Year-End Roundup: The Must-Have Smartphones To Consider Before Ending 2022

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End the year with a bang!

There’s no better way to cap off the year than by rewarding yourself with a mobile phone upgrade as a reward for meeting your 2022 goals. It’s an undeniable fact that phones have become an essential part of our everyday lives, especially as most of us can’t even leave the house without them.

As the years have gone by, the functionality and purposes of smartphones have expanded and exceeded our expectations to help improve and simplify our lives.

That said, upgrading your smartphone also entails improving the way you go through your day-to-day life. Be it in the form of capturing clearer videos or multitasking using several applications at the same time, getting your hands on an improved phone model can make the daily grind a little bit easier.

There are a lot of options out there so to help you decide, we’ve listed down 5 smartphones from this year that can definitely boost your productivity. Take a look at each one and choose wisely!

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max


With a stunning 6.7-inch display screen, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max flaunts a ton of advanced features. Here, you’ve got the Dynamic Island—an aesthetic and organized area for your alerts, notifications, and current activities. What was once a blank space is now a great productivity booster as running applications are not merely viewed in Dynamic Island but are also controlled.

Even when you’re on your home screen or on a different application, you can switch the song that you’re listening to, manipulate your hotspot status, and press pause on your timer.

Aside from that, this smartphone takes videography to the next level with its Cinematic mode. You don’t need to have a professional mirrorless camera to create sharp depth-of-field visuals when you have your iPhone 14 Pro Max with you. This camera setting makes your video’s subject easy to detect while also having the ability to change it and smoothly refocus to a different one.

The Cinematic mode’s essential features do not end there as you also have the ability to configure this, ensuring that it produces 4k-resolution videos at 30 frames per second in order to preserve and enhance quality.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4


Flippable phones—that in itself is a head-turner. Although considered a classic, Samsung has redesigned this form with multi-window capabilities, also commonly known as the split screen, to help you get more things done.

In just a few quick taps, you can smoothly use two applications side-by-side, instead of repeatedly switching from one application to another.

What’s unique about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is its 1.9-inch Cover Screen that you can view and reply to text messages. You don’t even have to flip open your phone to do these, so there’s no doubt that this is one of the most useful phones out there.

On top of that, this Cover Screen also enables you to customize it to your preferred style. You’re free to add any photo, video, emoji, or anything of the same sort to fit your mood for the day.

ASUS ROG Phone 6

Looking into taking your gaming experience literally anywhere, anytime? Say no more because ASUS ROG Phone 6 is here to make that happen. Witness high-quality graphics and greater performance with its Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 chipset.

You can even enjoy up to 18GB RAM, enabling you to save gaming storage and reduce the likelihood of any potential lags in the middle of an important match.

One more thing about the ASUS ROG Phone 6 is that it has a GameCool 6 system intended to cool down the CPU.

To avoid overheating and ensure a seamless gaming experience, this system includes Boron Nitride which helps to reduce thermal throttling while you’re in-game. Plus, this model is also equipped with an AI-powered active cooling system referred to as the AeroActive Cooler 6 to guarantee long-term health and stability, outstanding enough for gamers who give their all in every round.

OPPO Find X5 Pro


If you’re into night photography, you won’t regret purchasing the OPPO Find X5 Pro. Thanks to its MariSilicon X imaging NPU, you’re less likely to get any blank black visuals as it produces bright and exceptional photos and videos even when the frame is mostly filled with nothing but darkness.

Not only that, this phone processes colors in such a way that it lets vibrant colors pop out no matter what time of day.

You won’t have to worry about running low on power, either: the OPPO Find X5 Pro makes use of a reliable 5,000 mAH battery. Not only will this last long regardless of how many applications you’ve got running, but it will also take phone charging up a notch with its outstanding and brief charging time.

This fast-charging smartphone only takes 12 minutes of wired charging to gain 50% of its battery. 47 minutes of wireless charging, however, will reach 100%, powering up your smartphone for the rest of your tasks.

Huawei P50 Pro


Aside from its noticeable dual-matrix camera, the Huawei P50 Pro stands out with its dual stereo speakers. They’re designed to amplify your listening experience with an impressive all-around sound.

Its HUAWEI Histen feature, which is the brand’s sound enhancement technology, goes above and beyond as it intelligently delivers customized sound effects depending on what you’re listening to for a more immersive experience.

With an Ingress Protection (IP) 68 rating, this smartphone has extra seals, rounded glass panels, and a thin aluminum frame, which contribute to making it waterproof and dustproof.

Choosing a smartphone that will make it easier to get through your daily to-do lists isn’t always easy. The key to successfully purchasing one you won’t regret later on is to stick to your priorities and budget.

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