When it comes to purchasing a new smartphone, what are your biggest drives? The size of the display screen, the camera quality, and how long the battery life will last are all common features that drive our smartphone purchases. Let’s review some of the devices we’re particularly keen on buying in 2022, including those big name brands with innovative new features and even improvements on previous models:

1. Google Pixel 6
Although there are still features that are unknown, there is some information available for the upcoming Google Pixel 6 release. One leading feature is the new tensor chip being introduced by Google, which will be available in the Pro and Standard version. The Pro version is said to deliver better performance in almost every category with a larger screen, 12GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, and a battery of 5,000 mAh. Pricing on the standard version is estimated to be around $799, while the Pro version may go for $1099 USD.

2. Samsung Galaxy S22
Many rumors have surfaced about the Samsung Galaxy S22. This newest release from Samsung looks to be arriving with plenty of new upgrades and also a sleeker look. The new S22 will most likely feature upgraded cameras, including Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 895 chip. An overall thinner design with a possible under-display camera is also rumored as a feature. Prices for the phone have yet to be released, however, Samsung has reduced the cost of their three main phone products by $200 USD each.

3. iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro
The iPhone 13 will be released in four separate versions. However, this article will compare the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. The Pro version will certainly be more robust and the price reflects this with the iPhone 13 going for $799 USD. While the iPhone 13 Pro will be two hundred dollars higher at $999 USD. The max storage available on the iPhone 13 is 512GB, while the Pro has up to 1TB. The screen size is the same across both devices measuring in at 6.1 inches. Both phones also are the same size at 5.8 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches.

4. Surface Duo 2
The Surface Duo 2 is upgrading every piece of their smartphone. Featuring better performance and bigger displays, 5G support, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip, and a new notification’s notifier that will run directly down the spine of the phone when shut. With so many impressive upgrades and the dual screens, this phone sets itself apart from the competition. This is the second generation of the device and the price is increased to $1,499 USD, which is a $100 increase over the last versions price point.

5. iPhone X Fold
This device has yet to be realized in full, but we hear that Apple is working on many issues with this device and hopes to have the phone available to the public by the year 2023. The new technology is rumored to have an 8-inch display, which may feature a great many folding options, through the use of the hinge design. However, the price could exceed $1500 USD.