With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series being just around the corner, we have reported on various rumors regarding the upcoming flagship lineup. So now, here’s a roundup that sums up all we know so far.
Design and Display
The South Korean tech giant’s latest flagship series, the Galaxy S22 series, apparently does not feature any major redesign over its predecessor. Although, this still means that it will likely have a premium build. The base Galaxy S22 will feature a 6.1 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that has a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution (FHD+). Meanwhile, the Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra models are rumored to sport a larger 6.6 inch and 6.8 inch screens respectively. These panels are also AMOLED 2X displays, although, the Ultra variant is expected to offer a higher 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution (QHD+).
Similar to the last generation models, the new launches would also include at least 120Hz variable refresh rate support as well. Notably, the Galaxy S22 Ultra variant will be slightly more defined this year. By this we mean that its design will stand out from the vanilla and Plus models. It has straight edge corners similar to the classic Note series, along with support for S Pen stylus that will be housed within the smartphone’s body. The model will also no longer be featuring the large camera island module, rather, the lenses protrude directly from the rear panel.
Cameras
Talking about the Galaxy S22 and S22+ first, the two models feature a triple camera module on the rear. This comprises of a 50 megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 10 megapixel telephoto sensor that offers at least 3x optical zoom. On the front, both smartphones will also feature a 10 megapixel selfie camera housed in a punch hole cutout.
Arriving at the high end version, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will house a 108 megapixel Super Clear lens with OIS support. Furthermore, it also features a 10 megapixel telephoto lens with 3x zoom and another 10 megapixel telephoto sensor with 10x zoom. The last sensor is a 12MP ultra wide camera. The selfie camera on this model is a 40 megapixel sensor, which is also housed in a punch hole cutout.
Specifications
Being a premium grade flagship series, the Galaxy S22 series is set to feature Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC or its in house Exynos 2200 chipset. Although, the availability between the two chip variants depends on the market. For memory, the base and Plus model may start with 8GB of RAM, reportedly reaching up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Storage configurations may include a 128GB and 256GB variants. Similarly, the Ultra will also arrive in the same RAM and storage configurations, but its capacity is believed to top out at 512GB.
Under the hood, a large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the Galaxy S22 Ultra, while the Galaxy S22 has a 3,700mAh battery capacity and the Plus model is houses a 4,500mAh battery pack. As per our recent report, the base model will only support 25W fast charging rates. The Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra will apparently offer 45W fast charging support. All models are expected to support wireless charging as well. In terms of software, the devices will likely run on Android 12 based OneUI 4.
Pricing and Launch
According to rumors, the Galaxy S22 series will start from 899 US Dollars for the vanilla variant. The higher end Galaxy S22+ is rumored to be priced at 1,099 US Dollars, with the Ultra arriving with an expensive 1,299 US Dollars price tag. Samsung is set to unveil these new smartphones during its Galaxy Unpacked launch event next month. The date of announcement is 9th of February 2022, with availability details being revealed during the same event. However, a separate report has hinted at Galaxy S22 Ultra deliveries taking up to 3 months due to delays. So stick around, as we will be covering the launch event.
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