For those who are fond of smartphones, 2022 was particularly memorable. The year started with the introduction of new flagship smartphones in the S22 series by Samsung. Many major international companies also introduced their premium and flagship smartphones around this time. So let’s take a look at some of the best luxury mobile phones in India.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series
The South Korean company essentially offers a premium smartphone experience with the Galaxy S22 series that may suit the needs of different users. Each model in the lineup is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC or the Exynos 2200 (Europe). Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra are all part of the Galaxy S22 lineup.
The sizes of the three versions mainly differ from each other; the standard model has a 6.1-inch panel, while the Plus model has a 6.6-inch screen and the Ultra model has a 6.8-inch screen. The Samsung series delivers some of the best smartphone displays on the market as Samsung is known for its AMOLED panels. In fact, the Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra have one of the brightest screens available for smartphones (at 1750 nits of peak brightness). They cost Rs 88,999 for the Plus variant and Rs 75,999 for the standard model respectively. The complete range is available on Amazon India with the most expensive Ultra model costing Rs 1,000,999.
Apple iPhone 14 Series
One of the most recent flagship series of smartphones to hit the market worldwide is the Apple iPhone 14 series. One of the best options on the market for a truly luxurious smartphone experience is the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple is known for its excellent performance and optimizations. On the other hand, the iPhone 14 does not differ much from the iPhone 13, except for a slightly updated chipset.
The iPhone 14 Plus, which replaces the small iPhone model, is the only modification of the entire series. In India, the entry-level iPhone 14 costs Rs 79,900 while the iPhone 14 Plus costs Rs 89,900. The price of the iPhone 14 Pro is Rs 1,29,900, and the price of the iPhone 14 Pro Max is Rs 1,39,900.
Google Pixel 7 Series
To show once again what a real google phone or an Android phone with top-of-the-line software, such as Google unveiled the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. The company’s proprietary chipset was originally used in the Pixel 6 series and is still present in the Pixel 7 series along with a second-generation Tensor G2 SoC. While there isn’t much of a performance boost in terms of raw power, it’s recognized for improving the more AI-powered features these phones offer.
New and improved cameras come with the devices. These smartphones also come with some unique features. Both variants have an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. The price of the Pixel 7 Pro is Rs 84,999 while the Pixel 7 starts at Rs 59,999.
Vivo X80 Pro
The top product of the Chinese company is the Vivo X80 Pro. The X80 Pro variant has a fast charging power of 80W, a Quad HD AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. In addition, the 120 Hz refresh rate of the 6.78-inch panel, HDR10 + and an excellent peak brightness of 1500 nits are supported. There are four cameras on it: a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide angle lens, a 12MP telephoto lens and an 8MP periscopic zoom. The smartphone is currently available on Flipkart for Rs 79,999.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Galaxy Z Flip 4
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are a pair of two true ultra-premium foldable phones. Both include many upgrades over their predecessors, including better cameras, bigger batteries, and even Android 12L, a version of the Android operating system designed specifically for devices with large screens. The more expensive of the two models, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, has a panel that folds horizontally like a notebook.
The exterior and interior displays both feature Samsung’s highest level AMOLED 2X panels and offer a high refresh rate of 120Hz. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 model, on the other hand, has a smaller outer screen with its own fascinating features and capabilities, combined with a clamshell vertical folding screen with the same screen specifications. Both devices have IPX8 water resistance and Qualcomm’s advanced Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. In India, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 costs Rs 1,54,999 while the Galaxy Z Flip 4 costs Rs 89,999.
