📱 2022-03-12 15:20:03 – Paris/France.
Apple and Samsung have already announced new phones, but we're still expecting a lot more new devices in 2022.
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Apple showed off the latest version of the iPhone SE at its event earlier this week, but this budget phone might not be everyone's cup of tea. If the SE's iPhone 8-style body doesn't appeal to you, don't worry: plenty more phones are expected to arrive later in 2022. Samsung, Apple, Motorola and OnePlus have already announced several new mobile devices.
Here's a look at the phones we're most looking forward to in 2022 based on rumors and reports that have surfaced so far. We've also included a section at the bottom for phones that were previously on this list but have since been announced, like Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro, Sierra Blue
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The iPhone 14 Pro will likely have the standard updates you'd expect from a next-gen iPhone, like a new Apple processor and maybe some design tweaks. But it's the new camera that seems like the most exciting potential update. If rumors are to be believed, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max might have a 48-megapixel main camera. That's according to two reports by famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, as reported by 9to5Mac and MacRumors.
Apple has improved the iPhone Pro camera in many ways over the years, adding a third ultra-wide camera lens in 2019 with the iPhone 11 Pro and improving the telephoto zoom range in 2020 with the iPhone 12 Pro Max. But the resolution has remained at 12 megapixels for years, even since the iPhone 7.
Resolution is not everything. There's a lot more that goes into producing a great photo. Factors such as sensor size and the camera's aperture, which is the opening that allows it to catch light, both play a large role in determining image quality. Other internal upgrades, such as improvements that Apple's new chips bring to image processing algorithms and machine learning, also affect camera performance. But a major leap like this would still suggest that significant camera upgrades are in store for Apple's next pro-grade iPhone.
We expect the iPhone 14 Pro to debut in September, in line with Apple's usual launch cycle. According to Kuo, the phone should also get a new punch-hole cutout for the front camera to replace the notch.
iPhone 14 Max
The iPhone 13 Pro Max.
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The biggest improvements we're expecting from next year's flagship iPhone come down to the camera, design and screen size. But it's the reported iPhone 14 Max that excites me the most, which is said to be an oversized version of Apple's standard next-gen iPhone.
Apple will ditch the iPhone Mini and instead add another 6,7-inch iPhone to the mix next year, according to Nikkei Asian Review. This means that the iPhone 14 line can be made up of two 6,1-inch models (the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro) and two 6,7-inch versions (the iPhone 14 Max and the iPhone 14 Pro Max).
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Apple's iPhone 14 Max will apparently be for those who want a bigger screen but don't necessarily care about the other upgrades that come with Apple's Pro line, like a triple-lens camera and lidar sensor. . It could be a great choice for iPhone fans who have been waiting for a gigantic screen but don't want to splurge on the $13 iPhone 1 Pro Max.
We will probably have to wait until the fall to find out more about Apple's future plans for the iPhone.
Google Pixel 6A
smartphone Google's Pixel 6, left, and larger Pixel 6 Pro
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Google's Pixel 6 is already a great value at $600. But if the company keeps its current model, we could see an even cheaper version of the Pixel 6 later this year, called the Pixel 6A.
The Pixel 6A is expected to have a lower resolution 12,2-megapixel main camera compared to the Pixel 50's 6-megapixel wide camera, according to specs discovered by 9to5Google. But it would have Google's Tensor chip like its more expensive siblings and a 6,2-inch display, making it slightly smaller than the 6-inch Pixel 6,4. The design may also closely resemble that of the Pixel 6, according to renders from blog 91mobiles and prominent leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer, who runs the OnLeaks Twitter account.
Google is not new to the budget smartphone space. But I'm excited to see what its new Tensor chip could do for a phone at this price, assuming the rumors turn out to be true. I feel like Google has finally struck the right balance between affordability and high-end features with the Pixel 6, and I hope that approach carries over to its next one as well. smartphone at low price.
Google launched the Pixel 5A and Pixel 4A in August, so there's a chance we could see the Pixel 6A then. But the company also has a habit of announcing new products at its I/O Developer Conference, which usually takes place in May, or at its product launch event in the fall.
Google Pixel Fold (or Pixel Notebook)
An image of a Google patent application for a foldable device.
Google hasn't said a word about plans to launch a foldable Pixel phone, but the rumors have been gaining momentum lately. The most recent leak comes from 9to5Google, which reports that Google's first flexible phone could be called Pixel Notepad. But perhaps more interestingly, the report also suggests that this so-called Pixel Notepad might be cheaper than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3, which costs $1. That's a big deal, as high prices have been one of the biggest setbacks for today's foldable phones.
In terms of design, Google's foldable phone will likely have a similar shape to Oppo's Find N rather than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3. That's according to animations 9to5Google found in Android 12L, Google's Android software designed for larger-screen devices like tablets.
But the camera could be a step down from the Pixel 6, as 9to5Google reports that Google's foldable may have the same camera sensors as the Pixel 5. The post reportedly found references to the camera sensor photo of the Pixel Fold in the Android Package Kit Files – i.e. the files used to distribute and install Android apps – for Google's camera app.
If Google's foldable ends up having a subpar camera than the Pixel 6, it's possible Google made that compromise to get a competitive price and keep the device slim. Other files associated with Google's camera app also include code referring to a potential 2022 launch date, according to 9to5Google, suggesting the search giant could indeed announce its first foldable this year.
Foldable phones are still expensive and have many limitations. But Google's current approach to smartphones has given me hope that it will bring something useful — or at least interesting — to this space. Take the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, for example, both of which include exclusive features that use Google Assistant. These include Wait Times, which displays expected wait times before calling a toll-free number, and Direct My Call, a tool for transcribing automated menus when dialing businesses toll-free. costs. These two additions prove that Google is considering ways to improve basic smartphone functionality. Hopefully it will take a similar strategy for foldable devices, especially now that Google has started manufacturing its own phone chips.
Samsung Galaxy ZFold 4
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has nearly every refinement you could ask for, but it still feels like it's missing a point.
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the finest foldable phone I've used, and it's poised to be the first foldable phone I'd recommend. But it's still significantly more expensive than the average phone, and the Z Fold 3's unconventional design still makes it difficult to use as a regular phone.
Given the progress Samsung has made in foldable phones so far, I'm excited to see how it addresses these shortcomings in the future. We haven't heard much about Samsung's future plans for foldable phones. But since Samsung is already on its third generation Z Fold since the original launched in 2019, I wouldn't be surprised to see another version launched this year.
Samsung also said it sold four times more units of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 than its previous foldable phones throughout 2020. That alone suggests that demand for the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 has been solid at the very least, giving Samsung a reason to go full steam ahead.
If Samsung releases another Galaxy Z Fold this year, we can probably expect to see the usual list of updates, like a newer processor and a slightly improved design. But I'd also like to see longer battery life, a lower price, more software features that make better use of the Z Fold's larger screen, and an updated design that makes the device less bulky when folded. It would also be great to see Samsung include the S-Pen stylus in future versions of the Fold rather than selling it separately.
Phones we've been excited about launching in 2022
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
Apple's iPhone SE 2022
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Apple announced the third-generation iPhone SE at an event on March 8 during its first product launch of the year. As rumors had predicted, the iPhone SE 2022 supports 5G and the same A15 Bionic processor as the iPhone 13. Apple also claims it has improved battery life and screen quality. camera of the phone, although it still has a single 12-megapixel lens similar to its predecessor. The company also raised the price slightly to $429 from…
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