The norm of spending over $1000 on a smartphone has long expired. Nowadays, you can spend less than $200 and get a decent phone tailored with all smart features from different models and brands. However, as we roll on 2021, phone enthusiasts have already set their eyes on 2022. What cool, innovative gadgets will 2022 offer?

Will they meet the ravenous appetite for phones? Here are the top four best budget phones for your money in 2022:

1. OnePlus 9

This phone was released just a few weeks ago, and as many anticipated, it is already making wide steps into the market. The phone takes some ingenious and ergonomic designs to host a parade of features. From the outside, the phone appears in a reflective metal-like sheen which is anything but metal. Actually, the phone case is built using plastic which is truly attractive.

OnePlus 9 is a development of other OnePlus versions, and it is expected to catapult the company on a global platform. Other than having the latest operating system, OxygenOS 11, the phone has excellent display features you do not want to miss. The updated display features, improved camera sensors, and standardized price are few features making this phone exceptional. Currently, the phone is approximated to cost around $ 750 – $950 USD.

2. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

Mi 11 Lite made a triumphant entry to the market at the end of March 2021. The phone is not only loaded with a large storage capacity but also designed with excellent features in comparison to its predecessors. The phone is run by Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G Octa-core processor, which is quite powerful and fast. On the outside this phone boasts an impressive array of features, from camera to expensive color options you can choose from, starting at $400 USD.

3. Nokia X20

Nokia delivers a fresh, fuzzy, and warm feeling of holding a nice phone. The phone has the best-phoning experience ever; you can shoot high-quality videos using its dual multi-sight camera and at different angles and still send them at flash speed on its 5G network connectivity. Nokia X20 is powered by the Android R operating system and protected by a brigade of security software that keeps updating to the latest versions. This feature ensures your today’s phone meets tomorrow’s demands. Nevertheless, acquiring X20 won’t force you to break the bank since the phone will cost you less than $500 USD.

4. Sony Xperia X10 III

From the Land of Rising Sun, Sony Xperia10 III presents itself with elegant features ready for 2022. The phone packs a large storage capacity of up to 128GB, backed by 8GB RAM. Triple camera dominates the rear of the phone with Netflix- like video qualities. It has a 12 MP (wide), 8 MP (telephoto), 2x optical zoom and 8 MP (ultra wide) properties. The rear camera is accompanied by an LED flash, HDR, and panoramic characteristics, which in total push the phone’s purchase price to over $450 USD.