Smartphones have been an integral part of our daily lives for many years. Even 10 years after the smartphone triumphs, manufacturers can continue to inspire us with new products. Better cameras, faster displays and shorter loading times are just some of the innovations of recent years. We took a look at what to expect this year and show you the smartphone trends for 2022.
Affordable Folding Smartphones Coming
Foldable smartphones have been in the news for the past few years. since the presentation of samsung galaxy fold In early 2019, two possible hypotheses prevailed. Folds a normal sized smartphone like a A book For a device such as a tablet. The other folds up like a vanity mirror to a full-size smartphone to fit more easily in a pocket.
This device category became affordable for the first time in 2021 with the new Galaxy Z Flip3. folding smartphone samsung Only cost as much as a “normal” flagship from the manufacturer. In 2022 we expect a large selection of folding smartphones from different manufacturers. In addition to Samsung here are exclusively Opposition And Xiaomi In conversation. But the top seller is likely to come again this year from Samsung’s Flip series.
This year also, we can expect exciting innovations in the field of foldables. for example TCL just introduced several new folding and rolling concepts, But will we be able to fold all our smartphones in the future? No. Rather, folding technology is becoming a new option when buying a smartphone, just like you can pick up a smartphone with a pen.
Smartphone Trend 2022: 5G will become the standard
No other mobile communication standard caught on so quickly 5G, In the high-end segment, the new mobile communications standard in 2020 was generally only available for a surcharge. Exactly a year later, there is no high-end smartphone without 5G.
This trend will continue in 2022 as well. So must be with Samsung’s middle class Galaxy A53 and A73 Come with 5G support as standard. Also in Xiaomi 2022 redmi note series For the first time a 5G model has arrived. As the year progresses, we will see fewer and fewer smartphones that only support LTE/4G. The exception will be 5G only in the entry-level range below 200 euros.
It Remains Exciting When the Three Major Mobile Communications Providers Decide 5G network Also made available to other providers. So far, even their own subsidiaries brands Kongstar, Blau and Otello have not offered such contracts. That may change this year. However, it will probably be a long time before Aldi Talk and Co. Also offers 5G.
Good displays are getting cheaper
AMOLED is only available for high-end smartphones. In 2022 this statement is no longer true. Displays with AMOLED technology deliver stronger colours, true blacks and also save battery as each pixel can lighten on its own. Backlight is not required with LC or IPS displays.
Even cheaper smartphones will be increasingly dependent on this display technology in 2022. It is like this, for example Recently introduced Poco M4 Pro From Xiaomi with a 90Hz AMOLED screen for less than 200 euros.
A higher refresh rate will also be a thing for sure in 2022. With smartphones priced over 200 euros, 90Hz is almost a sure thing. If you spend a bit more, you also get a 120Hz panel. Like a few years ago, standard 60Hz smartphones are a rarity this year.
The loading time will get shorter and shorter in 2022
When Quick Charge was introduced in 2013, the charging speed of the smartphone was just 5 watts. A lot has happened since then and Chinese manufacturer BBK (Oppo, oneplus And my true form) and Xiaomi regularly overtake each other with new charging records. Oppo is expected to launch the first smartphone with a 150W charger later this year. At this charging speed, it will take only 15 minutes for a full charge once. At MWC, the manufacturer is already showing off a prototype with a 240-watt power supply.
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