Here are the best smartphones to buy in January 2022

Comparison of the best smartphones updated on January 11, 2022.At the beginning of the year, the Google Pixel 6 Pro Truste the top of our comparison and dislodges Samsung and its Galaxy S21 Ultra (which remains highly recommendable on the high -end smartphone market).For fans of Apple and iOS, our favors go to the iPhone 13 Pro, the most balanced machine this year in our opinion.If Realme has dislodged Xiaomi on the best smartphone segment at less than 500 euros with its impressive realme GT, Xiaomi keeps its throne when it comes to offering the best smartphones within 300 and 200 euros. Voici notre sélection à jour des meilleurs smartphones du moment ceux qui offrent les meilleurs performances et/ou le meilleur rapport qualité/prix.To have a full review click on the sticker to read the test or user reviews.

1.Google Pixel 6 PRO: The best Android smartphone

95 starsLire le test Google Pixel 6 ProLe Google Pixel 6 Pro est le modèle le plus abouti de la firme américaine en 2021. Bien plus qu'un photophone premium avec ses performances de haute volée, son superbe écran et ses finitions très soignées, le flagship livre une expérience complète sur l'OS de son constructeur.

2.Apple iPhone 13 Pro: the best smartphone on iOS

93 starsLire le test Apple iPhone 13 Proll ne s'agit pas d'une révolution en soi, l'iPhone 13 Pro se situant dans la lignée de son prédécesseur. Mais Apple nous sert un smartphone complet à qui il est difficile de reprocher quelque chose. Dommage que son prix soit plus élevé que celui du Google Pixel 6 Pro qui performe dans les mêmes domaines. Malgré tout, les améliorations apportées du côté de l'écran, de la partie photo/vidéo et de l'autonomie suffisent pour faire de lui un must have pour tous les habitués d'iOS.

3.Google Pixel 6: The best smartphone for less than 700 €

91 starsLire le test Google Pixel 6Finitions impeccables, appareil photo remarquable, un bon mix performances/autonomie et surtout un excellent rapport qualité/prix, les innovations de Google pour en faire un smartphone utile et agréable au quotidien ont indéniablement porté leur fruit, bien aidé en cela par le nouveau processeur Tensor qui a ouvert le jeu en matière d’intelligence artificielle. Nous recommandons le Pixel 6 sans réserve à tous ceux qui recherchent un smartphone Android à la fois plaisant et pratique, avec des capacités hors-pair en photo.

4.OnePlus 8T: the best smartphone for less than € 600

85 starsLire le test OnePlus 8TPas de modèle "T Pro" en 2020, mais une version 8T qui vient se positionner entre le OnePlus 8 et le OnePlus 8 Pro dans le catalogue de la marque. Cette version, compatible 5G, est la première de la marque à profiter de technologie Warp Charge 65 W.

5.Realme GT: The best smartphone within € 500

90 starsLire le test realme GTrealme ne chôme pas. À l’image de ses concurrents Xiaomi ou Samsung, le constructeur chinois inonde littéralement le marché de ses produits en 2021 et a présenté en juin, le realme GT. Un smartphone de milieu de gamme à la fiche technique pour le moins impressionnante.

6.OnePlus Nord 2: the best smartphone for less than 400 €

85 starsLire le test OnePlus Nord 2 5GOnePlus a marqué les esprits avec son premier Nord. Un solide retour de la marque sur le marché du milieu de gamme et un essai transformé par cette deuxième génération. Le OnePlus Nord 2 affiche en effet une fiche technique bien alléchante avec des concessions acceptables. La série 9 de OnePlus est à notre avis la plus menacée par ce smartphone qui partage bon nombre de ses caractéristiques mais dont le prix de départ est bien moins élevé : à partir de 719€ et 919€.

7.Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: the best value for money at less than 300 €

90 starsLire le test Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 ProLe Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro a quasiment tout pour plaire : un bon écran AMOLED et 120 Hz pour une expérience ultra-fluide, une configuration technique qui fait le job, une partie photo efficace même en basse luminosité grâce à son excellent capteur principal et son mode nuit, une autonomie séduisante et une charge vraiment rapide. Le smartphone n'est pas compatible 5G mais à ce prix, difficile de lui en tenir rigueur.

8.Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G: the reference 5G smartphone at less than 200 €

75 starsLire le test Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5GLe Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G est l'un des smartphones 5G les moins chers du marché. Il profite d'un écran 90 Hz, d'un capteur principal de 48 mégapixels et d'une batterie de 5000 mAh. On aurait aimé que Xiaomi apporte le même soin à la fiche technique de ce modèle qu'à la version 4G.

Key points to buy well

By stirring many uses, the smartphone has definitely imposed itself in our daily lives.It remains to be determined which is the best smartphone according to your budget or according to your needs.Because in addition to the criteria that can make the difference such as photo capture, size of the phone or the size of the screen, the price of the smartphone is often the element that conditions the purchase.And on the price argument, the lines have moved well in recent years.Thus in 2022, it is possible to acquire an entry -level smartphone at 200 € which will make the job perfectly.Understand that he will be able to capture beautiful photos/videos, will offer a reassuring finish and will be sufficiently efficient to deliver a user experience without slowdown.What remains at the higher-end smartphones at more than € 500 or even on the premium segment which exceeds 1000 €?Aesthetic refinements and a much more rewarding perceived quality, photo / video skills that hunt cameras on land, but also very high definition screens and even a remarkable autonomy.Because our smartphones are rarely marathon runners and if you intend to exceed the day of use, you will have to choose well before drawing the CB.

What operating system for your smartphone?

Smartphones now all run on Android or iOS and to put it simple, only Apple iPhone operates under iOS.The other phones therefore evolve under Android, the Google OS.If the latter offers more personalization options, iOS puts an intuitive interface and on the concept of ecosystem.He will therefore speak in particular consumers who have other apple products.Finally, know that it is easy to go from one bone to another (follow this guide to go from Android to iOS and this one to do the opposite).

What is the price of a good smartphone?

It is now possible to buy a smartphone capable of doing the job for a fraction of the price of a premium model for.Monitor the sales, promotions and our section good deals.There are important discounts at the time of summer/winter sales and black friday/cyber worldly which took root in France.You can also play it smart by opting for a model from previous years, the Samsung Galaxy S20 and iPhone 12 Pro remain beautiful options to study.

Which phone brand to choose?

Since the arrival in France many Chinese companies like OnePlus, Huawei or Xiaomi, it has become even more complicated to make a choice.If you have been at the same brand for several years, we advise you to test what is done next because the market has evolved considerably.

What format and what design to choose for your smartphone?

Exit compact smartphones, 2022 will still be the year of phablets.Manufacturers launch increasingly large phones with screens easily exceeding 6 inches.Fortunately, the borders have refined.We have selected the best of them and if you are looking for a compact smartphone, we recommend the very efficient iPhone 12 and Google Pixel 5.

What technical configuration for what type of use?

It all depends on what you are going to do with your smartphone.Messages, a little YouTube/Netflix and 2D games?An entry -level configuration with 2 or even 3 GB of RAM will be enough for you.For more productive use and for gamers, consider a smartphone with the latest Qualcomm, Historicon or Apple processor and at least 4 GB of RAM.Our selection includes the best smartphones in each category.

What is the best smartphone to take photos?

Most manufacturers participate in the megapixel race but the number of pixels does not alone define the quality of a photo sensor.Also remember to look at the opening of the lens and the type of stabilization.To obtain a greater variety of shots, you can turn to smartphones that integrate several types of objectives such as an ultra-angle, a telephoto and/or a macro.The best photophones on the market are present in this selection.

Which smartphone has the best autonomy?

Avoid phones with a battery of less than 3000 mAh especially when they have a large screen to power.This will prevent you from recharging it every 5 minutes.You will find in our selection the most autonomous smartphones on the market.And if you are afraid of being short of battery, go to our selection of the best external batteries.