Samsung Galaxy S22 release date and features
Samsung's 2022 lineup of flagships, the Galaxy S22 series, consists of three devices, the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra, rounded up as a rather promising dreamteam to spearhead into the competition.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is undoubtedly the crown jewel of the lineup, with a sophisticated posh design, top-of-the-line hardware, and an S Pen stylus in tow. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus serve as the more approachable and user-friendly devices, with no-frills designs, and an affordable price tag to boot.
The Galaxy S22 series has been succeeded by both the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 series in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
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Galaxy S22 Release date
The Galaxy S22 series is now available for purchase. The Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra were announced on February 9, 2022, and got released on the market on February 25, 2022.
Here's how this announcement/release window stacks up to some previous Galaxy flagships:
Here's how this announcement/release window stacks up to some previous Galaxy flagships:
| Model | Announcement date | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S22 series | February 9, 2022 | February 25, 2022 |
| Galaxy S21 series | January 14, 2021 | January 29, 2021 |
| Galaxy S20 series | February 11, 2020 | March 6, 2020 |
| Galaxy S10 series | February 20, 2019 | March 8, 2019 |
Galaxy S22 Price
Check out the table below for the latest Galaxy S22 series pricing info. The official pricing of all three devices was updated as soon as the Galaxy S23 series was released, but you can routinely find the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 discounted by a lot as part of
| Model/Storage | 128GB | 256GB | 512GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | $999.99 | $1099.99 | $1399.99 |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | $899.99 | $1049.99 | - |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | $699.99 | $759.99 | - |
Galaxy S22 Specs
The 4nm Exynos 2200 sports the latest ARM-based CPU cores and an upgraded neural processing unit (NPU) to give the component a powerful edge in mobile gaming, photography, and social media apps. It also comes with the AMD RDNA 2 GPU, which brings ray tracing to mobile GPUs for the very first time and promises exceptional gaming performance.
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | Galaxy S22 Plus | Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8-inch, 3080 x 1440 pixels, 500ppi, 1-120Hz Dynamic AMOLED, Gorilla Glass Victus | 6.6-inch, 2340 X 1080 pixels, 390ppi, 48-120Hz Dynamic AMOLED, Gorilla Glass Victus | 6.1-inch, 2340 x 1080 pixels, 422ppi, 48-120Hz Dynamic AMOLED, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Main camera | 108MP, F1.8 aperture, 22mm, 1/1.33" sensor size, OIS, PDAF | 50MP, F1.8 aperture, 23mm, 1/1.56" sensor size, OIS, PDAF | 50MP, F1.8 aperture, 23mm, 1/1.56" sensor size, OIS, PDAF |
| Telephoto camera | 10MP, 3.0X optical zoom, F2.4 aperture, 69mm, 1/3.52" sensor size | 10MP, 3.0X optical zoom, F2.4 aperture, 69mm, 1/3.94" sensor size | 10MP, 3.0X optical zoom, F2.4 aperture, 69mm, 1/3.94" sensor size |
| Telephoto camera #2 | 10MP, 10.0X optical zoom, F4.9 aperture, 230mm, 1/3.52" sensor size | - | - |
| Ultra-wide camera | 12MP, F2.2 aperture, 13mm, 1/2.55" sensor size | 12MP, F2.2 aperture, 13mm, 1/2.55" sensor size | 12MP, F2.2 aperture, 13mm, 1/2.55" sensor size |
| Hardware | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Exynos 2200, 8GB RAM + 128GB RAM, 12GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 512GB, 12GB RAM + 1TB | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Exynos 2200, 8GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB storage | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Exynos 2200, 8GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 45W wired, 15W wireless charging | 4,500mAh, 45W wired, 15W wireless charging | 3,700mAh, 25 wired, 15W wireless charging |
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Galaxy S22 Reviews
You can find our full reviews of the Galaxy S22 lineup here:
Galaxy S22 comparisons
Galaxy S22 Ultra:
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- Galaxy S22 Ultra vs iPhone 13 Pro Max — Going against the arguably best phone available right now, the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
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- Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 3 — Conventional goes against the hip and modern in our dedicated comparison between the S22 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold 3.
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- Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Pixel 7 Pro - The top Android phones in late 2022.
- Galaxy S23 Plus vs Galaxy S22 Plus — A preview of things to come.
- Galaxy S22 Plus vs iPhone 14 Plus — Can Apple's new large-size phone beat the Galaxy S22 Plus?
- Galaxy S22 Plus vs Galaxy S21 Plus — The two mid-sized Samsung phones duke it out!
- Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Plus vs Galaxy S22 — See how the Galaxy S22 family stacks up in our dedicated three-way comparison
Galaxy S22:
- Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy S22 — The compact Galaxy space has never looked so promising.
- Galaxy S22 vs iPhone 14 — The compact Android and iOS troopers vie for your attention.
- Galaxy S22 vs iPhone 13 — Samsung and Apple's smallest phones go head to head in our dedicated comparison
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- Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S21 — New versus old, can the Galaxy S21 hold a candle to its successor?
- Galaxy S22 vs Google Pixel 7 — Two of the best compact Android phones you can buy right now.
- Galaxy S22 vs Google Pixel 6 — Android's small-sized darlings vie for your attention
In what colors is the Galaxy S22 available?
There's a pretty big difference between the Galaxy S22/S22+ and the S22 Ultra model in terms of colors. You can read everything about that in our dedicated Galaxy S22 colors article here, but here's the gist of it:
Galaxy S22/S22+ colors:
- Phantom White
- Phantom Black
- Pink Gold
- Green
- Bora Purple
Galaxy S22 Ultra colors:
- Phantom Black
- Phantom White
- Burgundy
- Green
What is the Galaxy S22 battery capacity?
- Galaxy S22: 3,700mAh
- Galaxy S22+: 4,500mAh
- Galaxy S22 Ultra: 5,000mAh
The Galaxy S22 battery is a smaller 3700mAh unit compared to the 4000mAh battery on the Galaxy S21. The Galaxy S22+ scores yet another downgrade—it has a 4500mAh battery compared to the 4800mAh component on the Galaxy S21+. The only one of the three models not losing any battery capacity this year is the Galaxy S22 Ultra with its 5000mAh battery matching the Galaxy S21 Ultra. Have in mind that chargers and data cables are sold separately.
When it comes to charging, the smallest Galaxy S22 has picked the short stick. It only supports 25W wired charging, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22 Plus can benefit from up to 45W of fast wired charging. This helps them get juiced to more than 50% in less than 20 minutes. All phones support 15W wireless charging, and have Wireless PowerShare so that you can share your battery juice with other compatible devices.
When it comes to charging, the smallest Galaxy S22 has picked the short stick. It only supports 25W wired charging, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22 Plus can benefit from up to 45W of fast wired charging. This helps them get juiced to more than 50% in less than 20 minutes. All phones support 15W wireless charging, and have Wireless PowerShare so that you can share your battery juice with other compatible devices.
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What are the Galaxy S22 camera specs?
- Galaxy S22 Ultra: 108MP main with f/1.8 aperture, 12MP ultra-wide-angle, 10MP 3X telephoto with f/2.4 aperture and OIS, 10MP 10X telephoto with f/4.9 aperture and OIS
- Galaxy S22+: 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP 3X telephoto, 10MP selfie camera
- Galaxy S22: 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP 3X telephoto, 10MP selfie camera
The Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a 108MP main camera with a third-generation ISOCELL HM3 sensor and the lens employs a so-called Super Clear glass cover, which should improve low-light image quality. The 12MP ultra-wide camera has a 120-degree field of view and an F2.2 aperture. There are also two telephoto cameras: a 3X 10MP telephoto with an F2.4 aperture, and a dedicated 10X 10MP periscope with an F4.9 aperture. The maximum amount of zoom on the Galaxy S22 Ultra is 100X Space Zoom. Finally, there’s a 40MP selfie camera.
Learn all about the Samsung Galaxy S22 camera here.
Learn all about the Samsung Galaxy S22 camera here.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus share less impressive but similar camera setups. Both have 50MP main cameras, with an F1.8 aperture and wide 85-degree field-of-view. The 12MP ultra-wide camera is similar to the one found on the S22 Ultra and comes with an F2.2 aperture and 120-degree field of view. Finally, there’s a single 3X 10MP telephoto camera on both devices, with an F2.4 aperture and image stabilization. The selfie camera clocks in at 10MP.
What are the best Galaxy S22 accessories?
Aside from the official Samsung cases for the Galaxy S22 series, which will most certainly be the best fit for your new Samsung phone, third-party cases are abundant as well. Here are the best ones so far:
You've got to protect the front of the phones as well. We've rounded up some great screen protectors as well. Check them out here:
- Best Galaxy S22 screen protectors
- Best Galaxy S22 Plus screen protectors
- Best Galaxy S22 Ultra screen protectors
What are the best Galaxy S22 deals?
While deals usually change pretty quickly, we try to stay on top of them. The deals landscape changes rather quickly, yet the chances of you stumbling upon a saucy bargain when considering either phone of the Galaxy S22 family is big, especially if you check out some of our dedicated deal articles below:
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