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Samsung Galaxy S22 series receives September security update in Europe

Chetan — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:07:06 +0000

Earlier, we reported that Samsung will release the OneUI 6.0 beta program for the Galaxy S22 series. Before the OneUI 6.0 update, the South Korean tech giant started rolling out the September security patch for the Galaxy S22 series in Europe.

According to a recent report by SAMmobile, it has been revealed that owners of the Galaxy S22, identified by the model number SM-S90XB, can now update their devices with the latest September 2023 software update. This update addresses 62 security vulnerabilities identified in the previous software version. Notably, four of these vulnerabilities are categorized as “Critical,” while nineteen are classified as “High,” as provided by Google.

Furthermore, Samsung has resolved a total of 35 security vulnerabilities that were detected in various applications, including the Samsung Keyboard app, security settings, Samsung Knox AI, Dual Messenger, and Messages apps. This update, which is approximately 235MB in size, will be available for devices with the firmware version of S90xBXXS6CWH6. It’s worth mentioning that this new update will maintain the OneUI version at 5.1.

Those who did not receive the update automatically can go to Settings > Software Update > Download and install to download it manually. One thing to note is that the update is currently available in Europe, and is still being determined when it will be available in other regions.

In related news, the Galaxy Note 10 series has reached the end of its software support. This means the phones in this series will no longer receive new operating system updates or security patches. Those who wish to know about this can check our Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series story here.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series receives Android 13 based One UI 5 update

Sean — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:17:41 +0000

Samsung has finally started rolling out the Android 13 OS based One UI 5.0 update for its flagship Galaxy S22 series. The latest major Android update was highly anticipated, and the company is releasing the software upgrade after weeks of beta testing.

So now, users of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra can finally enjoy the latest version of the Android operating system. Interestingly, the update is currently only made available for the Exynos 2200 variant of the high end Galaxy S22 lineup. In other words, the major update will only be available in select regions as of right now.

For those unaware, the beta testing for the One UI 5.0 on the premium phones has been live for weeks, so users on the Android 13 beta build will receive a small update from Samsung tht shifts them to the live build. However, Galaxy S22 users that are still on the Android 12 OS builds can expect to see a download size in the gigabytes for the new update.

At the moment, the new software update carries the firmware version S90xBXXU2BVJA and is currently being rolled out in Italy, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK as well. Meanwhile, other European nations will start receiving the update sometime later today (24th October 2022). For those interested, you can head to Settings > Software update and then select Download and install.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series receives One UI 5 Beta 4 update with multiple bug fixes

Sudhanshu — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:17:23 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series has received the Android 13-based OneUI 5 Beta 4 update, which includes a number of bug fixes and improvements. The update also includes the October 2022 security patch. The new beta version of the software skin is now available in the United States and will soon be available on all devices where the beta program is currently active around the world.

The update has firmware version ZVJ2 and weighs 1.5GB. as mentioned above, it comes with a lot of bug fixes; however, there are still some unresolved issues with the build, like a black screen being shown on the monitor when using DeX and the phone screen is locked, a force close occurs when you select a filter from the lock screen menu during wallpaper multi-pack setting, and you receive an “Unable to open file” message when you receive something through QuickShare and try to open it from the pop-up. You can check out the complete changelog below.

Bug Fixes:

Improved Favorites and Recent items can be added and, removed in Gallery album
Fixed the issue executed sleep mode automatically
Fixed the issue occurred vibration sound/beep sound, continuously
Fixed crash when entering App folder
Fixed crash when changing wallpapers
Fixed crash in S pen Air Command
Fixed the problem for Object eraser not working
Fixed vibration feedback not working in Home gesture
Fixed the frame-breaking issue when entering from Widget to Home
Deleted Multi-user function
Other minor bug fixes

Known Issues

When the phone screen is off while DeX is running, a black screen is displayed on the monitor
After receiving the file with QuickShare, if you try to open it in the receiving pop-up, a “Unable to open file” pop-up occurs (The file is received normally)
Forced Close occurs when the filter is selected from the lock screen menu, during Wallpaper image multi-pack setting

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Samsung releases One UI 5.0 Beta 2 for Galaxy S22 smartphones

Sudhanshu — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:55:48 +0000

Earlier this month, Samsung started rolling out the Android 13-based One UI 5 beta for the Galaxy S22 series smartphones. Now, the South Korean giant has begun pushing out the second beta build for the South Korean, US, UK, and Indian user base.

The new update comes with a firmware version ending with ZVHK and brings a lot of bug fixes, performance improvements, and refreshed app icons for Samsung’s stock apps.

The One UI 5.0 beta upgrade has a download size of about 3GB in the markets where it has been made available for the first time. The download size is roughly 1GB in regions where the second beta update has been made available.

The new features introduced in the second beta build include a Smart Suggestions Widget that suggests useful apps and new features. This version also includes the introduction of Maintenance Mode, which allows you to conceal your personal information while sharing your device with a repair facility.

The Privacy Detection feature has also been added by Samsung. It alerts you when you attempt to share images containing sensitive data, such as those of credit cards, identification cards, or passports, allowing you to decide whether you actually want to share those images with others. The latest One UI 5.0 beta version brings the Lifestyle Mode to the Bixby Routines function.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 is the world’s first smartphone to support voice over 5G (Vo5G): Report

Anurag — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:50:07 +0000

Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones including the S22+ and S22 Ultra are now the world’s first phones to support Voice over 5G (Vo5G). Zain, a Kuwaiti mobile telecommunications company, recently announced the launch of the first voice over 5G services, and currently, it is only supported in the Galaxy S22 series of smartphones.

While 5G Internet services have started to become a new normal, 5G voice calls are still pretty rare. In fact, Zain is the first telecom operator globally to launch Vo5G services with nationwide coverage in Kuwait (Via Telecompaper). However, the service is only available for customers who own one of the new Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphones. It is expected to reach other 5G handsets very soon.

5G voice comes with many benefits including Improved speech and video calling quality, new voice and communication services, Simultaneous voice calls, and 5G data services.

Zain says that the commercial launch of this service comes after thorough testing to determine the network’s readiness and technical capability to provide this service at the highest level across the country.

In other news, Samsung became the leading tablet vendor in the Indian tablet market in the first quarter ending March 2022. The company witnessed a huge increase in sales. It accounted for 40% of total tablet shipment volumes in India during the quarter. The company was also able to ship a large number of Galaxy A8 series tablets, as well as the premium Galaxy Tab S8 series, which was launched in March of this year.

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Galaxy S22 Series & Tab S8 Series available in Europe, North America, Korea starting Feb. 25

Zohaib Ahmed — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 11:12:48 +0000

Samsung yesterday announced that the Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series will be available in select markets from February 25. These include Europe, North America, and Korea initially but will soon add other markets too.

Preorders of both the Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Tab S8 series within the first week exceeded any other Samsung smartphone and tablet to date, the company also revealed. Galaxy S22 series preorders were twice those of the Galaxy S21 series, with the Galaxy S22 Ultra accounting for 60% of sales.

Likewise, preorders of the Galaxy Tab S8 series more than doubled preorder numbers for the Galaxy Tab S7 series, with one in two orders being that of the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

In South Korea alone, the flagship phone series secured over 1 million pre-orders, with day one orders surpassing 300,000.

And in India, the Galaxy S22 Series secured 70K+ pre-bookings just 12 hours after they went live on February 23rd, setting a new record.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Series is comprised of the Galaxy S22 and S22+ that come with glass backs, ditching plastic ones from last year’s models, along with improvements across the board. The Galaxy S22 Ultra, meanwhile, marks the return of the Note series, featuring an S Pen and the iconic boxy design.

The Galaxy Tab S8 series is available in three models—Tab S8, S8+, and the first-ever, Tab S8 Ultra. All of them offer improved multi-tasking performance and greatly enhanced ecosystem features.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series pre-bookings set new record in India

Zohaib Ahmed — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:13:15 +0000

The Galaxy S22 Series has secured 70K+ pre-bookings in just 12 hours in India, setting a new record, Samsung announced today. Pre-bookings started on February 23rd.

Addressing several of the shortcomings of the Galaxy S21 Series, with the main one being the S21 and S21+ models coming with plastic backs despite being flagship offerings, the Galaxy S22 Series is obviously doing quite well for itself. There’s even a model which is a subtle revival of the fan-favorite Note series this year — the Galaxy S22 Ultra which brings back the iconic boxy Note design and features an S Pen slot.

The two factors when combined are likely the main driving force behind the new sales records.

Aside from that, another ace in the hole is Samsung’s decision to treat pre-bookers to irresistible exclusive offers. Customers pre-booking the Galaxy S22 Ultra will get Galaxy Watch4 worth Rs 26,999 at just Rs 2,999, while pre-booking the Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 will fetch the Galaxy Buds2 worth Rs 11,999 at just Rs 999.

Pre-bookings will last until March 10th, following which the Galaxy S22 Series will go on sale starting March 11th.

From this, it is quite obvious that deliveries will kick off widely only after March 11th. But as a tipster revealed recently, some pre-booking customers will even receive their Galaxy S22 Series and Galaxy Tab S8 Series orders starting March 7th.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series pre-booking will get you Watch4 or Buds2 at giveaway prices

Zohaib Ahmed — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:53:04 +0000

Samsung just announced that pre-booking for the Galaxy S22 series will start on February 23 in India. And along with that, the company has also revealed multiple exciting offers for pre-booking customers.

A pre-booking for the Galaxy S22 Ultra will land you the Galaxy Watch4 for just Rs 2,999, which is a massive discount compared to the smartwatch’s original price of Rs 26,999. The Galaxy Watch4 comes with powerful health and wellness tracking features that allow users to keep track of sleep patterns, body composition, SpO2 levels, and much more.

Customers pre-booking the Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22, on the other hand, will be able to avail Galaxy Buds2 worth Rs 11,999 for just Rs 999. The Galaxy Buds2 are Samsung’s lightest-ever earbuds and are built for an immersive audio experience. They come with ANC support and promise up to 20 hours of battery life.

Existing Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series owners will get an upgrade bonus of Rs 8,000 while other device holders will get an upgrade bonus of Rs 5,000. A purchase via Samsung Finance+ will fetch you a cashback of INR 5000.

If interested, Indian consumers can pre-book the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22+, or Galaxy S22 through Amazon.in, Samsung online store, Samsung Exclusive stores, or select retail outlets. Pre-booking starts from February 23 and will last until March 10. Sales will commence on March 11.

Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Tab S8 series pre-order delivery dates for India are here!

Zohaib Ahmed — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:15:38 +0000

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series together with its Unpacked event last week. This was followed by ‘pre-reservations‘ in India where users could reserve the S22 series by paying Rs 1,999. But while Samsung is yet to announce actual pre-order/sales dates, a reliable tipster has shared the expected delivery dates for the flagship Galaxy devices in the country.

Ishan Agarwal through a tweet revealed that he expects some of the Galaxy S22 series and Tab S8 series pre-orders in India to be delivered starting March 7. This appears to be limited to early birds though, and the vast majority of buyers should only get the devices starting March 11, which is the official date for most regions.

Some of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Series & Tab S8 Series pre-orders in India will be delivered starting March 7.

Depends on how early you preorder! Most of the units will still arrive starting March 11th, which is the official date for most regions.

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) February 16, 2022

The Samsung Galaxy S22 family in India will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 instead of the Exynos 2200, which most will appreciate. After all, Exynos variants have historically been slower, ran hotter, and consumed battery faster.

Samsung had earlier today revealed the pricing for the entire flagship phone lineup and it starts from Rs 72,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant of the Galaxy S22.

But the pricing for the Galaxy Tab S8 series is yet to be announced. From it, the most premium model — Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra — has received some significant upgrades over its predecessor, sporting a much larger display and massively improved cameras.

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Ultra Indian pricing tipped

Sudhanshu — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:49:00 +0000

Last week, the much-hyped Samsung Galaxy S22 series was unveiled by the South Korean tech giant. The company revealed the US and UK pricing for the devices at the launch event however, the Indian customers are still in the dark about the price tags of the devices as they wait for the rumored March 11th launch date.

Now, a new MySmartPrice report has unveiled the pricing of the vanilla Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22 Ultra models in India. According to the report, retail sources have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S22’s base memory model will cost Rs 69,900 ($929). The sources have also stated that Samsung’s top-end S22 Ultra, will start at Rs 1,09,900 ($1459).

As for information on the above-mentioned base variants, the Galaxy S22 & S22 Plus will come with an 8GB + 128GB base memory configuration. As for the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the phone comes with an 8GB + 256GB base memory configuration.

The Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus will be available in three colors in India namely Black, White, and Green. And the S22 Ultra will debut in just Phantom Black, White colors in the country, while the Green and Pink Gold color options are said to arrive later this year.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Specs and features

The Galaxy S22 Ultra features a 6.8-inch AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a QHD+ resolution of 3088×1440 pixels. The display also comes with a 240Hz touch sampling rate, 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage, and 1,750 nits of peak brightness. There is also an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor embedded under the screen.

The camera configuration includes a 108MP F/1.8 main camera teaming up with a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera, 10MP F/2.4 3x, and 10MP F/4.9 10x periscope lenses. At the front, there is a 40MP F/2.2 selfie camera.

The device is offered with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC in India and will likely be offered in 8GB + 128GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB storage configurations in the country. The Galaxy S22 Ultra runs the latest One UI 4.1 based on Android 12 OS and is powered by a 5000mAh battery with support for up to 45W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging.

Samsung will start the pre-order shipment of the device on February 25th for US and UK customers, while the device is rumored to launch in India on March 11th. To know about the specs and features of the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus, check out our launch coverage of the devices.

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Some Samsung Galaxy S22 per-orders have arrived before release date: Report

Sudhanshu — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 21:44:30 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series was announced on February 9th, at the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event. Right now, the devices are only available for pre-order as Samsung won’t commence deliveries till February 25th in the case of the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Early march for the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus models.

However, some customers have already got their hands on these new devices according to a TechRadar report. The Samsung subreddit has been blowing up with users posting about receiving their latest Galaxy S22 smartphones way earlier than expected. The reporters have mostly been about receiving the Galaxy S22 Ultra and the S22 Plus models.

The prevailing theory is that some customers who ordered the devices as soon as the pre-order windows opened got their devices dispatched to them immediately.

The comments sections are also largely filled with disappointed customers who have still received their devices. Some people have also reported being given arrival dates way ahead of the official release date of February 25th. However, it could just be due to system errors from the retailers and couriers, therefore we suggest people assume that their devices will arrive post the official release date rather than any date that’s been shown prior.

Samsung reportedly plans on increasing Galaxy S22 series production expecting higher demand

Zohaib Ahmed — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:49:11 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is having to put up with the ongoing semiconductor shortage, with the S22 and S22+ models getting delayed possibly due to it. The company CEO recently even visited Samsung’s manufacturing facilities in Vietnam to make sure that there are enough units in the market.

To deal with the crisis, Samsung has increased Galaxy S22 production by 20%, a report from The Elec has revealed. A total 30 million smartphones are now planned to be manufactured, out of which 12 million will be the S22. This standard model be joined by 8 million units of the S22+ and 10 million units of the S22 Ultra.

It is clear that Samsung expects its Galaxy S22 series to sell like hotcakes, but sales figures of the Galaxy S21 series beg to differ. The Galaxy S22 series has addressed several of the criticisms from the S21 series, one of them being the ditching of plastic backs. But whether it will translate to better sales is unknown at the moment.

Regardless, there are prospects that the global smartphone market will recover this year. This, combined with the fact that the S22 Ultra is sort of a return of the fabled Note series, should play out in Samsung’s favor.

Samsung Electronics’ component suppliers have been producing parts for the first batch of the Galaxy S22 series since November of last year. The volume plan of the models is expected to change depending on the initial market reaction.

Live video of Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, S22 Plus and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra leaks

Sudhanshu — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:32:58 +0000

Samsung is poised to launch its new devices tomorrow (Feb 9th) at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The brand is said to unveil its next-gen Galaxy S22 series flagship smartphones at the event and will also launch its new Galaxy Tab S8 series. Now, A day before the official launch, hands-on videos of all these devices have surfaced on Twitter.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra here is full design#DemonixLeaks #Samsung #Unpacked #S22Ultra pic.twitter.com/N1t9wnE752

— Demonix (@DemonixLeaks) February 8, 2022

Tipster Demonix has leaked a hands-on video of the entire upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 series. The first device featured in the video is the Galaxy S22 Plus which pretty much keeps the same design profile as last year’s Galaxy S21 Plus, however, a noticeable difference is its metallic silver edges which makes it look even more gorgeous than its predecessor. The video shows the device in four color variants being black, green, pink, and white.

The silver metal finish is also present on the white color variant’s camera module and the device is revealed to be of around the same thickness as the S21 Plus. The right side of the device houses the power and volume rocker buttons and the bottom is revealed to feature a speaker grill, USB-C port, and SIM tray.

Next up in the video is the star of the show, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The video reveals that the S22 Ultra is quite thick, noticeably more than the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. However, the magic happens when the S Pen is pulled out. The stylus on the Galaxy S22 Ultra is said to be three times faster than the Note 20 Ultra which is in full view here as the operator writes the word “GALAXY” effortlessly and without any observable input lag.

Samsung Tab S8 here is full view#DemonixLeaks #Samsung #Unpacked #TabS8 pic.twitter.com/ZjiJmg0T0b

— Demonix (@DemonixLeaks) February 8, 2022

The Tab S8 Ultra also got leaked with a hands-on video that showcases its huge screen, front-facing dual camera notch, rear camera bump, and the S Pen dock beside the camera bump. The device is shown to run photoshop quite smoothly and the response time of the Stylus is on par with the S Pen on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The video also features a scene in which the user is running the tablet with a kickstand and the detachable Book Cover Keyboard case.

Although there are unconfirmed leaks, the contents of the video leave very little room for it being fake. We will know more about these devices at the Galaxy Unpacked event tomorrow (Feb 9th), so stay tuned as we will be covering the new Samsung releases.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series uses new material made of abandoned fishing nets

Zohaib Ahmed — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:03:13 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is easily one of the leaked devices ever with most of its information already at hand several days before launch. But what most did not likely know was that the latest flagship lineup uses a new material made of discarded fishing nets.

The company has revealed through a press release that the S22 series uses a “new material” made of repurposed ocean-bound discarded fishing nets.

The components making use of the said material were not revealed and neither was the percentage of the new material used. Still, it’s great to see Samsung contribute to the increasing efforts by tech companies to make products more sustainable.

“The use of this material marks another step in our Galaxy for the Planet journey that aims to minimize our environmental footprint and help foster more sustainable lifestyles for the Galaxy community,” Samsung wrote.

The company also revealed that will incorporate repurposed ocean-bound plastics throughout its entire product lineup in the future. Around 640,000 tons of fishing nets have been said to be abandoned in the ocean each year, posing great threats to marine life, coral reefs, and natural habitats, so the move is significant.

The Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for February 9th will likely be shedding more light on the new material, so stay tuned.

Samsung had earlier detailed plans to expand its use of recycled materials over the next three years to include all mobile products and home appliances, along with eliminating the use of single-use plastic.

Samsung promotes Galaxy Unpacked 2022 by installing 3D tiger screens across 5 cities

Zohaib Ahmed — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:54:32 +0000

The Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event, scheduled for February 9th, is almost upon us now. The event will see the launch of one of the most awaited devices this year, namely the Galaxy S22 series and the Tab S8 series. And ahead of the big day, Samsung has begun its own unique way of promotions, installing 3D tigers across five of the world’s “most vibrant cities.”

Starting on February 4, Samsung’s “Tiger in the City” campaign will bring a giant 3D tiger roaring to life in New York, London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, and Seoul. Check it all out in the video below.

“The disruptive 3D tiger will burst through digital barriers to showcase how Samsung’s next smartphone lineup is set to help users own the night with new advancements to its low-light smartphone photography technology,” reads Samsung’s press release.

By channeling the image of the tiger, Samsung is also embracing its innovating past and refusing to play it safe by pushing mobile innovations that shape our world. The company says that the new campaign aims to help customers “feel its vision up close at street level” ahead of the Unpacked event.

The Galaxy S22 series will be comprised of the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. The Ultra model will be a sort of revival of the now-defunct Note series and will come with an S Pen out of the box.

The Galaxy Tab S8 series will have a similar lineup, comprised of the Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra. From this, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will feature a 14.6-inch 2960x1848px Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ delayed till March, S22 Ultra to start shipping from Feb 25

Sudhanshu — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:22:38 +0000

Last week, we reported on rumors of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra deliveries being delayed up to 3 months due to high demand. But now, a new leak has surfaced stating that the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus will be the ones getting delayed.

According to analyst and tipster Jon Prosser, undisclosed sources have informed him that the Galaxy S22 and S22+ availability will be delayed till March 11th. Jon states that the pre-order of all the devices will commence on February 9th, however, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be made available from February 25th, following which, the Galaxy S22 and S22+ models will commence sales and delivery from March 11.

Netizens and Samsung fans have called out the move stating that it is a strategy from the South Korean company to push customers towards purchasing the higher-end model. For now, it remains unconfirmed whether the company will actually delay deliveries of the devices post their launch on February 9th at the Galaxy Unpacked event.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra specs (rumored)

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is rumored to feature a 6.8-inch Dynamic 2X AMOLED display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 1,750 nits brightness. It will come preinstalled with One UI 4 based Android 12 OS.

On the front side, the S22 Ultra will feature a 40-megapixel selfie camera. Its rear camera setup may include a 108-megapixel main camera with an OIS support, a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x zoom and OIS, a 10-megapixel periscope telephoto snapper with OIS, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera.

The S22 Ultra will come with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery, which will carry support for 45W fast charging. The device will include a dedicated slot for storing an S-Pen. It may come in colors like Phantom White, Phantom Black, Green, and Burgundy.

To know more about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup, check out our specs roundup of these smartphones.

Netflix indirectly confirms HD support for the unreleased Galaxy S22

Pranav — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:08:33 +0000

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming apps in the market that allows you to stream content in high quality across all platforms. On the mobile platform, it allows some handsets and chipsets to support HD and HDR content. Netflix updates its support list every once in a while. Similarly, now, the company has updated the list once again, and to our surprise, the newly released Exynos 2200 chipset supports HD content.

Now, it isn’t a big deal since it is a flagship chipset and it should have HD support, of course. However, what’s notable is while confirming the HD support for the Exynos 2200, Netflix concomitantly confirmed the Galaxy S22’s HD support. As the upcoming S22 will certainly be powered by the Exynos 2200 SoC.

The support page on Netflix also lists the Exynos 2100 which is inside the last year’s Galaxy S21 phones and the new S21 FE. The company has also listed some other UNISOC chipsets like the UNISOC T606, T610, T612, T616, and T618.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Specifications

For those unaware, the Unpacked 2022 event is right around the corner, and it will have three S22 models — Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. All three will be powered by the Exynos 2200. But, for some regions, the phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series

Regarding the series’ specs, a 6.1-inch FHD+ screen, 6.6-inch FHD+ panel, and a 6.8-inch QHD+ display will be the screen sizes of the S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, respectively.

The trio will have a high 120Hz refresh rate. The S22 and S22+ will have a 12MP UW + 50MP W + 10MP telephoto triple rear cameras, while the S22 Ultra will feature a 108MP W+ 10MP telephoto+ 10MP periscope + 12MP UW quad rear camera system. The Ultra will bag S-Pen support.

There will be a 5,000mAh battery in the Ultra, a 4,500mAh battery in the Plus model, and a 3,700mAh cell inside the vanilla S22. Except for the vanilla S22, the other two devices will have 45W fast charging support. The vanilla S22, on the other hand, will have a 25W fast charging speed.

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Samsung’s seemingly new software strategy for Europe could result in faster updates

Zohaib Ahmed — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:48:50 +0000

Samsung is undoubtedly one of the industry leaders with regards to rolling out timely updates. The South Korean company led the update race this year, releasing Android 12 for most of its extensive lineup already. There is one issue with the current update process, however, that not only creates quite a mess but also results in unnecessary resource drain for the company — regional fragmentation.

Most OEMs adopt a batch release process where updates are sent out to devices of select regions first before being made available widely. This helps limit the damage of any build if it turns out buggy. In the case of Samsung, every phone carries a specific “CSC” code that identifies its region, and the company has to apparently test builds for each code separately.

Image: Galaxy Club

And that’s where fragmentation creeps in, resulting in some regional variants either being far ahead in terms of build versions or far behind. This problem could now be finally changing, according to Galaxy Club (via Android Police).

Samsung appears to be unifying CSC codes for newer smartphone releases, effectively reducing the number of variations in circulation. Take the 4G variant of the Galaxy A52, for example, that had far fewer CSC variants than other models. This trend has carried forward with the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Flip3, with the duo now carrying a unified EUX CSC code for Europe.

Moreover, Galaxy Club has verified that no ‘hyper-localized’ firmware is currently being developed for any Samsung phone due to appear in 2022. These include the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy A23, and Galaxy A73, all of which use a more uniform EUX code for the entire continent.

While it appears that this new firmware development strategy is being adopted only for Europe at the moment, it is likely that it will seep through to other regions as well.

So, what’s the upside for users? The most noticeable benefit should be quicker updates as Samsung needs to work on just one build for a group of countries. Such perks are already turning to reality — the Galaxy S21 received Android 12 in record time — and we should hopefully be seeing even faster rollouts with Android 13.

Samsung opens reservation for the Galaxy S22 series & Tab S8 Ultra

Jed John Ikoba — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:56:03 +0000

Just recently, Samsung confirmed that it would hold the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 in February where the Galaxy S22 series is expected to be unveiled. Although the company is yet to reveal the exact launch date, the company has now started accepting preorders for the models.

The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra as well as the upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 series are now officially open for preorder reservations. The company will be offering early-bird discounts and bonuses for those who chose to place a reservation right away. The company is promoting “exclusive offers” which are not known yet but there is the usual $50 credit.

The reservation is already live while the company is still reserved about the launch date. There are speculations, though, that the Galaxy S22 will be unveiled around February 8-9, 2022.

The Galaxy S22 series is expected to come with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset while some models will ship in a few regions with an Exynos 2200 chipset. The device will come with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.

Furthermore, the flagship models will run on the latest Android 12 operating system with an overlay of Samsung’s custom One UI 4.0. The top variant – the Galaxy S22 Ultra will have a dedicated S Pen Stylus and pack a 5,000mAH battery with support for 45W super-fast charging.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Exynos variants will launch in fewer regions

Sudhanshu — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:20:22 +0000

A few days back, Samsung launched their top-end Exynos 2200 SoC which comes with an AMD RDNA 2 based GPU. This launch all but confirmed that Samsung will be shipping the upcoming Galaxy S22 series in two SoC variants namely the Exynos 2200 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

Now, tipster Dohyun Kim has revealed a list specifying which region can expect which variant of the Galaxy S22 series. According to the list, the Exynos variants will be shipped to fewer regions compared to previous generations.

Galaxy S22 Series AP by Regions
1. Europe: Exynos
2. North America: Snapdragon
3. South America: Snapdragon
4. East Asia: Snapdragon
5. South East Asia/Oceania: Snapdragon
6. West Asia: Exynos & Snapdragon
7. Middle East Asia: Exynos & Snapdragon
8. Africa: Exynos & Snapdragon

— Dohyun Kim (@dohyun854) January 20, 2022

The Exynos variants will be primarily made available in the European markets. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant will be available in North and South America along with East Asia, South East Asia (India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, etc.), and Oceania (Australia, New Zealand). West Asia and the Middle East along with Africa will get a mix of Exynos and Snapdragon variants likely on a nation-by-nation basis.

Yesterday, we got the first glimpse of the Exynos 2200’s performance inside the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra which revealed the device’s AnTuTu scores. The device got a total score of 965,874 points and managed to get 1108 points in single-core performance and 3516 points in multi-core. . To recall, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 edition of the S22 Ultra scored 1219 in the single-core test and 3154 in the multi-core test.

Compared side by side with the Snapdragon variant, the Exynos lagged behind in single-core performance but outshines the SD 8 Gen 1 in multicore performance.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra specifications (rumored)

The Galaxy S22 Ultra rumors have revealed that it will feature a 6.8-inch Dynamic 2X AMOLED display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 1,750 nits brightness. It will come preinstalled with One UI 4 based Android 12 OS.

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Download Samsung Galaxy S22 Wallpapers in full resolution

Sudhanshu — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:00:06 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is expected to launch on February 8 during the next Galaxy Unpacked event. Ahead of its launch, the exclusive wallpapers that will come with the device have been leaked and are available for download.

Samsung Galaxy S22 static wallpapers

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According to an XDA-Developers report, the complete set of wallpapers including live wallpapers, static wallpapers, and DeX mode wallpapers are now available for download courtesy of XDA Recognized Developer linuxct.

Samsung Galaxy S22 DeX mode wallpapers

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You can head over to this link to download the Galaxy S22 wallpapers in full resolution. Notably, these wallpapers are stylistically similar to the wallpaper featured in a recent render of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, which hinted that the device will launch alongside the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup on Feb 8.

The upcoming Samsung flagship lineup is expected to consist of three devices namely the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. While the vanilla S22 and S22+ are expected to have similar designs to their predecessor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is likely to look similar to a Samsung Galaxy Note device.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is touted to come with a quad-camera system at the rear. It will go by a 108MP Super Clear lens with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS support. The lens is said to restrict any reflection or glares, hence the naming.

It will be accompanied by a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom and f/2.4 aperture. There will be another 10MP lens with 10x zoom and an f/4.9 aperture. Lastly, there will be a 12MP ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. Upfront, it will equip a 40MP shooter with an f/2.2 aperture.

Furthermore, the leak also reveals the possible specs of the phone. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is said to come with a 6.81-inch QHD+(3080 x 1440 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a mind-blowing 1,750nits peak brightness. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and the 4nm Exynos 2200 SoC in some markets.

It will be paired with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of onboard storage. As for the battery, the phone is tipped to have a 5,000mAh cell. The S22 Ultra, just like the S21 Ultra, will also have S-Pen support which is said to be 3x faster than the previous generation.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series will reportedly use a new Gorilla Glass Victus+

Jed John Ikoba — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:32:29 +0000

It is an increasingly important task by OEMs to make sure that their smartphone displays, especially the flagship offerings, are sufficiently protected. Corning has offered some pretty strong protection in this regard, with the Gorilla Glass Victus that was unveiled in 2020. The Gorilla Glass Victus has adorned the display of several flagship devices since its release.

Enter the Gorilla Glass Victus+ which is a strengthened successor to the Victus which will reportedly be featured in the Galaxy S22 lineup. All the three models in the S22 series will reportedly have the Gorilla Glass Victus+.

Tipster Ice Universe has said that the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra will have the Gorilla Glass Victus+ either at the front or back. It is also possible to have the strengthened glass adorn both the front and back of the devices. The Galaxy S21 and S21+ both had a plastic back although the Galaxy S21+ had the Victus on both sides.

S22/S22+/S22 Ultra
ALL
Gorilla glass victus +

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) January 14, 2022

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will certainly have more nuanced features than the other two models and tips Ice Universe says it will come with what was termed super clear glass in the leaked specs sheet. The reinforced glass will help to reduce reflection and glare in the device.

There are speculated color variants for the S22 and S22+ including pink gold, green, black and white, while the Ultra could be available in Burgundy, green, black, and white colors. As the unveiling of the Galaxy S22 series inches closer, it will continue to be a subject of much speculation and leaks.

Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra may offer the brightest smartphone displays ever

Zohaib Ahmed — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:34:46 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra display test results are out from the company’s own development labs and they align perfectly with the various leaks and rumors we have come across over the past few weeks.

Both models achieve peak brightness that’s higher than ever before. At a peak brightness of 1,750nits, the Galaxy phones’ displays beat not only beat their predecessors but are also easily one of the brightest around. The standard brightness level though, with auto-mode enabled, maxes out at 1,500nits (via SamMobile).

For comparison, the latest and greatest from Apple — the iPhone 13 Pro Max — achieves ‘only’ 1000nits on High Bightness Mode and a peak brightness of 1200nits.

Meanwhile, the standard Galaxy S22 which is the first compact flagship from Samsung in years, will come with a 1000nits display. The Galaxy S21 offered the same, although the size this year is notably smaller at 6.06-inches.

Record-breaking brightness isn’t all that the Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra offer though as both devices also feature fantastic contrast ratios of 3,000,000:1. You get 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, meaning colors will be extra poppy, especially when viewing HDR-supporting content.

Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G

Moving on to display sizes, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ has a 6.55-inch panel while the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s display measures 6.81-inches. The latter’s ultra large display will go well with the S-Pen it is going to ship with.

Samsung will be unveiling both phones along with the vanilla S22 some time next month, although the exact date still remains suspenseful.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra official promo image emerges for the first time, no sight of ‘Note’ branding

Zohaib Ahmed — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:18:07 +0000

The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy S22 series launch inches closer with each passing day and new details about it keep popping up. Most of the specifications of the lineup are already known by now and there have not only been unofficial renders but also leaked live images of some of the devices. However, official marketing material has been missing – something that has now changed.

LetsGoDigital has managed to get their hands on an official promo image from the company revealing the rear of both the Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22+ phones, even as their launch is still over a month away. The leak’s source chooses to remain anonymous so its origin has not been revealed.

Regardless, the promo image has officially confirmed the rear of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, showing off its highly versatile quad rear camera setup for the very first time. All of the camera lenses get islands of their own and aren’t fitted into any camera module, resulting in a unique yet minimal look.

The official render also shows off the S Pen for the first time in black. In the image, its tip has been painted rose gold-ish, which is the exact color of the S22 Ultra as well, making it most likely that the tip of the S Pen will complement the color of the phone it will be shipped with for a more consistent look.

All in all, the promo image sits perfectly in line with previous leaks. Also revealed was that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will indeed be called so as the image doesn’t mention any alternate names like Galaxy S22 Note that had been circulating of late.

Galaxy S22 Ultra unofficial render by LetsGoDigital

As for the front of the flagship phone, well, it still remains to be teased officially. LetsGoDigital did earlier reveal that the selfie camera will be housed within a waterdrop notch though, so that’s something new. Its predecessor S21 Ultra, in contrast, had opted for a center-aligned punch-hole cutout.

Last but not the least, the leaked image also shows off the Samsung Galaxy S22+ for the first time, in white, revealing that its camera lenses protrude far less than they did on the S21 and S21+.

The entirety of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is expected to officially make its debut in mid-February 2022, so stay tuned.

Live Images of Galaxy S22 dummies reveal Camera designs of the entire lineup

Sudhanshu — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:03:44 +0000

Samsung has been working on the next generation Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones including the Galaxy S22, the Galaxy S22 Plus, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra (Galaxy S22 Note). These devices are rumored to launch in February 2022 after the rumored launch of the much-delayed Galaxy S21 FE at CES 2022.

Now, tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed on Twitter, what could be the first visuals of the upcoming Galaxy S22 lineup via dummy models.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Lineup

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The dummy models showcase the phones in two color variants, black and white. The Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus back panels follow their predecessors’ design profile to a T with a triple camera module placed in the top left corner of the device in a verticle alignment and an LED flash placed beside the primary camera.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is different, opting for a more boxy look akin to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. The device also features a similar but different camera setup compared to the S21 Ultra. Instead of the quad-cameras being surrounded by the camera module, the lenses appear to protrude out of the flat body. The laser autofocus and LED flash are placed above the telephoto camera, similar to the S21 Ultra. Additionally, the device appears to have rounded edges, hinting at a curved display.

All three models can be observed with the Samsung branding on the lower center. The devices can be observed to differ a lot in size giving credence to previous rumors that suggest the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus will feature smaller size displays at 6.06-inch and 6.55-inch, respectively. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is rumored to feature a 6.8-inch screen accompanied by a Stylus which will be housed inside the device.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus models are expected to feature 8GB RAM and storage options of 128GB and 256GB. However, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra variant will come with two RAM configurations of 12GB paired with 128/256GB storage and 16GB paired with 512GB. All three Galaxy S22 series devices are expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoCs and Samsung’s own Exynos 2200 SoC. And the device is rumored to come in four color variants so far namely Black, White, Red, and Olive.

Samsung is yet to reveal any official details or a launch timeline for the Galaxy S22 series, but rumors are afloat of an early February launch. So stick around as we expect more leaks to surface as we get closer to the launch event.

Samsung Galaxy S22 to launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 over Exynos 2200 in India: Report

Sean — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:19:29 +0000

A number of smartphone makers are gearing up to launch their latest flagship smartphone following the announcement of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. One of the brands include Samsung, although, there might be a big change in its usual plans.

India S22 Series will be getting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, instead of an Exynos 2200 chipset.

— Tron ❂ (@FrontTron) December 5, 2021

While the South Korean tech giant usually ships its flagship devices in both a Snapdragon and its proprietary Exynos chip variant, the version launched in India has traditionally been the latter. However, this might be changing as a new leak hints at the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 powered Galaxy S22 series is heading to India as well. The news arrives from known tipster Tron, who stated that the upcoming Galaxy S22 series Indian variant will skip the next gen Exynos in favor of the Snapdragon SoC for the first time ever in the region.

For those unaware, Samsung is working with AMD for its upcoming Exynos 2200 SoC, which features Team Red’s Radeon graphics. This chip is highly anticipated as it is expected to offer better graphics prowess along with other improvements in overall performance as well over the previous generation. Unfortunately, the company has yet to reveal anything as of right now. But, the new report claims that the brand could be relying more on Qualcomm chips for its 2022 flagship smartphones.

Notably, this could be quite an exciting news for Samsung customers in India as the Snapdragon variant has generally been seen as the superior version. This holds especially true with its recent flagship launches. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

Tipster suggests Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S22 Ultra on February 8

Jed John Ikoba — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 17:04:46 +0000

Samsung is expected to unveil its 2022 flagship smartphone – the Galaxy S22 series next year but the date for the unveiling is yet to be revealed by the company. The Galaxy S series used to be the first to utilize Qualcomm’s next-gen chipset when released but next year’s model won’t come to the party until February.

According to popular tipster Ice Universe, the Korean tech giant won’t officially announce the Galaxy S22 Ultra until February 8. Invariably, the other models in the Galaxy S22 series will be announced on the same day. The tipster noted that if the Galaxy S22 Ultra flagship is eventually launched on February 8, there will be up to 5 different flagship models already launched with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

Galaxy S22 Ultra came too late. If it is released on February 8, at that time, at least five Snapdragon 8 GEN1 flagship phones have been listed. pic.twitter.com/u7ddu6kAKl

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) December 3, 2021

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 recently and the race is already on as to who will be the first to launch a flagship powered by the Qualcomm chipset. One such company is Xiaomi who is expected to launch the Xiaomi 12 later this month to emerge as the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered model. Motorola Edge X30 and Realme GT2 Pro are also in the race to grab the coveted crown even though it is just for clout. We are sure the models won’t be available to buy until next year.

In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is equipped with a 108MP main camera, 10MP, 10MP, and 12MP rear cameras. The main 108MP sensor model is a Samsung HM3 sensor. It has a 1/1.33-inch ultra-large bottom and an aperture of f/1.8. The pixel area of 0.8μm, and is expected to support optical image stabilization.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series tempered film leak confirms rear camera design for all three models

Zohaib Ahmed — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:19:37 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is set to diverge plenty from its preceding lineup, with the vanilla Galaxy S22 even becoming a Mini model of sorts with its ‘tiny’ screen of 6.06-inches. The largest model on the other hand – the S22 Ultra – will likely be a true replacement for the now decommissioned Galaxy Note series and will thus be nothing like the S21 Ultra. However, new evidence shows that the S22 and S22+ models will be looking very much like their predecessors, even as their sizes will be very different.

Tipster 8090 Digital Beauty on Weibo (via Notebookcheck) claims to have snapped “S22 tempered films” in the wild. Pictures show what appears to be regular tempered glass but with a twist – they’re actually for the camera lenses and not the display.

The tempered glass for the Galaxy S22 and S22+ appear to be for a design almost identical to this year’s S21 and S21+ models. As such, the camera modules of both the devices are in a traffic-light configuration, with 2 opposite corners being pointy while the other 2 are curved.

The tempered glass for the Galaxy S22 Ultra, however, seems to be for a unique camera module design that sits well with former design leaks. There is one odd difference though. The tempered film is designed to fit on a unified camera module, as shown in the first picture below, and not separated camera lenses as shown in picture two.

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Apart from this, the tipster has shared another image showcasing screen protectors for the entire Galaxy S22 lineup. The glass for the vanilla S22 proves that it’s indeed much smaller when compared to the other two. The image also reveals that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be sporting a very rectangular, boxy design with little to no rounded corners, very much reminiscent of the Note series.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is expected to be launched in February and will be featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 chipsets for the first time on a Samsung device.

Samsung S22 series may ditch Exynos in favor of Snapdragon in African and Asian markets

Zohaib Ahmed — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:10:30 +0000

Everyone knows that Samsung launches two variants of its Galaxy S series smartphones every year. One uses the company’s in-house processor solution called Exynos while the other is powered by Snapdragon chips. The latter is reserved for the US market alone usually, but as it now appears, things might be a bit different with the Galaxy S22 series.

A rumor had been doing rounds previously about Samsung ditching the Exynos variant entirely for the entire S22 lineup and shipping it with processors from Qualcomm instead (Snapdragon 898 to be precise). These rumors have now been laid to rest by reliable tech blogger Max Weinbach who has confirmed there will still be an Exynos version for certain parts of the world.

this is absolutely correct. S90_E replaces G9__0

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) November 9, 2021

Galaxy Club had previously reported that the African and Asian variants of the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra will be coming with Snapdragon chips for the first time. The United States will continue to get the Snapdragon variant, while the Exynos 2200 variant will be launched in Korea and the rest of the world. This report sits in line with Max’s tweet, thus confirming the entire thing.

Another bit worth highlighting here is that Asia and Africa will be getting separate variants of all three phones with separate model numbers, namely SM-S901E, SM-S906E, and SM-S908E. This could mean that there will be other spec differences between them.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra render by LetsGoDigital

Nevertheless, Qualcomm Snapdragon fans will be thrilled to know that Samsung will be selling more of the Snapdragon variant this time around. Snapdragon variants have, after all, always outperformed their Exynos counterparts whether it comes to performance, battery life, or thermal control.

The only downside will be that the Exynos 2200 will for the first time likely be coming with raytracing support, made possible with the integration of an AMD GPU. While it remains to be seen if this will help the Exynos 2200 outperform the Snapdragon 898 in terms of graphics, an AMD GPU will likely be a significant upgrade over Mali GPUs from the past.

Samsung will once again be using 10MP selfie cameras for the Galaxy S22 and S22+

Zohaib Ahmed — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:44:11 +0000

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ will have a front camera with a resolution of 10 megapixels, making it the fourth year in a row with Samsung not changing the pixel count of its flagship phones. The only exception is the S22 Ultra which is expected to pack a 40MP sensor, just like the S21 Ultra.

Samsung last changed the front camera resolution with the Galaxy S10 series back in 2019. The S9 and S8 series had both come with 8MP sensors and the 2MP boost had brought about an adequate increase in selfie quality. However, the resolution has since remained constant at 10MP with the Galaxy S20 from 2020, Galaxy S21 from 2021, and now the Galaxy S22 series from 2022 (via Galaxy Club).

Image: LetsGoDigital

This obviously doesn’t include the Ultra models though. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and S20 Ultra came with a much more dense 40MP resolution, and it turns out that the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s front camera will sport the same pixel count.

And as for the rear cameras, the 2022 Ultra model will feature a setup not too different from the S21 Ultra. The primary is a 108MP snapper. It is joined by a 12MP ultra-wide lens, a 10MP 3X telephoto, and another 10MP 10X telephoto lens.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is set to make its debut on February 8, with an actual release following 10 days later.

Samsung Galaxy S22 & S22+ will reportedly have support for 3X optical zoom

Jed John Ikoba — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 21:11:17 +0000

Samsung hasn’t really focused on improving the optical zoom capability of its flagship Galaxy S models. The 2020 Galaxy S20 and S20+ as well as this year’s Galaxy S21 and S21+ were only equipping with 1.1x optical zoom. But thanks to the high resolution of the sensor (64MP), these devices can also use digital zoom to complement for this optical zoom deficiency.

Samsung Galaxy S22 concept renders. Source: LetsGoDigital

However, according to GalaxyClub.nl, Samsung seems to be planning to take a different approach on the Galaxy S22 / S22+ models that will arrive early next year. GalaxyClub.nl quoted sources as saying that the Galaxy S22 series smartphones will be equipped with a 10-megapixel telephoto lens that supports 3X optical zoom, rather than the hybrid zoom of the Galaxy S20/21 era.

As reported last week, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to continue the dual 10-megapixel telephoto camera setup on the Galaxy S21 Ultra. One of the lens will be a periscope lens that will offer 10x optical zoom. However, even if Samsung omitted the lens that supports 10X optical zoom on the standard Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus models, at least one with an enhanced optical zoom is expected to be on the models.

In addition, GalaxyClub.nl also confirmed last week an earlier rumor that the Galaxy S22 / S22+ models will be equipped with a 50MP main camera. Considering that the 12MP wide-angle lens is already a no-brainer, the rest that is left to be known is the improvements on the front camera.

A lot of the features of the Galaxy S22 series are still unknown. But there are rumors that the Galaxy S22+ will be equipped with a 4500 mAh battery and will be powered by an Exynos 2200 chipset integrated with AMD mRNDA GPU. In terms of software, it is expected that Galaxy S22 will be pre-installed with OneUI 4.x based on Android 12 when it is launched early next year.

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