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There are eight (8) iPhones among the top 10 best selling smartphones of 2022. Eight. The other two slots feature Samsung smartphones. Apple totally dominated the top 10 list.
And the best selling smartphone of 2021 makes an appearance again on this top 10 list of 2022. Talk about staying power. Let’s have a look at the list.
Which are the best selling phones of 2022?
- List of the Top 10 best selling smartphones of 2022
- The best selling smartphone of 2022 in the US
List of the Top 10 best selling smartphones of 2022
- Apple iPhone 13
- Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Samsung Galaxy A13
- Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Apple iPhone 12
- Apple iPhone 14
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro
- Apple iPhone SE 2022
- Samsung Galaxy A03
I am surprised to see the iPhone SE 2022 on the list, considering all the news about how there is little demand for phones with small screens and how Apple had discontinued the SE range. Perhaps the SE 2022’s performance was a factor in Apple scrapping the plan to discontinue the range, which is why we are now expecting an iPhone SE 2024 next year.
It is also surprising to see the 2-year old iPhone 12 show up on the list of the top 10 bestselling phones of 2022. It was the best selling phone of 2021 and retained a strong foot in the market all through 2022. Amazing. One thing is clear, for all of the limitations of iOS, the iPhone has a solid hold on the smartphone market, worldwide. It is a hold that every other smartphone maker envies.
The best selling smartphone of 2022 in the US
Which was the best selling smartphone of 2022 in the US? If you thought Apple iPhone 13, you thought right. The iPhone 13 was the best selling smartphone in the US, UK, Germany, France, and China.
Samsung’s two appearances on this list are budget models. The Galaxy A13 and A03 are not remotely close to being flagships. But this follows a pattern that has been established over the years – Samsung’s best selling smartphones are often budget models. I wonder how well Samsung’s premium flagships sold in the year.
In all, the models that make up this list of the top 10 bestselling smartphones have a total of 19% of the global smartphones sales market share for 2022.
The source of this list is Counterpoint Research’s Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker.
Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
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Smartphone manufacturers are continuously adding new features on their latest devices so that you can have an enhanced experience. Introducing new features also means removing certain ones that they don’t think we need anymore i.e. removing the headphone jack.
Many big companies like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, etc. have made this move on their latest devices. In fact, Apple phones did it when they introduced iPhone 7 and 7 Plus and introduced Air Pods. This might have made a lot of people happy because they don’t have to deal with tangled wires anymore.
But headphone users were disappointed by this move because they still preferred putting on their favorite headphones. Also, you can’t deny the exceptional quality that comes with wired connections.
If you are one of those disappointed users and are looking for new smartphones that come with the headphone jack in 2023, you have come to the right place. We are listing them in this article.
However, before we go on, if you own a smartphone that lacks headphone jack, there is still a solution to this. If you have earphones with C-Type connectivity, most of the latest smartphones allow you to use your wired earphones. In the case of Apple phones, you need earphones with a lighting cable connection to plug them into the charger port of your Apple phone.
- Top 6 smartphones with Headphone Jack Motorola G100 Samsung Galaxy A52 Samsung Galaxy A32 Google Pixel 5a Nokia XR20 Sony Xperia 1 III
- Why Headphone Jack Is Being Removed on Many Phones
- Wrapping Up
Top 6 smartphones with Headphone Jack
If you are still adamant about getting a smartphone with a headphone jack to plug in your favorite headphones, we have listed some of them in this article.
Motorola G100
The manufacturers of Motorola don’t really fall behind on the new trends like other smartphone manufacturers, but the best part is that they haven’t removed the headphone jack from their smartphones.
Along with a headphone jack, the other qualities of Motorola G100 include a big 6.7-inch screen for a detailed visual experience, triple rear camera at 64 MP, 16 MP, and 2 MP as well as dual front camera at 16 MP and 8 MP. This would be ideal for photos and videography. You can use its 128 GB internal storage for your files as well as audio files.
Samsung Galaxy A52
Samsung is one of the leading smartphone manufacturers, which is why we are listing two of their models. Some of the newer models of Samsung smartphones may have eliminated the headphone jack feature, but the A series continues to use it, such as Samsung Galaxy A52 .
Even with a headphone jack, you can enjoy its water-resistant quality to prevent A52 from being damaged by any accidental drops. Other features you can enjoy are PENTA rear camera at 32 MP, 64 MP, 12 MP, 5 MP, and 5 MP, and also 32 MP at the front camera, along with a 128GB internal memory and memory card slot for microSD if you want more space.
Samsung Galaxy A32
With 6.5-inch display and your ideal headphones connected to the headphone jack, you can enjoy smooth video chatting on Samsung Galaxy A32 .
This phone has a triple rear camera at 13 MP, 48 MP, and 8 MP with the main lens i.e. 48 MP to capture both landscape and portrait shots! The front camera is 13 MP which is comparable to most iPhone devices.
Google Pixel 5a
Unfortunately, Google’s latest smartphones have removed the headphone jack feature. But you can still find it in Google Pixel 5a and older, though 5a was released in 2021, so that makes it the latest Google Pixel smartphone to have a headphone jack.
This phone has a 6.34-inch display, with a capable dual camera rear view at 12.2 MP and 16 MP and a front camera of 8 MP. It also has a water-resistant quality that can withstand submersion in water up to just 1 meter.
Nokia XR20
That’s right, Nokia has moved away from classic designs that we remember from the early 2000s to bring amount modern and sophisticated style of smartphones. And that too, with a headphone jack in one of their latest Nokia XR20 .
Its huge 6.67-inch screen makes it ideal for online gamers and movie streamers. It also offers a dual rear camera at 48 MP and 13 MP as well as an 8 MP front camera. You can store all your apps, photos, and videos in the internal storage of 65 GB and if you need more, you can also install a microSD in its memory card slot.
SonyXperia1 III
Sony models might be a bit pricey, but with their higher budget, they have a lot to offer including the headphone jack on their latest Sony Xperia 1 III from 2021. You have the option to choose between 256 GB or 512 GB for internal storage of all your music, podcasts, audiobooks, radio apps, and other non-audio files as well.
Why Headphone Jack Is Being Removedon Many Phones
The smartphone manufacturers haven’t really shared why they are ditching the headphone jack on their devices, but there are a couple of reasons we have come up with.
For one, from an engineering point of view, the headphone jack takes up a lot of space in the device, meaning that there is only a limit to how thin a phone can get because of it.
Another reason is that many manufacturers are now waterproofing smartphones, which is a relief for most. Most of the audio duties will be carried out by hardware such as USB-C or lighting port, hence, the headphone jack is now considered redundant now.
There might be other reasons as well, but these are enough to emphasize why headphone jacks are now being removed from many smartphones.
Wrapping Up
Just because most smartphones don’t have a headphone jack anymore, it’s not the end of the world for headphone users. There are still smartphone alternatives that support the headphone jack feature so that you don’t have to rely on pricey Air Pods or get separate earphones with C-Type cable.
