The Best Smartphones of the Year

If you are looking for the top smartphone options of the year, you are in the right place. You have the option of choosing from the iPhone 14 Pro, Nokia C21 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Google Pixel 6a, Oppo Find X5 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, and the Motorola G-Series.

iPhone 14 Pro

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are the most premium members of Apple’s smartphone lineup. These phones have the new A16 Bionic chipset and a 48-megapixel camera system. This combination of hardware and software creates a phone that offers performance rivaling that of Android and Windows mobile devices. And since these new smartphones are also available in a few different screen sizes, you don’t have to go for the biggest iPhone on the market.

For a device launching in 2022, the iPhone 14 Pro packs a lot of technology into its 6.4-inch display. It features a f/1.9 aperture, which allows it to auto-focus in low light conditions.

This isn’t the first time Apple has incorporated a feature like this into a smartphone. However, it is the first time that Apple has combined the technology with an Always-On display. Unlike a traditional display, the Always-On display on the iPhone 14 Pro uses a LTPO OLED panel that ranges from 1Hz to 120Hz.

This means that the iPhone 14 Pro has an extremely efficient display. It also means that it can offer an always-on display without draining your battery.

Similarly, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro includes the best camera on the market. The new camera system has a 48-megapixel sensor that’s capable of capturing the best pictures and videos.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

If you are looking for a smartphone that can handle multitasking, then the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 may be the device for you. It offers a large internal screen, an impressive camera, and a new apps dock. Plus, it can be opened like a book, offering a unique experience.

The Samsung Fold 4’s display is a little larger than the Z Fold 3. But it also has a smaller display than the Z Fold 3. This makes it more portable than the latter.

With its 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen, the Galaxy Fold 4 boasts rich colors and a great viewing experience. Also, the display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, enabling smooth scrolling.

The Galaxy Fold also has a unique design, and it opens up into a tablet, with a dual-screen folding design. However, it does not come with a built-in S-Pen, which is a feature that should be included in every model.

Its camera is good, but it is not the best available on the market. And the under-display camera is only 4 megapixels. Still, the Z Fold4 has a surprisingly good tablet screen and is a solid performer.

Another feature is its dual-app display, which allows you to see two apps at once. That’s quite a feat on a phone this size.

Google Pixel 6a

The Google Pixel 6A is the most exciting starter phone from Google this year. It offers a great design, pro-grade performance, and a number of Google-specific features.

Like the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, the Pixel 6A is built on a cutting-edge Android chip, the Tensor Processing Unit. This is a powerful AI and machine learning component that is behind several of the Pixel phones’ exclusive features. Some of these include live language translation, Face Unblurring, and Live HDR+.

In addition to its AI and machine learning capabilities, the Pixel 6a also includes some of the best cameras on the market. It uses the same Sony IMX363 primary sensor that the Pixel 3 uses, which allows it to take stunning pictures.

The display on the Pixel 6A is also excellent. It features an OLED panel that is HDR certified. However, it only has a 60Hz refresh rate. That might be a deal-breaker for some.

The Pixel 6A is available in a variety of colours. White, gray, green, and red are all available. There are two different storage options, and it comes with six gigs of RAM.

While the Pixel 6 has the same hardware as the Pixel 5A, the latter does not feature wireless charging. You’ll need a special adapter to charge the phone.

Motorola G-Series

Motorola’s G-Series smartphone is well-known among consumers, though it’s not the highest-end model in the company’s line. It has a number of notable features, including a notch and a display that has more than one feature.

The Moto G-Series smartphone comes in four variants. These include the G8, G7, G6, and the G6GS.

As for the G6GS, it’s expected to launch in India with a retail price of Rs 17,999. The phone is expected to come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. However, the exact details are not yet known.

The G7 is a little bit higher priced at the time of writing, but the price is more than acceptable considering what it has to offer. This device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor.

Another spec to look out for is the 6.4-inch FHD+ display. While it’s a tad smaller than the G8’s IPS LCD HD+ panel, it offers a much better refresh rate.

The Moto G-Series smartphone also has a good battery. Despite its small size, the device boasts a 5000mAh battery.

In addition, the Moto G-Series smartphone has a number of other impressive features. For example, the device has a built-in fingerprint sensor.

Oppo Find X5 Pro

Oppo Find X5 Pro is a top-end Android phone that offers a long battery life and excellent performance. It is equipped with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 525-ppi pixel density, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 10-bit color. The display also features a multi-brightness color calibration for use in all lighting conditions.

The Find X5 Pro is an excellent Android flagship with impressive cameras, a premium build, and powerful performance. However, the price is prohibitive. In the UK, the flagship costs $1260.

While the Oppo Find X5 Pro has a high price tag, it offers a lot for a flagship. The build is premium, the camera is good, and the battery is good. Plus, the Oppo MariSilicon X chip improves image quality, reduces noise, and increases dynamic range.

OPPO’s MariSilicon X NPU is a custom image processing chip that is built to help reduce noise, enhance color reproduction, and improve dynamic range. This chip takes on much of the CPU’s load, which can be beneficial for those who want to improve their images.

Oppo Find X5 Pro has an IP68 rating for protection against water and dust. The telephoto camera has a 13-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture and five-point optical image stabilization.

Nokia C21 Plus

Nokia C21 Plus is a smartphone from Nokia. It is an affordable handset. Despite its budget price, it offers some impressive specifications.

The phone comes with two cameras, a 13-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. They have a dual-sensor depth sensor, which is useful for taking portraits.

The 6.5-inch HD+ screen is capable of delivering vivid images. It is also bright. In addition, the LCD screen is complemented by a standard 60Hz refresh rate.

It is powered by a 1.6GHz octa-core processor and 2GB RAM. This combination allows users to run multiple apps at the same time. The battery is a 5050 mAh unit, which provides users with up to 3-days of use.

While the Nokia C21 Plus has some excellent features, there are some downsides as well. There is less room for easy access settings in the notification drawer, and there is a slightly dated Android version. However, the device supports Gmail, Google Play Store, YouTube and Netflix.

The phone is also IP52-rated for extra protection. Among other things, it uses Google’s mobile OS, which facilitates quick download speeds. But there’s one caveat: it’s not very good at photography.

For instance, the screen is not an OLED panel, and the colors are not as accurate as on a higher-end handset. As a result, there are some noticeable shadows and light bleeds.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is a masterclass in making budget smartphones look like flagships. At this point, it’s hard to find a phone that does it better.

It has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with 2400 x 1080 pixels. Unlike many of its competitors, the Redmi Note 11 supports up to a 90Hz refresh rate. This makes it a great option for watching movies and shows.

In addition to its excellent screen, the Redmi Note 11 also includes stereo speakers. While this isn’t a huge step up from the Note 11, it is good news for users who want a more immersive listening experience.

On the back, the phone features four cameras. One is an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, while the other three are standard-angle shooters. These are all excellent for taking photos and videos.

There are a few shortcomings with the camera, though. First off, the lens isn’t quite as wide-angle as it should be, and there’s no optical image stabilization. So while the camera can take commendable shots, you’ll still see a lot of blurry images.

The processor in the Redmi Note 11 is decent enough for everyday tasks. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a powerful GPU. As a result, the Note 11 cannot handle games that require a lot of processing power. However, it can still handle some light games.