New phones are released so fast that it’s hard to keep up with what’s available. A great place to start is by creating a list of the most critical features you need your smartphone to have—an innovative camera, flip screen, a long battery life, etc.— and then use your list of must-haves to compare devices. Today’s phones aren’t your average Jitterbug flip phones for seniors; these are top of the line products for phone enthusiasts. Keep reading to discover your next smartphone:
1. TCL 20S
The TCL 20S is a great phone for those that don’t need tons of unnecessary features. It retails for just $249 USD, and it still manages to squeeze in a decent number of innovative features. It has a quad camera capable of 64 MP, it can record 1080p video at 30fps, and it has a Snapdragon 655 processor. It comes in Milky Way Gray and North Star Blue.
2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
Samsung continues to innovate with the newest version of the Z Fold. It retails for the insanely high price of $1,799 USD, but it’s truly a one-of-a-kind device. It comes in Phantom Silver, Phantom Green, and Phantom Black. There is even a version of the Fold 3 that comes with an S Pen, replacing the Note as Samsung’s go-to phablet device. It has a 10Mp selfie camera on the front, a 4MP camera hidden under the screen, and a 12MP triple camera layout on the back.
3. Google Pixel 6
The Google Pixel 6 is a good blend of simple and advanced UI. It comes with the most basic version of Android, but it has the power and specs to make it stand out from other smartphones in its price range. Retailing for $599, it’s probably the best phone you can buy for under $600 USD. The only downside is it only comes in three colors: Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral, and Stormy Black. It has a 50 MP camera on the back and an 8 MP camera on the front.
4. Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Pro Max
For the most part, the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max have the same hardware. Where they vary is in size. The iPhone 13 Pro comes with a 6-inch screen; the Pro Max comes with a 6.6-inch screen. They are both incredibly powerful phones that are sure to last for years to come. Both phones also have Apple’s innovative A15 bionic processor. The iPhone Pro retails for $999, and the Pro Max goes for $1,099 USD. The Pro and Pro Max come in Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, and Alpine Green.
5. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Retailing for $1,199 USD, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is one of the most expensive smartphones available right now. It’s for good reason though. It has a quad rear camera that can take photos up to 108 MP, it comes with 12GB of ram, and it has an Octa-core processor that tops out at 3 Ghz. It comes in Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, and Sky Blue.
