Like previous years, this year too we witnessed multiple phone launches. In 2022, Nothing introduced its first smartphone – the Nothing Phone (1) with a unique rear design. During the year, Google brought back its flagship phones Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro in India. Apple and Samsung announced their flagships – Apple iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. We bring you some of the best smartphones to debut in 2022. look
None Phone (1)
The USP of the Nothing Phone (1) is its innovative Glyph interface, which features unique light patterns made up of 900 LEDs on the back to indicate who’s calling, app notifications, charging status and more. It comes with an initial price tag ₹33,999.
Coming with a 6.55-inch full HD+ OLED display, this mid-range smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778+ octa-core processor. The rear is equipped with dual 50MP advanced sensors and the main camera is Sony IMX766 on the front.
OnePlus 10 Pro
OnePlus 10 Pro is available ₹61,999 onwards. The smartphone has a 48MP main camera with Sony IMX 789 sensor (OIS enabled), 50MP ultra-wide angle camera and 8MP telephoto lens. On the front, the smartphone has a 32 MP camera.
The handset is equipped with a 6.7-inch display with LTPO with 120 Hz QHD+ Fluid AMOLED. The OnePlus 10 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core processor. Backed by 5,000 mAh, the device offers 80W SuperVOOC charging.
Google Pixel 7 Pro
The Google Pixel 7 Pro has a price tag ₹84,999 in India. Powered by the Google Tensor G2 chipset, the Pixel 7 Pro is 5G-ready. It is equipped with a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels. The smartphone has a triple camera on the back. The setup consists of a 50MP main sensor paired with 48MP and 12MP sensors.
On the front, the handset comes with a 10.8MP camera for selfies. The Pixel 7 Pro runs Android 13 out-of-the-box and has a 4,926mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 starting price ₹80,999. The smartphone has a compact size and can be slipped into a pocket when it’s time to kill. The phone is offered in Bora Purple, Graphite and Pink Gold color shades. When unfolded, the device has a 6.7-inch display. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. The shield is protected by aluminum.
For optics, there is a 10 MP camera on the front for selfies. The rear camera system consists of a 12MP main sensor paired with a 12MP secondary sensor. The handset packs a 3,700mAh battery and offers Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Price ₹1,54,999 in India for the base model. With a foldable form factor, the smartphone has a 7.6-inch Full Dynamic AMOLED main display and a 6.2-inch sub-display. Equipped with S Pen support, the handset is offered in Gray Green, Phantom Black and Beige color options.
The device comes with 12 GB RAM and can provide up to 16 hours of internet usage. Camera sensors on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 include a 50MP main sensor, 12MP and 10MP rear sensors.
Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 14 comes with a starting price ₹79,900. The smartphone sports a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2532×1170 pixels. The device is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset paired with 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage options. The handset is offered in Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Product Red and Blue color options.
The rear is paired with a 12MP primary sensor and another 12MP ultra-wide sensor. On the front, the handset has a 12MP TrueDepth camera for selfies.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Starting Price ₹1,39,900. It features a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with features like Dynamic Island and Always-On Display. Powered by Apple A16 Bionic chip with 16-core neural engine, the smartphone offers up to 1TB of internal storage.
The color options of the device are Space Black, Silver, Gold and Deep Purple. The smartphone has a ceramic shield front and textured matte glass back with a stainless steel design. The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 48MP primary camera on the back paired with two 12MP sensors. There is a 12MP TrueDepth camera on the front for selfies. iPhone 14 Pro Max is IP68 rated and can withstand water up to a maximum depth of 6 meters for 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra comes in Burgundy, Phantom Black, Phantom White and Green colors. The smartphone has a starting price ₹1,09,999. It sports a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display and comes with S Pen support. For imaging duties, the handset has a 108MP primary camera on the back paired with 10MP, 12MP and 10MP sensors.
Backed by a 5,000mAh battery, the device is claimed to deliver up to 40 hours of talk time.
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