While MediaTek maintained its lead, Qualcomm recorded 33% YoY growth in the global smartphone AP (Application Processor) / SoC (System on Chip) market in 2021. The market grew 5% YoY in Q4 2021 overall, with almost half of the SoC shipments being 5G smartphone SoC shipments, the latest Counterpoint figures show.
MediaTek led the smartphone SoC market in Q4 2021 with a 33% share. But its shipments declined due to inventory correction. Still, the company is expected to see growth in its revenues in the first quarter of 2022 driven by the Dimensity 9000 chipset. Lower seasonal demand will be offset by higher 5G penetration.
Global smartphone AP/SoC shipment market share (%), Q4 2020 vs Q4 2021 via Counterpoint
Meanwhile, Qualcomm recorded a strong quarter, growing 18% QoQ in the fourth quarter of last year despite component shortages and inadequate foundry capacities. The chipmaker was also able to prioritize high-end Snapdragon processor sales, which come with higher profitability. It was also able to increase supplies from its major foundry partners by dual-sourcing orders.
Global 5G Smartphone Baseband Shipment Market Share (%), Q4 2020 vs Q4 2021 via Counterpoint
Apple stood third in the smartphone SoC market in the fourth quarter of 2021 with a 21% share, with shipments driven by iPhone 13 launch and festive season demand.
UNISOC recorded growth this year and reached an 11% share in Q4 2021, with shipments more than doubling in 2021. It has expanded its customer base and currently supplies to companies like HONOR, realme, Motorola, ZTE, Transsion, and Samsung.
Samsung dropped to fifth place while Hilisilicon saw its market share drop to just 1% as its inventory of Kirin SoCs ran out.
A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 user has recently shared his experience with the foldable smartphone, and what led him to frame it once it had broken down. Yes, the device is in a frame alongside the company’s letter of refusal to honor the warranty.
According to Juhani Lehtimäki‘s blogpost, he “will never buy another Samsung device.” He had decided to purchase the new foldable smartphone after watching a video from a famous tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee who had reviewed the handset. Initially, Juhani was quite satisfied with the device, due to its unique design and form factor. However, it was quite costly and just after three months, disaster struck.
One day, he took out his phone from his pocket and noticed the middle of the display on top of the hinge turning black. Furthermore, the top half of the display had stopped responding to touch as well. This black part starting growing as well and soon, the display had completely failed. Lehtimäki claims that he never dropped the phone and took great care of it. So, he sent it for repairs since it was still in warranty thinking that foldable panels are still new and this might not be too out of the ordinary.
But unfortunately for him, the South Korean tech giant said that his Galaxy Z Flip3 “could not be repaired under warranty. Based on the information you have provided, we have contacted our service partner to obtain more detailed information regarding the repair. During the technical inspection of your device, the technician was able to determine that in addition to the display, the frame is also broken and that this damage is due to a mechanical impact, such as a fall, bending or excessive pressure.”
To make matters worse, the company said that it would cost around 340 US Dollars to fix the display. So, Juhani decided that he would never pay a single penny to Samsung ever again and framed the broken phone along with the rejection mail to remind him of this forever.
Following the release of the standard models, Redmi India is now gearing up to launch their beefier, more expensive variants in the form of the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G. Rumors of a March launch for the duo surfaced several days back and the brand has now officially confirmed them.
With a tweet, Redmi announced today the Redmi Note 11 Pro series is all set to go live at 12 noon, 9th March 2022.
The image used in the announcement only drops subtle hints on what to expect with the series, specifically 5G support, 108MP camera, 120Hz display, and 67W charging. But because both devices have already been launched in other markets, it isn’t difficult to forecast their specifications.
The Redmi Note 11 Pro will obviously be the same as its global variant. It lacks 5G since it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 chip but makes up for it quite well in other departments. Take its display, for example, which is a 120Hz 6.67″FHD+ AMOLED panel — fairly high-end for a wallet-friendly offering. For photography, there’s a triple-camera setup that’s topped by a 108MP unit, and the 5,000mAh battery is capable of being filled up 67W.
The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G is expected to come with specs very similar to its non-5G sibling but will be equipped with a 5G chip and perhaps better cameras.
Do keep in mind here that Xiaomi has a knack for tweaking features between regions, so it would be wise to not take the aforementioned specifications at face value.
Redmi Note 11 Series is now available on Giztop at discounted prices. You can now buy Redmi Note 11 for $169, Note 11 Pro for $269, and Note 11 Pro Plus for $339 only at Giztop. Please note that these prices are applicable to the base variants only.
Please note that these are Chinese edition phones, but come with Google Mobile Service and Google Play store installed, and OTA updates and English language support.
For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.
Yesterday, OPPO unveiled the OPPO Find X5 series globally. The Pro model offers all the bells and whistles for a premium price tag. Interestingly, in China, customers can opt for a cheaper version of this smartphone with some minor changes in its specs. This variant of the device is officially called OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition.
As the name suggests, the OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition arrives with a MediaTek chipset instead of Qualcomm. Precisely, it is powered by the latest Dimensity 9000 SoC rather than Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.
Further, this version of the phone lacks the company’s in-house MariSilicon X image processing silicon. It also misses out on Hasselblad tuning and 5-axis OIS. Finally, it arrives in a single 12GB + 256GB memory configuration and only two color options (black, white).
Apart from the aforementioned differences, the OPPO Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition is the same as the standard OPPO Find X5 Pro inside out. The handset is priced at ¥5,799 ($918). It will be available for pre-order starting March 14, followed by sale on March 18.
For comparison, the original OPPO Find X5 Pro costs ¥6,299 ($998) for the 12GB + 256GB variant. Its base model (8GB + 256GB) is priced at ¥5,999 ($950), while the top version (12GB + 512GB) goes all the way up to ¥6,799 ($1,077).
Samsung Electronics had recently announced its latest flagship series of Galaxy S22 smartphones. Soon after the launch, the pre-orders went live, which broke records in many regions. In South Korea alone, the Galaxy S22 series pre-orders crossed an impressive 1 million.
According to the South Korean tech giant, the number of pre-orders on the first day surpassed 300,000. This marked the highest domestic record among any Samsung Galaxy series smartphone. The previous record was held by the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 that were released back in August 2021. And just a week after, this figure swelled to include a total of 1.02 million units in pre-orders, which is the highest ever. This means that the Galaxy S22 series has dethroned the Galaxy S8 that saw the highest ever pre-orders, which hit 1,004,000 (Via ZDNet).
Out of the entire lineup, the top end Galaxy S22 Ultra accounted for 60 percent of all pre-orders, which arrives as no surprise considering this particular model would even attract Galaxy Note fans as well. The company didn’t see success in its home market alone, its pre-orders broke record in other regions as well. We had previously reported on Samsung breaking records in India as well, with pre-orders reaching more than 70,000 units in just 12 hours.
So, the figure has likely gone up since then as well. Similarly, the brand also saw great success in the US as well. As per the official Samsung Newsroom US, the Galaxy S22 series saw record breaking pre-orders in the region, with the Galaxy S22 Ultra being the most popular model here as well. Bryan Choi, a senior Samsung executive, added that “We’re thrilled that these devices have already become among our most popular ever.”
Motorola Edge X30 which generally retails for $699 is now available for as low as $499 only at Giztop. Please note that this is one of the best prices offered for a phone powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
Motorola Edge X30 features a 6.7” OLED screen and 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and comes with Adreno 730 GPU. Available in multiple memory variants viz. 8GB/ 12GB Turbo LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB / 256GB storage the smartphone comes in Blue and White color variants.
The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 50MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 60MP sensor in the front. Fueled with a 5000mAh battery, it supports 68W TurboPower Fast charging.
Generally retailing for $699 you can now buy Motorola Edge X30 for as low as $499 only at Giztop.
For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.
Just recently, OPPO started the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for a bunch of smartphones in multiple markets. Within a few days, the company has now added two more devices to the program. These phones are OPPO Reno4 and OPPO Reno4 Pro.
OPPO Reno4
According to official announcement posts on OPPO Community, the ColorOS 12 beta program is now live for the OPPO Reno4 in Indonesia and the OPPO Reno4 Pro in India as well as Indonesia. The company is recruiting 5,000 testers for the handsets in each region. The registrations began on February 23 and will remain open until March 2.
OPPO Reno4
Region: Indonesia
Seats: 5,000
Required Firmware: C.23, C.24
Deadline: March 2
OPPO Reno4 Pro
Region: Indonesia, India
Seats: 5,000 (each region)
Required Firmware: C.42, C.43
Deadline: March 2
Interested users on the required firmware can head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Apply for Beta Version > Update Beta Version and follow the on-screen instructions to enroll in the Android 12 beta initiative.
OPPO says that selected applicants will receive the beta software via OTA within 3 working days from the selection. That said, those who don’t get picked can try their luck in the next round of recruitment if there’s going to be any.
As far as stable release is concerned, OPPO is yet to reveal the timeline for it. Going by the rollout so far, it may happen in a month or two from now.
Apple has been rumored to be working on its first AR device and the operating system for powering such product is also reportedly being developed by the technology giant.
Now, a new report has surfaced online which claims that the upcoming Apple VR headset will come powered by the Apple Silicon’s M1 processor. It also goes on to add that the device will have a micro OLED display.
Sources aware of the development in the supply chain have said that Apple is entering the second round of pre-production tests on the AR headset.
Earlier, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had said that the Cupertino-based giant will launch the headset “with the same computing power level as the Mac,” with its chip design being the major difference between the AR headset from other brands.
While the launch date for the Apple AR headset isn’t known at this time, reports indicate that the device could go official sometime in the fourth quarter of this year.
South Korean tech giant Samsung is also working on its first AR headset and the company has reportedly formed a task force that is focused on working with Microsoft to develop further AR headsets.
Samsung’s AR headset is said to use hologram technology and has been developed over an extended period by the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. It is said to be based on the Exynos processor and will use Google’s Android as the operating system.
OnePlus kicked off the Android 12-based ColorOS 12 beta program for the OnePlus 9R ahead of Christmas. Almost two months, as scheduled, the brand has now started rolling out the stable update for this handset. On the other hand, the international variant, which is sold exclusively in India, only recently entered the OxygenOS 12 Open Beta program.
OnePlus 9R
According to the official announcement post on OnePlus Community China, users need to be at least on firmware version A.15 to receive the ColorOS 12 stable update on their OnePlus 9R.
If they meet the criteria, then they head over to Settings > Software Update > Gear Icon > Upgrade Early Adopters > Application for Official Version. On this page, agree to the privacy policy, click on ‘Apply Now’, followed by ‘Check’ to download and install the Android 12 stable update.
Users need to go through these steps as the update is currently limited to those who want to try it by choice. If these early adopters don’t face any major issues, the release will be made available for everyone in the coming days.
Though the latest system update for the OnePlus 9R is called ‘stable’, OnePlus does mention a bug. The brand says that the lock screen flashes while unlocking with a large number of notifications. The only solution for this right now is to clear notifications.
That said, as mentioned earlier, the international OnePlus 9R just got access to Android 12 beta. Hence, the stable rollout for it will likely take a month or two.
Realme will be holding a global launch event on Feb. 28 during the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 event to announce the Realme GT2 and GT2 Pro. A fresh leak by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has revealed the pricing, variants, and color options of the GT2 and GT2 Pro for the European markets.
Realme GT2, GT2 Pro pricing (rumored)
The Realme GT2 is expected to arrive in two variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage in Europe. Both models are likely to be priced at 539 euros (~$604) and 589 euros (~$660). The handset could be available in colors such as Paper White, Paper Green, and Steel Black.
The Realme GT2 Pro will come in a sole version offering 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage in Europe. It may carry a price tag of 789 euros (~$885). Like the vanilla model, the GT2 Pro may arrive in Paper White, Paper Green, and Steel Black colors.
Realme GT2, GT2 Pro specifications
The Realme GT2 has a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 888 chip and a 5,000mAh battery.
The Realme GT2 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO QHD+ 120Hz screen, a 32-megapixel selfie snapper, and a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 50-megapixel (ultrawide) + 3-megapixel (microscope) triple camera system. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip powers the device with a 5,000mAh battery.
The GT2 series is preinstalled with Android 12 OS and Realme UI 3.0. It offers other key features such as LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and 65W fast charging.
Realme GT Neo3 is in the works. Recently, new Realme phones with RMX3560 and RMX3562 appeared with full specifications in the TENAA certification site of China. Rumors have it that these are two variants of the GT Neo3 for the Chinese market. Fresh information shared by reliable tipster Mukul Sharma and Pricebabasuggests that the GT Neo3 could be also coming to India soon.
The below-shown screenshot shared by the publication shows that the Realme GT Neo 3 name has appeared in the source code of Realme India’s website. Unfortunately, the website does not have any other information about the smartphone. The mere appearance of the phone’s name on the official site is a good hint that its India launch may not be far away.
TENAA images Realme RMX3560/2
Realme GT Neo3 specifications (rumored)
The Realme GT Neo3 will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a centrally aligned punch-hole. It will produce a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it will be equipped with a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple rear cameras.
The upcoming Dimensity 8100 chip is likely to power the GT Neo3. It may ship with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of internal storage. The handset is expected to arrive with Realme UI 3.0 flavored Android 12 OS preinstalled. It will be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.
The RMX3560 variant of the GT Neo3 will feature a 4,500mAh battery, which will carry support for 150W rapid charging. On the other hand, the RMX3562 model may come packed with a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. Probably, the GT Neo3 will debut in March in China.
Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola has launched its latest smartphone in the United States — Motorola Edge Plus 2022. The device is a rebranded version of the recently launched Moto Edge 30 Pro smartphone.
The smartphone has a starting price of $999.99 in the United States but the company is offering a limited-time launch discount which brings down the phone’s price to $899.99.
It features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ P-OLED display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit color depth, DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR+ support. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.
The device comes packed with 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and three options to choose from in terms of internal storage — 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front side, there’s a 60-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling and comes with the Auto Smile Capture feature.
The smartphone is running the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own My UX custom user interface on top. The device is powered by a 4,800mAh battery but unlike the European and Indian variant which has 68W fast charging support, this US variant supports 30W fast charging.
The Motorola Edge Plus 2022 comes in two color options — Cosmos Blue and Stardust White. Those who are interested in purchasing this smartphone can register their interest on the company’s website.
Micromax announced the Micromax In Note 2 as its first smartphone of the year 2022. Fresh information suggests that the Micromax In 2c could be the company’s next handset. The moniker has appeared has now surfaced in the database of the Google Play supported devices list, which indicates that it may go official soon.
As can be seen in the screenshot shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Micromax In 2C has surfaced with model number E6533 in Google Play supported devices list. This model number has been previously spotted at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Geekbench benchmarking site.
The Micromax In 2C’s Geekbench listing had surfaced back in June 2021. It revealed key specifications such as a Unisoc T610 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 347 and 1127 points, respectively. As the name suggests, the In 2c will be replacing the Micromax In 2b smartphone from last year.
Unfortunately, there is no information on the specifications of the Micromax In 2c specifications. Probably, the company may unveil the device in March. The device is likely to debut with a sub-Rs 10,000 (~$133) pricing in the country. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more details about the In 2c in the coming days.
Micromax In 2b
The Micromax In Note 2 introduced last month features a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with Gorilla Glass protection, a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 48-megapixel (main) + 5-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro)+ 2-megapixel (depth) quad-camera unit. The Helio G95 powered handset offers 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 30W charging, Android 11 OS, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
A couple of months ago, OPPO had unveiled its first wearable smart glasses, dubbed as OPPO Air Glass, making the company’s entry in the assisted reality (AR) category.
Now, the company has confirmed that the OPPO Air Glass will be available for purchase in its home country China from 3rd March for the price of 4,999 yuan (~$791). The OPPO Air Glass will be available for purchase in two color options — Silver Wing and Black Mirror, along with two custom frame kits.
OPPO says that the Air Glass has four main characteristics — Beauty, Lightness, Universality, and Utility. The product aims to become the “third screen” for the users apart from smartphones and smartwatches.
It has a single glass design with a proprietary Spark Micro Projector and cutting-edge micro-LED. It adopts a custom optical diffraction waveguide, supporting two display modes – 16-level grayscale and 256-level grayscale – and can deliver up to 1400 nits in average brightness while projecting. It supports four methods of interaction — touch, voice, hand motions, and head movements.
Under the hood, the product is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset and supports functionalities like weather reminders, schedule reminders, a Health app, and a teleprompter which will benefit users with speeches, presentations, and more.
It also comes with a real-time translation feature with support for Chinese-English two-way translation while Chinese-Japanese and Chinese-Korean translations are slated to be offered in the future. Another important feature baked into the smart-glass is the real-time on-display navigation which provides directions via visual queues.
An upcoming Vivo phone with V2170A model number has been approved by China’s 3C authority. Tipster WHY LAB from China has claimed that this device will be debuting with Vivo X Note name in the home market. He also shared the key specifications of the device.
According to the tipster, the V2170A was previously expected to launch as the NEX 5, but as mentioned above, it will be launching as the Vivo X Note. Its 3C certification reveals that the device may ship with an 80W charger. The handset has also bagged TENAA certification, but its details haven’t appeared yet.
Vivo X Note specifications (rumored)
The Vivo X Note will house a massive 7-inch Samsung AMOLED E5 display with slightly curved edges and a centred punch-hole. It will offer a Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Tipster Bald is Panda mentioned that the device measures 168 x 76 x 9.2mm and weighs 221 grams.
Vivo NEX 3
There is no information on the front camera of the Vivo X Note. The back panel of the device will house a quad-camera unit featuring a 50-megapixel Samsung S5KGN1 primary camera, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 lens, a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 snapper, and an 8-megapixel OV08A10 camera with 5x zoom.
The X Note will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that will support 80W charging. It will be a flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. With important certifications under the belt, the X Note may debut as early as March. It is speculated Vivo’s foldable phone will debut in the same month.
Honor is reportedly working on the Honor Magic 4 series of flagship phones. A fresh report by Winfuture.de claims that the Chinese manufacturer is also working on a mid-range phone called the Honor 8X for some regions of the world. The publication has shared all the information on its specifications and renders of the Honor X8 before its official announcement.
Honor X8 specifications (rumored)
The Honor X8 is based on the Honor X30i that was announced in Chinese markets in the recent past. The X30i is a 5G-ready device, whereas the X8 is an LTE handset. The device is equipped with a 6.7-inch LTPS LCD panel with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels.
The front side of the Honor X8 features a 16-megapixel camera. The rear side of the phone has a squarish camera module that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth helper.
1 of 4
Honor X8
Honor X8
Honor X8
Honor X8
The device is powered by an unknown ARM chipset that includes four Cortex-A73 performance cores working at up to 2.4GHz and four Cortex-A53 CPU cores working at up to 1.9GHz. It is assisted by 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. Even though it is a mid-range device, it lacks a microSD card slot.
The Honor X8 has a 4,000mAh battery, which can be charged using the USB-C port. For security, it has a fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button. It will come preinstalled with Android 11.
Honor X8 pricing and availability
The Honor X8 is likely to be priced around 200 euros. As can be seen in the above renders, it will be available in colors like blue, silver, and black.
Last week, Oppo unveiled the Reno7 series, comprising the Reno7 and Reno7 Pro in the Indian market. Now, the company is expected to launch the much-leaked Reno7 Z. The smartphone was previously found listed on the Oppo Indonesia website, and now, the phone has cleared the NCC certification.
The NCC certification of the device shows the live images of the smartphone. The images reveal the punch-hole display on the device. It sports a triple camera system at the rear and has an LED flash beside the lenses. The setup looks similar to the recently launched Oppo A96 5G.
1 of 4
Coming to the details, the phone has a punch-hole screen which is expected to be a 6.43-inch FHD+ panel, similar to the A96 5G. The camera specs of the device are still under wraps but we can expect the secondary lens to be an ultra-wide unit.
The smartphone is expected to come powered by the Snapdragon 480+ SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. As per the images, the device has a 33W fast charging support. The battery inside the device is expected to be a 4,500mAh cell.
The smartphone can be seen in the Black color variant in the images. As per leaks, the phone is also expected to launch in a bright Gradient shade that has a mix of gold, green, and pink.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is having a huge success. According to the latest data the new lineup set new records in the Indian market and this means that Samsung released three very interesting devices. Are you among the ones wondering which one to buy between the Samsung Galaxy S22, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra? If so, then you are in the right place. Through this comparison between their specifications, we will explain what changes between each variant in order to let you understand which one is the best for your needs.
Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The vanilla Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22 Plus have almost the same design. The camera modules have the same form factor and their design is an upgraded version of the Galaxy S21 series. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, instead, is totally different from its two siblings. It comes with a design reminiscent of the Galaxy Note series, as well as four cameras placed directly in the back cover without a camera module. It is bigger and it has a slot for the S Pen. Further, unlike its two internal rivals, it has a curved screen at the sides. All the phones from the Samsung Galaxy S22 series are waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification, they sport a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+ and an aluminum frame.
Display
Besides having a different design, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with an improved display if compared to the vanilla and the Plus version. It is an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.8 inches, an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440p, and the HDR10+ standard. The Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ come with the same display specifications and what changes between these two models is the diagonal: the Galaxy S22 is very compact thanks to a 6.1-inch display, while the Plus has a standard 6.6-inch panel. In both cases, you get a Full HD+ resolution instead of Quad HD+.
Specs & Software
All these phones are equipped with the same processors: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in select markets and Samsung Exynos 2200 in the remaining ones. The Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Plus offer 8 GB of RAM and either 128 or 256 GB of native storage, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra is actually better because it sports up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of internal storage. The whole series runs Android 12 out of the box and will get the same software treatment with four years of major updates.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ are great camera phones packing a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 10 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide camera. But the Galaxy S22 Ultra is way better as it replaces the 50 MP main camera with a better 108 MP one and it adds a 10 MP periscopic sensor with 10x optical zoom and OIS. Even the front camera is superior with its 40 MP resolution and 4K video recording at 60 fps.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 has the smallest battery with just 3700 mAh, the Plus comes with 4500 mAh, and the Ultra has a whopping 5000 mAh battery. The Plus and the Ultra also get a faster 45W charging technology.
Price
Samsung Galaxy S22 is priced at $800/€850, the Plus costs $999/€1050, and the Ultra starts from $1200/€1250. Despite the price, the S22 Ultra wins the value for money comparison thanks to the S Pen, a superior display, a big battery, and better cameras.
Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: PRO and CONS
Google appears to be working on the upcoming Pixel 7 smartphones. Earlier today, the Pixel 7 Pro renders were surfaced online, and now, CARHP(viaOnleaks) has shared the renders of the vanilla Pixel 7.
The Google Pixel 7 renders show the design of the device and also reveal its key details. At a glance, the Pixel 7 looks identical to the existing Pixel 6. The phone has a punch-hole display at the front and a dual-camera system at the rear. We get to see the Cloudy White color in the image.
This screen is said to be somewhere around 6.2-inch or 6.4-inch. It is has a 20:9 aspect ratio and has the following measurements – 155.6mm x 73.1mm x 8.7mm. These measurements are slightly different than the Pixel 6(158.6mm x 74.8mm x 8.9mm). It means that the Pixel 7 will be a little slimmer by only 0.2mm. Having said that, we can expect a different battery size.
1 of 2
Coming to the rear, the device is touted to have a 50MP dual-camera system. The secondary lens will be a wide-angle sensor. Upfront, the phone will likely have the same 8MP sensor as the predecessor. The phone is expected to have an upgraded Tensor processor paired with up to 512GB of internal storage.
This time around, the Pixel 7 is expected to come in Stormy Black, Kinda Coral, Sorta SeaFoam, and Cloudy White shades. As for the launch, the device is expected to debut in September or October this year alongside the Pixel 7 Pro.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
