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Top upcoming smartphones to watch out for in 2022! - Prune

Almost every day, we see the launch of brand new smartphones in the market, which flaunt exciting specs at a range of prices. And in these, many manage to stand out with their design and ultimate performance making them a must-buy soon after their release. But while we saw exceptional smartphones this year such as iPhone 13 series, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and Realme GT, the next year is likely going to be bigger and better!

Are you wondering how that is possible? Well, the smartphone game is changing as the brands are competing to secure a place in the industry. And this means constant innovation, giving us more options to choose from for our next smartphone upgrade. If you’re curious to learn about the top anticipated handsets of 2022, the experts at Prune have compiled a list just for you!

Google Pixel 6a

There are speculations that Google will launch the next upgrade of their popular Pixel 6 next year. It might be called Google Pixel 6a and can feature a 6.20-inch display. When it comes to the camera department, which the Pixel series is known for, it can boast a dual-camera setup with a 12.2MP primary camera and a 12MP secondary camera. The front camera is likely an 8MP lens for selfies and video calls. Recently, there was news doing rounds that the smartphone could have the Google Tensor GS101 processor.

OnePlus 10 Pro

If you’re a faithful OnePlus user, this news will excite you. We might see the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro next year, a first of its kind among the company’s devices. While little is out about its possible debut in May 2022, it can have a better camera setup than its predecessors. The camera can include a square-shaped setup that can bend at the edges. And the smartphone is speculated to have Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 898 SoC with a refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Apple iPhone 14

Every year, Apple rolls out the much-awaited iPhones with grandeur. And next year, the Apple iPhone 14 will be the biggest launch. Rumours and leaks suggest that the iPhone 14 Max could take the centre-stage over iPhone 14 Mini. The top-notch handset could have a bigger display and a suitable option if you fancy an iPhone with a large screen. It could also have sharper edges with flat glass at the back. And the OLED display is rumoured to have a refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Samsung Galaxy S22

A list of devices tagged as the Samsung Galaxy S22 series might launch soon next year. The lineup includes Galaxy S22, Galaxy 22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. These are likely an upgrade of the Note series and might come equipped with the latest Snapdragon chipset or Exynos 2200. The devices could range from 6-inch to 6.81-inch in the display. When it comes to the cameras, the Galaxy S22 Ultra might sport a 108 primary camera, while the others can have a 50MP primary camera to capture well-detailed images.

Xiaomi 12

There’s an official confirmation from the company that we will see the launch of Xiaomi 12 next year. But while there’s no exact release date yet, we have come across several leaks to look into till then. There could be a collaboration with the German camera company Leica for the Xiaomi 12 Ultra’s camera setup as the cameras can sport the branding. The devices are likely to have a triple camera setup with 50MP lenses. And the Xiaomi 12 series could also be powered by Qualcomm 8 Gen 1 processor.

Which smartphone would you be interested in next year? Let us know!

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