As the global economy continues to recover in 2022, and component production recovers to a level sufficient to meet the needs of the mobile phone industry, we expect both supply and demand to increase, and in the coming time we should see the mobile phone market will gradually surge back to pre-pandemic levels. Mobile phone sales are expected to reach 1.89 billion units in 2022, with 5G mobile phones accounting for nearly 50% of all mobile phone sales that year.
Our expectations for 2022 and beyond are positive. From a technical perspective, mobile phones will continue to develop in 2022. Mainstream flagship mobile phones mainly include the following 10 major functions:
2022 20 new smartphones to be launched in 2020 (some phones have already been released)
1. Huawei P60 Pro
Judging from the concept images posted online, Huawei P60 Pro is quite high-end , can be called the most powerful machine king, has a very good appearance, and the recognition of mobile phones has also been greatly improved.
Huawei P60 Pro may still be equipped with a secondary screen. The appearance of the whole machine has changed significantly, especially the rear camera module, whose secondary screen performance is even better.
In addition to the rear secondary screen, the camera module has also been upgraded. The three lenses are arranged vertically and placed on a black back panel, which is similar to the Samsung S21 style. The main camera will be equipped with a sensor close to 1 inch. The other two lenses are not bad either and will still be equipped with outsole sensors. It is reported that it will support 10x optical zoom and have more powerful photo effects.
The Huawei P60 series will be pre-installed with the HMS 3.0 system. Based on the optimization of the system's underlying algorithm and the rearrangement of the icon interface, it will ensure the most extreme product interaction experience, as well as upgrades to battery life, sensors, and screens. , the experience will be even better.
2. Huawei Mate 50
The screen size of Huawei Mate 50 is expected to be between 6.28 inches and 6.38 inches, equipped with an OLED screen. To make the phone more effective, there will be a slightly curved screen with FHD resolution and LTPO. In terms of design, you don't expect big changes. At the rear, there's a familiar-looking ring-shaped design camera section, while at the front, there's a centered punch-hole screen.
The Mate 50 will come with a triple-camera setup at the rear and a single-camera option for selfies, which will be placed at the center punch-hole. The Mate 50 will feature a main camera, a wide-angle camera, and a periscope lens with 5x optical zoom.
The test models of Huawei Mate 50 include Kirin 9000 5G and Snapdragon 8 Gen1 4G. The Huawei Mate 50 series will run Hongmeng OS.
3. Huawei Mate X3
Huawei Mate Snapdragon 888 4G chip. In addition, Huawei Mate X3 will adopt a new design, a better imaging system, and a high refresh rate screen.
In terms of appearance design, Huawei Mate It is worth mentioning that this new phone may also use Huawei's latest technology, which allows the screen to float. With a new hinge patent, it will solve the problem of folding screen creases when folding inside and outside.
Huawei Mate
1. Apple iPhone 14 series
The iPhone 14 series is expected to include iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Apple has not yet provided a 120 Hz refresh rate for the iPhone 13 in 2021. The company may provide it for the professional models of the iPhone 14.
Additionally, the notch has been around for years, and the company may move to a new design with a punch-hole plus capsule for the iPhone 14.
The Apple A15 Bionic is the most powerful processor on the market, and in 2022 the company will launch the A16 with even more performance improvements. The A15 is based on the 5nm process, and the A16 may be the first chip to use the 3Nm process. This could improve performance and battery life for iPhone 14 sales. The iPhone 14 series also comes with 5G connectivity and is compatible with MagSafe accessories.
Let’s wait and see if Apple will just make minor improvements like they did with the iPhone 13 series, or if it will make a revolutionary upgrade with the iPhone 14 series.
2. Apple iPhone SE 2022
Apple will launch an affordable iPhone SE model for budget-conscious buyers, which will attract more users. There are rumors that iPhone SE 2022 will be launched in the first quarter.
The upcoming iPhone SE 2022 is powered by the powerful A14 Bionic chip. It is a six-core processor built on 5nm process and offers great performance. Notably, it will be the most affordable 5G iPhone.
According to reports, the design of the upcoming phone will be consistent with the existing model and may also feature a Touch ID button. Additionally, the phone may come with a 4.3-inch Retina HD screen, similar to the iPhone SE 2020.
1. Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro
The upcoming Redmi K50 Pro will become Redmi’s flagship phone in 2022, with major upgrades compared to the previous generation. The Redmi K50 Pro is expected to offer a 6.7-inch OLED screen with Full-HD (1,080 x 2,400 pixels) resolution and a high 120Hz refresh rate.
The phone will be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Octa core processor here; in addition to being equipped with an ultra-wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens, the phone may also be equipped with a lens for photography. Incredible 108MP perimeter rear camera. The front-facing selfie camera will be a 32 MP camera.
Additionally, it will run on Android 12 along with the latest version of MIUI 13. The K50 Pro comes with Dual Sim 5G support and will be available in 8 and 12 GB RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB storage options. There's also an in-screen fingerprint scanner for quick unlocking.
2. Xiaomi Mi 12 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 12 Ultra is Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship phone. Both phones will be powered by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
The Xiaomi Mi 12 Ultra will be a camera-centric phone and may feature a 50 MP GN 5 sensor made by Samsung.
Additionally, there are three 48 MP cameras, one of which is a telephoto lens with 120x zoom and the other is a wide-angle camera. Xiaomi is also working on a next-generation under-display fingerprint scanner that will debut on an upcoming Xiaomi flagship.
Leica may team up with Xiaomi to develop the Mi 12 Ultra camera as the brand’s partnership with Huawei is coming to an end.
3. Xiaomi 12X
Xiaomi 12X is equipped with a 6.28-inch Super AMOLED punch-hole screen, FHD (2400*1080) pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SOC and Adreno 650 GPU. Notably, it runs on Android 12 with MIUI 13. Mi12X will come with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM 128GB onboard storage. Mi12X has triple rear cameras, including a 50MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro camera, and a 16MP punch-hole selfie camera.
Connectivity options include WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB Type-C port, and dual-SIM 5G support. It also packs a 4500mAH battery with support for 65W fast charging.
1. Samsung Galaxy S22 series
Samsung will launch Galaxy S22, S22 and S22 Ultra on February 8, 2022.
Samsung Galaxy S22: The Galaxy S22 is expected to feature a 6.06-inch AMOLED screen with FHD resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate.
Depending on the render, there will be slight changes to the design of the camera module. Powering the Galaxy S22 is Samsung's Exynos 2200 processor, and in some regions, it will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Soc. It will have 8 GB DDR5 Ram and 128 GB UFS 3.1 minimum storage.
For imaging, the Samsung S22 will feature a triple rear camera with a 50 MP primary sensor with OIS, 12 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 10 MP telephoto lens. For selfies, it has a 10 MP single punch-hole camera. The phone boots Android 12 with the latest One UI 4.0 for a smooth experience. In addition, it will support NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, WIFI 6, 5G, and under-screen fingerprint scanner.
Finally, there is a 4000 mAh battery and the phone supports 33W fast charging and 15W wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S22 series will be released in February 2022. The Galaxy S22 Ultra will feature a large 6.8-inch AMOLED curved screen with a resolution of QHD (3200*1440) pixels and a hole-punch camera.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 octa-core processor is expected to power the phone. Both processors will offer incredible performance, especially the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
Galaxy S22 Ultra offers 5G connectivity, Dual Sim, NFC, under-display fingerprint scanner, WIFI 6 and IP 68 rating. The upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra has been confirmed to support the S-pen.
The phone has a P-shaped quad-camera module on the back with a 108MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and two 10MP telephoto cameras.
Additionally, the phone is likely to offer a 4,650 mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging.
2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is expected to be the best foldable phone, with a more durable design, S Pen support, and multitasking The functionality is even better. The Galaxy Z Fold 3's under-display camera is impressive, and the 7.6-inch main screen is easier to view outdoors because the panel is 30% brighter. The cover display now has a 120Hz refresh rate. And it will be equipped with an under-screen lens design. In addition, Galaxy Z Fold 3 may also become the first mobile phone product to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Pro version. But overall the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a good choice for power users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is expected to be released on August 27.
1. Realme GT2 series
Realme launched Realme GT2 and GT 2 Pro in China on January 4, 2022.
Realme GT 2 Pro: Realme GT2 Pro features a large 6.7-inch 2K (1,440x3, 216 pixels) LTPO AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz for a stunning viewing experience. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and has a peak brightness of 1400 nits. Powering it is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor, 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 GB UFS 3.1 storage. The phone boots Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 operating system.
For imaging, it has a triple-camera module at the rear with a 50MP primary camera (Sony IMX776 sensor with OIS), a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP telephoto snapper.
The phone is powered by a 5000 mAh battery with support for 65W ultra-fast charging. The phone weighs 189 grams and is 8.2mm thick. Both smartphones support NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, WIFI 6, and USB Type C charging.
Realme GT 2: Realme GT 2 has a smaller 6.62-inch FHD AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It is powered by last year's flagship processors - Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and Adreno 660 coupled with 12 GB DDR5 Ram and 256 GB storage. The smartphone boots Realme UI 3.0 and the latest Android 12.
Additionally, it has a 50 MP main camera Sony IMX 778 sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2 MP depth sensor. For selfies, it has a 16 MP front camera. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.
2. Realme 9i
Realme 9i is a mid-range smartphone that has been launched. The smartphone features a 6.6-inch Full HD (2400*1080) pixel LCD screen with a refresh rate of 90 Hz. Powering it is Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core processor, which is coupled with 6 Gigs of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.
Powering the phone is a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
For photography, Realme 9i has a 50 MP primary camera, a 2 MP macro camera, and a 2 MP depth sensor. For one-click selfies, there is a 16 MP selfie camera in the left-aligned punch-hole. The smartphone weighs 190 grams and is 8.4 mm thick. It will be available in blue and black color options.
1. OPPO Reno 7 series
Oppo Reno 7: Oppo Reno 7 is equipped with a 6.5-inch full HD AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2400*1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz. It will be powered by the fast MediaTek Dimensity 1200 octa-core processor (6nm) and ARM Mali-G77 GPU. It boots Android 12-based ColorOS.
There is a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. There is a 32MP selfie shooter for gaming.
Additionally, it has a decent 4500mAH battery with support for 65W ultra-fast charging. The base variant of Oppo Reno 7 comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
OPPO Reno 7 Pro: The Reno 7 and 7 Pro models have similar specifications but with minor changes. The Reno 7 Pro is likely to feature a similar screen to the Reno 7 but with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Oppo may use the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor (5nm) and Adreno 660 GPU in the Pro model.
The Pro model will have a triple camera setup on the back, including a 50MP main camera, a 16MP wide-angle lens, and a 13MP telephoto camera. The base Reno 7 Pro has 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
2. OPPO Find X5 Pro
Oppo is developing a new flagship phone, which is an upgraded version of last year’s Oppo Find X3 Pro. It has a triple rear camera and full-view front screen design. It will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.
Additionally, some reports suggest that Oppo is working on a new MariSilicon X processor that they may use in their flagship smartphones.
The smartphone will feature a large 6.7-inch screen with QHD 1440P pixel resolution, 120 Hz OLED panel, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
Optics has three rear cameras, including a 50 MP primary sensor, a 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 12 MP telephoto lens. For selfies, it will feature a 32 MP punch-hole camera.
1. Vivo X80 series
The Vivo X80 series may be launched in March or April 2022. Powering the X80 Pro will be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, while the X80 Pro will run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the base X80 will use the Dimensity 8000 chipset. The new Vivo smartphone will come with Android 12, 5G, NFC, an under-display fingerprint scanner, and stereo speakers.
Vivo X80: The Vivo X80 can be equipped with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4X and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage and will feature a 6.5-inch flat display with an OLED panel with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Optics include a 50 MP main camera, 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 12 MP telephoto lens. For selfies, there is a 44 MP camera.
Vivo X80 Pro : The Vivo X80 Pro features a larger 6.78-inch E5-AMOLED screen with FHD resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. Powering the phone is the new Dimensity 9000 processor which will feature up to 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB UFS 3.1 storage. In terms of optics, it has a 50 MP primary camera with OIS, a 50 MP Samsung JN1 secondary sensor, and another 12 MP and an 8 MP camera. On the front, it could have a 44 MP selfie camera.
Vivo X80 Pro: The Vivo X70 Pro offers an incredible camera with Zeiss optics and competes with the iPhone 13 Pro and Google Pixel 6 Pro. The upcoming X80 Pro will feature three 50 MP cameras and a 48 MP camera, providing versatile imaging capabilities in all situations.
Additionally, it may feature V1 chip for image processing and 66W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
2. IQOO 9 series
The new iQOO 9 and 9 Pro have been launched in China on January 5 and will soon enter the global market.
IQOO 9: iQOO 9 is equipped with a 6.78-inch FHD Samsung E5 OLED screen with a resolution of 2400*1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 HZ. Powering the phone is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and there is up to 12 Gigs of Ram and 512 GB UFS 3.1 storage.
The smartphone comes with decent cameras - including a 50 MP Samsung GN5 sensor with OIS (f/1.6) and a 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 12 MP telephoto lens. There is a 16 MP punch-hole selfie camera for clicking detailed selfies.
The phone runs on the latest OriginOS Ocean based on Android 12. Other key features include - In-screen fingerprint scanner, 5G, Dual-Sim, NFC and WIFI 6 support. Powering the phone is a 4700mAh battery with support for fast 120W charging.
iQOO 9 Pro: iQOO 9 Pro has some upgrades – it has a 6.78-inch curved, Quad-HD (3,200x1,440 pixels) Samsung E5 10-bit LTP 2.0 screen, offering an impressive Stunning visual effects.
Additionally, it has 12 Gigs of Ram and 512 GB of fast storage. The cameras have been upgraded to include a 50 MP main lens, a 50 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 16 MP portrait lens. All other specifications and features are the same as the standard iQOO 9.
OnePlus 10 Pro
OnePlus 10 Pro was launched in China on January 11, 2022, including OnePlus 10 and OnePlus 10 Pro. Additionally, the company may launch a more affordable OnePlus 10R.
OnePlus 10 Pro It has a curved 6.7-inch Super AMOLED LTPO screen with QHD (1,440x3, 216 pixels) resolution and a high refresh rate of 120Hz. Additionally, the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
For imaging, it will have a triple rear camera setup partnership with Hasselblad. The main camera has a 48 MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens and OIS support. The second ultra-wide camera has a 50 MP lens with f/2.2 aperture and the third camera is an 8 MP telephoto lens with OIS support. Additionally, there is a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 sensor on the front with an f/2.4 aperture lens for capturing detailed selfies.
The 10 Pro has a massive 5000mAh battery with incredible 80W ultra-fast charging support. Slower than the recently released Xiaomi HyperCharge 11i. The 10 Pro also supports 50W wireless charging.
Additionally, it supports Dolby Atmos, stereo speakers, NFC, and runs on Colors OS 12.1 and Android 12.
Google Pixel Fold
Google is developing a foldable smartphone that will look similar to the Oppo Find N (foldable).
Google’s foldable phone was spotted in Geekbench testing and is codenamed “Pipit”. Benchmark performance shows that it uses Google’s homemade Tensor processor. Additionally, 9to5mac reports that the Android 12L beta shows support for new phones with foldable screens, and an animation of a sim-ejector is shared in the file.
When unfolded, the phone will offer a boxier design like the Oppo Find N, unlike the Galaxy Fold 3 which comes with a taller design. It is likely to feature an octa-core processor with two performance cores clocked at 2.8GHz, two cores clocked at 2.25GHz, and four efficiency cores clocked at 1.8GHz.
Google has yet to reveal more details about the foldable phone it is developing
Nokia 10 (5G):
The upcoming Nokia flagship may be called the Nokia 10 and will be equipped with Incredible Zeiss camera. The Nokia 10 is likely to bet big on cameras like its predecessor and will feature Penta or Quad rear cameras.
The phone will feature a high refresh rate AMOLED display panel and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It will run on the stock Android 12 and provide a great user experience.
Moto Edge X30
On December 9, 2021, Motorola released its flagship product Moto Edge X30 in China. Additionally, they have launched the Moto Edge X30 Special Edition. These flagship phones are equipped with ultra-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core processor built on 4nm process.
First of all, the phone is equipped with a large 6.8-inch FHD bezel-less screen, using an OLED panel and a punch-hole design. The screen-to-body ratio is 90.3 and the refresh rate is 144Hz.
The phone runs on MYUI 3.0 based on the latest Android 12 operating system. At the rear, it includes a triple-camera module with a 50MP(1.9) primary camera, a 50MP(f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP(2.4) depth sensor.
The X30 has a 60MP(f/2.2) front-facing camera for ultra-clear selfies. The phone also has stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience. Connectivity – WiFi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C and 5G.
Additionally, it has a 5000mAH battery with 68W fast charging.
Rollable screen smartphone
LG has announced its permanent withdrawal from the mobile phone manufacturing industry. But its innovative spirit is always worth learning from other industry peers. Although this rollable screen smartphone may not be launched, it can give us a lot of inspiration. If this technology works as expected, it could be a game-changer for the mobile industry.
In the trailer, we got our first look at a rollable smartphone where the screen extends upwards to create a larger screen like a tablet. The phone screen moves with the help of a motor that retracts and unfolds the screen like in a rollable TV.
The best part is that we can use mobile phones like smartphones and tablets. The LG Wing is an intriguing concept, but this looks more practical. LG didn't reveal any other specs about the rollable phone. If the phone comes with a powerful processor like the Snapdragon 888 and 5G support, it can compete with Samsung's foldable phones and other high-end smartphones on the market.
Tesla Mode Pi
Tesla Model Pi is the most popular event that has not yet been officially confirmed. It is a concept phone. Still, it's a great concept, and if Tesla starts making phones, it'll be Apple and Samsung's biggest headache.
According to the image rendering, its four rear cameras can provide incredible imaging capabilities. Tesla phones will be compatible with Starlink satellites, and some crazy information suggests it could work on Mars, too. Additionally, the phone will feature Neuralink compatibility and advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning features.
Using Starlink Internet, you can make calls and transfer data from remote corners of the planet without a telecommunications connection. There are no details on cameras or processors, and it's a safe bet that Tesla won't be using anything that's easily configurable by its competitors. Can be charged using solar energy. You just place it in the sun to charge. You can also use it to control your Tesla car, and it can be used as a remote control.