The 3 best high-end smartphones of 2022

At Androidworld, we’re closing 2022 in style with our great articles every year in December, but also with interesting yearly overviews. In this article, we look at the top 3 high-end smartphones of 2022.

These are the top 3 high-end products of 2022

1.Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus It is the middle of the three S22 phones and also the best in the high-end smartphone category. This phone is equipped with an AMOLED screen with a variable refresh rate of 120 Hz. The S22 Plus has a 6.6-inch screen with a peak brightness of 1,750 nits, which makes the screen easy to read in all lighting conditions.

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• editor Sebastian: “Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is the best value-for-money device in the range. It has a better battery and can charge faster compared to the base model. Just go for the Ultra version if you really want a periscope camera and an S Pen.”
• editor Lura: “It’s a very simple and elegant device when it comes to design, but it’s with its features and performance that Samsung really stands out. The screen radiates towards you and the manufacturer offers a good deal when it comes to updates. Now you have to make sure you keep it good for the long haul.”
• editor generationIt was love at first sight between Galaxy S22+ and me. We looked at each other and knew we were going to love each other. Especially the beautiful sleek design and super bright screen made my heart beat faster.”
• editor Claudia: “The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus simply has the best price-quality ratio in this series, and for that you get a powerful phone with a beautiful screen, good and excellent performance, and above all, cameras that work continuously. In addition, Samsung also brings you four new versions of Android and five years of updates the wish “.

2. Google Pixel 7 Pro

the Pixel 7 Pro It was announced by Google this year as a high-end smartphone with a 6.71-inch Full HD+ AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by a second-generation Google Tensor chip and has a 50MP main camera, a 12MP wide-angle lens, and a 48MP telephoto lens.

Google has improved image processing and added useful tools like The famous magic eraser which allows you to remove distracting elements from your photo. The new Pixel phone runs on Android 13 and will receive three Android upgrades and five years of security updates.

• editor SebastianWith the Pixel 7 Pro, Google is building on the excellent path it started with the Pixel 6 series. The phone is powerful, has a premium design, and smart features you won’t find anywhere else. It’s very interesting value for money. If you don’t care too much about a Periscope camera, consider the Pixel. 7.”
• editor Lura: “When I wrote the article about the oddly good zoom on this device, I actually thought: Google has something very cool in store for us. That expectation has come true, too. The Pixel 7 Pro shows off the best that Android has to offer.”
• editor generationFinally, Pixel smartphones have officially arrived in the Low Countries, and how! Google Pixel 7 Pro It is Google’s Android smartphone in which the company demonstrates its vision on Android hardware and software. This combination is working really well this year, as we read on Review from Claudia. Thanks to the improved telephoto lens with the addition of autofocus — which allows you to take good macro photos with the Pixel 7 Pro — I think the price difference with its cheaper sibling this year is justified. The Pixel 7 series appears to have significantly fewer bugs than the Pixel 6 series.”
• editor Claudia: “Pixel 7 Pro is a great choice for anyone who wants an excellent screen and telephoto lens with extensive smart camera functionality from Google. Starting at 899 euros, the device is very competitively priced. And now the Pixel 7 series and also the Pixel 6a are officially available in the Netherlands. Buying a Pixel has become more attractive “.

3. ASUS Zenfone 9

Small smartphones with powerful specs are an extinct breed, but not if it’s up to ASUS. the ASUS Zenfone 9 It is a distinguished smartphone with a compact design. And by pressure, we mean really small. 120Hz Super AMOLED screen measuring 5.9 inches. The plastic case comes in amazing colors and has enough grip in the hand. The phone runs on Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and is IP68 water resistant.

ASUS uses high quality 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor for Zenfone 9, and combines it with great stabilization solution. Built-in axis stabilizes the phone on 6 axes. Moreover, Zenfone 9 has a 12MP wide-angle camera and a 12MP selfie camera.

• editor Sebastian: “Surprise of the year for me. ASUS Zenfone 9 is much more than just a compact smartphone. With its gimbal camera, it has become one of the best phones for night photography, which is usually difficult for smartphone cameras. Its speakers are great and its battery lasts nearly two days.” And all in a phone that measures just 5.9 inches.”
• editor Lura: “Sometimes I want to skip a song while walking, but I can’t agree to my earphones: I just hold the phone. I only need two hands to unlock. With the easy-to-use Zenfone 9, that’s a thing of the past.”
• editor generation: “Compact, compact and compact again. You must be a fan of it, but personally I like being able to operate a smartphone with one hand. Unfortunately, compact smartphones often suffer from the following problem: mediocre battery life. This problem however, Zenfone 9 doesn’t seem to have it. According to our Sebastian Battery life is “particularly good”. Add to this that the smartphone has good cameras and you have a powerful and compact smartphone. “
• editor Claudia: “What a great phone that ASUS Zenfone 9 is: small but powerful. Good battery life, fast fingerprint scanner, very good sound, all of which finally fits into a regular pocket again without being too prominent. It is therefore recommended for those who You want smaller smartphones.”

Buy ASUS Zenfone 9

The ASUS Zenfone 9 is one of the biggest reveals of 2022. With this phone, ASUS shows that not only can they compete with the big players in the industry, but they can also make good phones in a roundabout way. What you’re missing with other brands, you’ll find with Zenfone 9.

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