As is now customary, this year we are again going to compile the top 10 best smartphones in 2022.

Before we begin, it is good to make a few preliminary remarks.

2022 was definitely a black year as far as the smartphone market was concerned, hit by a sales slump not seen in a long time.

The causes may have been many, the energy crisis that affected many consumers with decidedly significant increases; the war between Ukraine and Russia that caused quite a few consequences on the markets; the chipset crisis.

The latter, if you did not know, are the chips that are mounted on smartphones, which have seen a price increase that is impressive to say the least.

All these factors have negatively affected the mobile phone market, not only the high-end ones (the more expensive and high-performance ones to be precise), but also and especially the mid-range ones.

Returning to the main issue of this article, it is difficult to make a list of the best smartphones of 2022 as the smartphone market is constantly evolving. Moreover, new models are constantly being launched.

Best smartphones 2022

Let us say immediately that, in our list, you will not only find the giants Samsung and Apple as usual, but also some surprises as well as some confirmations.

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10. VivoX80 Pro

We start off with a welcome surprise with the entry of the Chinese company VIVO.

The VivoX80 Pro is a top-of-the-range smartphone from the Vivo brand.

Display: The Amoled screen has a resolution of 1440 x 3200 with a 6.78-inch diagonal.

Camera: 50Mpx camera, capable of taking pictures and recording videos at 8K resolution and a front camera that allows you to take selfies in 4K, we are in the presence of a technological monster when it comes to images.

Processor : Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Qualcomm SM8450 processor.

Memory : 8Gb of RAM and 256 Gb of storage space.

Operating system : The operating system included in this smartphone is Android 12.

Connection : supports 5G network

Other features : as far as the battery is concerned, we are talking about a 4700 mAh LiPo (lithium polymer).

Not a big battery for a high-performance mobile phone, but still good for the job it has to do, guaranteeing a good duration of use.

9. Samsung Galaxy S21 Fe

Coming in at ninth position is Samsung’s top model, the Galaxy S21 Fe (Fan Edition), Samsung’s top of the range brand with the following features:

Display : it has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz.

Camera : It has a rear triple camera with 12 MP, 12 MP and 8 MP sensors. The main sensor has an f/1.8 aperture, the ultra wide-angle sensor has an f/2.2 aperture and the depth-of-field sensor has an f/2.4 aperture.

The Galaxy S21 FE also has a 32 MP front camera.

Processor : It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor with 8-core architecture.

Memory : has an internal memory of 128 GB or 256 GB.

Operating system : it comes with the Android 11 operating system.

Connection : it supports 5G networks and has a USB-C port for connecting accessories.

Other features : it has a 4500 mAh battery, supports fast and wireless charging and has an IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a powerful and affordable smartphone with excellent image quality and a host of advanced photography and video features.

It also has a sleek design and a host of advanced productivity features, such as the ‘Always on’ mode that allows notifications and time to be displayed even when the screen is off.

In addition, the Galaxy S21 FE is equipped with a number of security features, such as an in-display fingerprint sensor and secure facial recognition.

Other features of the Galaxy S21 FE include compatibility with reverse wireless charging.

This allows the phone to be used as a charging dock for other devices and the ‘Link to Windows’ feature, which allows the phone to be synchronised with a Windows computer for easy access to files and apps.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a versatile and powerful smartphone with a host of advanced features for photography, video, productivity and security.

It also offers good battery life and a stylish design.

8. Google Pixel 6a

Google Pixel 6a is a smartphone that has many arrows in its bow.

Display : Its screen is 6.1″, not huge but still pleasant;

Camera : The 12.2 Mpx camera with 4K resolution and video capture at 60 frames per second is not bad at all.

Processor : It has an 8-core processor, but inside is Google’s proprietary chipset, the Google Tensor.

Memory : As far as memory is concerned, we are in the presence of 6Gb of RAM and 128 of storage space.
Operating system: Comes with Android operating system.

Connection : It supports 5G networks for surfing at perfect speed and peace of mind.

Other features : light at 178g.

The battery that is mounted on the Google Pixel 6a is 4410 mAh, which does not guarantee a great duration but still defends itself well.
The price/quality ratio is really interesting, as it can be found for around 350€.

7. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

Another smartphone from Samsung, but this time it is not a huge surprise.

Yes, because the Galaxy A52 is practically always present in the rankings of the best smartphones given its extraordinary price/quality ratio.

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is a mid-range smartphone with 5G network support, unveiled in 2021.

Display : It has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Camera : It has a triple rear camera consisting of a 64-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 5-megapixel depth sensor and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. The front camera is 32 megapixels.

Processor : the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor.

Memory : comes with 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of internal memory expandable via microSD.

Operating system : Comes with Android 11 operating system with Samsung’s user interface customisation called One UI.

Connection : supports 5G network

Other features : The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has a 4500 mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.

Other features included are a fingerprint reader integrated into the display, support for biometric face security and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

6. Motorola Edge 30Pro

In sixth position we find a historic brand of telephony.

The Motorola Edge 30Pro is one of those perhaps somewhat underrated smartphones that has potential to spare.

Display : the screen has a resolution of FHD+ / 1080 x 2400 and a diagonal of 6.7.

It is made of OLED technology.

Camera : 50 Mpx camera, 8Gb of Ram and 128 Gb of storage are a nice calling card.

Processor : Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa processor with 64-bit support running at a frequency of 3 and has an Adreno 730 graphics processor.

Memory : 12 of RAM and 256 of non-expandable memory

Operating system : Features Android 12 Myui 3.0 operating system.

Connection : The device supports mobile networks up to 5G, while Wi-Fi is a/b/g/n/ac/6E and Bluetooth is 5.2. GPS is not missing, nor is the NFC chip. FM radio and an infrared port are missing, however.

Other features: 4800 mAh battery, make this Motorola Edge 30Pro among the best devices in this ranking.

5 Oppo Find X5 Pro

More than a surprise in this case we can safely speak of a pleasant reconfirmation.

The Chinese Oppo is a company that has managed to make its way in the smartphone market in recent years.

The device we are analysing in this

article is the Find X5 Pro, which is one of those that deserve the money, not a little in truth, spent.

A thickness of 8.5 mm and a weight of 218 g make this ‘mobile phone’ an object that may be a little challenging to hold but is certainly very interesting.

Display : nice big 6.7″ screen.

Camera : This smartphone has a quad rear camera consisting of a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 3-megapixel depth sensor and a skin temperature sensor. The front camera is 32 megapixels.

Consider that video capture is in 4K, giving your movies an amazing lifeblood.

Processor : powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor.

Memory : as far as RAM is concerned we’re on a great level; it comes with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of non-expandable internal memory.

Operating system : It comes with Android 12 ColorOS 12.1 operating system.

Connection : Comes with high-quality network connections.

In particular, the device is equipped with 5G cellular connectivity, which enables very high data transfer speeds.

In addition, the device is equipped with an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi module, which enables access to high-speed Wi-Fi networks and the use of hotspot capabilities to share the Internet connection with other devices.

4. IPhone 12

Here we come to the fourth position where we finally find an Apple product.

The iPhone 12 is a top-of-the-range smartphone produced by Apple.

It was introduced in 2020 and is part of the iPhone 12 series, which also includes other models such as the iPhone 12 Mini,

iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Display : The iPhone 12 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2532×1170 pixels and a pixel density of 460 ppi.

The display uses OLED technology, which offers excellent image quality with vivid colours and deep blacks.

Camera : It features a dual-lens rear camera, with a 12-megapixel main sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor.

The front camera is 12 megapixels and supports 4K video recording at 60 frames per second.

Processor: It is powered by Apple’s A14 Bionic chip, which is a state-of-the-art processor designed to deliver fast and smooth performance.

The A14 Bionic chip has been designed using 5-nanometer technology, making it extremely energy efficient and able to easily handle the most demanding tasks.

The A14 Bionic chip includes two 6 core cores and four 16nm efficiency cores, as well as a 16nm artificial intelligence core.

This allows it to easily handle the most demanding tasks, such as playing 4K video or resource-intensive mobile games.

In addition, the A14 Bionic chip includes a 6-core GPU that offers excellent image processing performance for game playback and video editing.

Memory : The iPhone 12 comes with 64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB of internal memory, depending on the model chosen.

The device is also equipped with a lightning port for charging and data transfer, and supports Qi wireless charging technology.

It also features a 3.5mm headphone jack port and a number of sensors, including a fingerprint sensor, an ambient light sensor and a gyroscope.

Operating system : It comes with the pre-installed iOS 14 operating system, which offers a host of new features and improvements over previous versions.

Connectivity : The iPhone 12 features high-quality connectivity and supports several connection options to access the Internet and share data with other devices. Specifically, the device features:

Cellular connectivity : the iPhone 12 supports 5G cellular connectivity, which means it is capable of very high data transfer speeds when connected to a 5G network. In addition, the device also supports 4G LTE and 3G networks.

Wi-Fi : The iPhone 12 is equipped with an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi module, which allows you to access high-speed Wi-Fi networks and use hotspot capabilities to share your Internet connection with other devices.

Bluetooth : The iPhone 12 is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0, which allows the device to connect to a wide range of other compatible devices, such as Bluetooth speakers, headphones and more.

Lightning port : The iPhone 12 is equipped with a lightning port for charging and data transfer.

NFC : The iPhone 12 also supports NFC technology, which enables contactless payments and easy data sharing with other compatible devices simply by bringing them close.

While this is certainly a high-quality product, the 2815mAh battery is a little short on battery life.

3. Google Pixel 7

We climb to the lowest step of the podium where we find another Google-owned smartphone of great quality.
Google Pixel 7 is a high-end Android smartphone manufactured by Google. It was unveiled in 2020 and is the successor to the Google Pixel 6.

Display : has a 6.2-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2280×1080 pixels and a pixel density of 423 ppi. The display uses HDR technology, which offers excellent image quality with vivid colours and deep blacks.

Camera : It features a dual-lens rear camera, with a 12.2-megapixel main sensor and a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor. The front camera is 8 megapixels and supports 4K video recording at 60 frames per second.

Processor : the processor is an 8Core 2.2Ghz, while the chip mounted is a Google Tensor G2.

Memory : It comes with an internal memory of 128GB or 256GB, depending on the model chosen.

The device is also equipped with a USB-C port for charging and data transfer, and supports Qi wireless charging technology.

It also features a 3.5mm headphone jack port and a number of sensors, including a fingerprint sensor, an ambient light sensor and a gyroscope.

Operating system : It is equipped with the Android 13 operating system,

Other features : Google Pixel 7 comes with a good 4355mAh battery.

If you’re looking for a powerful and well-equipped smartphone, the Google Pixel 7 could be a good option to consider.

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2. Apple IPhone 14Pro

The latest IPhone from Apple could hardly be missed, with the Pro version taking second place.

Display : the display is 6.1″ while the camera is 48Mpx with 8000X6000 resolution for high quality shots.

Video recording in 4K at 60fps and the

spectacle is assured thanks to the super retina XDR Oled screen.

Camera : It features a 48Mp + 12Mp triple camera with 8000 x 6000 resolution.

Processor : the processor is a 6Core 2.5Ghz, Apple16 Bionic chip

Memory : 1T of storage space and 6Gb of RAM.

Sistema operativo : siamo al cospetto di iOS 16.

Se proprio dobbiamo trovargli una pecca dobbiamo segnalare (ancora una volta) una batteria non troppo duratura dato i suoi 3200mAh.

Ovviamente il prezzo non è di quelli economici, tutt’ altro, ma considera che sotto la scocca hai praticamente il meglio della tecnologia attuale (o quasi).

1. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

We close our Top 10 ranking of the best smartphones of 2022 with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Display : An impressive 6.8-inch screen with a resolution of 3088 x 1440 (Quad HD+)

Camera : Let’s talk pictures

great thanks to the 108Mpx camera with 12000X9000 resolution and flawless videos with up to 8K recording capability.

Processor : the processor fitted is an 8Core 2.2Ghz and the chip a Samsung Exynos 2200.

Memory : 8Gb of Ram but ‘only’ 128Gb of non-expandable space.

Operating System : Obviously the operating system is Android in its 12 Samsung One UI 4.1 version.

Other features : the 5000mAh battery guarantees a good overall battery life.

The price is certainly not one of the cheapest, but the quality is certainly very high.

In this ranking you will certainly have noticed that some big names in mobile phones are missing, but that does not mean that these companies have not created some interesting products.

In fact, smartphones such as the Xiaomi 12T Pro, Oppo Reno 8Pro, One Plus 10Pro or Huawei P40 are all great quality devices that, for one reason or another, failed to make it into the Top 10 this year.

That said, we have now come to the end of this annual ranking where the battle between smartphones is becoming increasingly fierce.

The consumer is certainly the beneficiary, as he can get his hands on the latest and most sought-after products.

We only hope that the market for these devices will move in a positive direction again, even if the imminent future does not look so rosy.