The Samsung Galaxy S22 is expected to appear in early February. Below we summarize what is known about the price, release and features of the new Samsung cell phone.
From A for AMD graphics chip to Q for 45-watt quick charge – there are a lot of rumors circulating on the internet about the Samsung Galaxy S22. On this page we summarize everything you need to know about the upcoming new top smartphone from Samsung, classify the rumors and reveal which information has already been secured.
Let’s start with the question of all questions:
When will the Samsung Galaxy S22 be released?
In 2021, Samsung presented the S21 in January. This year, however, the South Korean manufacturer is returning to the traditional scheme and will unveil its new flagship smartphone in February. The date for the unpacked event will be February 8th traded.
This has not yet been officially confirmed by Samsung, but a company manager has privately confirmed to South Korean media that the date is correct. He also gives dates for the start of advance sales and the market launch in retail. Accordingly, Samsung is pursuing the following schedule for the Galaxy S22:
How much will the Samsung Galaxy S22 cost?
The prices for the Galaxy S21 series start at 849 dollars. A similar price can also be expected for the Galaxy S22, but the global chip shortage may force Samsung to make the cell phone more expensive. An insider now wants to know that the price could rise significantly.
Accordingly, the Galaxy S22 would only be available from 912 dollars. The two sister models would cost over 1,000 dollars each. However, since the prices he quoted below are very “crooked”, we are rather skeptical about the statement.
| Galaxy S22 | Galaxy S22+ | Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 GB / 128 GB | 912 Euro | 1.119 Euro | – |
| 8 GB / 256 GB | 963,50 Euro | 1.170,50 Euro | – |
| 12 GB / 256 GB | – | – | 1.430 Euro |
| 12 GB / 512 GB | – | – | 1.544, 50 Euro |
Galaxy S22: Prices and storage options at a glance
What models will the Galaxy S22 series include?
According to the current state of knowledge, Samsung will again be selling the Galaxy S22 in three versions. This should also include a Plus and an Ultra model. According to a leaker, the Ultra model could be called the Galaxy S22 Note this year.
The following table shows you at a glance how the three cell phones will differ according to the latest rumors:
| Galaxy S22 | Galaxy S22+ | Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.06 inches | 6.55 inches | 6.81 inches |
| processor | Exynos 2200 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Exynos 2200 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Exynos 2200 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| random access memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 / 12 GB |
| device memory | 128 / 256 GB | 128 / 256 GB | 128 / 256 / 512GB; 1TB |
| battery pack | 3,700 mAh, chargeable with up to 25 watts | 4,500 mAh, , chargeable with up to 45 watts | 5,000 mAh, , chargeable with up to 45 watts |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP | 108 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP + 10 MP |
| front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| S Pen support | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
Galaxy S22 models in comparison
The e-model, on the other hand, has no future. There will therefore not be a Galaxy S22e. However, Samsung could release a cheaper version called the Galaxy S22 FE in the course of 2022.
What innovations will the Samsung Galaxy S22 offer?
Samsung could implement some innovations in the Galaxy S22 that were already expected for the S21 but were not yet technically mature. These include an Exynos processor with AMD graphics unit and the seamless front with a front camera hidden under the screen. You can find out below how high the chances of these and other possible innovations are.
design and processing
Samsung usually gives its Galaxy S series a major redesign every two years – most recently with the Galaxy S20. A new design would therefore be due for the Galaxy S22, but the first renderings and leaked photos circulating on the web show that the new Samsung cell phone is hardly any different from its predecessors. As usual, Samsung relies on a display with a front camera embedded in a punch hole.
Galaxy S22: These images are circulating on the internet
In the following gallery we summarize all the Galaxy S22 pictures circulating on the net. There are no official recordings yet.
Hopes for a Galaxy S with a camera hidden under the screen are unlikely to be fulfilled once again. Samsung has been working on such a cell phone since 2018. The display technology celebrated its premiere last year in the Galaxy Z Fold 3.
Rumor has it that Samsung is not yet able to produce the camera hidden under the screen in sufficient quantities, which is why it is not being used in the Galaxy S22.
Samsung already showed what future Galaxy S models could look like at its SDC 2018 developer conference. The Galaxy S22 is probably denied the New Infinity design. (Source: Screenshot YouTube/Samsung_dev)
Instead, there will be minor changes to the phone’s design:
Display
The displays of the Galaxy S22 should be particularly bright. Rumor has it that the Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra will set a new record with a maximum of 1,750 nits, while the basic model will shine like its predecessor with a maximum of 1,300 nits.
processor and memory
It was already announced in January 2021 that Samsung would be working with AMD for the graphics unit of its Exynos chips in the future. As a result, the processors from Samsung should once again experience a significant boost in performance. AMD technology is also in the new PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles, so the expectations of Samsung fans are correspondingly high.
Recently, however, there have been rumors that Samsung will deliver the smartphone worldwide with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip due to problems in development. The manufacturer has now denied this. However, the Exynos 2200 should not be used in all models, but only in selected markets. In the USA, for example, Samsung is likely to rely on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 again.
There could be a small surprise in terms of device memory. Because the Galaxy S22 Ultra could be bought with up to 1 terabyte of memory, so far Samsung has only offered a cell phone with so much memory.
Camera
The camera sensor of the Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to be a further development of the Isocell HM3 currently installed in the Galaxy S21 Ultra. The first rumors spoke of a maximum resolution of 200 megapixels and an additional RGBW sensor. In the meantime, however, the fan community is assuming that Samsung will not increase the camera resolution and that the cell phones will offer almost identical camera equipment to the S21. The front camera of the Galaxy S22 should also remain unchanged.
battery and charging speed
Samsung is rumored to slightly reduce battery capacity on the base and Plus models. However, since both devices should also be more compact, this should not have a negative effect on the battery life. There are still ambiguities on the subject of “loading speed”. Samsung lags behind the competition here. Whether this will change with the Galaxy S22 is unclear.
While some sources say that the new Samsung phones will charge much faster, other insiders say that no improvements are to be expected here. According to the latest rumours, only the Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Galaxy S22+ will allow faster charging with up to 45 watts. However, you have to purchase a corresponding power supply separately, Samsung no longer includes a power supply with its top smartphones. For such a power supply you have to expect prices of up to 50 dollars.
Operating system and other equipment
On the other hand, it is certain that the Ultra model of the S22 series will again offer support for the S Pen. This time, unlike the Galaxy S21 Ultra, the stylus should also be able to be accommodated in the housing and work much more quickly. This would make the Samsung cell phone a replacement for the Galaxy Note.
The cell phones will also be delivered with the current Android version Android 12, the Ultra model could even appear with Android 12L.
Alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy S22
Competitors for the Samsung Galaxy S22 in 2022 are the Xiaomi 12 and the OnePlus 10 Pro. We have summarized everything you need to know about the new top smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer in the linked special, and you can also find all the rumors about the Apple iPhone 14 here.
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