Best Android smartphone – January 2022

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Our list of the best Android smartphones of January 2022.

It can be very difficult to choose the best Android smartphone quality price and that is why we have chosen to make a wide selection of the best products in order to facilitate your choice. It will certainly not be easy to select the best products for you every month, but thanks to this detailed guide you can get an idea of ​​which is the perfect smartphone for you, whether it is low-end, mid-range or high-end. If you are looking for smartphones of all kinds and types you can follow the link below

Given the difficulty in drawing up a list of the best products with the Android operating system , we have chosen to select those that have obtained the highest ratings in our reviews (above 8) and to offer them to you, also providing you with some of the best offers at the moment ( January 2022 ) on the online market, so that you can also find the cheapest smartphone. In our guide you will therefore have a complete list of Android smartphones sorted by increasing price, of any brand, as long as they are guaranteed.

However, if you still have doubts about which smartphone to buy, please ask us questions in our Facebook group:

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Finally, the comment space at the end of this long list of smartphones is obviously open to your suggestions and advice. We leave you to our list of the best Android smartphones , divided by price range.

• Best Android smartphone under € 100
• Best Android smartphone under € 200
• Best Android smartphone under € 300
• Best Android smartphone under € 450
• Best Android smartphone under € 600
• Best Android smartphone under € 900
• Best Android smartphone up to 1500 €
• Best Chinese smartphone
• Best smartphone camera
• Best smartphone battery

If smartphones in this category aren't enough, try Chinese smartphones.

Realme C21

With the inclusion of this Realme C21 we break a rule: only smartphones with a rating above eight. But for this figure it is difficult for you to find better. Consider that by increasing the budget by even a few tens of euros you will find much better smartphones, but if you cannot spend more than € 100 this smartphone will defend itself and give you some satisfactions.

• Review Realme C21
• Data sheet Realme C21

POCO M3

POCO M3 is one of the cheapest smartphones produced by Xiaomi and marketed in Italy. The design is “strong” but enjoyable and studied. The screen is large and above all the autonomy is amazing, thanks not only to a large battery but also to an excellent software optimization as always by Xiaomi with MIUI.

• POCO M3 Review
• POCO M3 Data Sheet

Redmi 10

Xiaomi's Redmi 10 challenges once again the classic canons of low cost smartphones. In fact, we have a well-balanced product which, however, offers very peculiar characteristics for the price range. In fact, we have the 90 Hz refresh rate on the FullHD + IPS screen and also a 50 megapixel photo sensor. Not something commonly found in this price range.

• Redmi 10 review
• Redmi 10 data sheet

Realme 8

We said in your review that this Realme 8 is in many ways even better than the Pro variant. It costs very little and has everything it takes to make this smartphone a great device when it comes to value for money. A nice display, a fluid and complete software, a good autonomy, fast charging and support for the dual nano SIM as well as the microSD. But it doesn't follow the fashions: 60Hz screen and no 5G.

• Realme 8 review
• Realme 8 data sheet

POCO X3 NFC

Obviously having the NFC chip is one of the peculiarities of this smartphone but it is nowhere near the only one. In fact, the smartphone has all the credentials to assert itself where it counts: displays, cameras, autonomy and design. Of course the latter is a bit aggressive, but it will hardly be enough to discourage you from buying at the price at which Xiaomi offers it.

• POCO X3 review
• Technical data sheet POCO X3

POCO M3 Pro 5G

M3 Pro 5G is another point to mark by POCO, a Xiaomi brand, which has created a concrete and complete smartphone at an extremely competitive price. We have a 90 Hz display, a large 5,000 mAh battery, a powerful processor, a lot of memory and even 5G connectivity, as the name suggests. There are no particular ideas, but overall the camera also defends itself, a factor that is often overly neglected in this price range.

• POCO M3 Pro review
• POCO M3 Pro data sheet

Redmi Note 9T

It is not a revolution compared to the previous models of Xiaomi's Redmi family, but it is the first to bring 5G connectivity and even on both SIMs in this price range. The autonomy remains exceptional and although it may not be perfect for everyone, the MIUI interface remains one of the most complete in circulation.

• Redmi Note 9T review
• Technical sheet Redmi Note 9T

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite

This Xiaomi smartphone was launched practically concurrently with Mi Note 10 Lite, but it has some differences. The main one is this smarpthone, while remaining perfectly balanced in the Xiaomi lineup also offers the new Snapdragon 765G processor which also guarantees 5G connectivity. Good camera, excellent autonomy and nice AMOLED display complete the whole.

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite review
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite data sheet

Realme GT Master Edition

• Review Realme GT Master Edition
• Realme GT Master Edition data sheet

OnePlus North CE

• OnePlus North CE Review
• OnePlus North CE data sheet
  

Realme Note 10 Pro

Motorola Moto G 5G

Motorola has created a complete product within everyone's reach with this smartphone. It is a family parallel to the Moto G9 and which includes 5G. Good display, excellent autonomy, good main camera and always complete and clean software. There is no shortage of NFC, audio jack and expandable memory.

• Motorola Moto G 5G review
• Motorola Moto G 5G data sheet

Realme GT Neo 2

One of the few real best buys of recent periods is definitely this GT Neo 2 from Realme. A concrete smartphone in every respect: excellent display, very fast recharge, fast and complete software. The price is very aggressive and even the camera does not disappoint, which is by no means obvious in this price range.

• Review Realme GT Neo 2
• Data sheet Realme GT Neo 2

OPPO Find X3 Lite

The Lite model of OPPO's Find X3 family is certainly the cheapest product, but no less interesting. On the contrary: in fact, the term “litigation” is certainly close to him. Good display, very complete software and still good cameras.

• OPPO Find X3 Lite review
• OPPO Find X3 Lite data sheet
  

Samsung Galaxy A52

Samsung with this Galaxy A52 has achieved something it had never achieved before in this price range. In fact, this smartphone integrates technologies that are usually reserved for the higher end. Let's talk for example about the in-camera optical stabilization or waterproofing. There is also a FullHD + screen with refresh rate up to 90 Hz.

• Samsung Galaxy A52 review
• Samsung Galaxy A52 data sheet

POCO F3

POCO F3 is undoubtedly one of the smartphones that Xiaomi has launched in the recent past. It is marketed under the independent brand POCO, but in reality there is “a lot” inside. At this price it is practically impossible to find hardware similar to this one.

• POCO F3 Review
• POCO F3 data sheet

Google Pixel 4A

Google's Pixel 4A over all its competitors has an “invaluable” advantage. It is compact and pocketable. No other smartphone in circulation can boast similar features, and above all a top-of-the-range camera in such a small smartphone. In addition, the screen is enjoyable and the software is “pure” Made By Google.

• Google Pixel 4A Review
• Google Pixel 4A data sheet

OnePlus Nord 2

OnePlus Nord 2 is a true best buy . In fact, the smartphone manages to bring specifications, performance and (above all) top-of-the-range cameras in a very low price range. A complete experience, with clean software, at an affordable price. In addition we have super fast charging at 65W and also the physical switch of the ringtone.

• OnePlus Nord 2 review
• OnePlus Nord 2 data sheet

The 5G variant of Galaxy A52 changes not only in connectivity. It is more powerful thanks to a higher-end processor and for this reason it could guarantee greater support and more reactivity over time even after various updates (which the company guarantees for 3 years). In daily use the user experience is similar to that of the 4G model.

• Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review
• Samsung Galaxy A52 5G data sheet

OPPO Reno4 Pro

• OPPO Reno4 Pro review
• OPPO Reno4 data sheet Pro

Motorola Moto G100

Motorola Moto G100 is the most powerful Moto G ever. It has a top-of-the-range processor (the Snapdragon 870), large and fast memories and also many goodies that are not usually found in this price range. We are talking for example of the video output via USB-C cable which also enables the possibility of using the smartphone as if it were a computer, if connected to a monitor. In addition we have an HDR display, a dual front camera to a wide-angle camera that also acts as a macro, thanks to the light ring that surrounds it.

• Motorola Moto G100 Review
• Motorola Moto G100 Data Sheet

OnePlus 8T

OnePlus had “shot” a bit high with OnePlus 8 and with this 8T it has adjusted the shot. It is a decidedly more reasoned device, with a flat screen and a much lower price. A smartphone in perfect OnePlus style, which combines elegance, simplicity and speed.

• OnePlus 8T review
• OnePlus 8T data sheet

Realme GT

Realme GT, net of its slightly too “sporty” design in the yellow variant, is one of the best smartphones launched by Realme in the last period. A powerful smartphone, with a good display, great performance (there is still a Snapdragon 888 in it!) And also a fluid and complete software.

• Realme GT Review
• Realme GT Data Sheet

Xiaomi 11T Pro

• Xiaomi 11T Review Pro
• Xiaomi 11T Pro data sheet

Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi Mi 11 is a smartphone for those who want something different in the range of top smartphones. Good cameras, a very unique design and an excellent QHD + display that supports an adaptive (automatic) refresh rate between 30 and 120 Hz. In addition we have stereo audio and extremely fast charging systems, both wired and wireless.

• Xiaomi Mi 11 review
• Xiaomi Mi 11 data sheet
  

ASUS Zenfone 8

Zenfone 8 is a smartphone that was not in the Android landscape. A true top-of-the-range smartphone in a very compact body. The hardware does not disappoint at all, also thanks to the powerful Snapdragon 888 processor, the very fast internal memory and the excellent AMOLED display with increased refresh rate. Then we also have waterproofing and a long-awaited return: the audio jack. In all this the price is lower than practically all competitors.

• ASUS Zenfone 8 Review
• ASUS Zenfone 8 Data Sheet

ASUS ROG Phone 3

The third generation of the best gaming phone is still improving, bringing an even more full-bodied audio, new better cameras, a display now even at 144 Hz and also improvements in the management of the charging speed. All this always refers to a large and flashy smartphone, but no less interesting for a much wider audience than that of gamers.

• ASUS Review ROG Phone 3
• ASUS ROG Phone 3 Data Sheet

OPPO Reno6 Pro

This OPPO Reno6 Pro is in all respects a true top-of-the-range smartphone, with an elegant outfit and sold at a lower price. Perhaps not as low as one might have expected, but the various offers over the months certainly make it a more interesting product to approach. Nice design, good cameras and very complete software.

• OPPO Reno 6 Pro review
• OPPO Reno 6 Pro data sheet

OnePlus 9 Pro

OnePlus 9 Pro is the first smartphone made in collaboration with Hasselblad and which therefore brings as a dowry a renewed camera and which can undoubtedly boast of having a much higher quality than in the past. The smartphone is also waterproof and supports not only fast charging, but also fast wireless charging. A valuable smartphone, embellished with extremely fluid and feature-rich software such as the OxygenOS.

• OnePlus 9 Pro review
• OnePlus 9 Pro Data Sheet

ASUS ROG Phone 5

ASUS ROG Phone 5 is not only a great gaming smartphone, it is also an excellent smartphone. The software is comprehensive and rich, the display is great, and no one can beat it in the audio field. A smartphone suitable for gamers and anyone who wants the best without compromise (if not partly on the camera). Sure, the design is aggressive and not really for everyone.

• ASUS ROG Phone 5 Review
• ASUS ROG Phone 5 Data Sheet

Sony Xperia 5 II

This Xperia 5 II is definitely a more sensible and reasonable product than the incredible Xperia 1 II which has gone very high, even too high, with the price. This smartphone also has a 120Hz screen and top-of-the-line cameras inherited from its older brother.

• Sony Xperia 5 II review
• Sony Xperia 5 II data sheet
• PURCHASE: € 899 (Sony)
  

For those who don't want an oversized smartphone (but aren't looking for a particularly compact product either), this Galaxy S21 + is an excellent solution. beautiful design, accurate build quality, a new excellent Exynos 2100 processor, three excellent cameras, wireless charging and once again a top screen with adaptive refresh rate between 48 and 120 Hz.

• Samsung Galaxy S21 + review
• Samsung Galaxy S21 + data sheet

OPPO Find X3 Pro

OPPO Find X3 Pro is the smartphone that marks OPPO's entry into the world of flagship phone in full right. This smartphone has a unique design, but this is not its only peculiarity. It features an exceptional camera, a top-of-the-range screen (with 120Hz refresh rate) and excellent charging systems. But the area in which OPPO has made the biggest steps is that of software, with a completely renewed ColorOS and even more feature-rich.

• OPPO Find X3 Pro review
• OPPO Find X3 Pro data sheet

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra is an exceptional smartphone. It solves all the defects of the previous model and brings with it two new zoom lenses, a latest generation 5nm processor and also support for the optional S Pen. The display is then unattainable, with its brightness, its contrast and support for a variable refresh rate up to 120 Hz.

• Samsung Galaxy review S21 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Data Sheet
  

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a smartphone out of the ordinary. It's huge, with a trio of super high quality, super high resolution cameras. In addition, we also have a second display on the back, very convenient for taking selfies with the best cameras. The display is in QHD + resolution and with a 120Hz refresh rate, charging is lightning-fast (even wireless) and the body is in ceramic. A very expensive smartphone for those who want the best.

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra review
• Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra data sheet
• PURCHASE: € 1399 (Xiaomi)
  

Specifically, you will find a list of devices that have received at least 8 votes in our reviews and that in detail are winning as:

• Display : bright screens, with good viewing angles and at an optimal resolution for the screen diagonal
• Hardware : CPU, GPU and RAM in a quantity sufficient to guarantee excellent performance
• Autonomy : sufficiently large batteries or systems particularly efficient energy saving
• Camera : cameras (in particular the main one) capable of making clear, bright and app shots able to open and focus quickly
• Software : software can be of the most diverse types but must maintain a good balance between simplicity, fluidity and number of functions
• Updates : we also take into account how much a software and is updated and whether or not the news is relevant