The Best Android Phones of 2022

All the variety might be confusing, which is why we've put up this helpful guide. Here are the current recommendations for top Android phones in 2022 for your convenience.

We've rated our choices in order of preference, and given an overview and specs list for each, as well as an at-a-glance look at their best and worst features, to help you make a more informed purchasing decision.

Which Android phone is best for you?

Google Pixel 6:

Google's Pixel 6 is the most intriguing phone released in recent years, if not ever. At a starting price of $599, it provides superb photo quality from its large primary camera sensor, a fantastic performance from Google's own Tensor processor, and a slew of cool software gimmicks not seen on other manufacturers' phones. The under-screen fingerprint sensor is subpar, and it doesn't appear to charge as quickly as Google advertises, but it's still a safe bet for most people.

• Battery: 4,614 mAh
• Camera (Front): 8 MP f/2.0, 84° FOV
• Cameras (Rear): 50 MP f/1.85, 82° FOV; 12 MP f/2.2, 114° FOV.
• CPU: Google Tensor
• Dimensions: 6.2 x 2.9 x 0.4", 7.3 oz
• Display (Size, Resolution): 6.4" 1080p OLED, 90Hz
• Memory: 8 GB
• Operating System: Android 12
• Price: Starting at $599
• Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra:

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the company's top, premium flagship for 2021, and it's a beast. For the first time, Samsung has included S Pen functionality on an S-range device, implying that you can obtain the Galaxy Note range's finest feature as an option.

• Battery: 5,000mAh
• CPU: Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100RAM: 12GB / 16GB
• Dimensions: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm
• Front camera: 40MP
• OS: Android 11Screen size: 6.8-inch
• Rear camera: 108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP
• Resolution: 1440 x 3200
• Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB
• Weight: 227g

OnePlus 9 Pro:

OnePlus 9 Pro is not only has a large, sharp, and overall high-quality 120Hz screen, top-tier power from its Snapdragon 888 chipset, a large battery with fast charging whether wired or wireless (at 65W and 50W respectively), and a premium metal and glass build – with water resistance, but it's also by far the best OnePlus camera phone.

• Weight: 197g
• Dimensions: 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7mm
• OS: Android 11
• Screen size: 6.7-inch
• Resolution: 1440 x 3216CPU: Snapdragon 888RAM: 8/12GB
• Storage: 128/256GB
• Battery: 4,500mAh
• Rear camera: 48MP + 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
• Front camera: 16MP

Xiaomi MI 11:

The Xiaomi Mi 11 isn't even the top of the Mi 11 lineup — that honour goes to the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra – but it's still a good Android phone, with high-end power and a respectable camera.

• Battery: 4,600mAh
• CPU: Snapdragon 888RAM: 8GB
• Dimensions: 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.6mm
• Front camera: 20MP
• OS: Android 11Screen size: 6.8-inch
• Rear camera: 108MP + 13MP + 5MP
• Resolution: 1440 x 3200
• Storage: 128GB/256GB
• Weight: 196g

There is no one Android phone brand that is indisputably the greatest, although Samsung's flagships are consistently among the finest Android phones. However, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and other companies frequently release excellent phones.