You know what else needs an award? Those production sets of yours, cause those backgrounds keep getting cooler and cooler! Awesome upload Marques! Look forward to seeing what you've got in 2023!
I agree with mkbhd on his comments about OnePlus, I just wish he was wrong 😂 I miss the opo flagship killer days, I hope they can get back to being that company, I mean seriously if they took that OnePlus one chassis and brought it back to 2023 and threw a good camera on the back I'd love it!
I literally laughed out loud the last time he brought it up again because my brain stated to think of it the same way as the "and his name is JOHN CENA" meme. I've been meaning to get this phone for my next upgrade, and seeing it come up again and again makes me feel like I'll be making the right choice buying it
Now I can hear him saying it in the "Best Big Phone" category, too. "It's not really that big, but the Zenfone 9 deserves an honorable mention here. If only it were larger, it would have won this category as well."
Seeing Asus Zenfone 9 being mentioned again and again puts a smile on my face. I'm honestly not sure if there's a demand for compact form phones but I'm sure some of us appreciate it.
I was a diehard OnePlus fan for several generations. Got my family on them too, we all loved their phones. But the last few phones, they've truly just "settled" and are now just another device in a sea of better devices.
Remember OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 7 Pro won the MVP on this channel back then. Two years in a row and then just a massive fall off the cliff. Same thing happened to me - friends, family, basically everybody around me had OnePlus phones, some due to my recommendations. Just gave up on my OP6 due to it's terrible software, and I'm actively warning people to not get OnePlus now.
I feel you. I bought the OP5 on launch day after missing the previous launches, especially when they were still invitation based. What an upgrade it was from my struggling HTC One. It STILL works surprisingly well but last year I started getting FOMO and bought the Pixel 6P on launch as well. $1000 was too much for that device, I tried it for 9 of the 14 days I had and sent it back. Camera wasn't nearly as good as it was hyped (I'm an amateur photographer with a DSLR so I already have something for truly incredible photos) and it was just super buggy imo. The biggest let down though was the battery/charging. It's REALLY hard to leave OP's fast charging behind once you get used to it. So I ended up buying a OP 8T 256gb model for $400 on black Friday sale. Absolute steal imo and I never have any major issues with it. However, since then the software changes have prevented me from updating it so I'm stuck on Android 11. That really bothers me because the updates on the OP5 were amazing while they lasted, I've never even had to do a factory reset and it just works. I make a phone last at least 3 years so unless tragedy strikes, I'm stuck with the 8T for quite some time. But all these refinements of the UX, combined with a general plateau of technology, have me excited for the future where my next device can be several gens behind and still be a huge upgrade while saving so much money and avoiding early adopter frustrations.
@@s4credarr0w oh that's also awesome! But maybe he could set aside the winning phones in a display unit or even do a video directly comparing the past winners year to year
Love to see the Zenfone 9 mentioned so much. I actually bought one and coming from a OnePlus 7 Pro it's soooo nice not to have a brick in your pocket all the time! Flagships tend to be so unnecessarily large now. The headphone jack is also a huge plus!
For some, a small phone and a tablet are 👍. Then some of those who can't afford 2 devices prefer a big phone. My situation is a bit different - I can't oft use my tablet so I prefer a big phone. I'm on Samsung A70. It's 👍.
@@michaeldy2580 that's where foldables come in. I had that experience of having a slim screen and a large screen whenever I wanted with my fold 2, but the durability issues is the biggest problem. Any sand that gets in the screen when you close it will damage the hinge, biggest nono if you're an outdoors person.
1:32 Best Big Phone: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra / great hardware, good software ASUS ROG Phone 6 - gaming centric, powerful Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 - slim 3:33 Best Small Phone: ASUS Zenfone 9 / fast and great battery life Oppo Find N2 / passport size folding phone 5:33 Best Camera: Iphone 14 Pro / best overall camera system, defending champion 4 years, videos on another level Pixel 6A / 'People's choice camera of 2022' vivo X80 Pro+ and X90 Pro+ / low light kings 7:37 Best Battery: ASUS ROG Phone 6 / defending champ, 6,000 miliamp hour battery, 65 watt fast charging (no wireless charging at all) Iphone 14 plus / big and simple ASUS Zenfone 9 / 4,300 miliamp battery and no wireless charging but it holds up great 10:15 The Design Award: The Nothing Phone / see through back with useful lights Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 / very pocketable 12:20 Value Award: Pixel 7 / $599 almost outshines it's pro version ASUS Zenfone 9 / $699 ton of ramz 120 hertz display, headphone jack, great battery life Realme 10 Pro+ / $~350 6.7" display 5,000 miliamp hour battery, good performance 14:33 Bust of the Year: OnePlus 10T / not a whole lot to like 16:16 MVP: Pixel 7 / incredible cameras, flagship software experience, great battery life also MOST IMPROVED Award and the Earlier in video value award very smart features ASUS Zenfone 9 / amazing performance, surprisingly good cameras, very close 2nd for MVP '22 Earlier in vid small phone award honorable mention Galaxy S22 Ultra one of the biggest batteries, one of the best processors, great display, boring but solid and Earlier in vid big phone award
From getting the Biggest Bust of the year 2019 for Pixel 4 to getting the best budget phone for three years consecutively, and this time even the best phone award! Google has come a long way! Would love to see more of these fluid software-hardware combo by Google in coming years.
Then you have OnePlus on the other end who went from best phone, 6T, to bust, 10T, it's really almost embarrassing. I currently have the 10 Pro and honestly, other than the alert slider, I'm scratching my head why I bought it because it really isn't that great.
I'm now wondering if I should trade in my S22 next year for a Pixel 8. I went with Samsung for the camera but hate the software compared to my previous Pixel and Nexus phones.
@@JordonSargisson I would say, keep S22 ultra for its productivity uses i.e. stylus, note taking etc.( Only if you are into) and buy an old Iphone for 100$ and sell it for trade in at 300$ and get Pixel 8 at 300$. Overall you'll save 200$ and you will have your S22 also with you. Yes, tons of bloatware and samsung galaxy app store sucks. First thing you do is to disable them.
Really excited to see what the Pixel 8 lineup looks like next year. I liked the idea of the Pixel 7 so much that I was close to switching from Galaxy. Pixels have come a long way and it's great to see!
I'm running a Pixel 6 Pro, have had it since launch and cannot wait to see what the 8s are like. Pixels have been a really great experience, especially with the 7 and 7 Pro introduction (I would say the 6 was great as well but with some users having issues I can't really even though I have had no troubles). I hope Google will continue this trend now that they have a bigger hold of the market and hopefully Google will keep putting their all info the Pixel phones. Great to see!!
@@lenny7828 i really want a Z Flip myself. It's just that even though I take great care of my phones, I would like the screen to be a little more durable for my own peace of mind
I totally agree with you. I'm also Samsung user for many years. I wonder how will be the pixel 8 and 8 pro but Google needs to work more on battery performance..
@@Localtravel3r pixel has better overall but doesn't mean Asus is bad. It's just that since android is for Google, you get the rest. It's optimisation is way ahead of asus
Was glad to see the Pixel 7 win those two awards picks by you. I actually bought mine because of your reviews. As a long time follower, I have always found your content to be professional and honest and one of two channels that I know I can trust for complete and true reviews and information on tech. Thank you for your continuing improvements to your production quality and range of products.
I had been using the Pixel 3 for four years. Just last month I took a short trip to NYC. I went to their Google flagship store and just wanted to browse around. They offered me a trade in value of $247USD for my old and slow Pixel 3. Got the Pixel 7 in lemongrass. It's been an amazing phone. The battery life was surprisingly good. From a full charge I could use it for 16hours before it even gets to 20percent.
@@Big_Red1 yup, I was shocked to see they still took iPhone SE (1st gen) which btw was already discarded for trade-ins by Apple. Google valued it online for 110euros and even more shocking was when they received and physically evaluated the SE and made me an offer of 195 euros!
@hmm I'm well aware of that obvious fact Einstein. The Pixel 7's battery is not that much smaller than the P7P, plus it has a smaller screen(fewer pixels) so I would expect the battery life to not be much shorter than the Pro's. Ad hominem tactics don't buttress the strength of whatever point you're trying to make. Try to remember that in the future for more mature and effective public discourse.
My Oneplus 5T is 4 years old. But its still fast 8gb ram 120gb rom 54% available storage, mostly photos. I have to charge every 2 days 20watt battery only 3300mah.
Sony are doing good work. ZenFone is cheaper though. I'm going to keep my Xperia 5 iii for as long as I can but the ZenFone would be my pick if I needed a new one
I got the pixel 7 per your recommendation and I'm super happy about it, the only thing I'm having trouble getting used to is the weight (my previous phone was the pixel 3a which was super light), but overall very pleased with the upgrade. Thank you for the recommendation!
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonh
Shoutout to Zenfone 9. They did everything right, turning the Zenfone 8’s biggest weakness, battery life, into a strength. With that small size and the scrollable fingerprint reader, it’s like a spiritual successor to the 2019 Galaxy S10e, another fan favorite.
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphon
Hey dude, a few question about Zenfone 9. Almost convinced on it except, how's the Lightroom experience on it (if you know)? Is the screen colour accurate? Is it worth getting it now when Zenfone 10 will probably be announced soon ( I know this is relative but still)? And how about the updates issue of 2 years, any changes in that?
Same here, despite Zenfone 9 wasn't released to Malaysia market, I still decided to get myself one. There just isn't any phone that offers great hardware, retains the traditional feature that could still be on all phones (headphone jack) all inside a compact size smartphone.
Love how the Samsungs and Apples are not dominating anymore! It is great to have other manufacturers giving their best shot! Looking forward for a crazy next year! Great video as always, Marques!
@@Mirra2003-f9s He said he uses an iPhone and an Android phone every year. iPhones are always Apple, Android phones have been Pixels. But he's used different ones at different times. So you're wrong
@@sweetsurrender815 in supersaf's video he said he keeps using the s21 ultra. "Belive it or not,the smartphone that i've used the most out of any other during the calendar year 2022 by choice has been the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra". -his own words
I hope Asus keeps improving on their Zenfone lineup and holding on to what made Zenfone 9 such a good choice (small size, great battery life, solid cameras, high-end performance, lightweight software, headphone jack). I will probably move on from the Samsung Galaxy S series if Asus' next offering is as good as this year's and I hope more people would consider making the switch too.
*sigh*... i'm seriously missing the flip camera series though... my old asus zenfone 6 is still my main daily driver and i can tell it's crying for an improved younger brother that has top of the line specs and top of the line cameras like when it launched but mirrored for the next gen cameras.
Yeah I really hope they come out with the Zenphone 10 next year and just improve, but keep a similar overall size & design of the Zenphone 9. Then I shall buy. Unless the Pixel 8 is much better
I'm so glad the Pixel 7 got a few awards! In addition to it being only $599, it actually went on sale many times for $499. They also did a BUNCH of promotions and extra good trade-ins. They gave me $300 for my pixel 4a (you can buy them for $80), as well as $100 store credit after purchase. That makes the phone $200 and I got $100 of accessories. Honestly. The only reason they did that I bet is because they are making money off the data they get from users.
@@EzioDeFirenze And no one else does that? Especially these Chinese brands? LOL. OnePlus got exposed for it a few years back when it got leaked, imagine what the rest of these guys are doing.
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.2inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphon
What is best business smartphones for working IT professional... I am learning AI and machine learning and Devops... Looking for 256GB, 6.4 inch or larger, good performing smartphones Must: Best and smooth user experience, no ads or bloatware, need good security Budget: Around 650-700USD Should I buy Pixel 7 or Edge 30 Ultra or SF21FE or S22+ or OnePlus 10T?
I'm a bit late but thank you so much for making these! I always look forward to seeing your content. You're always concise and the editing and production quality is so clean.
I upgraded my Pixel 5 to the Pixel 7, and I've been blown away at everything. The cameras are top notch, the build quality is great, it has basically everything you want, but the best thing is the software. This phone has so many cool tricks.
Still apprehensive to replace my Pixel 5 because I love its size and great battery life. I gave my 6 Pro and 6 to my son after being disappointed with them and the 7 didn't seem to improve the fingerprint scanner or battery life at all. Does battery life on the 7 seem comparable to the 5?
@@sugonmaballs I haven't noticed any problems with battery life. I always felt it was good on my Pixel 5. On my 7, I keep the always on display , 90Hz refresh rate, and the screen brightness around 50%. Today for instance, I've had the phone off the charger for 14 hours now with no charging, 6 hours screen time, and am at 20%. I do charge on drives to and from work normally because I plug in for my Android Auto, so I'm sure that's a big reason I never had problems with my 5.
I got a Pixel 5a with a shattered display for $85! Twill be a worthwhile upgrade from my Moto Z4 once I repair it. I like that it's the last Pixel with a headphone jack 😏 The Zenfone 9 though...... it's like Asus packed the best of their ROG Phone (8+ Gen1, 120hz, noticeably great battery life, 3.5mm jack) in the size of a iPhone Pro.
Excellent choices... I actually debated between the Zenfone 9 and Pixel 7 before I finally bought the Pixel 7. Thank you and your team for all your awesome content throughout the year! Looking forward to 2023! Cheers!
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonh
One plus is so disappointing. I still have my OnePlus 6t as a reserve phone for any emergencies, and it was great. Too bad the brand is disintegrating.
Yeah I really hoped they would flourish instead of.. this.. My bought-used OnePlus 7 Pro is still great so I'm happy there. I believe OnePlus and Oppo are under the same ownership right? So I wonder if they've just shipped their effort/talent/funds more to that side of the divide.
Really sad to see. Funnily enough as he was doing the awards I was thinking of one plus and when they got the bust award let's just say I wasn't very surprised. Still got my OP1 and used to love showing it off and feeling special as I had an invite to buy it etc. OP7Pro was probably one of my favourite phones. Design/Spec the whole thing was pure excellence. In 3 generations it's gone so far south 🤦. Need to bring Carl Pei back he's making strides (leaps more like) with Nothing.
Man, I remember back when the 7pro was getting rave reviews I bought it without waiting for a sale (something I rarely do). I'm still using that baby 3 years down the line but it sucks to see how far the brand has fallen.
Traded in my Pixel 5 for a Pixel 7 for $100. It was on sale for $499, and I got $400 trade in credit for my Pixel 5. Totally stoked on the move, and feel very validated by Marques right now. Excellent haptics, speakers, and battery.
Got the same deal minus the trade in. Idk, the speakers aren't as good as my old One Plus 7 Pro. More tinny. Also the fingerprint sensor is less reliable and the screen has a hue when viewed off axes. Last complaint is charging speed. Otherwise great phone and hard to be upset for the price! Solid A from me.
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonh
Hey Marques! Awesome to see the Smartphone Awards every year! It's always fun to see which phones get some recognition and which ones need to improve. A category that I think is very important nowadays and could possibly push manufacturers more in that direction is a Repairable Award. Which phone you believe to have been the most repairable in this calendar year or which phone has made significant improvements to becoming more repairable.
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonnn
I really like how phone reviews and awards aren't just benchmark and raw spec battles anymore. Even budget SoCs are snappy, and perform well now. I think this has allowed OEMs to get creative again, and I love it. I have a pixel 7 pro, which performs far better than it's specs may imply.
If phone reviews were just specs i don't think we would need a video for it But again we live in a world where people just read out specs and call it a day. So yeah
Budget phones with good software performs really well. I moved from an iPhone 12 to Moto G52. It performs so well and is buttery smooth for the most part.
Switched from an iPhone 13 Pro Max to a Pixel 7 Pro. I love it so much compared to my iPhone. I do miss iMessage but man, overall usability and freedom of using the phone - the Pixel 7 Pro is by far the best.
@@Jean.05I feel that. I still keep switching back to my 12 Pro Max for iMessage but when I want the best still photography and software experience I reach for the 7 Pro. Such an awesome device.
Pixel 6/6 Pro was riddled with software bugs and QC issues. Google's first version was so terrible it makes their second version look good by comparison.
Picked up an S22 Ultra this year after using a Galaxy 9+ for over 3 years, and man it has been a fantastic upgrade. Looks like a lot of other great options out there these days. I'm just happy that we can hold off on getting a new phone every year now.
@@sowmyan3458 Because there isn't any. I have a 13 Pro Max and same as you there is no difference. Most people blame software updates and the phones for being slow but it's mostly their fault for keeping tons of apps open and ruining their batteries with cheap chargers. A very degraded battery can be the cause of slow performance too
@@GakisStylianosixel 6 was rough. Modem issues, poor battery life, not the brightest screen, software bugs. Pixel 7 fixed all those issues. As a user of both 6 pro and 7 pro, its unbelievable how they fixed all the issues i had with 6 pro with 7 pro.
I decided to get a Pixel 6a yesterday because I prefer Android. It's a pretty nice phone even if I am going to be paying off it's financing for 2 years. Way better than the Motorola One 5G Ace I was using before (still do when my Pixel is on the charger).
I was so close to buying the S22 Ultra or One Plus 10 Pro but i was also considering something economical yet flagship & thank god I chose Pixel 7. It's my best smart phone experience yet & there is so much that it can do. I love it! p.s: I'm in India & got it on Amazon. Using it for a few weeks & no software or heating issues. Voice Assistant, speech to text & AI features are blazing fast. Just want to add that I don't play games but use a lot of apps!
I like my 10pro too. 1+ is in this weird transition phase where they're slowly merging oxygen and color os and android 12 just felt barren to me and not in a good vanilla android way. But it was nice, felt snappy and really stable in my day to day. It had a few minor issues like pattern unlock grid sometimes offsetting to the side for some reason or badly designed widgets. Now I'm running oxygen 13 and it's definitely an improvement. Like a cross between one UI and MIUI in a good way. You could nitpick a few things that are missing compared to Samsung (like the dex thing) but it's actually even more stable than before and than my old s20. I never regretted getting it but I'm especially enjoying it now. There's nothing wrong with it (apart from the missing auto brightness switch). Thermal management, display, battery, charging times are awesome. The camera is actually decent, has a telephoto lens (came 3rd in the blind test for me and I haven't even taken enough photos with it to recognize my own device), with amazing color reproduction, and it has a really good audio output for my wired iems. Honestly can't see myself enjoying the base pixel any more at around 680usd I got mine for.
@@HeroicGoose nope.. no such thing.. am buying it soon but still am confused between 2 phones at that price mainly iphone 13 and pixel 7 basically cuz pixel got the best camera at that price whereas iphone 13 is the best overall with the overall good camera and a15 bionic chip which is beast in performance even compared to this year's snapdragon.
The new Pixel design is iconic. I really really like it. It's fresh, different, futuristic, friendly, harmonious and retro at the same time. It's so difficult to come up with something original AND beautiful nowadays.
Except for the part where Pixel 7 pro with it’s contrasty punchy but not even close to real life colour profile winning best photography award, rest was fairly accurate in Shazzams review. iPhone 14 pro = S22Ultra are the top camera phones ( S22 better zoom VS iPhones exceptional video make it a tie)
I can't believe what happened to OnePlus, truly sad to see but hey.. not every company does the best in this competitive smartphone world, Pixel 7 is honestly a wonderful device. Google is looking like the way for me next 🔥
bust of the year was right for OnePlus. I stayed OnePlus from the 3T up until the 8 pro, but this year was the one I had to switch for pixel. it was so bad I couldn't even wait for pixel 7, pixel 6 is leagues better
I was about to pick up the Zenfone 9 but I got such a great deal on the Pixel 7 with trade in of my very buggy Pixel 6 i couldn't pass it up. I'm happy to say the 7 is much improved. 👍🏼
This award is more relevant and respectable than a lot of "tech" magazines/websites. If I was a company mentioned by him, I would want that award, would even mention it in an ad
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonh
Handsdown one of the best looking videos of the year , MKBHD you knocked the production quality of this one outta the park , amazing lighting, tight script and sublime visuals .. solid stuff
also a top phone on my list. the only thing i would upgrade is 125watt fast charging. i cant think of anything else. wireless charging is something my phone has had for years and ive only used it a handful of times.
So when I bought the Pixel 7 many people were not sure of how this is gonna compete ... But I'm glad that P7 has been the choice and not the pro... Also I have noticed that this phone actually gets smarter with the use !
@@The_MEMEphis in my experience, Pixel 7 Pro here, it's the summation of small things: better voice recognition during hands free operation, recommended apps from the launcher depending on time of day, quality of life features that are hidden in the settings that are shown as a "tip" in a timely manner, battery optimisation based on use, and Google assistant use of context when making commands - to name a few.
Like a few other people said , I switched from oneplus to pixel and it was my best decision. This was a really nice and in depth video and your production keeps getting better , tech community appreciates you
I have the Asus Zenfone 9 and I love every bit of it. It's rare to see a phone this small perform this good. Slap a gcam mod on it and it is basically perfect.
@@Hhhh22222-w I'm using Asus phone too And I'm running it on Android 9 (after 2 years of software upgrade) Camera is average now days but overall experience is still amazing even without software updates.
@@Hhhh22222-w but now a days scared of updating phones 🥲 updated to latest one ui 5 in note 20.. Battery life sucks now 😭 and it's all a hazzle to downgrade
I bought zenfone 9 a week later it started selling, great phone. Has 1 bug for me which appears once a week or so, fixes with restarting, so no big deal. I love it, battery life is incredible, cameras are great (low light photos though are not the best) but I didn't buy it for cameras
I bought Oneplus 6T three and a half years ago, I still use it , its almost the same except the gallery app sucks and it hangs a lot when I open the camera. It got the flagship phone of the year award and oneplus was at its peak that time. Since then oneplus has been at constant downfall be it software ,design , camera etc, it just never met the expectations. Really thought onplus could be the next big thing but it is what it is. And now seeing it as the bust of the year it really hurts lol.
True bro... Last month I switched to S22 Plus from 6T. Camera, Display & Performance are big improvement from 6T. Software vise Samsung improved a lot...
Same! I'm a proud OP6T user since December 2018 (so about 4 years now), and it's quite literally the best $550 I've spent, and aside from minor things like camera quality and some minor software hiccups here and there, it still functions like I got the phone like yesterday. It's quite the incredible experience and device, and my best phone till date I've ever used by a MILE. I suspect even if I get objectively better phones in the future, I'd still be very fond of my OnePlus 6T - my segway to a high-end experience for an incredible mid-range price. However, I've been thinking about what my next phone would be, and about two years ago I'd say it would be the OnePlus of the time I upgrade. Hell, I'm kind of already in the OnePlus ecosystem with the OnePlus Buds (another great device) and so it would just make more sense to upgrade to another OnePlus. But as I've been hearing, they've been on a poor trajectory in recent times. They could've just continued what they set out to do in the first place, buuuut... no. They aren't doing that. Meanwhile, their phones are getting more expensive to the point that it would make more sense to get another flagship device. I clicked on this video to see if I was concerned for no reason and at least OnePlus graced some good words. I wasn't expecting a OnePlus to win any awards, but I was at least expecting a runner-up or something. When MKBHD mentioned the 10T as the bust of the year... oeuf, that was certainly disappointing haha! Suffice to say then, if OnePlus continues on this trajectory I just might have to switch to another device. A shame, but I'll live with it. Fingers crossed it doesn't happen though, as the OnePlus experience is still rather fantastic.
I got the OP 7 Pro in June of 2019 and it's honestly crazy to see how quickly OP has fallen in that time. I went from initially thinking I'll always get OP phones to swearing them off now. If I were to get a new phone it'd definitely be the Zenphone 9 or Pixel 6a/7.
Pixel 7 owner here and I am 100% biased but I truly hope Google continues on this path of excellence and continues to innovate on this formula. The history of Pixel phones shows how they were putting all of their chips on tensor and it sure as hell worked. Keep the same prices and continue to innovate!
Wow, I've been watching MKBHD's smartphone awards video for the last few years and it just keeps getting better and better! It's always so exciting to see which phones come out on top, and I always learn something new from the video. MKBHD does such a great job of breaking down all the different features and specs of each phone and explaining why they're important. I can't wait to see what's in store for next year's awards! Keep up the great work!
This is really good to see. I remember last year the S21 (Ultra?) almost had a clean sweep. Which is fair, it was a very nice and complete phone, but also is out of reach for a lot of folks. This year feels like the phones are balancing out quite a bit. Excited for what Google and Asus are doing!
I bought my Pixel 7 Pro on this Christmas eve. After a day of use, I knew this phone is something else on the market. Good to see the Pixel 7 series being appreciated by everyone. Was planning to buy Zenfone 9 for my dad. And there it shines in MKBHD' awards. Gotta get that one as well.
Another year watching your videos and getting more obsessed with tech. Not just phones this time around but electric cars too and learning something new with every video. The effort in every video has been amazing. Also probably my 3rd or 4th year watching the smartphone awards videos. Its always soo nostalgic to watch and an event to look forward to every coming december! Its not the end of the year until MKBHD Smartphone Awards video comes up! Leaving this comment here bcz who knows i might lose interest in tech a year later but years later when i revisit this channel I'll remember this era of my life and know how much of a role current tech youtubers had in educating the general public.
I have the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (1 terabyte version) and I have loved all year long and still love it. Upgraded from the Samsung Galaxy S9, I waited for my version of "perfect" and the only demerit I had at the time was no AUX port (headphone jack) on the S22 Ultra. But I still love to learn about and see products from around the industry, see what's available, and look at the overall direction the technology is moving towards. Thank you Margues I absolutely love your content and can't wait to watch everything you create!
How do you feel about the lack of Samsung pay? It's still there, but now NFC just like GPay based, instead of also using the magnetic strip (for example at Walmart where NFC doesn't work). I went from S10 to s21, so I feel a bit sad that I lost FM radio (through aux) Heart rate monitor and the magnetic strip, though I guess everything else was pretty improved overall.
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonnn
I'm so grateful for your reviews. You get everything right in my book - honesty, speed to get to the point, avoiding flashy graphics, and opinions that are super fair and real world. Kudos.
Dude, I seriously appreciate your reviews. I went with the Zenfone 9 and it's absolutely fantastic. I'd almost given up hope that anyone would prioritize compactness again, but of course Asus would. It's such a thoughtfully designed device. I think they've possibly revamped the back material too so I've never had issues with smudging. Only problem is now I also want a Pixel 7 lol. Thank you for giving such thorough reviews!!
I’m on the verge of getting a Zenfone 9. And ofcourse its contender for me is a Pixel 7 too, until I held it in my hand. The pixel is ever so slightly too large. Not by a lot, but enough to make me go ‘ugh’ every time I would grab it. So Zenfone 9 here I come! :p
What do you guys think of the OS update policy? It's literally the only thing that is a dealbreaker for me with the Zenfone 9, everything else looks perfect (except missing wireless charging maybe).
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphon
@@Naraayanay iphone 12 or 13 pro... whatever you can get for super cheap. I have the 11 pro max and it runs office fine. I do several teams meetings a week using it and never have an issue. Often I walk several miles during the meeting if its nice outside.. FTW
can we just look at what we’ve come from, from 2014…. bed in the background to a whole set dedicated to the Smartphone Awards. Trophies, amazing editing etc. This is MKBHD at its FINEST❤️
I just ordered a Pixel 7 Pro after reading different reviews. I was really surprised how much praise the camera had got at this price point. Based the decision mainly on price, option to root, camera that performs really well on average across different situations. Overall it looks like a really high value for $/€ device. The fingerprint reader can be gimmicky though and it has had some software bugs, but other than that it seems like a great device.
What I want to see is the best notchless phone award. The OnePlus 7 pro is the last flagship I can think that didn't have a hole punch camera. Imagine if OnePlus kept iterating on that pop up camera design instead of falling in to mediocrity.
I still use mine. It's still the MOST BEAUTIFUL phone I have ever seen. But I miss using it to its full potential. OnePlus has been giving out badly optimized updates FOR YEARS now, and my phone always crashes during the easiest tasks. I'm still a bit torn between Pixel and Apple, but I'll probably go with Apple once I have the money to buy a new phone, I just want something reliable that lasts me longer than 2-3 years (3 years has been REEEAAALLY stretching it with my past Android phones).
@@wahahahPro tip: my pixel 6 is %200 better a year later than when I first bought it, keep using it and monitor how good it'll get over time.. this is hard to explain but what you're using now is not the full pixel power yet.
Do you have any display issues? My Pixel 7's display colors are way too washed out. I am hoping that it is just a software bug and it can be fixed with an update as I am not able to return or change the phone since I got it from another country and Pixel devices aren't available in my country
@@cagla9799 Perhaps is whatever phone you were using before had more vibrant display? I had a s22 ultra and it was noticeably more saturated. If you go under display settings and find color settings you notice it says natural or adaptive as the options, I think it may be that causing it to be washed out. It seems like a software issue.
Sir, I honestly love the production on your videos, I love to see how you've evolved. Everything is on point, colors, style, the way you write and talk. Overall you have such a cool taste. Cheers brother
the smaller the phone the less recycling you can do, keep in mind they are mining the ocean and fucking up biodiversity for you to have a stupid iphone you are going to smash every year, totally unecologic, totally irresponsable, and this channel despite its success encourages all these bad practises, changing you phone just because you want a slimmer phone , or one that takes better pictures.
@@dobermadd Yes , thx, and you? what really annoys me is that in reality UA-cam indirectly destroys the planet letting people stream shit data (power consuption) and encourages idiots over experts, youtube has the responsability of teaching people, instead most views are on people trying to sell you mobile phones instead of interesting stuff. so yes I worry about the future for the kids that get brainwashed everyday, The worst of it; people do not even notice , like you, I don't blame you, you are only a victime, but guys it's time to wake up! Do you really need to stream advertisement or your phone in the bus or take shit pictures of your meal with a 400£ phone totally unecologic and that breaks every 6 month. Its time to be a bit more responsible. I hopoe this helps you understand what is going on here bro.
The amount of accolades the Zenphone 9 received is amazing. I'd argue that phone should have won the most improved. In my mind, it is expected for the pixel 7 to improve considering Google is behind it. ASUS coming out of nowhere with such great phone which, a lot of reviews praised, is something not a lot of people expected. I certainly did not expected to be mentioned by MKBHD in this video so much as he did. Great video as always.
@Kent Han you got me there. I did not think about it that way, the zenphone 8 vs pixel 6 comparison, when making my original comment. But yeah, I guess the many problems of the pixel 6 were really bad in comparison.
i actually wish i could get a zenfone 9. im on oneplus now but before it i had zenfone 2 and loved it. The reason i can't is because it is not compatible with Tmobile US 5G bands and that is a deal breaker. otherwise it was certainly the phone i would get
I love these videos where Marques's personality shines through. I love seeing him happy and throwing in subtle jokes here and there. I got the s22 ultra and it's definately one of the best pieces of technology out there
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonnn
@@Naraayanay if you want a smooth light software and great networking you should try one of bbk's phones like oppo, realme and one plus phones but if you want more compatibility with office apps, software features and more security Samsung's phones is great for you but if you want all of those advantages and you're ok with IOS iPhone would be the ideal device for you
I couldn't agree more with your picks for MVP, I literally had the same picks i think these two phones created the biggest thoughts around them too. CHEERS
Great video!!! Personally I would give the bust of the year to the iphone 14. The reason for that is that if someone from an older iphone wanted to upgrade but didn't wanna go for the pros or something I literally cannot think of even one small reason for them to choose the regular 14 over the last year's model(can't say the same for the OP10t). They can literally get the 13 and say it's the 14 and only a few people could tell the difference.
People who have never had anything other than iPhone need to stop putting their input in lol. I'm just kidding But have you ever used anything other than an iPhone. Genuine question
Oneplus rightfully deserves that place but i would definitely have the iPhone 14 (6.1 inch base model) be a runner up Oneplus has settled so hard it’s laughable to see their attempts at making new phones
I am sooooo happy that the Zenfone is getting the attention that it deserves! The Zenfone 8 that came out last year was so good and an amazing value but very few people actually talked about it! LOVE to see it!
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonnn
@@Naraayanay if camera isn't very important for you, I'd suggest that you you for realme or IQOO since they will be cheaper and still quite powerful... Just make sure you choose one with a flagship chipset like SD888 OR 8 GEN 1 or even Dimensity 9000
Thank you Marques for this video, I might miss a few videos round the year, but never miss one of these. Info packed and decision oriented video for me.😊👍🏾
Was waiting so long for this to come out. I think the S22 Ultra really covered alot of bases, but didn't go too crazy in terms of upgrades. Pixel 7 ruled the smart phone world this year.
Samsung has been playing it too safe imo. They do everything, it's overall great but it's not the best at anything Edit: well maybe the best at doing everything. They've gotten rid of SO MANY features of the years and yet they still have more than other phones. No one still does stylus's besides Samsung
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonn
Congratulations on all the hard work you and your team have done this year! All the reviews were great and very high quality, as always! And now, the camera test was just unbelievable! What you've done there should be admired - I'm sure it took a lot of hard work, but as always, you made it! Thank you! We really appreciate all of this!!!
I need smartphone for business use Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average) Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open) Better security Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use Performance should be good Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range I already own 3 year old ipad. I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware) I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel. I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro) What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonn
@@Naraayanay For a cheaper phone, I'd recommend you the Realme 10 Pro+. It has a good performance (not the best, but better than average), great cameras, top display, 256 gb of ROM, 5000mAh battery life. Otherwise, if you want something more premium, I'd recommend the Nothing Phone (1). It has a better than average performance, very good cameras, pretty good battery life, great display, great design and very good software.
@@Blue-sb4hv Need to buy business smartphones for work and study.. I am working in IT and learning 1. Devops and 2. ai and machine learning Screen: greater than 6.2 inches Need 256 GB smartphone with better user experience and no ad or bloatware... Budget: 650 USD What should I go with? Samsung S22 plus or Google Pixel 7 or Motorola Edge30 ultra or OnePlus 10T or Vivo X90 or IQ00 11 ( upcoming next week) or ONeplus 11 ( coming next week)
@@martindimov289 BUDGET 700 USD only Screensize: Larger than 6.2 inches Internal storage: 256 GB minimum RAM: 8-12 GB for Android I am not aware for above specs how much iphone would cost iphone 13 pro MAX model would go above 1000 USD in my area Iphoen 13 pro max would be go to smartphone bbut I have invested 4000 USD in AI and machine learning course... 1000 USD in Devops course Need to buy 2500 USD Lenevo Legion 5i pro and smartphone too... My first priority is to spend more on laptop since I need it must to work and to upgrade my skills... I am not aware what best could fit into 700 USD
@@iAfroTech I mean, Pixels themselves only have three years of software support while having no after-sales service across the globe like India for example.
absolutely love my zenfone 9, blew everything out of the park. great specs, small, has a headphone jack, solid battery life, and clean software. deserves the compact award category! super excited with what asus will have to offer down the line.
Longer software support? Because that makes the phone usable for about two years which is insane to me. I would have definitely bought the ZenFone if it wasn't for this.
@@equest943 16 black. runs smoothly with little to no hiccups. i'm averaging 7.4gb used including a bit of genshin impact, which is a vey hardware demanding game so i think 8 should run you just fine
Not only the Pixel 7 is a great upgrade from the Pixel 6, but that upgrade only cost $20 + tax on Black Friday when trading in the P6 for the P7, making it IMO the best deal of the year.
I debated upgrading from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 7 but I'm so glad I did. The phone experience is better. It's great that MKBHD gives it the props that it deserves.
You know what else needs an award? Those production sets of yours, cause those backgrounds keep getting cooler and cooler! Awesome upload Marques! Look forward to seeing what you've got in 2023!
Finally, a genuine comment 👍
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You got that right bro! It's dope!!🤭❤️🙌
Agreed
I agree with mkbhd on his comments about OnePlus, I just wish he was wrong 😂 I miss the opo flagship killer days, I hope they can get back to being that company, I mean seriously if they took that OnePlus one chassis and brought it back to 2023 and threw a good camera on the back I'd love it!
Mkbhd every 5 mins , " and it's the zenphone 9 you guys ". Loved these , thank you
I literally laughed out loud the last time he brought it up again because my brain stated to think of it the same way as the "and his name is JOHN CENA" meme.
I've been meaning to get this phone for my next upgrade, and seeing it come up again and again makes me feel like I'll be making the right choice buying it
@@LordOfFreedom Yeah it's a killer phone for the price.
Yeah, it was so fun. He must like the phone very much. And it also made me be interested to the phone. I like the design, first of all.
@@justinsm didn't even launch here in india sadly.. while the Pixel 7 sells for around $650 after bank discounts
Now I can hear him saying it in the "Best Big Phone" category, too.
"It's not really that big, but the Zenfone 9 deserves an honorable mention here. If only it were larger, it would have won this category as well."
From winning the Phone of the year award for OnePlus 6T to winning the Bust of the year award for 10T shows the journey of OnePlus as a brand.
Proud oneplus 6t owner here
As an enthusiast who has been following OnePlus since it was founded, that's just disappointing
Can't lie I love my OnePlus 10 pro tho
I had the 1+2, my brother had the 1+1, my mum had the 1+X.
Pixels for everyone from that point on, don't see a reason to go back
I had a OnePlus 7 pro and I still think it was one of the coolest phones ever.
Seeing Asus Zenfone 9 being mentioned again and again puts a smile on my face. I'm honestly not sure if there's a demand for compact form phones but I'm sure some of us appreciate it.
I was a diehard OnePlus fan for several generations. Got my family on them too, we all loved their phones. But the last few phones, they've truly just "settled" and are now just another device in a sea of better devices.
Remember OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 7 Pro won the MVP on this channel back then. Two years in a row and then just a massive fall off the cliff.
Same thing happened to me - friends, family, basically everybody around me had OnePlus phones, some due to my recommendations. Just gave up on my OP6 due to it's terrible software, and I'm actively warning people to not get OnePlus now.
OnePlus 7 Pro was the perfect phone. I passed it down to my MIL and it’s still working perfectly for her till this day.
Oneplus 7 pro was the last great phone. After that it all went downhill.
Yeah, a few years back I wouldn't hesitate to recommend OnePlus to my friends and family. This year I recommended the Pixel 7 instead.
I feel you. I bought the OP5 on launch day after missing the previous launches, especially when they were still invitation based. What an upgrade it was from my struggling HTC One. It STILL works surprisingly well but last year I started getting FOMO and bought the Pixel 6P on launch as well. $1000 was too much for that device, I tried it for 9 of the 14 days I had and sent it back. Camera wasn't nearly as good as it was hyped (I'm an amateur photographer with a DSLR so I already have something for truly incredible photos) and it was just super buggy imo. The biggest let down though was the battery/charging. It's REALLY hard to leave OP's fast charging behind once you get used to it.
So I ended up buying a OP 8T 256gb model for $400 on black Friday sale. Absolute steal imo and I never have any major issues with it. However, since then the software changes have prevented me from updating it so I'm stuck on Android 11. That really bothers me because the updates on the OP5 were amazing while they lasted, I've never even had to do a factory reset and it just works. I make a phone last at least 3 years so unless tragedy strikes, I'm stuck with the 8T for quite some time. But all these refinements of the UX, combined with a general plateau of technology, have me excited for the future where my next device can be several gens behind and still be a huge upgrade while saving so much money and avoiding early adopter frustrations.
Would be awesome if he had a trophy room for all the past winners lined up next to each other to see the progression of each catergory
That would be awesome
He mails them to the winners!
@@s4credarr0w oh that's also awesome! But maybe he could set aside the winning phones in a display unit or even do a video directly comparing the past winners year to year
He's got an excel spreadsheet. 🏆
I think he mentioned this once but companies usually contact marques to send them their trophies, so he hasn't got them on him.
Love to see the Zenfone 9 mentioned so much. I actually bought one and coming from a OnePlus 7 Pro it's soooo nice not to have a brick in your pocket all the time! Flagships tend to be so unnecessarily large now.
The headphone jack is also a huge plus!
Sounds like a small package beast. It makes me regret getting the 13 mini a couple of days ago…
For some, a small phone and a tablet are 👍. Then some of those who can't afford 2 devices prefer a big phone.
My situation is a bit different - I can't oft use my tablet so I prefer a big phone. I'm on Samsung A70. It's 👍.
@@michaeldy2580 that's where foldables come in. I had that experience of having a slim screen and a large screen whenever I wanted with my fold 2, but the durability issues is the biggest problem. Any sand that gets in the screen when you close it will damage the hinge, biggest nono if you're an outdoors person.
i have it and i love it.
you can set max % for battery charge and expand battery life.
I set my to 80% .
@@AlkaVirus Samsung fold 5 and Xiaomi fold 3. Other brands too. Hoping for a 👍 2023.
1:32 Best Big Phone:
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra / great hardware, good software
ASUS ROG Phone 6 - gaming centric, powerful
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 - slim
3:33 Best Small Phone:
ASUS Zenfone 9 / fast and great battery life
Oppo Find N2 / passport size folding phone
5:33 Best Camera:
Iphone 14 Pro / best overall camera system, defending champion 4 years, videos on another level
Pixel 6A / 'People's choice camera of 2022'
vivo X80 Pro+ and X90 Pro+ / low light kings
7:37 Best Battery:
ASUS ROG Phone 6 / defending champ, 6,000 miliamp hour battery, 65 watt fast charging (no wireless charging at all)
Iphone 14 plus / big and simple
ASUS Zenfone 9 / 4,300 miliamp battery and no wireless charging but it holds up great
10:15 The Design Award:
The Nothing Phone / see through back with useful lights
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 / very pocketable
12:20 Value Award:
Pixel 7 / $599 almost outshines it's pro version
ASUS Zenfone 9 / $699 ton of ramz 120 hertz display, headphone jack, great battery life
Realme 10 Pro+ / $~350 6.7" display 5,000 miliamp hour battery, good performance
14:33 Bust of the Year:
OnePlus 10T / not a whole lot to like
16:16 MVP:
Pixel 7 / incredible cameras, flagship software experience, great battery life
also MOST IMPROVED Award and the Earlier in video value award
very smart features
ASUS Zenfone 9 / amazing performance, surprisingly good cameras, very close 2nd for MVP '22
Earlier in vid small phone award
honorable mention Galaxy S22 Ultra one of the biggest batteries, one of the best processors, great display, boring but solid and Earlier in vid big phone award
Oh wow
Thx
the best
From getting the Biggest Bust of the year 2019 for Pixel 4 to getting the best budget phone for three years consecutively, and this time even the best phone award! Google has come a long way! Would love to see more of these fluid software-hardware combo by Google in coming years.
Then you have OnePlus on the other end who went from best phone, 6T, to bust, 10T, it's really almost embarrassing. I currently have the 10 Pro and honestly, other than the alert slider, I'm scratching my head why I bought it because it really isn't that great.
I'm now wondering if I should trade in my S22 next year for a Pixel 8. I went with Samsung for the camera but hate the software compared to my previous Pixel and Nexus phones.
@@JordonSargisson I would say, keep S22 ultra for its productivity uses i.e. stylus, note taking etc.( Only if you are into) and buy an old Iphone for 100$ and sell it for trade in at 300$ and get Pixel 8 at 300$. Overall you'll save 200$ and you will have your S22 also with you.
Yes, tons of bloatware and samsung galaxy app store sucks. First thing you do is to disable them.
@@drivinginthedcbaarea I feel it's a cycle, they'll bounce back eventually. Good market research and timing will help them to come back for sure.
@@VishwasNavadaTech I'm on Samsung A70. I don't open Samsung galaxy store. I opened it just now and there were stutters when I scrolled. Oh well.
Really excited to see what the Pixel 8 lineup looks like next year. I liked the idea of the Pixel 7 so much that I was close to switching from Galaxy. Pixels have come a long way and it's great to see!
I'm just waiting for a foldable - once I had one I am not willing to give that form factor up ever again. So damn surprisingly useful.
I'm running a Pixel 6 Pro, have had it since launch and cannot wait to see what the 8s are like. Pixels have been a really great experience, especially with the 7 and 7 Pro introduction (I would say the 6 was great as well but with some users having issues I can't really even though I have had no troubles). I hope Google will continue this trend now that they have a bigger hold of the market and hopefully Google will keep putting their all info the Pixel phones. Great to see!!
@@lenny7828 i really want a Z Flip myself. It's just that even though I take great care of my phones, I would like the screen to be a little more durable for my own peace of mind
I totally agree with you. I'm also Samsung user for many years. I wonder how will be the pixel 8 and 8 pro but Google needs to work more on battery performance..
Pixel 7 is highly rated but the design is meh, by that I mean the camera bump looks horrible.
Asus is KILLING it lately. So hyped to see them get recognized.
Zenfone was the actual MVP, putting the google bias aside.
@@Localtravel3r the pixel has a better camera, price, assistant, and software so idk what you’re talking about
@@Localtravel3r pixel has better overall but doesn't mean Asus is bad. It's just that since android is for Google, you get the rest. It's optimisation is way ahead of asus
Only draw back was Verizon wouldn't let it work on their network
I just wish Asus would bring back the flip camera, it's one of the most useful smartphone innovations ever imo.
Was glad to see the Pixel 7 win those two awards picks by you. I actually bought mine because of your reviews. As a long time follower, I have always found your content to be professional and honest and one of two channels that I know I can trust for complete and true reviews and information on tech. Thank you for your continuing improvements to your production quality and range of products.
What did you think 7 better than 7 pro? I'm considering getting one too
I heard the pixels have a lot of issues
@@annabelle7448 you heard? from who? If there's a review for that I would like to see cause I'm considering getting one
Pro tip - Don't buy products after watching iJustine or unbox therapy. Wait till the MKBHD's video. (Unless it's the pixel 6a video.😆)
Somewhat won another in a way because of picture quality. Just needs to be quicker to launch and use.
You know the show is a special one when mkbhd wears a jacket!
But he wears a jacket for this every year.
a jacket praised by Alicia Keys !! 🙂
Who cares? We desperately need 3.5mm jack and a dedicated card slot. We don't need google dialer and sms apps😡
@@Ludwighaffen1 Who cares... Alicia keys is part of the elite program.
@@KSYeoNg they're all special 😊
I had been using the Pixel 3 for four years. Just last month I took a short trip to NYC. I went to their Google flagship store and just wanted to browse around. They offered me a trade in value of $247USD for my old and slow Pixel 3. Got the Pixel 7 in lemongrass.
It's been an amazing phone. The battery life was surprisingly good. From a full charge I could use it for 16hours before it even gets to 20percent.
They've had some insane trade in deals for the 6 and 7. I traded my OnePlus 8 in for the 6 Pro at Verizon and got $700.
@@Big_Red1 yup, I was shocked to see they still took iPhone SE (1st gen) which btw was already discarded for trade-ins by Apple. Google valued it online for 110euros and even more shocking was when they received and physically evaluated the SE and made me an offer of 195 euros!
@hmm I call BS on your claim. My Pixel 7 Pro lasts much longer than that, even under heavy usage, even with full resolution enabled.
@hmm I'm well aware of that obvious fact Einstein. The Pixel 7's battery is not that much smaller than the P7P, plus it has a smaller screen(fewer pixels) so I would expect the battery life to not be much shorter than the Pro's. Ad hominem tactics don't buttress the strength of whatever point you're trying to make. Try to remember that in the future for more mature and effective public discourse.
My Oneplus 5T is 4 years old. But its still fast 8gb ram 120gb rom 54% available storage, mostly photos. I have to charge every 2 days 20watt battery only 3300mah.
The Asus Zenfone 9 has a lot to teach other smartphone manufacturers.👑
Right
Exactly
Sony are doing good work. ZenFone is cheaper though. I'm going to keep my Xperia 5 iii for as long as I can but the ZenFone would be my pick if I needed a new one
Too bad it didn't end up in India
@@mayukhganguly I believe it'll release in India this mid year
I got the pixel 7 per your recommendation and I'm super happy about it, the only thing I'm having trouble getting used to is the weight (my previous phone was the pixel 3a which was super light), but overall very pleased with the upgrade. Thank you for the recommendation!
That's all smartphones recently to be fair. Older smartphones just had less hardware.
Same here but i came back from a much heavier mobile samsung m51 u might not know it was only released in India but pixel 7 is just too good i love it
The fingerprint reader is garbage though.
@@tomekmachowski764 no it's not garbage it's just slow to 2022 terms
@@hashira_dono it's extremely inconsistent.
Love watching the smart phone awards you do 🔥
@Bruh Bruh L + ratio
Imagine this is the most liked reply in UA-cam lol
More like „LOL“. Sorry, but this is totally superficial.
@@christocan4710 you never know this is the internet
@@starbuckscup.4150 iPhone 14 pro max is just a awful copycat of Nothing phone 1 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I love how you can tell how just genuinely excited Marques was during this whole video. That’s something you can’t act which is awesome. Great vid👍🏽
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonh
Shoutout to Zenfone 9. They did everything right, turning the Zenfone 8’s biggest weakness, battery life, into a strength. With that small size and the scrollable fingerprint reader, it’s like a spiritual successor to the 2019 Galaxy S10e, another fan favorite.
Yep, honestly could've been most improved as well. Incredible phone
doesn't matter in India
Laughs with fold 2 & pixel 7 pro
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphon
Who's watching in 2024?
Proud ASUS Zenfone 9 user here! The specs are top notch! a true flagship experience ❤️
Exactly! Same here, love that phone
May finger button can be upper mid, but love it
Hey dude, a few question about Zenfone 9. Almost convinced on it except, how's the Lightroom experience on it (if you know)? Is the screen colour accurate? Is it worth getting it now when Zenfone 10 will probably be announced soon ( I know this is relative but still)? And how about the updates issue of 2 years, any changes in that?
Looks very nice. It has a lot of features that I'm looking for in a phone. Def in my top list for my next phone
Zenfone 8 User here, Definitely still holding up as well!
Same here, despite Zenfone 9 wasn't released to Malaysia market, I still decided to get myself one. There just isn't any phone that offers great hardware, retains the traditional feature that could still be on all phones (headphone jack) all inside a compact size smartphone.
Love how the Samsungs and Apples are not dominating anymore! It is great to have other manufacturers giving their best shot! Looking forward for a crazy next year! Great video as always, Marques!
Yet the phones he uses are an S21 Ultra and 14 Pro Max
@@Mirra2003-f9s He said he uses an iPhone and an Android phone every year. iPhones are always Apple, Android phones have been Pixels. But he's used different ones at different times. So you're wrong
@@Mirra2003-f9s he use pixel 7 pro now
@@sweetsurrender815 in supersaf's video he said he keeps using the s21 ultra. "Belive it or not,the smartphone that i've used the most out of any other during the calendar year 2022 by choice has been the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra". -his own words
(in MKBHD's world)
I hope Asus keeps improving on their Zenfone lineup and holding on to what made Zenfone 9 such a good choice (small size, great battery life, solid cameras, high-end performance, lightweight software, headphone jack). I will probably move on from the Samsung Galaxy S series if Asus' next offering is as good as this year's and I hope more people would consider making the switch too.
*sigh*... i'm seriously missing the flip camera series though... my old asus zenfone 6 is still my main daily driver and i can tell it's crying for an improved younger brother that has top of the line specs and top of the line cameras like when it launched but mirrored for the next gen cameras.
Samsung UI wipes the floor with Zen UI or whatever it's called and I say that as an Asus fan.
I hope Asus comes to Verizon, because it's getting really hard to justify them over other carriers in the US
ZenUI has become the old OxygenOS was, clean fast no-ads
Yeah I really hope they come out with the Zenphone 10 next year and just improve, but keep a similar overall size & design of the Zenphone 9. Then I shall buy. Unless the Pixel 8 is much better
Thanks! Was on the fence for a Pixel 7, but this confirmed my choice. Ordered it just now.
Awesome awards show :)
Who did you order it through? And what cellphone provider will you be using for service?
I'm so glad the Pixel 7 got a few awards!
In addition to it being only $599, it actually went on sale many times for $499. They also did a BUNCH of promotions and extra good trade-ins. They gave me $300 for my pixel 4a (you can buy them for $80), as well as $100 store credit after purchase. That makes the phone $200 and I got $100 of accessories.
Honestly. The only reason they did that I bet is because they are making money off the data they get from users.
"How to praise and roast g00gle in a single comment" 😂
I got $400 for my Pixel 5 trade, so it was $100 for my Pixel 7.
The pixel 6a is $300 too
Joke's on them I booted GrapheneOS as soon as I got the phone
@@ugh2668 jokes on you you're missing on a lot of great features
As a Pixel fanboy it's really satisfying to see the Pixel 7 series getting so much love. Great video my man. Blessings 🙏🏿
Lovvvvve my Pixel 7
But they sell user data and have the worst privacy policies.
@@EzioDeFirenze they're also ironically the only phone with a built in VPN.
@@EzioDeFirenze And no one else does that? Especially these Chinese brands? LOL. OnePlus got exposed for it a few years back when it got leaked, imagine what the rest of these guys are doing.
@@EzioDeFirenze fake
Mkbhd's videos are a work of art. Everything from intro to outro.
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.2inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphon
What is best business smartphones for working IT professional...
I am learning AI and machine learning and Devops...
Looking for 256GB, 6.4 inch or larger, good performing smartphones
Must: Best and smooth user experience, no ads or bloatware, need good security
Budget: Around 650-700USD
Should I buy Pixel 7 or Edge 30 Ultra or SF21FE or S22+ or OnePlus 10T?
idk man but imo mrwhosetheboss has better edited videos
@@mrbrownie1383 better edited. Yes.⁵ But mkbhd's video feels more clean, simple and more aesthetically pleasing.
I'm a bit late but thank you so much for making these! I always look forward to seeing your content. You're always concise and the editing and production quality is so clean.
I upgraded my Pixel 5 to the Pixel 7, and I've been blown away at everything. The cameras are top notch, the build quality is great, it has basically everything you want, but the best thing is the software. This phone has so many cool tricks.
Still apprehensive to replace my Pixel 5 because I love its size and great battery life. I gave my 6 Pro and 6 to my son after being disappointed with them and the 7 didn't seem to improve the fingerprint scanner or battery life at all. Does battery life on the 7 seem comparable to the 5?
@@sugonmaballs I haven't noticed any problems with battery life. I always felt it was good on my Pixel 5. On my 7, I keep the always on display , 90Hz refresh rate, and the screen brightness around 50%. Today for instance, I've had the phone off the charger for 14 hours now with no charging, 6 hours screen time, and am at 20%. I do charge on drives to and from work normally because I plug in for my Android Auto, so I'm sure that's a big reason I never had problems with my 5.
I got a Pixel 5a with a shattered display for $85! Twill be a worthwhile upgrade from my Moto Z4 once I repair it. I like that it's the last Pixel with a headphone jack 😏
The Zenfone 9 though...... it's like Asus packed the best of their ROG Phone (8+ Gen1, 120hz, noticeably great battery life, 3.5mm jack) in the size of a iPhone Pro.
Excellent choices... I actually debated between the Zenfone 9 and Pixel 7 before I finally bought the Pixel 7. Thank you and your team for all your awesome content throughout the year! Looking forward to 2023! Cheers!
+1 brother, got the Pixel 7 in the end! I used Zenfone Zoom before! Asus software is super good too!
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonh
One plus is so disappointing. I still have my OnePlus 6t as a reserve phone for any emergencies, and it was great. Too bad the brand is disintegrating.
Yeah I really hoped they would flourish instead of.. this.. My bought-used OnePlus 7 Pro is still great so I'm happy there. I believe OnePlus and Oppo are under the same ownership right? So I wonder if they've just shipped their effort/talent/funds more to that side of the divide.
Really sad to see. Funnily enough as he was doing the awards I was thinking of one plus and when they got the bust award let's just say I wasn't very surprised. Still got my OP1 and used to love showing it off and feeling special as I had an invite to buy it etc. OP7Pro was probably one of my favourite phones. Design/Spec the whole thing was pure excellence. In 3 generations it's gone so far south 🤦. Need to bring Carl Pei back he's making strides (leaps more like) with Nothing.
After oneplus 7 or 7 pro they fucked up really bad
Man, I remember back when the 7pro was getting rave reviews I bought it without waiting for a sale (something I rarely do). I'm still using that baby 3 years down the line but it sucks to see how far the brand has fallen.
My op6 died for no reason... Never buying another OnePlus ever again
We love the format of your award show. Your videos always have the best pacing and flow. Your channel is our number 1 tech channel on UA-cam! 🎉
Traded in my Pixel 5 for a Pixel 7 for $100. It was on sale for $499, and I got $400 trade in credit for my Pixel 5. Totally stoked on the move, and feel very validated by Marques right now. Excellent haptics, speakers, and battery.
Got the same deal minus the trade in. Idk, the speakers aren't as good as my old One Plus 7 Pro. More tinny. Also the fingerprint sensor is less reliable and the screen has a hue when viewed off axes. Last complaint is charging speed. Otherwise great phone and hard to be upset for the price! Solid A from me.
Yes! I traded in my Pixel 4a for a 7 and got $300 for the trade-in value! I bought that phone for $350 over two years ago. . . . Such a great deal.
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonh
I got the Pixel 7 based off your recommendation and I really like it so far, I'm glad to see it win MVP.
Me too! My only gripe is that the finger print reader hardly ever works for me.
@@davidmjacobson same. i particularly have a hard time when my fingers are dry af
@aixeia I get the same on my s22+, I work outdoors so my hands are always dry
Man it must be scary having thousands of people buy something because you told them to do so.
@@ughleksis use both face unlock and fingerprint
I'd love to see a top view of that table with those smartphones.
I love watching smartphone awards every year. I changed my phones every few months because it's like my tech hobby.
Hey Marques!
Awesome to see the Smartphone Awards every year! It's always fun to see which phones get some recognition and which ones need to improve. A category that I think is very important nowadays and could possibly push manufacturers more in that direction is a Repairable Award.
Which phone you believe to have been the most repairable in this calendar year or which phone has made significant improvements to becoming more repairable.
This needs to be highlighted
I agree this needs to be shown more and have more weight
this
Great idea!
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonnn
Marques, you’re really a genius. Love the way you and your team develop such detailed videos. This award webinar is a brainwave. Congratulations
I really like how phone reviews and awards aren't just benchmark and raw spec battles anymore. Even budget SoCs are snappy, and perform well now.
I think this has allowed OEMs to get creative again, and I love it. I have a pixel 7 pro, which performs far better than it's specs may imply.
If phone reviews were just specs i don't think we would need a video for it
But again we live in a world where people just read out specs and call it a day. So yeah
Budget phones with good software performs really well. I moved from an iPhone 12 to Moto G52. It performs so well and is buttery smooth for the most part.
I got a Pixel 7 from Black Friday at 512$, It's so much value for 500$
Switched from an iPhone 13 Pro Max to a Pixel 7 Pro. I love it so much compared to my iPhone. I do miss iMessage but man, overall usability and freedom of using the phone - the Pixel 7 Pro is by far the best.
@@Jean.05I feel that. I still keep switching back to my 12 Pro Max for iMessage but when I want the best still photography and software experience I reach for the 7 Pro. Such an awesome device.
The Pixel Team really should be proud for their awards! Been really enjoying my Pixel 7 and wouldn't get anything else. Excellent recommend.
Nice that you like it! How’s the battery life? Is it getting warm during video calls as reported by some people?
@@Raufm3 it become better each updates
Glad to see Pixel 7 with most improved. Google did a great job with this one. And still kept it at $599!
Not to mention it was literally free for half of it's history so far with the ridiculous trade-ins they were offering
I have the 7 and 7 Pro and they are just overall outstanding devices. It sidelined my iphone 14 Pro Max and S22U.
@@billyallen7690 why do you have 4 phones and why is your hair stuck in 2006
Pixel 6/6 Pro was riddled with software bugs and QC issues. Google's first version was so terrible it makes their second version look good by comparison.
@@jevonsims900 this. Also Pixels has terrible performance
Picked up an S22 Ultra this year after using a Galaxy 9+ for over 3 years, and man it has been a fantastic upgrade. Looks like a lot of other great options out there these days. I'm just happy that we can hold off on getting a new phone every year now.
Don't worry you'll get over it..when the phone gets slow af and starts glitching.
@@Selahhhhhhhhhhh Just like all phones. Software improves too fast for most hardware to keep up
@@NoCluYT I've had my iPhone 13 pro for over a year and I notice no difference from when I first turned it on
@@sowmyan3458 Because there isn't any. I have a 13 Pro Max and same as you there is no difference. Most people blame software updates and the phones for being slow but it's mostly their fault for keeping tons of apps open and ruining their batteries with cheap chargers. A very degraded battery can be the cause of slow performance too
didn't go for it after my Note9, chose pixel 7 PRO and not for a second do I regret my decision.
It's amazing to see the complete 180 from pixel 6 to pixel 7. Google really launched a banger
It surely is. But my 6 Pro is great on Android 13 so it goes to show that many of it's flaws were software based.
6 and 7 are basically the exact same phone and experience, not sure what the 180 is
@@GakisStylianosixel 6 was rough. Modem issues, poor battery life, not the brightest screen, software bugs. Pixel 7 fixed all those issues. As a user of both 6 pro and 7 pro, its unbelievable how they fixed all the issues i had with 6 pro with 7 pro.
I got a pixel 6 with android 13 Christmas eve and it is exceptional with out a single issue so they must have fixed them all.
@@HikingFeral They probably just resolved a few quality control issues.
I decided to get a Pixel 6a yesterday because I prefer Android. It's a pretty nice phone even if I am going to be paying off it's financing for 2 years. Way better than the Motorola One 5G Ace I was using before (still do when my Pixel is on the charger).
I was so close to buying the S22 Ultra or One Plus 10 Pro but i was also considering something economical yet flagship & thank god I chose Pixel 7. It's my best smart phone experience yet & there is so much that it can do. I love it!
p.s: I'm in India & got it on Amazon. Using it for a few weeks & no software or heating issues. Voice Assistant, speech to text & AI features are blazing fast. Just want to add that I don't play games but use a lot of apps!
I have 1+ 10pro, i love it, but its like the most generic phone, there is nothing special about it, you made a good decision
Who cares? We desperately need 3.5mm jack and a dedicated card slot. We don't need google dialer and sms apps😡
I like my 10pro too. 1+ is in this weird transition phase where they're slowly merging oxygen and color os and android 12 just felt barren to me and not in a good vanilla android way. But it was nice, felt snappy and really stable in my day to day. It had a few minor issues like pattern unlock grid sometimes offsetting to the side for some reason or badly designed widgets. Now I'm running oxygen 13 and it's definitely an improvement. Like a cross between one UI and MIUI in a good way. You could nitpick a few things that are missing compared to Samsung (like the dex thing) but it's actually even more stable than before and than my old s20. I never regretted getting it but I'm especially enjoying it now. There's nothing wrong with it (apart from the missing auto brightness switch). Thermal management, display, battery, charging times are awesome. The camera is actually decent, has a telephoto lens (came 3rd in the blind test for me and I haven't even taken enough photos with it to recognize my own device), with amazing color reproduction, and it has a really good audio output for my wired iems. Honestly can't see myself enjoying the base pixel any more at around 680usd I got mine for.
If you're based in India. How's the software? Is it buggy? Also are there any modem issues?
@@HeroicGoose nope.. no such thing.. am buying it soon but still am confused between 2 phones at that price mainly iphone 13 and pixel 7 basically cuz pixel got the best camera at that price whereas iphone 13 is the best overall with the overall good camera and a15 bionic chip which is beast in performance even compared to this year's snapdragon.
Love this video. Can't wait for it every single year! the production value this year is incredible!!!
The new Pixel design is iconic. I really really like it. It's fresh, different, futuristic, friendly, harmonious and retro at the same time. It's so difficult to come up with something original AND beautiful nowadays.
It's so buggy...gets boiling hot..on my second one..love it, but runs hot!
@@Danboi. What do you do to make it run so hot? I have the P7P and never gets hot even when gaming
@@devenmellor ive had my P7P since day 1, only gotten noticeably hot 3 times. not sure what is wrong with yours
@@Danboi. - Samsungs are the most buggy. I love every Pixel I had.
@@Danboi. He only talked about the design.
Great video!
Am I the only one missing the 'Best folding phone' award?
Bro loved the Zenfone 9 so much he used the Zenfone 9 Review video’s intro song as this video’s intro and outro. Crazy.
I wonder how many people checked & came back😅😂
can anyone drop the name of the intro? been looking for it since that video without any luck.
@@SalahEddineBensalah did u try google assistant search?
great video !!!! thanks for being an inspiration !!
Annan inni poi iphonina troll go go
Great video evaa
My man my man
Except for the part where Pixel 7 pro with it’s contrasty punchy but not even close to real life colour profile winning best photography award, rest was fairly accurate in Shazzams review.
iPhone 14 pro = S22Ultra are the top camera phones ( S22 better zoom VS iPhones exceptional video make it a tie)
ഒരുപാട് തവണ മെൻഷൻ ചെയ്ത asus zenfone നെ പറ്റി ഒരു വീഡിയോ ചെയോ??
Quite a fair assessment... my favorites were the small Asus and the Pixel 7, even though I'm an iPhone user...
I can't believe what happened to OnePlus, truly sad to see but hey.. not every company does the best in this competitive smartphone world, Pixel 7 is honestly a wonderful device. Google is looking like the way for me next 🔥
same.
oooo, might wanna consider switching... you wont regret it
My guy, do yourself a favor and get off the iPhone ❤️
your the chosen one... become ours
ok but the lighting and him coming in so CLEAN!!!!
bust of the year was right for OnePlus. I stayed OnePlus from the 3T up until the 8 pro, but this year was the one I had to switch for pixel. it was so bad I couldn't even wait for pixel 7, pixel 6 is leagues better
same man ... same, so unfortunate that they lost their identity
I highly recommend trading in your pixel 6 for 7. It's worth it, trust me
@@kylecastellino6402 fr its really worth it
Exactly, they deserve it
I really hope OnePlus can come back with the 11.
I was about to pick up the Zenfone 9 but I got such a great deal on the Pixel 7 with trade in of my very buggy Pixel 6 i couldn't pass it up. I'm happy to say the 7 is much improved. 👍🏼
This award is more relevant and respectable than a lot of "tech" magazines/websites. If I was a company mentioned by him, I would want that award, would even mention it in an ad
Oh they definitely do, especially since it's been a running series for a few years now
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonh
Watching this on my Google Pixel 7, so happy I got this over all the Samsung and iPhone
Which color
Handsdown one of the best looking videos of the year , MKBHD you knocked the production quality of this one outta the park , amazing lighting, tight script and sublime visuals .. solid stuff
I have been enamoured with the ZenFone 9 and it felt like it slipped under almost everyone's radar... Feels good to hear it praised so much
Indeed! It's the top phone on my list if I were to upgrade.
also a top phone on my list. the only thing i would upgrade is 125watt fast charging. i cant think of anything else.
wireless charging is something my phone has had for years and ive only used it a handful of times.
I want it as my sub-phone like for work...
You Marques's cousin?
I bought my mom a Zenphone 8 last year right at launch and she loves it. I really hope that Asus keeps going with the Zenfone series.
So when I bought the Pixel 7 many people were not sure of how this is gonna compete ... But I'm glad that P7 has been the choice and not the pro... Also I have noticed that this phone actually gets smarter with the use !
yeah , pixel phones are the smartest phones on the market
How is it smarter exactly
@@The_MEMEphis it gets better updates overtime i guess
@@The_MEMEphis in my experience, Pixel 7 Pro here, it's the summation of small things: better voice recognition during hands free operation, recommended apps from the launcher depending on time of day, quality of life features that are hidden in the settings that are shown as a "tip" in a timely manner, battery optimisation based on use, and Google assistant use of context when making commands - to name a few.
@@kingsayid7336 there's a lot of ml improvements built into the phone like battery optimisation
Very happy to see my 2 favorite phones doing so well!
Pixel 7 and Asus Z9 :)
Marques has hands down the best production quality on UA-cam!
No just no to : bruh bruh the bot
ab - so - lut - ley
Nah, MKBHD is definitely one of the best, but not the BEST on youtube.
@@JustinSherrod1991 sorry I ment the bot
But doesnt = TRUTH
Like a few other people said , I switched from oneplus to pixel and it was my best decision. This was a really nice and in depth video and your production keeps getting better , tech community appreciates you
Fully agreed. Oneplus just lost its identity over time, a shame really. They had some really good phones.
I have the Asus Zenfone 9 and I love every bit of it. It's rare to see a phone this small perform this good. Slap a gcam mod on it and it is basically perfect.
Wish it had more OS support tho, 2 years isnt enough if you want to use it as a main phone.
@@Hhhh22222-w yeah it's kinda sad.
@@Hhhh22222-w I'm using Asus phone too And I'm running it on Android 9 (after 2 years of software upgrade)
Camera is average now days but overall experience is still amazing even without software updates.
@@Hhhh22222-w but now a days scared of updating phones 🥲 updated to latest one ui 5 in note 20.. Battery life sucks now 😭 and it's all a hazzle to downgrade
I bought zenfone 9 a week later it started selling, great phone. Has 1 bug for me which appears once a week or so, fixes with restarting, so no big deal. I love it, battery life is incredible, cameras are great (low light photos though are not the best) but I didn't buy it for cameras
i think the red and black colors attracted Mkbhd to love the Zenphone 9
I bought Oneplus 6T three and a half years ago, I still use it , its almost the same except the gallery app sucks and it hangs a lot when I open the camera. It got the flagship phone of the year award and oneplus was at its peak that time. Since then oneplus has been at constant downfall be it software ,design , camera etc, it just never met the expectations.
Really thought onplus could be the next big thing but it is what it is. And now seeing it as the bust of the year it really hurts lol.
I'm also an op6t user, phones are still adequate. Not willing to upgrade at least for another year.
True bro... Last month I switched to S22 Plus from 6T. Camera, Display & Performance are big improvement from 6T. Software vise Samsung improved a lot...
Same! I'm a proud OP6T user since December 2018 (so about 4 years now), and it's quite literally the best $550 I've spent, and aside from minor things like camera quality and some minor software hiccups here and there, it still functions like I got the phone like yesterday. It's quite the incredible experience and device, and my best phone till date I've ever used by a MILE. I suspect even if I get objectively better phones in the future, I'd still be very fond of my OnePlus 6T - my segway to a high-end experience for an incredible mid-range price.
However, I've been thinking about what my next phone would be, and about two years ago I'd say it would be the OnePlus of the time I upgrade. Hell, I'm kind of already in the OnePlus ecosystem with the OnePlus Buds (another great device) and so it would just make more sense to upgrade to another OnePlus. But as I've been hearing, they've been on a poor trajectory in recent times. They could've just continued what they set out to do in the first place, buuuut... no. They aren't doing that. Meanwhile, their phones are getting more expensive to the point that it would make more sense to get another flagship device.
I clicked on this video to see if I was concerned for no reason and at least OnePlus graced some good words. I wasn't expecting a OnePlus to win any awards, but I was at least expecting a runner-up or something. When MKBHD mentioned the 10T as the bust of the year... oeuf, that was certainly disappointing haha!
Suffice to say then, if OnePlus continues on this trajectory I just might have to switch to another device. A shame, but I'll live with it. Fingers crossed it doesn't happen though, as the OnePlus experience is still rather fantastic.
I got the OP 7 Pro in June of 2019 and it's honestly crazy to see how quickly OP has fallen in that time. I went from initially thinking I'll always get OP phones to swearing them off now. If I were to get a new phone it'd definitely be the Zenphone 9 or Pixel 6a/7.
6t is pretty good phone but the screen and vibration sucks + system feels empty after samsungs.
Pixel 7 owner here and I am 100% biased but I truly hope Google continues on this path of excellence and continues to innovate on this formula. The history of Pixel phones shows how they were putting all of their chips on tensor and it sure as hell worked. Keep the same prices and continue to innovate!
Wow, I've been watching MKBHD's smartphone awards video for the last few years and it just keeps getting better and better! It's always so exciting to see which phones come out on top, and I always learn something new from the video. MKBHD does such a great job of breaking down all the different features and specs of each phone and explaining why they're important. I can't wait to see what's in store for next year's awards! Keep up the great work!
and the boring design awards goes to IPHONE 14
This is one of my favourite UA-cam videos of the year, every year. And it just keeps getting better! Congratulations Marques and team.
Damn, the production quality on this is insane!
Hi Matthew did you get the package as he said .??
@@rimzanrauff713 u joking? it's a scam bot..
Shot with an iPhone
No
@@petesmitt that is his another account....trying to scam you
This is really good to see. I remember last year the S21 (Ultra?) almost had a clean sweep. Which is fair, it was a very nice and complete phone, but also is out of reach for a lot of folks. This year feels like the phones are balancing out quite a bit. Excited for what Google and Asus are doing!
@marquesbrownlee_2 The fact you think people are stupid enough to fall for you bullshit scam, is outstanding.
Thank you for this. Every year I come back to these video's. Considering a Zenfone 9 as my new one this year.
I bought my Pixel 7 Pro on this Christmas eve. After a day of use, I knew this phone is something else on the market. Good to see the Pixel 7 series being appreciated by everyone.
Was planning to buy Zenfone 9 for my dad. And there it shines in MKBHD' awards. Gotta get that one as well.
Don't buy Zenfone 9 if you are planning for long term use
@@romanzayn02 Why? Whats wrong with it?
@@Swypi probably 2 years of updates.
@@Swypi no software support
Zenfone 9 is not even a small phone. It's the size of the normal iPhone 14, but with a smaller screen due to the larger bezels.
Another year watching your videos and getting more obsessed with tech. Not just phones this time around but electric cars too and learning something new with every video. The effort in every video has been amazing. Also probably my 3rd or 4th year watching the smartphone awards videos. Its always soo nostalgic to watch and an event to look forward to every coming december! Its not the end of the year until MKBHD Smartphone Awards video comes up! Leaving this comment here bcz who knows i might lose interest in tech a year later but years later when i revisit this channel I'll remember this era of my life and know how much of a role current tech youtubers had in educating the general public.
I have the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (1 terabyte version) and I have loved all year long and still love it. Upgraded from the Samsung Galaxy S9, I waited for my version of "perfect" and the only demerit I had at the time was no AUX port (headphone jack) on the S22 Ultra. But I still love to learn about and see products from around the industry, see what's available, and look at the overall direction the technology is moving towards. Thank you Margues I absolutely love your content and can't wait to watch everything you create!
@marquesbrownlee_2ur fake
How do you feel about the lack of Samsung pay? It's still there, but now NFC just like GPay based, instead of also using the magnetic strip (for example at Walmart where NFC doesn't work).
I went from S10 to s21, so I feel a bit sad that I lost FM radio (through aux) Heart rate monitor and the magnetic strip, though I guess everything else was pretty improved overall.
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonnn
@@Naraayanay what about zenphone 9 or pixel 7 ?
If Samsung offers $700 plus $250 Samsung cash on a preorder for the S23U, do you trade it in?
I'm so grateful for your reviews. You get everything right in my book - honesty, speed to get to the point, avoiding flashy graphics, and opinions that are super fair and real world. Kudos.
Dude, I seriously appreciate your reviews. I went with the Zenfone 9 and it's absolutely fantastic. I'd almost given up hope that anyone would prioritize compactness again, but of course Asus would. It's such a thoughtfully designed device. I think they've possibly revamped the back material too so I've never had issues with smudging. Only problem is now I also want a Pixel 7 lol. Thank you for giving such thorough reviews!!
I’m on the verge of getting a Zenfone 9. And ofcourse its contender for me is a Pixel 7 too, until I held it in my hand. The pixel is ever so slightly too large. Not by a lot, but enough to make me go ‘ugh’ every time I would grab it. So Zenfone 9 here I come! :p
@@geertd3244 ZenFone has only 2years of os updates
trade me zenfone for pixel 7
What do you guys think of the OS update policy? It's literally the only thing that is a dealbreaker for me with the Zenfone 9, everything else looks perfect (except missing wireless charging maybe).
@@stormbre4ker99 Scares the crap out of me. If there is a security bug that is not fixed. I do more online banking on my phone than on my computer.
Pixel 6A deserved a mention especially for the current prices it is retailing at.
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphon
@@Naraayanay iphone 12 or 13 pro... whatever you can get for super cheap. I have the 11 pro max and it runs office fine. I do several teams meetings a week using it and never have an issue. Often I walk several miles during the meeting if its nice outside.. FTW
can we just look at what we’ve come from, from 2014…. bed in the background to a whole set dedicated to the Smartphone Awards. Trophies, amazing editing etc. This is MKBHD at its FINEST❤️
I just ordered a Pixel 7 Pro after reading different reviews. I was really surprised how much praise the camera had got at this price point.
Based the decision mainly on price, option to root, camera that performs really well on average across different situations.
Overall it looks like a really high value for $/€ device. The fingerprint reader can be gimmicky though and it has had some software bugs, but other than that it seems like a great device.
Who will be your cell phone provider/carrier?
I love my 7pro
Never had a fingerprint issue either actually. The launch software bugs have been fixed too.
How about the battery life? Heard many negative comments or feedbacks saying it is not upto the mark!!!
I have a pixel 7 pro I'm trading it in for a s23 ultra that drops in 2 days!
I don't think you get enough accolades for how consistent you are with your videos, absolutely amazing quality every single time , thank you marques👏
What I want to see is the best notchless phone award.
The OnePlus 7 pro is the last flagship I can think that didn't have a hole punch camera. Imagine if OnePlus kept iterating on that pop up camera design instead of falling in to mediocrity.
I dont think there are any phones that came out without a notch this year lol
I still use mine. It's still the MOST BEAUTIFUL phone I have ever seen. But I miss using it to its full potential. OnePlus has been giving out badly optimized updates FOR YEARS now, and my phone always crashes during the easiest tasks. I'm still a bit torn between Pixel and Apple, but I'll probably go with Apple once I have the money to buy a new phone, I just want something reliable that lasts me longer than 2-3 years (3 years has been REEEAAALLY stretching it with my past Android phones).
@@ubermut1379 I kept onto my OnePlus 7 pro for a very long time as well but now I got the pixel 7 pro and boy let me tell you I don't want to go back
Fr
Was probably my favorite phone to date. I wanted to stick with it but I just couldn't after all the changes, went pixel route and kept it pushing.
Thanks for the three awards for the Pixel 7. After the last update, I've been very happy with my Pixel 7.
i just bought one today, feels so nice to see this too :D
@@wahahahPro tip: my pixel 6 is %200 better a year later than when I first bought it, keep using it and monitor how good it'll get over time.. this is hard to explain but what you're using now is not the full pixel power yet.
Do you have any display issues? My Pixel 7's display colors are way too washed out. I am hoping that it is just a software bug and it can be fixed with an update as I am not able to return or change the phone since I got it from another country and Pixel devices aren't available in my country
@@wahahah iPhone 14 pro max is just a awful copycat of Nothing phone 1 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊
@@cagla9799 Perhaps is whatever phone you were using before had more vibrant display? I had a s22 ultra and it was noticeably more saturated.
If you go under display settings and find color settings you notice it says natural or adaptive as the options, I think it may be that causing it to be washed out. It seems like a software issue.
Add a "Best folding phone" for 2023
Sir, I honestly love the production on your videos, I love to see how you've evolved. Everything is on point, colors, style, the way you write and talk. Overall you have such a cool taste. Cheers brother
the smaller the phone the less recycling you can do, keep in mind they are mining the ocean and fucking up biodiversity for you to have a stupid iphone you are going to smash every year, totally unecologic, totally irresponsable, and this channel despite its success encourages all these bad practises, changing you phone just because you want a slimmer phone , or one that takes better pictures.
morality, we cannot save the planet, too many idiots!
@@RusticRaver everything good at home brother?
@@dobermadd Yes , thx, and you? what really annoys me is that in reality UA-cam indirectly destroys the planet letting people stream shit data (power consuption) and encourages idiots over experts, youtube has the responsability of teaching people, instead most views are on people trying to sell you mobile phones instead of interesting stuff. so yes I worry about the future for the kids that get brainwashed everyday, The worst of it; people do not even notice , like you, I don't blame you, you are only a victime, but guys it's time to wake up! Do you really need to stream advertisement or your phone in the bus or take shit pictures of your meal with a 400£ phone totally unecologic and that breaks every 6 month. Its time to be a bit more responsible. I hopoe this helps you understand what is going on here bro.
The amount of accolades the Zenphone 9 received is amazing. I'd argue that phone should have won the most improved. In my mind, it is expected for the pixel 7 to improve considering Google is behind it. ASUS coming out of nowhere with such great phone which, a lot of reviews praised, is something not a lot of people expected. I certainly did not expected to be mentioned by MKBHD in this video so much as he did.
Great video as always.
Yea, but was the Zenphone 8 as bad as the Pixel 6? Because that thing was a hot mess.
@Kent Han you got me there. I did not think about it that way, the zenphone 8 vs pixel 6 comparison, when making my original comment. But yeah, I guess the many problems of the pixel 6 were really bad in comparison.
i actually wish i could get a zenfone 9. im on oneplus now but before it i had zenfone 2 and loved it. The reason i can't is because it is not compatible with Tmobile US 5G bands and that is a deal breaker. otherwise it was certainly the phone i would get
I love these videos where Marques's personality shines through. I love seeing him happy and throwing in subtle jokes here and there. I got the s22 ultra and it's definately one of the best pieces of technology out there
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonnn
@@Naraayanay if you want a smooth light software and great networking you should try one of bbk's phones like oppo, realme and one plus phones but if you want more compatibility with office apps, software features and more security Samsung's phones is great for you but if you want all of those advantages and you're ok with IOS iPhone would be the ideal device for you
@@Naraayanay u just described an iphone 14. even the 13 is enough.
@@Naraayanay you typed so much about your requirements and then you say you are thinking about IQOO phones?
@@Naraayanay in my opinion you should go for Google pixel 6a, or nothing 1, s20fe or iPhone 12.
I couldn't agree more with your picks for MVP, I literally had the same picks i think these two phones created the biggest thoughts around them too. CHEERS
12:52 "In fact, I'd argue Nothing". But. Wait....
Great video!!!
Personally I would give the bust of the year to the iphone 14. The reason for that is that if someone from an older iphone wanted to upgrade but didn't wanna go for the pros or something I literally cannot think of even one small reason for them to choose the regular 14 over the last year's model(can't say the same for the OP10t). They can literally get the 13 and say it's the 14 and only a few people could tell the difference.
Which is a good thing. Stop buying a phone every year.
OnePlus deserves that place, sorry
People who have never had anything other than iPhone need to stop putting their input in lol. I'm just kidding But have you ever used anything other than an iPhone. Genuine question
@@ztechrepairs would you be surprised if I said I have never used an iphone?
Oneplus rightfully deserves that place but i would definitely have the iPhone 14 (6.1 inch base model) be a runner up
Oneplus has settled so hard it’s laughable to see their attempts at making new phones
I am sooooo happy that the Zenfone is getting the attention that it deserves! The Zenfone 8 that came out last year was so good and an amazing value but very few people actually talked about it! LOVE to see it!
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonnn
@@Naraayanay if camera isn't very important for you, I'd suggest that you you for realme or IQOO since they will be cheaper and still quite powerful... Just make sure you choose one with a flagship chipset like SD888 OR 8 GEN 1 or even Dimensity 9000
Thank you Marques for this video, I might miss a few videos round the year, but never miss one of these. Info packed and decision oriented video for me.😊👍🏾
Was waiting so long for this to come out. I think the S22 Ultra really covered alot of bases, but didn't go too crazy in terms of upgrades. Pixel 7 ruled the smart phone world this year.
Samsung has been playing it too safe imo. They do everything, it's overall great but it's not the best at anything
Edit: well maybe the best at doing everything. They've gotten rid of SO MANY features of the years and yet they still have more than other phones. No one still does stylus's besides Samsung
Too expensive
@@localcrackhead2904 they're like top 2 at everything for me. They're the Jack of all trades in smartphones.
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonn
@@Naraayanay what is IQOO
Congratulations on all the hard work you and your team have done this year!
All the reviews were great and very high quality, as always!
And now, the camera test was just unbelievable! What you've done there should be admired - I'm sure it took a lot of hard work, but as always, you made it!
Thank you!
We really appreciate all of this!!!
I need smartphone for business use
Screensize: Greater than 6.1 inches
Camera: Not ultra important ( Should be better than average)
Need something that Does not hang and require better support for office applications like Zoom, teams or Onenote etc without causing issues ( if multiple apps are open)
Better security
Battery life should be greater than 5 hours of use
Performance should be good
Store: If I could get 256 gig that would be amazing, otherwise I would settle with 128G with little disappointment if the other features are better in 128GB range
I already own 3 year old ipad.
I current use MI smartphone which I hate it although it has 6GB RAM and 128GIG storage ( lot of bloatware)
I feel MI gives lot of advertising on ohones and adware everywhere. It is not able to run Skype, Teams and or other engineering software due to weaker cpu and GPU. It is too obsolete being 3-4 year old smartphone
Should i go for value for money smartphone like IQOO or Motorola edge 30 or Realme or spend more on S22 or Pixel.
I am thinking of buying IQOO. I need to purchase laptop too (Legion 5i Pro)
What are your thoughts...I am so confused about smartphonn
@@Naraayanay For a cheaper phone, I'd recommend you the Realme 10 Pro+. It has a good performance (not the best, but better than average), great cameras, top display, 256 gb of ROM, 5000mAh battery life.
Otherwise, if you want something more premium, I'd recommend the Nothing Phone (1). It has a better than average performance, very good cameras, pretty good battery life, great display, great design and very good software.
@@Naraayanay Buy the Oppo find X5, maybe pixel 7 not 6a or 6 as too slow, one plus 9/pro, s22 or samsung a53 or iphone if you want minimum issues.
@@Blue-sb4hv Need to buy business smartphones for work and study..
I am working in IT and learning
1. Devops and
2. ai and machine learning
Screen: greater than 6.2 inches
Need 256 GB smartphone with better user experience and no ad or bloatware...
Budget: 650 USD
What should I go with?
Samsung S22 plus or Google Pixel 7 or Motorola Edge30 ultra or OnePlus 10T or Vivo X90
or
IQ00 11 ( upcoming next week)
or ONeplus 11 ( coming next week)
@@martindimov289
BUDGET 700 USD only
Screensize: Larger than 6.2 inches
Internal storage: 256 GB minimum
RAM: 8-12 GB for Android
I am not aware for above specs how much iphone would cost
iphone 13 pro MAX model would go above 1000 USD in my area
Iphoen 13 pro max would be go to smartphone bbut
I have invested 4000 USD in AI and machine learning course...
1000 USD in Devops course
Need to buy 2500 USD Lenevo Legion 5i pro and smartphone too...
My first priority is to spend more on laptop since I need it must to work and to upgrade my skills...
I am not aware what best could fit into 700 USD
Zenfone 9 is what Phone (1) should have been.
Riiiight 🤔
true
I just realized
Not the same price. Most people don’t need all that power. No long term support from Asus is a no go for me, coming from Samsung or Apple
@@iAfroTech I mean, Pixels themselves only have three years of software support while having no after-sales service across the globe like India for example.
Since the iphone 14 pro did not win the blind camera test the award for best camera was changed to best camera system
absolutely love my zenfone 9, blew everything out of the park. great specs, small, has a headphone jack, solid battery life, and clean software. deserves the compact award category! super excited with what asus will have to offer down the line.
SD card?
Did you buy the one with 8GB RAM or 16? I think every review I read had the one with 16 but he held up the red one so I have no idea.
@@marc_frank no sd, sadly. one of ts biggest tradeoffs for me, but the 256gb version was enough to handle its own
Longer software support? Because that makes the phone usable for about two years which is insane to me. I would have definitely bought the ZenFone if it wasn't for this.
@@equest943 16 black. runs smoothly with little to no hiccups. i'm averaging 7.4gb used including a bit of genshin impact, which is a vey hardware demanding game so i think 8 should run you just fine
Got my pixel 7 for $499 during their holiday deal and I am so happy that this got the MVP and Value awards! I'm very happy with it so far.
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That is some deal 🔥
Not only the Pixel 7 is a great upgrade from the Pixel 6, but that upgrade only cost $20 + tax on Black Friday when trading in the P6 for the P7, making it IMO the best deal of the year.
I debated upgrading from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 7 but I'm so glad I did. The phone experience is better. It's great that MKBHD gives it the props that it deserves.