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Samsung can't decide how inferior the Galaxy S22 display specs are to the S22 Ultra (update: official statement)

Updated: Feb 15, 2022, 3:38 AM

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Samsung can't decide how inferior the Galaxy S22 and S22+ display specs are

UPDATE: Samsung sent us the official statement that clarifies the initial Galaxy S22 and S22+ display refresh rate specs discrepancy:

We would like to clarify any confusion relating to the display refresh rate for Galaxy S22 and S22+. While the display component of both devices support between 48 to 120Hz, Samsung's proprietary technology offers adjustable display refresh rates, where data transfer rates from AP to display can be minimized to as low as 10Hz in order to save power consumption.

The display refresh rate was originally listed between 10 and 120Hz (10 to 120 frames per second), and we later opted to update how we communicate this specification in order to be in line with the more widely-recognized industry standard. Consumers can be assured there has been no change of hardware specifications, and both devices support up to 120Hz for super smooth scrolling.

The original story continues below:

When Samsung sent us the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra specs sheet tables, their display sections read that the Ultra has a panel with dynamic refresh rate that can range from as low as 1Hz to as high as 120Hz, indicating that it has a next-gen LTPO panel, as the S21 Ultra only goes 10Hz-120Hz.

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That wide dynamic refresh rate range, pioneered by OnePlus and Oppo, allows for a more granular approach to frequent display refresh to be used only when needed, saving on battery power. When you look at a static picture, for instance, the refresh could drop to the minimum, whereas scrolling through an article or menu options revs up the 120Hz level to keep thing looking smooth and uninterrupted.

In the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ specs tables that Samsung sent us prior to their announcement, however, the display refresh range was listed as 48Hz-120Hz, as it is still shown in their specs sheets and their official infographic here.

Galaxy S22 specs infographic

Samsung's press release and website listing, though, shows the two smaller phones in the S22 trio as having a 10Hz-120Hz refresh rate range displays, as does the specs and feature comparison section.

Galaxy S22 models display specs comparison by Samsung

According to display industry analyst Ross Young, the Galaxy S22 and S22+ still come with LTPS displays like their predecessors as, if they were LTPO panels like on the Ultra, they would indeed be capable of diving all the way down to 10Hz, while the older and more power-hungry LTPS technology is not capable of doing that as per their knowledge. We have probed Samsung about this discrepancy and will relay any clarification to you as we get it from the company.

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.