The wait for Samsung Galaxy S22 series is finally over now, as the South Korean electronics giant launched three new flagship smartphones – Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra – at the just concluded Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event tonight. The all-new Galaxy series will initially be available in selected markets such as Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, New York, London and Dubai. These phones are expected to arrive in India soon, possibly next month.
Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ will be available in 8GB +128GB and 8GB+ 256GB RAM-ROM variants, whereas Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will be available in 8GB + 128GB, 12GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 512GB and 12GB RAM + 1TB storage options. In terms of pricing, Galaxy S22 pricing starts at $799 (nearly Rs 59,900) and the Galaxy S22 Plus comes at $999 (nearly Rs 74,800), whereas Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra pricing starts at $1,199 (nearly Rs 89,700). The Galaxy S22 series will be available from February 25, as per the company.
Galaxy S22 and S22+ specifications
The Samsung Galaxy S22 sports a 6.1 inch display, whereas the S22 Plus has a 6.6 inch AMOLED dot display. Both the smartphones use 120Hz refresh rate. While Samsung Galaxy S22 comes with a 3,700mAh battery along with a 25W charger, the S22 Plus is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and 45W charger. The smartphones run on One UI 4.0 based on Android 12.
In terms of optics, both Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ feature a 50MP wide lens, 12MP ultra-wide lens and a 10MP telephoto lens. They come with the undisclosed 4nm chipset, which is most likely from Samsung itself. Both these smartphones boast a 10MP front camera.
Both Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ come in Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green and Pink Gold colour options.
Galaxy S22 Ultra specifications
The most remarkable part with Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is that it comes with built-in S-Pen, available in four shades. It features a 6.8 inch QHD dot-AMOLED display, and has 120Hz refresh rate. It also uses a 4nm chipset. This smartphone is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with a 45W charger. The Galaxy S22 Ultra runs on One UI 4.0 based on Android 12.
On the camera front, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra houses a 108MP main lens along with a 12MP ultra-wide lens, a 10MP telephoto sensor and another 10MP telephoto lens. The company claims to provide better low-light photography with S22 Ultra rear cameras. Up front, it features a 40MP front camera for taking selfies.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra comes in Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green and Burgundy colour variants.