Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the top-end model in the flagship S22 lineup but it seems the model may not have a smooth sail in the market. There are indications that some early units of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, mainly in regions with the Exynos chip powering the device may be having a display problem.

Multiple reports have surfaced online of new owners of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in Exynos regions complaining of having display problems on their devices. It seems the problem is that the users observed a weird pixelated horizontal line across the smartphone’s display. The said line seems to be found at about the same position for all the customers who have complained about it at the moment.

Although there are still regions, including the United States where Snapdragon models will be shipped, it is unclear whether the issue is related to the chipset deployed in the units. The fact however is that all the Galaxy S22 Ultra units that are having pixelated line problems are known to be powered by the Exynos 2200 chipset. The Exynos chip came under scrutiny recently when Geekbench performance data showed that Apple’s Bionic chip deployed in the iPhone 11 outperformed the latest Exynos flagship SoC. Although a conclusion cannot be drawn based on performance tests alone, it could point to some issues with the new chip, which has also had issues of overheating reported.

It was also observed that the horizontal line issue was only present when the device was on 1440p mode and switching the screen mode to Vivid provided a fix for the issue. This may point to the possibility that this could be a software issue that could easily be resolved when the regular updates for the device roll in. There has been no official response by Samsung to the issue at this time, but we expect a response or action in a short while.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been put to an extreme durability test that included being run over by a vehicle and it came out unscathed. The latest details come from a series of tests that the Galaxy S22 Ultra was put through including water resistance and Samsung‘s latest flagship smartphone performed excellently all-round.

A few days back, news surfaced about the rugged performance of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ when it was put through several durability tests. The Galaxy S22 has a tough metal alloy frame made from Armor Aluminum and the device performed impressively. Now, PBK reviews have reported the results from the durability tests that the Galaxy S22 Ultra underwent. We know that the Galaxy S22 Ultra is covered in both sides with Gorilla Glass Victus+ and it is as durable and scratch-proof as hyped.

The new tougher frame of the Galaxy S22 Ultra outshines that of its predecessor, the Galaxy S21 Ultra when put through the same tests, as it showed less scuffing and scratching. The Galaxy S22 Ultra was placed on a concrete surface and ran over by a car without any observable or functional issues thereafter, as it remained operational. The IP68 water-resistance capability of the device was also tested and the Galaxy S22 Ultra was unaffected by being immersed in water. Although being rolled over by a car is not a definitive test of the durability of the smartphone, we are assured that it could outperform its predecessors in drop tests.

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Samsung‘s flagship offering for 2022 is off to a bright start with the launch of the Galaxy S22 series comprising the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Pro, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. No doubt, the top-end Galaxy S22 Ultra is the star of the pack as it comes with several impressive features including some that are appearing on the Galaxy S series for the first time.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is not only a successor to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, it is also the successor of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra that was released in 2020 but never got a successor to date. The main highlight of the Galaxy S22 Ultra is the presence of an S Pen stylus, a device that is common with the Galaxy Note series.

In terms of the design, the Galaxy S22 Ultra adopts a similar design to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra whereby the front is flattened alongside the top and bottom while the sides are curved. Samsung even included a Burgundy color variant which looks similar to the Note 20’s Mystic Bronze color option.

The premium flagship phone utilizes an aluminum frame as well as the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ covering at the front and rear aspects. By the way, this is the first time the Gorilla Glass Victus+ is finding its way into a smartphone, corroborating an earlier rumor that Samsung will be the first to use the new glass protection. The phone also comes with IP68 water and dust resistance rating and this includes the S Pen.

Another aspect where the Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to shine is the camera segment. The camera design ditches the large camera island which we have seen in its predecessor instead, opting for a plain design while retaining the array of sensors on the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

The camera configuration includes a 108MP F/1.8 main camera just like on the Galaxy S21 Ultra 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 main improvement in the camera segment is the introduction of AI enhancement deploying the updated NPU to improve photo and video quality in low light and also to add other camera features.

Some of the new features include Auto Framing that allows the ultrawide camera to adjust the shot to fit the number of people in the frame. The camera also expands to accommodate more people if others join in. There is also an option of manually zooming in or tracking just one person in the group and the shot’s frame will be adjusted. There is also an improved portrait mode effect, including a night portrait mode that kicks in automatically while shooting in low light.

As for the S Pen, it comes with an impressive latency of 2.8ms which makes it highly responsive. It also integrates AI-based coordinate prediction technology. The phone also features support for handwriting to text features, upgraded to support 88 languages.

In terms of the display, the Galaxy S22 Ultra packs 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.

Providing the juice is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset while some regions will get the new Exynos 2200 SoC from Samsung on their models. The processor pairs with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage on the base model while there is a 12GB RAM variant with either 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage options.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will run the latest One UI 4.1 based on Android 12 OS. The device will be powered by a 5000mAh battery with support for up to 45W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra colors

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The S22 Ultra will come in Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, and Burgundy. It will retail in Europe for €1,250 for the 8GB+128GB version while the 12GB+256GB version is priced at €1,350. The 12GB+512GB and 12GB+1TB versions will sell for €1,450 and €1,650 respectively. The device will go on sale from February 25 but is now up for pre-orders. Samsung will also be exclusively selling additional Graphite, Red, and Sky Blue color options on Samsung.com.

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Samsung is all set to release new devices tomorrow (Feb 9th) at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The company will launch its next-gen Galaxy S22 series smartphones at this event. Out of these, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is the most anticipated device, so let’s take a look at what we know about the device so far.

Design & Display

Starting off with the front design, the S22 Ultra doesn’t look all that different from the Note 20 Ultra released back in August 2020. And unlike its more affordable siblings, the phone also doesn’t appear to have uniform bezels all around, courtesy of the ever-so-slight chin.

On the back is where the device differs the most. It features a flat rear without any camera island. This time around, the camera and sensors placed in the top left corner protrude from the back panel only making for a clean-looking design. So far, the device has been shown in three color variants namely Green, Burgundy, and White. Overall, the phone measures 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9mm.

Coming to the display, it will feature a 6.8-inch QHD+ (3080 x 1440 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, with support for HDR10+, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and 1,750nits peak brightness.

Cameras

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will feature a quad-camera setup at the back with a primary 108MP Super Clear lens with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS support. The primary sensor is touted to be an enhanced ISOCELL HM3 or ISOCELL HM4.

The device will pack a 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide camera, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom with f/2.4 aperture and another 10MP lens with 10x zoom and an f/4.9 aperture. Upfront, it will equip a 40MP shooter with an f/2.2 aperture.

The device is also said to come with an AI-powered image quality enhancement mode which will help enhance the details, colors, and brightness of the images fully utilizing the potential of the massive 108MP primary sensor.

Performance

The device will have the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under its hood and will also come with Samsung’s own Exynos 2200 SoC in some regions. If the reports are to be believed, then this time, there will be more regions getting the Qualcomm-powered model.

The storage configurations revealed so far are 8GB + 128GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 12GB + 1TB. However, it is worth noting that the 1TB storage variant will only debut in select markets.

It will be running the latest Android 12 operating system with Samsung One UI on top. The device will come with a 5000mAh battery size and support 45W fast charging which will be the highest yet for a Samsung smartphone. The device will also come with an S Pen which is said to be almost 3 times faster than the Note 20 Ultras’.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is rumored to launch in South Korea at around $1,210 for the 256GB variant and around $1,333 for the 512GB variant. The device will go live for pre-orders following its launch tomorrow (February 9th) and is said to start shipping from February 25th.

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Samsung‘s upcoming flagship Galaxy S22 lineup is rumored to release on 8th February 2022. Ahead of the rumored launch date, Samsung has started taking accepting reservations for the devices. And now, an Infographic image of Galaxy S22 Ultra has leaked revealing its key specifications.

Weibo tipster Anchor Technology Network has revealed an Infographic of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The image reveals details about the display, storage, and more which somewhat derails the hype train.

Galaxy S22 Ultra Cameras

The image reveals that the device will come with a 108MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom, and f/4.9 aperture, a 10MP lens with 10x zoom and an f/4.9 aperture, and lastly, there will be a 12MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture. Upfront, it will equip a 40MP shooter with an f/2.2 aperture.

Galaxy S22 Ultra SoC variants

The infographic also reveals that the device will come in Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 SoC variants. However, recent leaks have stated that the Exynos variant will come in fewer regions this time around.

Galaxy S22 Ultra Display

Moving on to the display specs, the image reveals that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will come with a big 6.8-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a peak brightness of 1500 nits. Although quite impressive, it is not the rumored 1750 nits peak brightness that has been making the rounds lately.

A previous benchmark leak had revealed that the upcoming S22 Ultra and S22 Plus devices will come equipped with the brightest ever smartphone display at 1750 nits peak brightness and 1500 nits auto-brightness. However, it appears that either Samsung has decided to advertise the peak brightness as the auto peak brightness or all the previous 1750 nits leak were fake all along.

Galaxy S22 Ultra Storage

In the storage department, we get our second disappointment as the device will apparently come with only three storage options which will max out at 512GB instead of the rumored 1TB. The infographic reveals the three variants to be 12GB RAM + 128GB Storage, 12G RAM + 256GB storage and 16GB RAM + 512 GB storage.

Galaxy S22 Ultra Battery and Fast Charging

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will come with a 5000mAh battery size and support 45W fast charging which is will be the highest yet for a Samsung smartphone. This new 45W fast charging will reportedly fill the battery of the device from 0% to 70% in 30 minutes.

Galaxy S22 Ultra S Pen

The S Pen on the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be a lot faster than before at 2.8ms latency. This will offer a 3x improvement in latency compared to the S Pen on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra which offers 9ms. Paired with the 120Hz refresh rate and a lot more sensitive touch response, tasks like drawing on the Galaxy S22 Ultra are sure to be an enjoyable experience.

We will soon have the official spec list of all the upcoming Galaxy S22 series smartphones as the brand is will be officially releasing them in the Galaxy Unpacked event of February 8th, 2022. Till then, stay tuned for any notable developments.

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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.

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.

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Rumors are rife that we might see this year’s Samsung flagship series, the Galaxy S22 early next month. Despite getting leaked several times, Samsung is yet to tease it officially. Well before it even happens, there’s yet another leak and this time around we get to learn the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s camera hardware. Additionally, the display details of the vanilla S22 were also unwrapped.

XEETECHCARE affirms that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will borrow the design from the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Reportedly, the S22 Ultra will have almost the same design as the Note 20 Ultra but with some slight changes such as the tweak on the camera island.

The smartphone 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 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 6.8-inch QHD+(3080 x 1440 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen. It will be powered by the 4nm Exynos 2200 SoC, at least for 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 an S-Pen support. The smartphone may come in four color variants like the Phantom White, Phantom Black, Green, and Burgundy.

Moreover, some specs for the vanilla Galaxy S22 were also revealed. The smartphone may come with a 6.1-inch FHD+(2340 X 1080 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and have a triple rear camera system. The device could arrive in Phantom Black, Phantom White, and Green colors.

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Ahead of its projected February 2022 launch of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the first real-life pictures of the new device have surfaced online. The new images are coming on the heels of several renders and rumors concerning the S22 lineup. The photos further help to illuminate the flagship offering in the S22 lineup. The previous renders and specs details have revealed much about the S22 and the additional real-life photos reveal a few more details.

The pictures show the curved edges of the device, away from the previous speculation that it will have flat edges. The photos also confirm the presence of the S-Pen and there is a slot for slotting the S-Pen into the device. The camera setup includes a 108MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, a 10MP 3X telephoto module, and a 10MP 10X telephoto module.

The real-life photos show that the Galaxy S22 Ultra bears a closer semblance to the Galaxy note more than the Galaxy S series. The back of the S22 Ultra has a matte finish and six cutouts for the main camera setup, the laser autofocus module, as well as the LED flash.

As we await its February 2022 projected unveiling, more details will become available for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, as well as the other smartphones on the S22 lineup.

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Samsung is expected to unveil its flagship offering for 2022, the Galaxy S22 series in January 2022. The series will be made up of the vanilla Galaxy 22, the Galaxy S22 Pro, and the high-end Galaxy S22 Ultra which will succeed the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series has been generating much hype, especially concerning the design. Recently, we saw a set of cool renders of the Galaxy S22 designed by talented designer, Technizo Concept in conjunction with LetsGoDigital. The prolific designer has now unveiled another set of custom renders, this time for the premium Galaxy S22 Ultra giving us an idea of what to expect onboard Samsung’s next flagship.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will likely come with an expanded S Pen functionality, with talk of a new S Pen feature with Bluetooth support. No major changes are expected in the screen size of the S22 Ultra, and some tipsters have predicted that it will sport a 6.81-inch, QHD+ display, same with the S21 Ultra. The renders also reveal that the S21 Ultra will have a rounded screen with a glass back panel. The LTPO (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide) screen technology will also be deployed for the S22 Ultra, with an adaptive and efficient display refresh rate.

There are also indications that the S22 Ultra will have lots of features that point to it being used as a gaming smartphone. It could have the Adaptive Heat Fan to curb overheating widely reported by some users of the S21 Ultra, together with support for ray-tracing and variable rate shading. Together with the new AMD-collaborated Exynos 2200 and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets, these features pack sufficient power and capabilities into the device. The S22 Ultra will also come with Android 12, which Google could release in October 2021.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will also sport an impressive camera setup, with the possibility of an under-display selfie camera included. A RAM of 16GB with internal memory up to 1TB is predicted for the S22 Ultra. As we inch towards January 2022, we are bound to get more details relating to the flagship model before its eventual release.

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