Need Advice What’s the best Smartphone of 2022, according to you?

[Ink]

Self-titled.

Google Pixel 7.

 

[Paul Lee]

Already beat me to it. I second the Pixel 7. Best all around phone for the average user in my opinion.

 

[Zero Knowledge]

High end: 1) iPhone 14 Pro Max 2) Goggle Pixel 7 Pro/Google Pixel 7 3) ASUS Zenphone 9 4) Oppo Find X5 Pro/OnePlus 10 Pro
Low end: 1) Google Pixel 6A 2) Realme 10 Pro 3) Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G

 

[entropism]

I have a bunch of flagship phones due to work and trade in deals. As much as I love the Pixel 7, the fingerprint sensor on it barely works. I'm on my 3rd so far, and it's awful. The Pixel 7 Pro's sensor works flawlessly, though. Too bad it's so freakin big. Give me a Pixel 7 with a working fingerprint sensor and I'd consider it.

The Flip4 and Fold4 are fantastic, but dear lord, are they fragile. Every time I pick mine up, I wonder if it's going to snap the screen.

Honestly, and I hate to say it, smartphone of the year has to go to either the S22 (base) for being a smaller phone that works great, or the iPhone 14 Pro.

 

[n8chavez]

Self-titled.

Google Pixel 7.

Really? Why? What's different about it. I have the 6 pro, and I'm loving it! It is the smartest smartphone What's better about the 7?

 

[I Walk MY Way]

ulefone power armor 14 pro

 

[Zero Knowledge]

Really? Why? What's different about it. I have the 6 pro, and I'm loving it! It is the smartest smartphone What's better about the 7?

Camera, better battery and I think there were less bugs/problems on release than the Pixel 6.

Pixel 6 was plagued by poor optimization/bugs that took months to fix plus the battery is less than stellar on the Pixel 6.

Until Google move away from Samsung SoC's (poor battery performance/heating issues) and move to Qualcomm I wouldn't think about buying one.

 

[n8chavez]

Camera, better battery and I think there were less bugs/problems on release than the Pixel 6.

Pixel 6 was plagued by poor optimization/bugs that took months to fix plus the battery is less than stellar on the Pixel 6.

Until Google move away from Samsung SoC's (poor battery performance/heating issues) and move to Qualcomm I wouldn't think about buying one.

I'm confused, the pixel uses their own Tensor chip, not samsungs or qualcomms.

 

[Zero Knowledge]

I'm confused, the pixel uses their own Tensor chip, not samsungs or qualcomms.

Nikkei: Google Tensor is a 5nm chip and Samsung is handling production

The Tensor chipset to be used within the Pixel 6 will reportedly be made using a 5nm process, with Samsung handling the production.

9to5google.com

Google’s Tensor SoC is actually this secret Samsung Exynos chip

Google recently announced the new Tensor SoC that will power its upcoming Pixel smartphones. This is the first high-end mobile ...

www.sammobile.com

 

[Digmor Crusher]

Don't know, my phone is 2 years old so I cannot comment on any 2022 phones, altough I am partial to Pixel and hate Apple.

 

[Ink]

High end: 1) iPhone 14 Pro Max 2) Goggle Pixel 7 Pro/Google Pixel 7 3) ASUS Zenphone 9 4) Oppo Find X5 Pro/OnePlus 10 Pro
Low end: 1) Google Pixel 6A 2) Realme 10 Pro 3) Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G

The Pixel 6A scored high-up in the Smartphone camera blindtest.

It’s a more affordable Pixel, that still uses the Tensor G1 SoC with lesser premium materials.

Google is top tier when it comes to their software AI/ML magic.

Hot Take - The Best Smartphone Camera 2022 - MKBHD Blindtest

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[entropism]

Really? Why? What's different about it. I have the 6 pro, and I'm loving it! It is the smartest smartphone What's better about the 7?

The Tensor S1 was plagued by connectivity issues. I shelved my 6 Pro because it would cycle between 5GUC, 5G, LTE, and no signal multiple times per minute, usually every 5-10 seconds or so. Also, on more than enough occasions for me to drop this as a work phone, it would lose signal completely for 10-20 minutes at a time. This is in a 5GUC saturated area, too.

I exchanged the device more times than I could count, and it's simply a hardware issue. So glad I wasted so much money on it to sit in a drawer, to be traded in for a 7 Pro.

 

[n8chavez]

The Tensor S1 was plagued by connectivity issues. I shelved my 6 Pro because it would cycle between 5GUC, 5G, LTE, and no signal multiple times per minute, usually every 5-10 seconds or so. Also, on more than enough occasions for me to drop this as a work phone, it would lose signal completely for 10-20 minutes at a time. This is in a 5GUC saturated area, too.

I exchanged the device more times than I could count, and it's simply a hardware issue. So glad I wasted so much money on it to sit in a drawer, to be traded in for a 7 Pro.

That's so odd. I've never had any of those issue at all. My p6pro is working perfectly.

 

[entropism]

[Updated] Pixel 6 mobile network keeps dropping for some users

Some Pixel 6 users are bothered by mobile network dropping issue, while for some, Wi-Fi is automatically getting disconnected.

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Here's how many 9to5Google readers said they suffer from Pixel 6 connectivity problems

Many Pixel 6 owners have experienced connectivity issues and problems related to Wi-Fi and cellular connection. Here's what our readers say.

9to5google.com

The Pixel 6 Pro has the worst connectivity and reception of any phone I've used

The Pixel 6 Pro has connectivity issues. It goes offline very frequently and doesn't reconnect as quickly as it should, unlike other phones.

www.androidauthority.com

 

[CyberTech]

Don't know, my phone is 2 years old so I cannot comment on any 2022 phones, altough I am partial to Pixel and hate Apple.

Same bro, i'm Partial to iPhone and hate Google.

 

[zkSnark]

I want iPhone with Android, no iOS. Will this ever happen?

 

[Ranking4029]

S22 Ultra

 

[tipo]

I tested and returned in 30 days because I couldn't get used too the next phones this year: s22, Zenfone 9, s22 ultra, iphone 13 pro, pixel 6a. The one that I'm using right now and like it a lot is the 6a. This phone is perfect for me- compact, best battery vs the other ones I used, great camera, the stock android is way better than all the skins (UI's)combined from the other manufacturers, signal strength is awesome, speed and stability are great. It's my first pixel for me and if all goes well for the next 6 month I'll switch to pixel 7 (Pixel 7 pro is too big).
So the best phone for 2022 for me is the Pixel 6a.

 

[CyberDevil]

I broke the back cover of my Xiaomi Mi 9 and now I'm looking for a new phone. When I started researching this year's models and its nightmare. )) Judging from the reviews, even $1000 phones are a lot of compromises: either overheating, no water protection, poor camera, low battery life or limited support ...

I want to find a phone with a screen from 6.7 inches with a decent camera and battery life that won't overheat, since I live in the desert. Any ideas perhaps? Currently thinking between Xiaomi 12T and Samsung S22 Plus. These are the two most balanced models in terms of price/quality.

The Pixel 7 seems like a good choice, but the Exinos processor is a fiasco. In the summer, I'll be making scrambled eggs on it. =_=

 

[Pixelman]

I like android phones with stock apps.
Currently using Motorola with a 5000 mAh battery.

I know, not the answer you are looking for. For me, best is whatever is simple and lasts.