2022 smartphones we are already waiting for
Despite the industry’s many struggles throughout the pandemic, manufacturers managed to release a notable assortment of smartphones throughout 2021, ones that could last consumers another year or longer. If you’re keen to stay on top of what’s on the horizon, though, we have rounded up the most exciting phones rumored for release in the first quarter of 2022. These models, which we’re particularly excited about, are listed based on reports and leaks.
Samsung usually kicks off a new year with an update for the Galaxy S series. Early 2022 will likely mark the launch of the long-awaited Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition). The affordable flagship is expected to bring the premium features of the Galaxy S21 series to more buyers and it should have launched in 2021, but production issues linked to global chip shortages may have pushed back its release.
Samsung has not mentioned anything official about the Galaxy S21 FE, but based on rumors, it will probably look similar to the Galaxy S21 with the exception of its bigger size (via WinFuture). The rumored model is likely to feature a 120Hz, 6.4-inch screen with a 2340×1080 resolution and draw power from a Snapdragon 888 SoC. The phone’s expected 4,500mAh battery may support 45W wired fast charging, while its three rear-facing cameras could include a 12MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide, and 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
Samsung’s Galaxy Note line may have reached its end and the company’s Galaxy S21 flagship models released this year haven’t performed terribly well (the S21 Ultra aside), at least when it comes to sales objectives. On top of that, the Galaxy S21 FE was reportedly supposed to hit the market in 2021, but is now likely to drop early next year. The Galaxy S22 and S22+, based on rumors, may be nearly identical to the S21 models, though with the usual upgrades.
Assuming all of this proves true, consumers may be introduced to three new Samsung smartphones in early 2022 with little distinction between the models, putting the burden on the Galaxy S22 Ultra to drive new sales. In light of that, it’s no wonder the company is tipped to have redesigned the upcoming flagship with a flatter and more square Note-like form factor, including a slot for an S Pen.
Expected in four colors with P-shaped camera housing split into two modules, the new Galaxy S22 Ultra could feature an LTPO display with brightness levels of up to 1500 nits. Those specs aside, little else is known about the upcoming model, though we expect to hear more about it in the run-up to its debut.
Like clockwork, the OnePlus rolls out its flagships every year with a new flagship processor and that’s expected to continue with the OnePlus 10 Pro. The upcoming device is likely to feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor paired to 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage (via 91mobiles).
