The Samsung Galaxy S22 now has a release date. So, in the next two weeks, expect speculations regarding Samsung’s upcoming phone to really heat up.
But, owing to everything that’s leaked so far, we already have a very decent sense of what Samsung has planned for its flagship phone range. And this is far before of the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event, which will take place in early February.
One of the most intriguing theories is that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be the Galaxy Note’s successor. That implies an integrated S Pen, a larger display, and a squared-off design are all possibilities.
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Camera enhancements, a new processor, a revised appearance, and other features are expected across the Galaxy S22 series. Such enhancements will be much appreciated. While our Samsung Galaxy S21 review was generally good, customers did not appear to be overly enthusiastic about Samsung’s three top phones.
Notably, additional camera performance enhancement would be good, since the iPhone 13 series outperforms the Galaxy S21 in several instances. The Galaxy S22 will also face competition from the low-cost Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Google Pixel 6 with its Tensor chip. (To see how the phones compare, check out our Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 6 Pro comparison.)
Here are all of the early speculations regarding the Samsung Galaxy S22, as well as our expectations for this series. We’ve also put up a guide to what to anticipate from Samsung in 2022, because the S22 is only one of several new products coming from the Korean manufacturer in the next 12 months.
Samsung Galaxy S22 news (updated January 29)
- Because of a speculated $300 pricing difference, the Samsung Galaxy S22 may appear ludicrous compared to Google’s Pixel 6.
- The Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra have both been rumoured to have quicker 45W charging, which would be a welcome improvement.
- A WinFuture leak claims to have disclosed the entire specifications for all three Samsung Galaxy S22 phones.
- Samsung has chosen February 9th as the date for the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, when we may expect to see the Galaxy S22.
Samsung Galaxy S22 specs (rumored)
| Galaxy S22 | Galaxy S22 Plus | Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
| Display | 6.06-inch AMOLED, FHD | 6.5-inch AMOLED, FHD | 6.8-inch AMOLED, QHD |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz adaptive | 120Hz adaptive | 120Hz adaptive |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x optical telephoto | 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x optical telephoto | 108MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 10MP 10x optical telephoto |
| Front camera | 10MP | 10MP | 40MP |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/ Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/ Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/ Exynos 2200 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB/12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 3,800 mAh | 4,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | 45W |
| Colors | Black, white, green, pink gold | Black, white, green, pink gold | Black, white, green, red |
Samsung Galaxy S22 release date rumors
It’s less of a rumour anymore, but we’re expecting to see the Galaxy S22 for the first time on February 9. That is the date designated by Samsung for its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, which will most likely feature the Galaxy S22 as the main attraction.
On February 9, Galaxy Unpacked will begin as a live webcast at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT. So mark your calendar for the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event and read our guide on how to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 for additional information.
That same day may also see the start of pre-orders for the Galaxy S22, which is expected to be released on February 25. However, according to a South Korean claim quoting Samsung sources, the phone will be available on February 24. Whatever the exact date is, we won’t have to wait long before we can get our hands on the Galaxy S22.
Samsung Galaxy S22 price
With the Galaxy S21 setup, Samsung decreased the expense for each of the three models by $200, however a leaker has asserted every one of the three models in the Galaxy S22 territory will increment by $100.
While this insider doesn’t have a set up record, they have the Galaxy S22 beginning at $899, the Galaxy S22 Plus beginning at $1,099 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra coming in at $1,299.
Apparently odd of Samsung to expand the cost of the norm and Plus models, given they aren’t relied upon to be gigantically unique in relation to their ancestors. Yet, a cost increment on the Galaxy S22 Ultra may check out given it’s set to be a genuine Galaxy Note replacement. All things considered, the strain would be on Samsung to deliver a telephone that can legitimize that cost.
Luckily, an other source giving the cost of the S22 series in euros, shows Samsung keeping the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus at a similar cost, however switching things up for the S22 Ultra. The base model will clearly be somewhat less expensive than the S21 Ultra, however it will not have as much RAM. Models with a similar measure of RAM as before are around 50 euros more costly.
Worldwide Editor in Chief Mark Spoonauer figures the supposed $300 contrast between the Galaxy S22 and the Google Pixel 6 could be fairly absurd. Standard Android leader telephones seem, by all accounts, to be a little less expensive nowadays, however Samsung could exceed all expectations, which may be a slip-up.
Samsung Galaxy S22 design
Since we’re drawing nearer to the Galaxy S22 send off, we’re presently seeing the first affirmed live photographs of the Galaxy S22. The rear of the spilled picture shows a Contour Cut camera that is less articulated, which is something to be thankful for.
Other photographs of what’s possible the Galaxy S22 setup show a similar search for both the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus. Both seem, by all accounts, to be an advancement of the S21’s plan with the camera module wearing clear packaging that holds a threesome of cameras. Given the S21 was one of the more appealing telephones of 2021, repeating on this with the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus is no terrible thing.
Last year, while the Galaxy S21 Plus and Ultra had glass backs, the standard S21 utilized a plastic back. That is by all accounts changing for the Galaxy S22 series however, with leaker Ice Universe guaranteeing every one of the three telephones will have glass bodies.
The greatest plan change will occur on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. It’s set to have a compliment rectangular plan that is particularly Galaxy Note-like, and an incorporated S Pen holder is additionally anticipated. That is not coincidentally, as per Samsung’s TM Roh, who proposed in a blog entry that the S22 Ultra will draw on the Galaxy Note for a great deal of highlights.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is tipped to get five cameras in its back cluster. But instead than utilize a Contour Cut module, these are relied upon to be coordinated into the rear of the telephone, giving it a smooth and consistent look.
A de-recorded video from Unbox Therapy, which was shamelessly re-posted by other YouTube clients, flaunts an involved meeting with faker units of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, S22 and S22 Plus. It hammers home the Note-like plan of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, just as clues at the plan development of the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could likewise be one of the hardest lead telephones around, as it’s supposed to utilize the at this point unannounced Gorilla Glass Victus Plus just as Samsung’s Armor Aluminum outline, a fortified metal casing previously seen on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3.
Regardless of whether these intense material will likewise come to the norm and Plus Galaxy S22 models isn’t clear, yet we’d not be amazed to see them applied to the more modest telephones.
To the extent that tones go, examiner Ross Young has tweeted the reasonable choices. He guarantees the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus will come in dark, green, pink gold and white assortments, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be accessible in dark, green, white and a dull red model.
Only a short time before we hope to see the Galaxy S22 in the entirety of its magnificence, renowned leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks on Twitter) flaunted exceptionally official-looking renders of every one of the three Galaxy S22 models in their different shading choices. For the non-Ultra models, we’re seeing dark, white, pink and a hazy shade of green.
Samsung Galaxy S22 displays
The Samsung Galaxy S22 setup could acquire more modest presentations for the norm and Plus models, contrasted with the Galaxy S21 telephones. Also that might see the Galaxy S22 save us from larger than average telephones.
The Galaxy S22’s showcase is anticipated to come in at 6.06 inches (down from 6.2 creeps on the S21); the S22 Plus could don a 6.5-inch board (down from 6.7 inches); and the Galaxy S22 Ultra is relied upon to be 6.81 inches (equivalent to the Galaxy S21 Ultra).
In any case, another hole from WinFuture has somewhat various specs for the presentations, putting the S22 at 6.1in not 6.06in and the S22 Plus at 6.6in rather than 6.5in.
Samsung will keep the general state of the presentation the equivalent for the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus, while the Ultra is set to have the blockier screen plan of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Like the Galaxy S21 series, the S22 telephones are totally expected to have LTPO boards, significance they’ll have the option to scale the revive rate on its showcase from 120Hz down to 1Hz. This helps save battery duration.
Another gossip asserts the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22 Plus will don the absolute most splendid shows ever, with the two telephones set to hit a pinnacle splendor of 1,750 nits. That helpfully beats anything more available, including the iPhone 13 Pro Max, and that figure was additionally upheld in one more break from WinFuture.
One more report likewise says that the telephones figured out how to cover 100 percent of the difficult DCI-P3 shading range, beating the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s 81% and the iPhone 13 Pro Max’s 77% (from our testing).
Going by the breaks and render picture, every one of the three telephones are set to utilize a poke hole camera pattern in the middle top piece of the showcase; it’s far-fetched the telephones will have the under-show camera found in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3.
Samsung Galaxy S22 cameras
It’s seeming as though the Galaxy S22 and its Plus stablemate are set to get updated fundamental and fax back cameras, essentially as indicated by solid leaker Ice Universe.
Evidently, the two telephones will utilize a 50MP principle camera. It very well may be furnished with a Samsung GN5 sensor that the organization revealed before in the year, and that has effectively been giving great outcomes on the Google Pixel 6.
This was loaned more weight by a leaker guaranteeing the Galaxy S22 Plus will have a 50MP primary camera and have an “Versatile Pixel” highlight, which is professed to be equipped for 12MP pixel-binned photographs (when a sensor consolidates its pixels into bigger virtual ones for improved splendor and shading to the detriment of detail), and furthermore 108MP photographs, utilizing a “remosaic” mode.
What might be said about the zooming power? One gossip focuses to the Galaxy S22 offering a 3X fax long range focal point with a 10MP goal. This would be a redesign over the past 3x half breed optical zoom.
Samsung is likewise supposedly testing the capacity to shoot 8K video at 60 casings each second for the Galaxy S22. This would be an improvement over the Galaxy S21 Ultra, which maxes out at 24fps for 8K video. Without a doubt, there are not very many individuals who own 8K TVs, as they are restrictively costly. Yet, this update would bring about a more future-confirmation telephone.
Around the front, the Galaxy S22 territory has been tipped to accompany similar goal sensors as their ancestors; so 10MP for the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus and 40MP for the Galaxy S22 Ultra. This might appear to be a piece baffling, however there’s true capacity for some, equipment changes, like more extensive gaps.
Furthermore Samsung is probably going to have attempted to further develop the picture handling on the product side of its cutting edge telephones, ideally lessening over-honing or over-smoothing, just as allowing in more light and conveying even tones.
| Samsung Galaxy S22/Plus | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50MP | 108MP with improved sensor |
| Telephoto | 10MP, 3x optical | 10MP, 3x optical, 10MP 10x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12MP | 12MP |
| Front-facing | 10MP | 40MP |
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is by all accounts the telephone to watch with regards to photography as Ice Universe apparently tipped an entire set-up of specs for the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
While on paper these look basically the same as the Galaxy S21, further developed sensors and possibly overhauled computational photography could have a significant effect. For instance, a later Ice Universe tweet guarantees that there will be an AI upgrade mode for the 108MP camera, assisting extricate with specifying from the high-goal sensor, one that will assist with helping tone and picture splendor as well. Samsung is promoting the low-light elements in the Galaxy S22 Ultra camera ahead of the telephone’s uncovering.
Another break guarantees that the 108MP primary camera will have a Super Clear Lens. While we don’t know precisely what that would mean, it most likely demonstrates that Samsung is finding a way ways to decrease glare and appearance in photographs.
Samsung Galaxy S22 specs
The primary chip controlling the Galaxy S22 could be the just divulged Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Indeed, talk that circled before Qualcomm uncovered its new chipset guaranteed that Samsung could be the organization to fabricate the new Snapdragon chip.
A benchmark for a Galaxy S22 Plus has been found utilizing the cutting edge Snapdragon chip. The outcomes don’t look excessively hot contrasted with at present accessible telephones, yet we’d envision the scores will increment as Samsung does some last tweaking to the telephone before send off. Everything being equal, Qualcomm says that the Kryo CPU in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is 20% quicker than its ancestor with 30% more power investment funds. The Adreno GPU should support speed by 30% while being 25% more proficient as far as power utilization.
With respect to tales about RAM, the vanilla S22 and S22 Pro might utilize 8GB RAM and 256GB stockpiling, while the S22 Ultra will have a decision somewhere in the range of 12GB and 16GB of RAM, and 256GB and 512GB of capacity. One break says that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will come in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB choices, matched with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM.
One more insider offers different capacity choices for the Galaxy S22 models. The Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus would come in 128GB and 256GB variants in this gossip, while the S22 Ultra would incorporate a 512GB form too. What’s more as we referenced, there’s gossipy tidbits about a 1TB choice for the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Samsung doesn’t normally depend simply on Snapdragon silicon to control its Galaxy S telephones. For leaders delivered external the U.S., Samsung has generally gone to its own Exynos chips, and this time, the following lead Exynos chipset is pressing a bonus.
The Exynos 2200, as it is called, highlights a Xclipse 920 GPU which utilizes AMD RDNA 2 illustrations design. That is the very tech that ends up supporting the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Saying this doesn’t imply that the Galaxy S22 will have the force of the most recent games consoles, however it could undoubtedly outperform the handsets on our best gaming telephones list.
While Samsung has uncovered a large number of the chip’s capacities, it hasn’t delivered last execution figures, logical in light of the fact that the chip isn’t exactly completed notwithstanding it having entered large scale manufacturing. Anyway we can turn around to the breaks to get some sign of the chip’s power.
Solid leaker Ice Universe posted affirmed Wild Life results on Twitter of the presentation of one Exynos 2200 setup; the designs benchmark results showed a score of 8,134 focuses with a normal FPS of 50.3. That is amazingly great for an Android telephone.
Also, Geekbench 5 outcomes taken close by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant of the S22 show that in the multi-center piece of the test, the Exynos chip is somewhat better. Typically Snapdragon chips outflank comparable Exynos ones, so this looks incredible for Samsung purchasers in nations like the U.K., where the Exynos Galaxy S models are sold.
Truth be told, the Exynos 2200 appears to be nailed on for the Galaxy S22 models scheduled for Europe, as per a leaker who’s posted what locales will highlight Samsung leads with which chips. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will include in Galaxy S22 models delivered in North and South America, East Asia and Oceania. It will be a blend of Snapdragon and Exynos chipsets in different regions of the planet.
Samsung Galaxy S22 battery and charging
In light of the latest tales, apparently the ordinary Galaxy S22 will keep on offering 25W charging, yet a new report says that the Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra will include quicker 45W charging. This would be a welcome redesign.
Moreover, the Galaxy S22 could get 25W remote charging, offering a striking overhaul over the 15W charging the Galaxy S21 territory has. However, this talk appears to be less sure.
The latest break from WinFuture puts the Galaxy S22 battery at 3,700mAh, the S22 Plus at 4,500mAh and the S22 Ultra at 5,000mAh. In any case, we’ll need to see what’s affirmed at Samsung Unpacked.
Samsung Galaxy S22: What we need to see
Since the new year is here and the Galaxy S22 send off is considerably nearer, we have a list of things to get of highlights we trust Samsung will fuse. Here are the main 5 reputed Samsung S22 and S22 Plus updates we need to see.
A genuine full-screen plan: This is reputed to be working out so it’s anything but a difficult thing to ask for. We might want to see a full-screen plan for the Galaxy S22 with a front camera that vanishes when you needn’t bother with it. We’d likewise prefer to have the option to utilize applications in full-screen mode without delving into settings as you do now with some applications and games.
A more honed show: Samsung dropped the goal on the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus from quad HD to 1080p, probable with an end goal to save cost. Yet, it would be great on the off chance that the most honed goal wasn’t a Galaxy S22 Ultra-select element this time around.
S Pen support for each Galaxy S22: Right now, just the Galaxy S21 Ultra backings the S Pen as a choice, while the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus don’t. So in the event that Samsung is significant about adding S Pen backing to more gadgets, giving a digitizer to each of the three Galaxy S22 models would be gladly received.
Quicker charging (regardless of whether it’s not in the case): After offering a 45W charger choice on the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung moved back from that advantage for the Galaxy S21 arrangement. Nonetheless, a hole focuses to Samsung delivering a 65W charger, and we trust that it upholds the Galaxy S22 arrangement.
Longer battery duration: The Galaxy S21’s battery duration wasn’t terrible, however it very well may be better. On the Tom’s Guide battery test, the normal Galaxy S21 endured 9 hours and 53 minutes when web surfing over 5G, yet that plunged right down to 6:31 with versatile showcase mode on.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra fared better, as it suffered for 11 hours and 25 minutes in 60Hz mode and 10:07 in versatile mode. Remember that the versatile presentation on the S21 Ultra is more unique, as it can downsize to 10 Hz, instead of 48Hz for the S21 and S21 Plus. So it would be great assuming Samsung graced the S22 and S22 Plus with the equivalent invigorate rate range as the Ultra for its next telephones.
Better cooling: Some Galaxy S21 clients and analysts have grumbled that the Galaxy S22 can run very warm under weighty responsibilities or when gaming for longer stretches. So it would be great to see a superior cooling answer for the Galaxy S22.
Bring back microSD: The Galaxy S21 saw the expulsion of the microSD card opening, likely stirring up a lot of shame for some clients and fans. While Samsung didn’t give thinking to this, we expect it may have something to do with keeping the S21 costs decreased however much as could reasonably be expected. Notwithstanding, that doesn’t mean we would rather not see expandable capacity return the Galaxy S22. Samsung was one of the last strongholds of this component in the lead market all things considered.
Samsung Galaxy S22 standpoint
Going by every one of the breaks and tales up until this point, the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus look set to be strong if unexceptional overhauls over their ancestors. That is fine as both are probably the best Android telephones you can presently purchase.
However, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is by all accounts the telephone to watch, given it’s set to fill the hole left by the Galaxy Note assumed passing. With the potential for a big screen, executioner cameras and a ton of force, the S22 Ultra could be one of the most incredible camera telephones and best gaming telephones in one.
We’ll need to stand by somewhat longer to check whether this multitude of bits of gossip prove to be fruitful, however the S22 Ultra is looking exceptionally very encouraging.