CES 2022 was not a festival of pricey flagship debuts. But surprisingly, it was the value-centric phones appearing at the show that really made a mark.
CES 2022 was surprisingly not a total disaster, despite a lot of big names pulling out of the glitzy show and the threat of a pandemic looming. We got a glimpse of a color-changing car, oddly cute robot, tablets that put a gaming laptop to shame, crazy-fast silicon from Intel, and a spaceship-like router with motorized antennae, among other marvels. But CES 2022 was also about phones. Actually, great phones, which offer capable hardware without nuking your wallet.
It’s quite evident that the focus is more on cameras and practical features that actually make a difference. Rivals are planning 200-megapixel cameras and 120W charging has already arrived, but OnePlus is chasing after a balanced experience. Let’s hope the price is right, and the OnePlus 10 Pro actually delivers. It has to, especially in the face of venerable rivals like the Google Pixel 6 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro.
The $599 Google Pixel 6 might sound like a better deal, but it is available only in a few markets. The $799 iPhone 13 is also a competitive package, but it costs much higher elsewhere. For Android fans who seek a dependable phone without incinerating their bank account, the Galaxy S21 FE will always be a part of the conversation, and the Samsung brand value makes it a hot favorite, too.
Best budget phone VZW: TCL 30V 5G The Verizon-exclusive TCL 30V 5G is a rather odd mix of surprisingly good and meh hardware. It offers a 6.67-inch FHD+ screen without any high refresh rate trick. The triple-lens array at the back includes a 50MP main snapper, but the other two cameras offer a paltry 5-megapixel and 2-megapixel output. A fairly large 4,500 mAh battery keeps the lights on, but disappointingly, it runs Android 11 out of the box.
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