Apple · 2022
Dynamic Island, 48MP main sensor, and Action Mode video. Apple's biggest camera leap in years.
Runner-up: Google Pixel 7 Pro
MKBHD Smartphone Awards 2022
Every winner and runner-up from MKBHD's 2022 Smartphone Awards — including 9 categories like Phone of the Year, Best Camera, and Best Battery. Tap any category badge to see the full award history.
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Phone of the Year
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2022
MKBHD's Phone of the Year 2022 and Best Value. Google Tensor G2, excellent camera, and clean Android at $599.
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"Google Tensor G2, best-in-class Android camera, and excellent software at $599. The complete package."
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ASUS · 2022
6000mAh battery with 65W charging. Gaming phone meets endurance champion.
Runner-up: iPhone 14 Plus
Nothing · 2022
The transparent back with Glyph Interface LEDs was the most original design of the decade.
Runner-up: iPhone 14 Pro
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Phone of the Year quality at $599. No Android phone offered more for the money.
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Samsung · 2022
S Pen included, 10x optical zoom, and stunning AMOLED display. Samsung's ultimate phone.
Runner-up: Google Pixel 7 Pro
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ASUS · 2022
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in a 5.9-inch body. The only truly premium compact Android phone.
Runner-up: iPhone 14
Google · 2022
Google fixed the reliability issues of the Pixel 6 Pro and added a better telephoto.
Apple · 2022
Identical to iPhone 13 in almost every way. Apple's laziest upgrade year.
Explore Award Categories
Each category has its own page with the full winner history from 2014 to present, brand statistics, and spec comparisons. See how the 2022 winners stack up against all-time results.
About the 2022 Awards
Google dethroned Samsung with the Pixel 7 winning Phone of the Year. The Nothing Phone (1) brought a fresh design language. ASUS delivered niche excellence in both compact (Zenfone 9) and gaming (ROG Phone 6) categories.
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