[Gadget Battle] Best Smartphones of 2022 So Far | Which Are You Likely to Get?

Trisha Kae Andrada, Tech Times 02 December 2022, 11:12 am

Almost everyone nowadays considers their cell phone the most important in their daily lives. These palm-sized wonders have amazing features.

It may act as a phone, messenger, online browser, camera, music player, GPS, and more.

Honestly, your phone choice impacts many aspects of your life. So, if you're looking for a new device that will serve you as a constant companion, let me help you make the decision.

There is a plethora of alternatives, but I imagine you are most drawn to cutting-edge systems.

Find out which smartphones were recommended by The Verge, PCMag, and Tom's Guide and why you should consider purchasing one of them.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max

The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max include Apple's new "Dynamic Island" feature, which converts the notch into a shape-shifting status indication. A high-resolution camera and always-on display are new, too!

14 Pro features a 6.1-inch screen, Pro Max a 6.7-inch screen. Both have adjustable refresh rates up to 120Hz for smooth browsing and animations.

Google Pixel 7 Pro

Google's Pixel 7 Pro has a streamlined design, brighter display, stronger Tensor G2 chipset, and better cameras. It features Photo Unblur, Cinematic Blur, and Active Stabilization.

Google Assistant has improved Direct My Call, speech text transcription, and voice typing context.

The battery life could have been better.

Google Pixel 6A

The Pixel 6A uses the Pixel 6's Tensor processor. This sub-$500 phone has the same AI-powered capabilities as the premium model.

The Pixel 6A continues Google's cheap phone reputation of great photo-taking. Google's Magic Erase picture editor gets additional features.

But just like the Pixel 7 Pro, the battery life was not as good as it might have been.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has an S Pen like the Galaxy Note and 70% reduced latency for smoother performance.

The 6.8-inch display has class-leading brightness and color saturation, making it simple to read in direct sunlight and great for viewing programs and movies.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra's camera is another significant draw. A larger 108MP primary sensor allows more light for better photos without night mode.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Samsung's Fold 4 is a pricey phone and tablet in one. It unfolds to expose a 7.6-inch tablet-sized display. The 6.2-inch outside screen may be used for minor activities, but the huge screen is available when you need it.

This screen does reading, surfing the web, viewing movies, and playing games more immersive.

The Galaxy Fold 4 boasts cameras, including a 3x telephoto zoom lens. On the back are 12-megapixel standard wide and ultrawide cameras, a 10-megapixel selfie camera, and a 4-megapixel under-display camera.

OnePlus 10T

OnePlus' 10T features Qualcomm's newest mobile chipset, Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, and fast wired charging. Basically, it offers top-tier performance and fast charging for less than $700.

The 10T has a 6.7-inch, 120Hz screen. It has wireless charging and is IP54 water-resistant. The quality of the camera is not exactly top-notch, though.