The modern smartphone market is one of ingenuity, communication and productivity, all of which are extraordinarily important in today’s business world. To help you stay apprised of the various developments in the smartphone market, we’ve put together a blog detailing the various flagship smartphone devices for early 2022.
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google has always produced solid smartphones, but the Pixel 6 Pro is in a whole league of its own. It boasts a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display and a polished aluminum body, and with its Tensor chip, software and hardware optimization is made much easier. It makes running the new Android 12 operating system a breeze.
It’s worth noting that Pixel phones are widely used by some of the best content creators, and with their impressive cameras and software optimization, it’s no surprise. The Pixel 6 Pro has three main cameras: a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 48-megapixel telephoto lens with OIS, and a fixed 12-megapixel ultrawide angle lens. It also sports a 5,003 mAh battery with 84 hours of battery life, an under-display fingerprint sensor, and 23W fast charging. With three colors available (Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, and Stormy Black) and a price tag of $899, you’ll be sure to find a Pixel 6 Pro that fits your needs.
Body: Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back
Display: 6.71-inch LTPO AMOLED; 1,440 x 3,120 (~512 ppi); 120 Hz
OS: Android 12
Chipset: Google Tensor
Memory: 12GB RAM; 128, 256, 512GB of onboard storage
Expandable Memory: None
Cameras: Rear: 50-megapixel 25mm; 48-megapixel 104mm telephoto with 4x optical zoom; 12-megapixel 17mm. Front: 11.1-megapixel 20mm
Sounds: Stereo speakers, no headphone jack
Battery (battery endurance rating): 5,003 mAh (84 hours)
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor
Miscellaneous: IP68 water and dust resistant
Other versions: Google Pixel 6
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is Apple’s next installment in the incredibly popular smartphone series. With a stainless steel frame and Gorilla Glass on the front and back, it’s a very sturdy device. Plus, it has an impressive 1,284 x 2,778 resolution, 6.7-inch Super Reina XDR OLED display, all powered by Apple’s proprietary 15 Bionic chipset. This device might only have 6GB of RAM, but Apple’s software optimization is so on-point that you certainly cannot tell.
The 13 Pro Max also comes equipped with three rear-facing cameras, including a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with sensor-shift, a 12-megapixel 77 telephoto lens with traditional OIS, and a 12-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens. There is also a sensor shift technology and optimization for iOS 15.2, allowing for some impressive content creation. Some other features include a 4,352 mAh battery (about 121 hours of battery life) and 27W fast-charging capabilities. It does not, however, have a fingerprint sensor like its contemporaries, opting instead for the Apple Face ID security software.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max also has IP68 protection from dust and water, making it quite durable and tidy. It is available in Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue for $1,099 from the Apple store and most wireless carriers.
Body: Stainless Steel frame, Gorilla Glass front and back
Display: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 1,284 x 2,778 (~458 ppi); 120 Hz
OS: iOS 15.2
Chipset: A15 Bionic
Memory: 6GB RAM; 128, 256, 512GB, 1TB of onboard storage
Expandable Memory: None
Cameras: Rear: 12-megapixel 26 mm; 12-megapixel 77mm telephoto with 3x optical zoom; 12-megapixel 13mm; Front: 12-megapixel 23 mm
Sounds: Stereo speakers, no headphone jack
Battery (battery endurance rating): 4,352 mAh (121 hours)
Security: Face ID
Miscellaneous: IP68 water dust resistant
Other versions: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 mini
Samsung Galaxy s21 Ultra
The Galaxy s21 Ultra is Samsung’s latest and greatest addition to the smartphone market. The display is a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 1,440 x 3,200 resolution housed in an aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and back. It also runs with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM, depending on the model. As for the operating system, it runs Android 11 with Samsung’s One UI 3.1, but there are rumors out there supposing that Samsung’s latest UI, One UI 4.0, will run on Android 12 soon enough.
The Galaxy s21 Ultra has four different camera experiences: a 108-megapixel wide-angle lens with OIS, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 10x optical zoom with OIS, another 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. The front-facing camera has an impressive 40-megapixels. As for security, the device includes an in-display fingerprint scanner. Furthermore, its battery is 5,000 mAh for up to 114 hours of life and 25W fast-charging. The device has additional features such as IP68 water and dust resistance, as well as s-pen capabilities. Available in a number of matte finishes: Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, and Phantom Brown, the Galaxy s21 Ultra starts at $1,199.99, and can be purchased from Samsung or at one of the major carriers.
Body: Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back
Display: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1,440 x 3,200 (~515 ppi); 120 Hz
OS: Android 11; One UI 3.1
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory: 12 or 16GB of RAM; 256 or 512GB of storage
Expandable Memory: No
Cameras: Rear: 108-megapixel 24mm; 10-megapixel 240mm periscope telephoto; 10-megapixel 72mm telephoto; 12-megapixel 13mm; Front: 40-megapixel 26mm
Sounds: Stereo speakers
Battery (battery endurance rating): 5,000 mAh (114 hours)
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor
Miscellaneous: IP68 water and dust resistant; s-pen compatible
Other versions: Samsung Galaxy s21, Samsung Galaxy s21+, Samsung Galaxy FE
These smartphones are expected to be the prominent choices in the United States’ smartphone market this year, but you should know that there are other options, too. The OnePlus 9 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, and Sony’s Xperia PRO-I are all strong contenders for best phone of the year.