their stand-alone counterparts, they’ve come a long way. Many phones have multicamera setups that include wide, ultrawide, and telephoto options. Portrait and Night modes often come standard. And even the most basic phones now have onboard apps that can improve unflattering shots—even after you’ve taken the picture.
For more details, read our article on the best smartphone cameras.
Wireless Charging
No more fumbling with adapters and their sometimes tricky jacks. Just lay the phone down on a special mat or dock, and voilà! It begins to charge.
But just a heads-up. Some phones and chargers are faster than others. And while the vast majority of phones that do wireless charging work with Qi chargers, only certain ones are quick-charge compatible. Bottom line: Before you buy a phone or a charger, make sure your choices work well together.
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Biometrics
Biometrics use unique physical characteristics—fingerprints, facial recognition, voices—to identify people. The characteristics are recognized by a sensor and converted into digital form. After the scanner registers your print, for instance, you can use your finger as a “password.” Increasingly, phones use facial recognition.
Top 10 Most Powerful Android Phones
A ranking showing the top 10 most powerful Android phones in the world has been published. Read the details below.
Like every month, AnTuTu has just shared a new ranking (May 2023) showing the most powerful Android phones currently on sale. The publication made by this specialized site has amazed thousands of social media users, since the “top 10” did not include such well-known brands as Huawei, Realme, Oppo and Vivo. Who takes first place?
The new list consists of 122 Android cell phones from different brands, ranked according to the site’s benchmark score. You may not know it, but AnTuTu takes on the task of comparing CPU, GPU, RAM, device smoothness, screen refresh rate and other features of mobile phones, even the latest models.
The Red Magic 8 Pro+, a phone for gamers, ranked #1 on AnTuTu ranking with 1,304 945 points thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. In second and third place are Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro with 1,278,193 and 1,272,017 points respectively.
A curious detail is that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, considered the most powerful today, is present in nine of the 10 phones that made it to the top ten. The only device with a different processor (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1) is the Lenovo Legion Y70, which ranks tenth on this monthly list.
Among the brands that didn’t make the top 10, we have Huawei, which came in fourteenth place with its Huawei P60 Pro, Realme, for its part, is in 15th place with its Realme GT Neo5 SE. The Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro are in 41st and 42nd places respectively, while Motorola is in 49th place with its Motorola Edge 20 Pro.
Specification Red Magic 8 Pro+
In addition to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal memory, Red Magic 8 Pro+ is equipped with a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution (2480 x 1116) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. This gaming phone has a large 5000mAh battery with 165W fast charging.
In terms of photography, the device has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. The front camera is 16 MP and is located not in a cutout or hole in the screen, but under the screen.
AnTuTu Top 10 Most Powerful Phone List
- Red Magic 8 Pro+
- Xiaomi 13
- Xiaomi 13 Pro
- iQOO 11
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S23+
- Samsung Galaxy S23
- OnePlus 11
- HONOR Magic 5
- Lenovo Legion Y70
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TOP 10 best smartphones in 2022 price-quality – Rating of phones from TehnObzor
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Abstract
- TOP 10 smartphones of 2022 – Best phones ranking
- Xiaomi 11T Pro – good phone in 2022 under 40,000
- OnePlus 9RT – very good Android smartphone
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE – almost flagship smartphone 90 026
- Asus ZenFone 8 is the best small Android phone
- Realme GT 2 Pro is a performance smartphone in China
- Apple iPhone 13 is a versatile top smartphone even in 2022
- Sony Xperia 5 III is a handy smartphone for photography
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is the best foldable smartphone
- Asus ROG Phone 5S is a powerful and efficient phone
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the best smartphone of 2022
- What the best phone should offer in 2022
- Larger than 6.
5-inch screen 90 026
- 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate
- Multiple bright cameras with stabilization
- 8K video capture
- 12-16GB RAM
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 888 or Apple A15
- Autonomy of the battery
- Other options
- Which phone to buy in 2022
- Still Mobile phone rating 2022 Price-quality-video
We have collected the rating of the best smartphones 2022 Price-quality according to TEHNOBZOR. Here are the most recommended and best phones of 2022. We also indicated the main characteristics and cost in rubles.
This collection brings together the fastest, most efficient, modern and best smartphones of 2022 to consider buying.
Make and model |
TehnObzor editorial score (from reviews) |
Estimated cost (thousand rubles) |
92.4/100 |
30-40 |
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OnePlus 9RT |
94. |
30 – 50Asus ZenFone 8 |
9 0003 |
89.3/100 |
60 0002 92.9/100 |
70 |
Realme GT 2 Pro 0117 |
40-60 |
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9Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G 9000 0002 Sony Xperia 5 III 3 |
88.6/100 |
90 |
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94.7/100 |
40-75 |
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
95.4/100 90 117 |
120 |
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If you’re looking for the best 2022 price-performance phone under $40k that excels in almost every way, take a look at the Xiaomi 11T Pro.
Basically there is nothing to complain about here. You get top speed, very high performance, a large, bright 120Hz AMOLED display, and super-fast 120W battery charging.
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5000 mAh battery fully charged in less than 20 minutes. And the battery life is quite long – an average of about 1.5 days. The 11T Pro also has good cameras, modern connectivity including Wi-Fi 6, 5G and NFC, and dual speakers.
Although the model came out last year, it is still one of the coolest phones of 2022.
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Main characteristics
- Price: from 30–40 thousand rubles.
- RAM: 8/12 GB
- Internal memory: 128/256 GB
- Operating system: Android 11
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
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- Camera (main): 108 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP
- Battery: 5000mAh
OnePlus 9RT is a very good Android smartphone
also high performance.
In practice, the device is great for games, movies, social networks and work in multiple browser tabs, offering 8 or 12 GB of RAM. The OnePlus 9RT is a smartphone that deserves much more attention.
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The handset offers a 50 MP main camera with 4K/60 fps recording, zoom and a good ultra-wide lens. The 16MP front camera takes great selfies. The device works quickly, thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, has 5G, fast Wi-Fi and autonomy of 1 – 1.5 days.
This is a very good gadget, rightfully included in our TOP phones of 2022.
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Main characteristics
- Price: from 30–50 thousand rubles.
- RAM: 8/12 GB
- Internal memory: 128/256 GB
- Operating system: Android 11
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
- Screen: 6.52 inch, 2400×1080 resolution
- Camera (main): 50 MP + 16 MP + 5 MP
- Battery: 4500 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is almost a flagship smartphone quality buy in 2022 from Samsung, I recommend taking a look at the Galaxy S21 FE.
This is a large 6.4-inch AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ technology. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G camera takes very good photos, shoots 4K/60 fps video from both sides and is equipped with optical stabilization.
The model can be recommended for people who often shoot content for social networks, such as TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc. All components are protected by IP68 waterproof housing.
Runs for 1.5 days on a 4500 mAh battery. Supports 25W wireless charging, reverse and induction.
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Main characteristics
- Price: from 60 thousand rubles.
- RAM: 6/8 GB
- Internal memory: 128/256 GB
- Operating system: Android 12 1080
- Camera (main): 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP
- Battery: 4500 mAh
Asus ZenFone 8 – the best small Android phone
The compact Asus ZenFone 8 will be appreciated as soon as you start using it. Seriously, this is the best Android phone of 2022, small in size.
Looking for which smartphone to choose in 2022 on Android up to 6 inches, pay attention to this model. It has an IP68 waterproof case, it is phenomenally built, very comfortable, beautiful and at the same time extremely fast.
What’s more, ZenFone 8 is one of the leaders in the quality of main cameras, offering excellent photos and 8K video recording. It also has a classic 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, a fast in-screen fingerprint scanner, a powerful Snapdragon 888 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, fast Wi-Fi and 5G.
The battery is good and the 120Hz AMOLED display is crisp and bright. Asus ZenFone 8 is one of the best Android smartphones in 2022, especially if you are looking for something comfortable.
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Main characteristics
- Price: from 70 thousand rubles.
- RAM: 6/8/16 GB
- Internal memory: 128/256 GB
- Operating system: Android 11
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
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- Camera (main): 64 MP + 12 MP
- Battery: 4000 mAh
Realme GT 2 Pro is a powerful Chinese smartphone you don’t need to.
Has a very bright 1400 cd/m2 AMOLED display, which is made with LTPO 2 technology. Indicates that the panel supports dynamic refresh from 1 to 120 Hz. Depending on the content being displayed, it can automatically select the best quality and smoothness, or reduce them to save battery power.
The autonomy here is also good, because despite the large display and high efficiency, the GT 2 Pro works up to 2 full days on a single charge. In addition, the device charges quickly, from 0 to 100% in 40 minutes. The performance is one of the best, because the smartphone has the most powerful processor used in Android smartphones – Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450).
The chipset supports 8 or 12 GB of RAM with fast UFS 3.1 internal memory. In short: the gadget works quickly in any situation, even demanding games and programs. It is worth adding that the cameras are also good, 50 MP + 50 MP at the back, and 32 MP at the front. Video, the phone shoots 8K/24 fps or 4K/60 fps. Still looking for which smartphone to buy in 2022? Take Realme GT 2 Pro, you won’t regret it.
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Main characteristics
- Price: from 40–60 thousand rubles.
- RAM: 8/12 GB
- Internal memory: 128/256/512 GB
- Operating system: Android 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- Camera (main): 50 MP + 50 MP + 3 MP micro
- Battery: 5000 mAh
Apple iPhone 13 is a universal top smartphone even in 2022
A big plus of the iPhone is that Apple phones receive full system updates within 5-6 years.
This is the best smartphone in 2022 price-performance for people who, having bought a device, want to use it for a long time. If you decide to have a top-end non-Android phone, you won’t find a better iPhone 13.
Why not the Pro version, but the standard one? Because it’s more profitable. The device has a real battery life of 2 days, it looks attractive, it is built very high quality and waterproof. The iPhone 13’s camera takes very good photos and records 4K/60 fps video from the front and back.
The device supports wireless battery charging, is equipped with the most efficient processor, very fast NVMe storage, dual SIM (with eSIM), 5G and Wi-Fi 6. This is one of the best smartphones in 2022 price and quality from Apple.
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Main characteristics
- Price: from 80 thousand rubles.
- RAM: 4 GB
- Internal memory: 128/256/512 GB
- Processor: Apple A15 Bionic
- Operating system: iOS 15
- Screen: 6.1 inch, 2532×1170 resolution
- Camera (main): 12 MP
- Battery: 3240 mAh
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The Sony Xperia 5 III is an IP68 waterproof phone that looks good, works fast and has great cameras.
The big advantage here is the small width of the case, which translates into a very comfortable grip and use of the device with one hand. 6.1-inch diagonal display with an extended aspect ratio of 9:21. This gives the Xperia 5 III a similar width to the ZenFone 8, which has a smaller display, although the Sony is taller by less than a centimeter.
A very productive Snapdragon 888 processor and 8 GB of RAM are responsible for the work. The system, applications, games and multimedia launch quickly and without problems. A unique feature of the device is a telephoto lens with two levels of optical zoom: 2.9x and 4.4x.
Like many Sony phones, here we will find a hardware shutter button. It works in two stages – first focusing, then shooting. The user has access to many useful options for photo and video shooting, as well as a microSD memory card slot, a 3.5 mm jack and a battery with an autonomy of 1.5 days. This is another good mobile phone in 2022.
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Main characteristics
- Price: 80 thousand rubles.
- RAM: 8 GB
- Internal memory: 128/256 GB
- Operating system: Android 11 80
- Camera (main): 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP
- Battery: 4500 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 – best foldable smartphone
Which phone to buy in 2022 with a folding screen? Of course, the Galaxy Z Flip3 is the most beautiful and advanced device of its kind on the market.
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If possible, go to the Samsung showroom and get to know it live. Only then you will understand how attractive it looks and how well it is made. The foldable design does not reduce the water resistance of the case, which can easily withstand even complete immersion in water, not to mention a downpour.
The Samsung Galaxy Flip3 has a Snapdragon 888 processor, plenty of fast memory, and a 120Hz AMOLED display. The gadget works great in any situation and is suitable even for games. Importantly, on the outside of the case there is a second, touch AMOLED-screen that allows you to use the cameras, music player, weather and other widgets without unfolding the device.
Galaxy Z Flip3 is small and pocket-friendly, yet functional when unfolded. The cameras take great photos and videos, and the battery supports wireless charging. And these are not all the advantages for which he got into our TOP smartphones 2022 price-quality ratio.
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Main characteristics
- Price: 90 thousand rubles.
- RAM: 8 GB
- Internal memory: 128/256 GB
- Operating system: Android 11 ×1200
- Camera (main): 12 MP
- Battery: 3300 mAh
Asus ROG Phone 5S is a powerful and efficient phone
And what is the best smartphone to buy in 2022 for gaming? We recommend choosing Asus ROG Phone 5S.
The device has one of the best processors used in Android smartphones, 8, 12, 16 or 18 GB of RAM, fast UFS 3.1 internal memory and a bright 144 Hz AMOLED display. The gadget is not afraid of any tasks and mobile games.
ROG Phone 5S features ultrasonic triggers, especially useful in fast-paced online shooters. There is also RGB LED lighting on the back of the case. In everyday life, the 5S also excels, thanks to the large 6000mAh battery, it lasts more than 2 days away from the outlet.
ROG Phone cameras take good photos and shoot 8K/4K videos. The battery supports fast charging, there is an NFC module and Wi-Fi 6E. Not for nothing, the device is included in many of our ratings of the best smartphones of 2022.
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Main characteristics
- Price: from 40–75 thousand rubles.
- RAM: 8/12/16/18 GB
- Internal memory: 128/256/512 GB
- Operating system: Android 11
- Screen: 6.78 inch, resolution 2448×1080
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
- Camera (main): 64 MP + 13 MP
- Battery: 6000 mAh 003
If you don’t compromise and want the coolest smartphone in 2022, no matter the cost, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is for you.
This is a gadget for the most demanding people. Suffice it to mention that the best active stylus on the market is hidden in the case. Its possibilities are huge: from writing through text-to-digital conversion, to remote control of the camera using gestures in the air.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra provides two telephoto lenses with 10x and 3x zoom, 8K video recording with the rear lenses, and 4K/60 fps with the front 40MP selfie camera.
RAM from 8 to 12 GB, when the amount of internal storage UFS 3.1 reaches 1 TB.
The battery has fast, wireless and induction reverse charging. Communication with NFC modules, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and one of the best displays used in smartphones. At the same time, the case is waterproof according to the IP68 standard. Despite the recent release date, the Galaxy S22 Ultra has already become quite a popular smartphone in 2022.
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Main characteristics
- Price: 120 thousand rubles.
- RAM: 8/12 GB
- Internal memory: 128/256/512 GB, 1 TB inch, resolution 3088×1440
- Camera (main): 108 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP + 10 MP
- Battery: 5000 mAh
What the best phone should offer in 2022
Smartphones with huge displays, elongated proportions and thin bezels appeal to most people. That is why manufacturers make modern phones mostly large.
Larger than 6.5-inch screen
Devices with 7-inch displays were laughed at not so long ago, but now they have become the standard.
Almost all new flagships are very large, often exceeding 6.5 inches. They used to say that such a tablet should not be carried in your pocket, but it turned out that you can! HDR10 technology, HDR Dolby Vision and AMOLED panels are already included in the usual package of even not the most popular smartphones in 2022.
Controversial notches and notches in the display disappear, and they are replaced by round holes or cameras completely hidden under the screen, for example, as in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G.
120 Hz or 144 Hz refresh rates
An important and useful trend is the use of displays with increased refresh rates of 90, 120 and even 144 Hz.
This is a very useful and important option for users, as it improves the smoothness of the phone system and games, reducing eye strain.
Several bright cameras with stabilization
You might get the impression that every year there are more and more cameras on smartphones.
Although three or four lenses on the back will not surprise anyone in 2022, the trend is gradually moving into quality over quantity. There is already a 10x optical zoom or 30x, 50x, 100x digital zoom that manufacturers of the best phone models of 2022 are proud of.
Telescopic and hybrid zooms are like bread and butter. Some gadgets simply use sensors over 100 megapixels, and instead of optical zoom, they “crop”, i.e. cut out smaller pieces from the center. However, it is worth noting here that a good large 12MP sensor with a quality lens and optimized software will shoot better than a 108MP camera. Add an ultra wide camera and a macro lens to shoot from 2cm to 4cm away.
Shoot 8K video
The race for 8K video continues because we need it so much! Everyone has an 8K TV and an 8K monitor at home, and an 8K display on their smartphone, right?
Yes, it’s a joke. But manufacturers continue to come up with new tricks to increase the numbers, diverting our attention from more important things.
For example, battery autonomy, which requires a significant technological breakthrough.
12-16 GB of RAM
How much RAM does a smartphone need? iPhones fly with 3 and 4 GB of RAM, while Android devices require at least as much RAM as a Windows laptop.
Well, this is understandable, because large numbers look better in tables with characteristics. In the flagship popular Android phones 2022 for price and quality, you will get 8, 12, 16 or even 18 GB of RAM. The use of fast storage is also important. In flagship models, UFS 3.1 is the standard today for fast startup and performance.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 888 or Apple A15
What is the best processor in the phone? When it comes to the best Android smartphones, the most popular so far is the Snapdragon 888.
However, the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has already replaced it, which is the best chipset for top smartphones in 2022.
In the iPhone 13 we find Apple’s latest and greatest mobile processor, the A15 Bionic.
Battery autonomy
A big leap forward certainly doesn’t hurt when it comes to phone batteries.
The newest and best smartphones of 2022 typically last 1-1.5, maximum 2 days of battery life, provided we don’t overload them. In this area, tangible progress has not really been observed for many years. So far, only more advanced charging technologies are being introduced, allowing batteries to be replenished from 0 to 100% in half an hour.
Rapid inductive (wireless) chargers are also developing. However, this is not enough to consider progress in the field of batteries significant. I’m sure each of us would appreciate a flagship smartphone with 2 weeks of battery life, right?
Other options
The 2022 flagship should be controlled by a new operating system, currently Android 12 or at least Android 11.
Bluetooth 5 with aptX HD, NFC module, dual SIM with eSIM, fast battery charging technologies, including wireless.
What phone to buy in 2022
So what is the best phone to buy in 2022 – take the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, of course, if you can afford it.
As mentioned above, it is extremely functional, has a unique active S Pen, is fast, has one of the best cameras, offers the latest wireless standards and an impressive display.
And which model would you add to our TOP phones 2022 price-quality ratio? Let me know in the comments.
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