While you consider the ‘finest smartphones’ of the yr, it is simple to only image costly, flagship telephones. Nonetheless, like yearly, we have had some actual standout mid-range choices as effectively in 2022 that may not go toe-to-toe with correct flagships, however supply sufficient efficiency and options at far more reasonably priced costs. Folding telephones continued to get higher in 2022 because of Samsung pioneering this section in India, whereas charging speeds reached new heights. Nonetheless, the massive focus for all of the telephones on our listing is cameras. We have seen smartphones with unimaginable zoom perfjoamcne, high-resolution sensors, and next-level video stabilisation for content material creators. Relying in your funds and necessities, there’s one thing for everybody in our listing.
All these smartphones have been reviewed by us and we have chosen solely the very best of the very best, based mostly on the scores they acquired and what we felt had been distinctive sufficient choices that also stand out, even in the present day. Here is Devices 360’s listing of the very best smartphones in India for 2022, in no explicit order.
Google Pixel 7
After a few years of neglecting the Indian market, Google lastly determined to launch its 2022 flagships in India, and we’re actually glad it did. Between the Google Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Professional, we really feel the Pixel 7 is the flagship that most individuals ought to have their eye on as a result of it gives the very best of Google’s imaginative and prescient however at a reasonably approachable value. Other than the telephoto digicam and the next decision show on the 7 Professional, the Pixel 7 does just about the whole lot that its costlier sibling can. It has a slick design with good construct high quality, a vivid show, helpful software program options, high quality cameras, and superb battery life. Being a Pixel, you may anticipate day-one updates from Google which ought to preserve the cellphone recent and related for a few years at the very least.
iPhone 14 Professional
The iPhone 14 Professional raises the worth bar as soon as once more in India, making it the most costly Professional mannequin but. Apple’s huge upgrades this time is a extra highly effective SoC, new-age show notch which it refers to because the Dynamic Island, and the next decision predominant digicam. The latter is presumably essentially the most thrilling function and the enhancements are noticeable in stills and recorded movies. Whereas not pretty much as good because the Google Pixel 7 Professional for nonetheless pictures in our expertise, the 14 Professional is in a league of its personal in terms of video recording. The remaining is enterprise as regular. The iPhone 14 Professional options glorious construct high quality, superb efficiency, sturdy battery life, and comes with promise of long-term software program updates. The iPhone 14 Professional Max can also be obtainable with a bigger show and battery, however is significantly costlier.
iPhone 14 Plus
Whereas a few of us are unhappy to see the iPhone mini being discontinued, we’re comfortable that Apple has changed it with one thing that has extra mass enchantment. The iPhone 14 Plus resurrects the plus-size mannequin that ended with the iPhone 8 Plus, and is the right alternative for people who need a Professional Max-sized iPhone however with out the steep premium. The iPhone 14 Plus is basically an iPhone 14 with a bigger 6.7-inch show and larger battery and for lots of people, that ought to be a adequate motive to get one. Regardless of having a big footprint, it is really lighter than even the iPhone 14 Professional, which is a large bonus.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Final yr’s folding telephones from Samsung actually raised the bar by introducing an IPX8 score for water resistance and this yr, we noticed an extra refinement of the design and options. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 this yr wasn’t an enormous improve over its predecessor, which is why it misses a spot on our listing, however the Galaxy Z Flip 4 acquired some significant updates making it the very best entry-point to foldables. The brand new mannequin has gotten a extra refined design, a greater outer show, and battery life has improved drastically. It additionally options the extra power-efficient model of Qualcomm’s flagship SoC, which helps it obtain top-tier efficiency with no important heating points. The cameras are good, the show is superb, and the truth that it could actually fold to half its dimension isn’t just a novelty act anymore.
Nothing Telephone 1
Behind all of the hype and flashing LED lights of the Nothing Telephone 1 lies a really underrated mid-range providing that until in the present day, gives a whole package deal at an unbeatable value. Contemplating it’s the startup’s first smartphone, it actually nailed the premium match and end. For a smartphone that prices round Rs. 30,000, you get a robust 5G SoC, an IP53 score, and wi-fi charging. The Telephone 1 additionally has a vivid 120Hz show, clear software program, and an excellent main digicam. Even in the event you by no means use the Glyph lights (which we nonetheless assume is extra of a gimmick), the Telephone 1 nonetheless delivers a premium Android expertise that not many can brag about, particularly at these costs.
OnePlus 10R (150W)
One would sometimes anticipate one of many quickest charging smartphones to be a flagship, however surprisingly, it is a mid-range providing. The OnePlus 10R defies the everyday design philosophy of the model for a extra generic design, but when you may make your peace with that, you will discover that it is a good little mid-range smartphone. The 150W or Endurance Version of this cellphone actually steals the present as you may cost the battery at a ridiculously fast price. The smartphone additionally has a formidable predominant digicam, good battery life, and lean software program. The usual model of this cellphone can cost at 80W, which remains to be impressively fast. Yet one more cellphone that is price mentioning is the Realme GT Neo 3, the dual brother of the 10R. It is basically the identical cellphone however with a special design and software program.
Vivo X80 Professional
If we needed to decide the very best cellphone for video content material creation that is not an iPhone, we might must go together with the Vivo X80 Professional. Though pricier than its predecessor, Vivo’s flagship for 2022 is the very best Android cellphone for taking pictures video content material because of its devoted imaging chip and the gimbal-stabilisation system. It additionally has an especially good Evening mode for low-light stills, one thing that would give Google’s Evening Sight a run for its cash. Other than the cameras, the smartphone appears to be like and feels the a part of a premium flagship. You get a complicated design, a wonderful show, nice efficiency, and superb battery life.
Xiaomi 12 Professional
The Xiaomi 12 Professional represents a extra grown-up and mature flagship in comparison with the yr earlier than. Quite than specializing in huge numbers and gimmicky options, the 12 Professional boasts of a complicated design and premium parts that concentrate on delivering high quality, slightly than amount. The Xiaomi 12 Professional comes with glorious construct high quality, a crisp 120Hz show, 120W wired charing, nice sounding audio system, and a really succesful digicam. What really makes it higher than the Mi 11 Extremely from final yr is that you would be able to really purchase this smartphone in India.
Asus ROG Telephone 6
The Asus ROG Telephone 6 stays unchallenged in India as no different firm has launched a devoted gaming cellphone this yr. The Telephone 6 gives higher worth than the ROG Telephone 6 Professional, and elevates the specialised gaming options that we have seen in earlier generations even additional. With help for as much as a 165Hz refresh price and an enormous 6,000mAh battery, the ROG Telephone 6 is actually a beast in terms of slaying just about any sport you throw at it. Some new noteworthy options embody an IPX4 score for splash resistance, improved cameras, and faster charging. The equipment are one thing you will need to spend money on too, as a few of them just like the Aeroactive Cooler 6 really make an enormous distinction to the efficiency.
OnePlus 10 Professional
The OnePlus 10 Professional is a strong, no-nonsense flagship that gives the very best OnePlus expertise (no matter’s left of it anyway) and superb cameras. Its design is in contrast to any earlier OnePlus smartphone and there in lies the allure. It is glossy and trendy, has a wonderful show, top-notch efficiency, and superb battery life. It misses out on an official IP score in India, but it surely does have all of the seals and protections in place to make it water and dirt resistant. With the corporate going by means of an id disaster, this will simply be the final time we see trademark OnePlus options such because the ‘Alert slider’ on a flagship OnePlus cellphone, which was conspicuously lacking on the OnePlus 10T 5G that got here after it.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Extremely
The union of Samsung’s Galaxy Word and S sequence was full this yr with the arrival of the Galaxy S22 Extremely. If we needed to decide a single Android cellphone which we felt was near-perfect, it is exhausting to search out something higher than this one. Samsung has thrown in the whole lot however the kitchen sink this time by together with a built-in S Pen stylus, an unimaginable show, and what are arguably the very best telephoto cameras in any cellphone. It’s fairly costly in comparison with different Android flagships on our listing however nonetheless cheaper than an iPhone 14 Professional. If you’d like a cellphone which excels in just about each space, the Galaxy S22 Extremely is a simple alternative.
Motorola Edge 30 Professional
The ‘flagship-killer’ award this yr goes to the Motorola Edge 30 Professional as other than having a flagship-grade SoC, it additionally options the everyday frills akin to wi-fi charging and an IP score. What makes it a simple contender for this title although is its value, which was fairly aggressive when it launched in February this yr, and is even higher worth now after current value cuts. The Edge 30 Professional gives a clear Android expertise, very fast charging, a 144Hz refresh price, and an excellent selfie digicam. In case you’re not eager on spending lots however nonetheless do not need to miss out on issues akin to a superb telephoto digicam or strong gaming efficiency, it is exhausting to discover a higher all-rounder at this value.
