Reviewing the best stock Android smartphones in summer 2022, including Google’s Pixel 6a, 6 and Pro (still boasting some of my favourite camera tech of any phone), Asus’ Zenfone 9, the Nothing Phone 1 and lots of top rivals. These stock Android handsets cover a range of budgets from affordable to flagship and they’re all among the best you’ll find at their price points.
I’ve shot a full unboxing and in some cases full reviews of the Pixel 6a, Nothing Phone, Zenfone 9 and the other smartphones mentioned in this round-up. So if any of them have buffed your melons, then check out my coverage!
When it comes to camera smarts, the Pixel 6 series has hot competition these days. That mid-range Google smartphone, the 6a, holds up well despite the older hardware. You can still shoot impressive photos and video for a budget friendly version of those Android flagship phones.
However, the Zenfone 9 and Nothing Phone 1 are close behind with their excellent IMX766 sensor and AI smarts. The…