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.
With the Galaxy S21 FE, Samsung recently presented a comparatively inexpensive top smartphone. But true fans of the South Korean manufacturer are still waiting to buy. The next generation of Samsung’s high-end series, the Galaxy S22, will soon see the light of day.
The rumor mill about the next S-Handy from Seoul is already bubbling up. Below we summarize what is already known about the successor to the S21. Let’s start with the question of all questions:
When will the Samsung Galaxy S22 be released?
For a long time it was unclear when Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S22 in February. Now the South Korean manufacturer has officially invited to an unpacked event on February 9th. The live stream of the event starts at 4 p.m. German time.
Samsung has already released a first teaser trailer for the unpacked event. We have summarized what the clip reveals about the Galaxy S22 in the linked article.
A manager of the company has also given the South Korean media dates for the start of pre-sales and the market launch in retail. Accordingly, Samsung is pursuing the following schedule for the Galaxy S22:
However, these dates have not yet been officially confirmed. So it remains to be seen whether they will come true.
How much will the Samsung Galaxy S22 cost?
A lot of contradictory things can also be read online about the price of the Galaxy S22. The usually well-informed tech journalist Roland Quandt has now revealed the euro prices for the Samsung cell phone. Accordingly, the S22 and S22+ will be available at the same price as their predecessors. The prices start at 849 euros. Samsung, on the other hand, will apparently increase the price of the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
A new analysis now suggests that the price of the Galaxy S22 could fall massively just a few weeks after the market launch. But if you hesitate too long with the purchase, you sometimes have to fear longer waiting times. According to rumors, at least for the S22 Ultra, Samsung expects demand to significantly exceed supply.
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. Samsung should also think about releasing the Galaxy S22 in a so-called Bespoke Edition. 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.
The table below shows you at a glance how the three cell phones will differ according to the latest rumors. The data comes from a previously leaked presentation from the manufacturer, which was supposedly intended for the unpacked event.
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| display size | 6.1 inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6 inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8 inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| chipset | Exynos 2200 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Exynos 2200 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Exynos 2200 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| random access memory | 8 gigabytes | 8 gigabytes | 8 or 12 gigabytes | |
| device memory | 128 or 256 gigabytes | 128 or 256 gigabytes | 128/256/512 gigabytes | |
| camera | Triple camera (50MP wide angle / 12 MP ultra wide angle / 10 MP telephoto lens) | Triple camera (50MP wide angle / 12 MP ultra wide angle / 10 MP telephoto lens) | Quad camera (108 MP wide angle / 12 MP ultra wide angle / 2x 10 MP telephoto lenses) | |
| front camera | 10MP | 10MP | 40MP | |
| battery volume | 3,700 mAh | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 milliamp hours | |
| Weight | 167 grams | 195 grams | 228 grams |
Technical data of the Samsung Galaxy S22 models at a glance
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:
screen
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. However, there are also sources that “only” speak of a maximum brightness of 1,500 nits for the S22 Ultra.
Furthermore, the screen should be particularly robust thanks to a new type of protective glass.
processor and memory
Samsung will probably use a 2-processor strategy again for the Galaxy S22. While the cell phone could appear in North America with the Qualcomm chip Snapdragon 8 Gen1, it should be available in Germany with the Exynos 2200 developed by Samsung. This is indicated by entries in the database of the benchmark tool Geekbench, which show the Galaxy S22 with both chips.
The rumors that Samsung will deliver the smartphone worldwide with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip due to problems in development should have finally settled with the presentation of the Exynos 2200.
It remains to be seen whether the chip can live up to the high expectations. Finally, thanks to a cooperation with AMD, Samsung promises you PS5-like graphics on the cell phone. However, the first benchmark results (see table) suggest that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip will also be ahead in 2022.
| Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 888 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (single core) | 1,108 points | 1,235 points | 1,081 points | 1,135 points |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 3,516 points | 3,837 points | 3,463 points | 3,794 points |
| AnTuTu | 965,874 points | 977,613 points | 657,150 points | 735,439 points |
| GFXBench Aztec ruins | 109 fps | 139.25 fps | 71.54FPS | 86 fps |
Exynos 2200 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
However, the “bare numbers” don’t necessarily say anything about the true performance of the Samsung cell phone. You can find out why in the linked article.
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. However, new rumors indicate that Samsung has canceled this variant.
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 more quickly, 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. This is now being confirmed by Danish authorities. 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 euros.
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.