Best Smartphone and Tablet 2022

Best smartphone overall: iPhone 13 (starting at $699)

Apple’s iPhone has long been at the top of our list of smartphones, and this year the iPhone 13 replaced the iPhone 12. It has a modern build with an immersive display, along with the best performance and one of the best cameras of all the phones we’ve ever tested.

where to buy:
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Best budget phone: Google Pixel 5a with 5G (starting At $449)

Google’s Pixel 5a with 5G is a budget phone that feels like a high-end model, with performance that beats out everything else in its price range. A capable camera system and sharp display let you capture and view detailed images, plus a clean Android installation, long battery life and guaranteed updates for three years make it an even more solid buy.

Where to buy:
Amazon.com
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Best tablet overall: Apple iPad 9th Gen ($329.99)

The 9th Gen iPad stood out as the best overall option in our testing thanks to a faster processor that crushes everyday tasks with ease. It mixes performance and value in a way that no other tablet can, and tosses in support for core iPad accessories like the Apple Pencil.

where to buy:
amazon.com
Apple.com

Best Performance: iPad Pro (starting at $799.99)

The 2021 iPad Pro is the fastest tablet we’ve ever tested and it runs effortlessly through all sorts of tasks — Photoshop exports, video renders, gaming, productivity tasks and streaming all happen without a hitch.

Where to buy:
Amazon.com
Apple.com