Looking back, 2017 was an outstanding year for
Android smart phones and their manufacturers. Even more impressive is the fact
that some of the best devices to hit the market were only released toward the
end of 2017, such as the Galaxy Note 8 and Essential Phone. As good as these
phones are, it’s worth noting that there are plenty of other great handsets
coming out in 2018 and beyond that you should keep an eye on as well. So if you
want to be on top of your Smartphone game in 2022, here are eight Android
phones to watch out for in the coming years.
The Low
End Mobile Device
For phones priced under $200, we’ll probably
see cheaper versions of flagships today. Right now, there are lots of
affordable devices available with great specs—like a near-bezel-less display, a
notch and all-day battery life—but they’re missing some features that were once
reserved for more expensive phones, like dual cameras and wireless charging.
Expect these features to trickle down into sub-$200 devices eventually; if you
don’t mind buying older hardware or settle for something with less storage, you
can get your hands on a decent phone now at an unbeatable price.
The
Middle
Honor (?) 10 Pro comes with a 1.5 GHz octacore
processor, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage via microSD card. There
is also a fingerprint scanner, a 4,000 mAh battery and dual-SIM functionality.
The phone will ship with 7.0 Nougat out of the box, though we’re not sure if it
will support updates beyond that version. It will also sport an FHD display
(1920 x 1080), all while keeping itself water resistant to IP68 standards.
The High
End
The luxury tier is occupied by only a few
devices. These top-of-the-line phones have just about every feature you could
ask for, including state-of-the-art hardware and software, plus unique design
flourishes and accessories. Because these are premium devices, it’s important
that you know what makes them special; there’s nothing worse than an ignorant
buyer dropping thousands of dollars on a device that might not be worth their
investment. One such product is Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge: It has all of
Samsung's best features -- stunning display, excellent camera -- combined with
new innovations like its curved screen.
The
Flagship
By 2022, you should expect flagship phones from
top-tier phone makers—and only top-tier phone makers—to have a camera with 3D
capabilities. It’s possible that by then all flagship phones will sport 4K
displays, and we might finally see them go truly bezel-less too. In terms of
processor performance, don’t be surprised if most Android flagships come with
7nm chips. (Many high-end smartphones today are already sporting 10nm chips.)
And we could also see some AMOLED screens show up on higher-end devices as
well. All of these improvements will make phones even more powerful than they
are today and better equipped to handle virtual reality and AR applications
down the road.
The
OnePlus 7T (in June 2019)
Although there’s still plenty of rumors
swirling around what exactly we’ll see on Tuesday, we have a few ideas of our
own. Here’s what we expect to see on June 3. The OnePlus 7T will likely be one
of two things: a souped-up version of last year’s OnePlus 6T, or it will be a
brand new phone with a few premium features at an affordable price. Either way,
look for high-end specs and premium materials that you don’t normally find at
this price point.
Samsung
Galaxy Note 10 Pro
2019-2020: If you're a fan of large phones, and
have $1500 to spare, then it's worth waiting to see what Samsung brings out
next. You'll know at least one model will support Bixby 2.0 by then, and
whatever hardware Samsung comes up with is always exciting. Unfortunately, it's
hard telling exactly how much better or faster a new phone will be in two
years; if you want something that is absolutely bleeding edge today (with a few
compromises) check out an iPhone X or Google Pixel 2. If you need something
today that won't be outdated tomorrow, choose from devices like the OnePlus 5T
or Moto Z2 Force Edition. They're both under $500 and give you good bang for
your buck without getting outdated too quickly.
Huawei Mate
30 Lite
The Huawei Mate 30 Lite will run on an updated
version of Huawei’s flagship operating system. The phone will come equipped
with a 13 megapixel rear camera and 5 megapixel front-facing camera that
supports facial recognition technology. Furthermore, it is also expected to be
waterproof, providing better durability than most smartphone models currently
available. However, as past models have demonstrated, durability does not
guarantee protection from cyber attacks, so keep your data safe by investing in
a strong password manager.
Google
Pixel 4XL
The Pixel 4XL is one of our favorite
smartphones, thanks to its beautiful OLED display, excellent camera, and
consistent performance. At just $649, it’s also one of our favorites because it
won’t leave you feeling like you just dropped a month’s rent on a phone. One
thing we don’t love about Google’s hardware is that there isn’t much diversity:
though most of its phones have dual rear cameras and Qualcomm's Snapdragon
processor, they all have similar designs and screen sizes (and they only come
in two colors). But here's where that goes away.
Samsung
Galaxy S22+
The Galaxy S22+ will continue Samsung’s trend
of shipping phones with fingerprint sensors that don’t work well. This phone
was designed by an intern who was told that no one would ever use their
fingerprint sensor, so he tried to design one where it wouldn’t matter if
people did use it. The S22+ features a battery that lasts up to 6 weeks. If a
person goes more than two days without charging their phone, it just dies on
them and has no way of being resurrected. Despite these flaws, customers were
attracted by its ability to not break when dropped from a height of three feet
onto a cement floor and its waterproof coating that doesn’t scratch even after
removing and reapplying 4 times.
OnePlus
Nord 2
Established in 2013, Oneplus is a Chinese
smartphone manufacturer that aims to provide high-end performance at affordable
prices. The firm has been dubbed The Flagship Killer due to its competitive
pricing and long list of premium features. The company released its first two
smartphones in 2014, the OnePlus One and OnePlus 2, both of which were highly
praised by users and tech reviewers alike. In 2015, OnePlus launched its second
pair of devices; however, they failed to meet expectations with many users
citing poor after-sales service and several design flaws as deal breakers.
Therefore, Oneplus will be looking forward to redeem itself next year when it
launches their third generation flagship killer: The OnePlus Nord 2!
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