Staying on top of the mobile market is no easy task. For one thing, any company doesn’t have the financial muscle to enter that race; on the other, it is also a matter of offering products that stand out from the competition and doing good marketing.
Thus, the fight for the crown of being the company that sells the most smartphones per year is a battle that can be summed up by a few contenders. However, it is a fierce fight in which everything is given for everything. Do you want to know how this contest ended for 2022? These are the 5 mobile brands that are selling the most (and their recommended mobiles) .
Samsung is once again the one that sells the most, although it cannot be neglected
For a long time, the hegemony of Samsung as the company that made the most mobile shipments per year was maintained. However, during 2021 it momentarily lost the crown when Xiaomi overtook Apple and then took first place in a few months.
This happened after a 2020 marked by the pandemic, as well as problems in the supply of parts to manufacture electronic devices. The result? A contraction in the market that Xiaomi was able to take advantage of as China is the production center of the world, as well as its country of origin.
But that seems like a thing of the past, as Samsung regained the top spot towards the end of the year . According to the report by IDC and Canalys consultancies, the company currently has a 20% market share, closely followed by Apple with 17% and Xiaomi with 14%.
This recovery of the South Korean also coincides with a growth of the market that is around 5 or 6% compared to 2020. What is special about this? Quite a lot, since it indicates that the world is gradually returning to normal, although part of the problem still remains in the supply chain.
Who completes the top 5? Two additional Chinese companies, OPPO with 11% of the market and VIVO with 10% . Does this report include the sub-brands of each company? We imagine so, especially since the bulk of Xiaomi and OPPO sales in the West will surely come from sub-brands such as Redmi, POCO, Realme and even OnePlus.
The most recommended mobile phones of the best-selling brands for 2022
Taking advantage of the launch of this report, at Androidphoria we thought of recommending the best mobiles that these companies are currently selling. The normal thing would be to think of their flagships, but we know that these are not what most users are looking for, so in some cases we will point to options that are much more balanced between price and performance.
The Galaxy A52s 5G is one of Samsung’s best options without spending a lot of money
Since the launch of its first models, the mobiles of the Galaxy A50 and A70 family have positioned themselves among the company’s best sellers. The reason is simple, they offer hardware with excellent power and very good cameras , but without spending too much money.
Currently, the star is the Galaxy A52s 5G, an improved version of the standard A52 that has a powerful Snapdragon 778G, quad rear camera of 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP, front camera of 32 MP, Super AMOLED screen with Full HD + resolution of 120 Hz and much more.
It is one of the most balanced mobiles that you will find in the Samsung catalog if you are a person related to the company. Besides, it has 5G connectivity as its name says and a not inconsiderable 4500 mAh battery. Its price? Starting at €334 for the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version.
The iPhone 13 Pro is the best representative of Apple
Unlike the other companies in the top 5, Apple focuses on the premium market only. In addition, its catalog is quite short, but that does not mean that there is not an ideal option in it.
For 2022 (and until the iPhone 14 is launched), Apple’s most balanced mobile is the iPhone 13 Pro. Why? Because it has the same power and cameras as the Pro Max version , a slightly smaller size, a screen with almost identical specifications and, best of all, a more affordable price.
Is there anything that has not already been said about the iPhone? Here we are Android lovers, but it is not a secret that Apple mobiles also have their own. You can get the iPhone 13 Pro starting at €1,247 on Amazon .
Does this title seem daring to you? Then you should go through the analysis that we did to the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE a few weeks ago. This mobile offers a brutal performance both in power and in photography , especially with its price.
However, these are not its only highlights, as its 90 Hz screen is excellent and it is a device that has a light and very well-cared design. In addition, it does not neglect 5G connectivity to lower costs, as can happen with other competing devices, and even Xiaomi itself. Its price? From €290 you can get one on Amazon.
The OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G has super powerful hardware without going to 4 price figures
Although OPPO’s strongest market is Asia, some very interesting devices arrive in Spain. Such is the case of the Reno 6 Pro 5G with a Snapdragon 870 processor , which offers superlative performance without the price getting out of hand.
Besides, it is a mobile that offers four rear cameras with high-end specifications (starting with its 50 MP main sensor and its 13 MP telephoto lens), a lot of RAM so you can squeeze the most out of any application (12 GB), 90 Hz screen with HDR10+ for superior picture quality, as well as 65W fast charging to make sure it never lets you down. How much is this beauty? €687, a price that for some may be a bit high, but it is worth every penny you invest in it.
VIVO V21 5G, a €350 mobile that does not envy anything to others of €500 or more
Something similar to OPPO happens with VIVO, since its main market share is not concentrated in the West. However, the V21 5G is one of those devices that is worth keeping track of. First, because its Dimensity 800U processor was for much of 2021 among the best in the mid-range according to AnTuTu ; second, because it is a device with a screen very similar to that of OPPO.
Third, because its camera configuration is great, especially the front one that is 44 MP and includes super night mode for those night photos that are so difficult to capture. It does not lack 5G connectivity, nor does it lack RAM, storage or a good charging system.
Could it rub shoulders with the Xiaomi from this same list? In some respects yes, so they would be an excellent contender that you should keep an eye on. You can get the VIVO V21 5G on Amazon starting at €349 .
