What is the best phone on the market today?
Different aspects such as budget, size, camera, and the apps and games supported should be considered when buying a phone.
There’s no best phone for everyone, but there are some that come close based on what you’re looking for.
We’ve picked the best phones at 3 different price points (budget-friendly, entertainment phones and best camera phones), each comes with an iPhone and an android option for you to choose.
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Top 5 phone features you need in 2022
- Get an unlocked phones so that you can use it with any phone network
- At least 1 camera on the front (for video calls) and 1 on the back (to scan QR codes or take photos)
- A recently released phone that still has 3+ years of OS and security updates and have access to the 2 main app stores: Google Play or Apple app store
- Supports at least 4G connectivity, wifi-5 and Bluetooth 3.0
- At least 64GB storage space
What do you want to use your phone for?
Casual Users
- I don’t use social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
- I hardly use any mobile apps or games
- I rarely take pictures with my phone
Everyday Users
- My phone is one of my main entertainment devices (for apps, games, social media)
- I take photos with my phone and share it on social media, mainly to my friends and family
Content Creators
- I use my phone to create digital content to post on social media
- I often shoot videos that are 480p or better quality
- I use my phone for work and entertainment
Best Budget Phones for Casual Users
- I don’t use social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
- I hardly use any mobile apps or games
- I rarely take pictures with my phone
iPhone mini 12 (
Pros
+ Very good CPU (6 cores) and GPU (4 cores) performance
+ At least 4 more years of OS updates support from Apple
+ Latest connectivity tech – 5G, wifi-6, and Bluetooth 3.0
+ Decent camera for the occasional photos and QR code scanning
+ Great all-rounder that will last you many years
+ Very light and portable (4.8 oz / 135g), easily fits into pockets and bags
Cons
– Limited camera functionalities
– Smaller battery with 15 hours of video playback
Google Pixel 5a ()
Pros
+ Great value with most of the latest smartphone features
+ Latest generation connectivity, 5G and wifi-6, Bluetooth 3.0
+ IP67 water resistance
+ Minimum 3 years of OS and security updates expected
+ Has 3.5mm audio headphone jack
Negatives
– Adapter and cables are not included
– Average quality camera
Best Mid Range Phones for Everyday Users
- My phone is my main entertainment devices (for apps, games, social media)
- I take photos with my phone and share it on social media, mainly to my friends and family
iPhone 14 (from $799)
Pros
+ Uses the latest A15 Bionic CPU chip, runs most apps and games smoothly
+ iPhone 13 exclusive Photographic Styles camera mode
+ Supports eSIM, no physical SIM card required
+ Up to 1TB storage
+ iPhone 13 exclusive cinematic mode in 1080p at 30 fps
+ Tech specs and OS updates will be good for 4+ years
Cons
– Lacks telephotography camera functions for close up shots
Samsung Galaxy S21 ($699)
Pros
+ Great value with most of the latest smartphone features
+ Latest generation connectivity, 5G and wifi-6, Bluetooth 3.0
+ IP67 water resistance
+ Minimum 4 years of OS and security updates expected
+ Has 3.5mm audio headphone jack
Cons
– Adapter and cables are not included
Best Flagship Phones for Professionals, Content Creators and Gamers
- I use my phone to create digital content to post on social media
- I often shoot videos that are 480p or better quality
- I use my phone for work and entertainment
- I don’t mind carrying a bulky phone
iPhone 14 Pro (from $999)
Pros
+ Top iPhone performance that will run all mobile apps smoothly
+ Long lasting battery (up to 22hours video playback)
+ LiDAR Scanner for better AR (Augmented Reality), Night mode portraits, and faster autofocus in low light
+ Telephoto capabilities (Up to 6x optical zoom)
+ Adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz (ProMotion)
+ More portable and lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max
+ ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB storage)
Cons
– Very bulky and heavy at 8.46oz / 240g
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Pros
+ Top phone and camera performance
+ Telephoto capabilities (Up to 100x Zoom)
+ Optical Image Stabilization
+ Large battery (up to 20 hours video playback)
Cons
– Very heavy and bulky to fit in pockets
Final Words
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