Similar to previous years, we have seen several phone launches this year as well. In 2022, Nothing introduced its first smartphone – Nothing Phone (1) with a unique rear design. During the year, Google brought its flagship phones – the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro – back to India. Apple and Samsung have announced their flagship phones – Apple iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. We present you some of the best smartphones that came out in 2022. Take a look at it
Nothing phone (1)
The USP of the Nothing Phone (1) is its innovative Glyph surface with unique light patterns made up of 900 LEDs on the back that show who is calling and signal app notifications, charging status and more. It comes with a starting price of €33,999.
The smartphone features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ OLED display and is powered by a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 778+ octa-core processor. It’s equipped with two advanced 50MP sensors on the rear, with the main camera powered by the flagship Sony IMX766.
OnePlus 10 Pro
OnePlus 10 Pro is available at €from 61,999. The smartphone has a 48 MP main camera with a Sony IMX 789 sensor (OIS-capable), a 50 MP ultra wide-angle camera and an 8 MP telephoto lens. The smartphone is equipped with a 32 MP camera on the front.
The handset sports a 6.7-inch 120Hz QHD+ Fluid AMOLED display with LTPO. OnePlus 10 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core processor. The device is supported by 5,000 mAh and offers 80W SuperVOOC charging.
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Google Pixel 7 Pro carries a price of €84,999 in India. Powered by the Google Tensor G2 chipset, Pixel 7 Pro is 5G ready. It is equipped with a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels. The smartphone boasts a triple camera on the back. The setup consists of a 50MP main sensor paired with 48MP and 12MP sensors.
On the front of the handset is a 10.8 MP camera for selfies. The Pixel 7 Pro runs on Android 13 by default and packs a 4,926mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy ZFlip 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 comes with a starting price of €80,999. The smartphone is compact in size and can be slipped into a pocket when it’s time to kill. The phone will be offered in Bora Purple, Graphite and Pink Gold hues. When opened, the device has a 6.7-inch display. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. The hinge is protected by Armor Aluminum.
For optics, there’s a 10 MP camera on the front for selfies. The rear camera system consists of a 12-megapixel main sensor and a 12-megapixel secondary sensor. The handset packs a 3,700mAh battery and offers Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
The price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is €1.54.999 in India for the base model. The smartphone has a foldable form factor and features a fully dynamic 7.6-inch AMOLED main display and a 6.2-inch sub-display. The handset comes with S Pen support and comes in Grey-Green, Phantom Black, and Beige color options.
The device is equipped with 12 GB of RAM and can provide up to 16 hours of internet usage. The Galaxy Z Fold 4’s camera sensors include a 50MP main sensor paired with 12MP and 10MP other sensors on the back.
Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 14 comes with a starting price of €79,900. The smartphone has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels. The device is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset paired with 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage options. The handset will be offered in Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Product RED, and Blue color options.
On the rear is a 12MP primary sensor paired with another 12MP ultra-wide sensor. On the front of the handset is a 12MP TrueDepth camera for selfies.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max comes with a starting price of €1.39.900. It features a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with features like Dynamic Island and always-on display. The smartphone is powered by Apple A16 Bionic chip with 16-core Neural Engine and offers up to 1 TB of internal storage.
Space Black, Silver, Gold and Deep Purple are the color options of the device. The front of the smartphone is ceramic and has a textured matte glass back with a stainless steel design. The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 48-megapixel main camera on the back paired with two 12-megapixel sensors. On the front is a 12MP TrueDepth camera for selfies. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is IP68 certified and can withstand water at a maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is available in Burgundy, Phantom Black, Phantom White and Green color variants. The smartphone has a starting price of €1.09.999. It sports a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display and comes with S Pen support. For imaging tasks, the handset has a 108-megapixel main camera on the rear, paired with 10-megapixel, 12-megapixel and 10-megapixel sensors.
The device is supported by a 5,000 mAh battery and is said to offer up to 40 hours of talk time.
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