The best flagship phones: Summer 2022 buying guide

We're midway through the year, making it the perfect time to take a look at the best flagship phones you can buy right now in summer 2022.

We're looking at both Android and iOS devices, so you will find an iPhone here, along with top-tier flagships from Google, Samsung, Oppo, and Vivo.

If you can afford to splash the cash and spend a load of money on a really high-end phone, these are our favourites right now, as picked by our Phones Editor Henry Burrell.

Did we miss out your favourite? Let us know in the comments.

Quick note: since recording the Vivo X80 Pro has launched in the UK and Europe for £1,199/€1,199 - though still won't release officially in the US.

00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Google Pixel 6 Pro
03:20 - Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
05:49 - Apple iPhone 13 Pro
08:19 - Oppo Find X5 Pro
11:37 - Vivo X80 Pro
14:40 - Conclusion

#Pixel #iPhone #SamsungGalaxy

[lucybellis]

I bought the Google pixel 6 Pro and sent it back. Jankiest phone I've ever used. Not a smooth animation in sight. Still got my Huawei P2P pro after over 4 years. Still haven't found anything that lives up to it to replace it

[m.i._]

What Watch are you wearing 👀?
Looks nice and attractive 😍

[felonebike]

I need a 7 inch phone that won't buffer when watching videos and can load websites super fast, has split screen an s pen would be great, plus a decent camera. Doesn't need to be the best camera but definitely better then average camera. What would you recommend? Oh, and android platform.

[robbiel]

The conclusion wasn't a conclusion at all :(

[jdmtz]

Great video, but Samsung #1 ('cause the zoom only) #2 vivox80 Pro. #3 Iphone13.

[fadyNUFC]

Xiaomi mi 12s ultra??? Has better camera sensor has newer more advanced chip?

[kpehe]

The only problem with the Pixel is the brightness. It's too dim

[marcohoehener]

VIVO not VEVO 😁😁

Otherwise a great video. I think the S21 Ultra still should get a shout out even though the S22 Ultra is out. Spec wise not that far off and much better in price compard to the others by now.

[codanh]

Vivo, not Vevo, if you make a video, at least double check ffs.