Samsung Galaxy S22

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series
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S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra
Brand Samsung
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
TypeS22: Smartphone
S22+ & S22 Ultra: Phablet
Series Galaxy S
Family Samsung Galaxy
First releasedFebruary 9, 2022;3 years ago (2022-02-09)
Availability by regionFebruary 25, 2022;3 years ago (2022-02-25)
DiscontinuedFebruary 1, 2023;2 years ago (2023-02-01)
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (for S22 Ultra)
Successor Samsung Galaxy S23
Related Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Compatible networks 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Form factor Slate
DimensionsS22: 146 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm (5.75 × 2.78 × 0.30 in)
S22+: 157.4 × 75.8 × 7.6 mm (6.20 × 2.98 × 0.30 in)
S22 Ultra: 163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9 mm (6.43 × 3.07 × 0.35 in)
WeightS22: 167 g (5.9 oz)
S22+: 195 g (6.9 oz)
S22 Ultra: 228 g (8.0 oz)
Operating system Original: Android 12 with One UI 4.1
Current: Android 16 with One UI 8
System-on-chip Europe: Samsung Exynos 2200
Global: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU Exynos: Octa-core, (1×2.80 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Snapdragon: Octa-core, (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.70 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Exynos: Xclipse 920 (based on AMD RDNA 2)
Snapdragon: Adreno 730
MemoryS22 and S22+: 8 GB RAM
S22 Ultra: 8 or 12 GB RAM
Storage UFS 3.1
S22/S22+: 128 or 256 GB
S22 Ultra: 128, 256, 512 GB or 1 TB
Removable storage None
SIM nanoSIM, eSIM
Single SIM or Hybrid Dual SIM in dual stand-by
BatteryS22: 3700 mAh
S22+: 4500 mAh
S22 Ultra: 5000 mAh
ChargingUSB PD:
S22: 25 W (PPS), 15W (non-PPS)
S22+ and S22 Ultra: 45W (PPS), 15W (non-PPS)
All models: 15W wireless
Rear camera
  • S22 and S22+: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
    10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
    12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
  • S22 Ultra: 108 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
    10 MP, f/4.9, 230 mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
    10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
    12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Front camera
  • S22 and S22+: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
  • S22 Ultra: 40 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF
Display
  • Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O capacitive touchscreen, HDR10+, 1 billion colours, 1750 nits (peak), Diamond PenTile
  • S22: 6.1 in (150 mm) 2340 × 1080 (425 ppi), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz refresh rate
  • S22+: 6.6 in (170 mm) 2340 × 1080 (393 ppi), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz
  • S22 Ultra: 6.8 in (170 mm) 3088 × 1440 (500 ppi), 19.3:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz LTPO
Sound Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Connectivity USB-C 3.2
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6(6e: S22+ and S22 Ultra), dual-band (S22)/tri-band (S22+ and S22 Ultra), Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
Data inputs
Water resistance IP68 water and dust resistance, up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes
Website
References [1] [2] [3] [4]

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is a series of high-end Android-based smartphones developed, manufactured, and marketed by Samsung Electronics as part of its flagship Galaxy S series, all which were unveiled at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on February 9, 2022 and were released on February 25, 2022, alongside the Galaxy Tab S8 series. The latter model serves as the official successor to the Galaxy Note 20 and the Note line-up, housing an integrated S-Pen. [5] [6] They collectively serve as the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, except the S21 FE. This series marks the first time to not have a FE model since the release of the Galaxy S20 FE. [7]

Contents

The Galaxy S22 was succeeded by the Galaxy S23, which was announced on February 1, 2023.

Lineup

The S22 line consists of three devices: the Galaxy S22 (with a 6.1-inch (155 mm) screen), the Galaxy S22+ (which has similar hardware in a larger form factor, with a 6.6-inch (168 mm) screen, faster charging and a larger battery capacity), and the Galaxy S22 Ultra has a 6.8-inch (173 mm) screen and the largest battery capacity in the line-up, with a more advanced camera setup and a higher resolution display compared to the S22 and S22+. The latter device also embeds the S Pen, a first in the Galaxy S series after the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note. [8]

Design

The Galaxy S22 series has a design similar to preceding S series phones, with an Infinity-O display containing a circular cutout in the top center for the front selfie camera. All three models now use Gorilla Glass Victus+ for the back panel, unlike the S21 series, which had plastic back (for the S21 model). [9] The rear camera array on the S22 and S22+ has a metallic surround, while the S22 Ultra has a separate lens protrusion for each camera element.

Galaxy S22 and S22+Galaxy S22 Ultra
Base colors
  • Phantom White
  • Phantom Black
  • Green
  • Pink Gold
  • Phantom White
  • Phantom Black
  • Green
  • Burgundy
Online exclusive colors
  • Graphite
  • Sky Blue
  • Cream
  • Violet
  • Graphite with black frame
  • Sky Blue with black frame
  • Red with black frame

Features

Hardware

Chipsets

The S22 line comprises three models with various hardware specifications. Except for some African and all European countries that use the Exynos 2200, with a new GPU with AMD, all models outside these regions use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 including Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, India, Mexico, and the United States.

Display

The S22 series feature "Dynamic AMOLED 2X" displays with HDR10+ support and "dynamic tone mapping" technology. All models use a second-generation ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. [10]

ModelDisplay sizeDisplay resolution [10] Max refresh rate Variable refresh rate Shape
S226.1 in (155 mm)2340×1080120 Hz60 Hz to 120 HzCurved sides
S22+6.6 in (168 mm)
S22 Ultra6.8 in (173 mm)3088×144024 Hz to 120 HzFlat sides

Storage

ModelsGalaxy S22Galaxy S22+Galaxy S22 Ultra [10]
RAM Storage RAM Storage RAM Storage
Variant 18 GB128 GB8 GB128 GB8 GB128 GB
Variant 2256 GB256 GB12 GB256 GB
Variant 3-512 GB
Variant 4-1 TB

The S22 and S22+ offer 8 GB of RAM with 128 and 256 GB options for internal storage. The S22 Ultra has 8 GB of RAM with 128 GB as well as a 12 GB option with 256, 512 GB and 1 TB options for internal storage. Unlike the S21 Ultra, the S22 Ultra doesn't feature a model with a 16 GB RAM variant. All three models lack a microSD card slot.

Batteries

The S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra contain integral 3,700 mAh, 4,500 mAh, and 5000 mAh Li-Po batteries respectively. The S22 supports wired charging over USB-C at up to 25 W (using USB Power Delivery) while the S22+ and S22 Ultra have faster 45W charging. Tests found there's no significant difference between the 25W and 45W charging speeds. [11] All three have Qi inductive charging up to 15W. The phones also have the ability to charge other Qi-compatible devices from the S22's own battery power, which is branded as "Wireless PowerShare," at up to 4.5W.

Connectivity

All three phones support 5G SA/NSA networks. The Galaxy S22 supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, while the Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. The S22+ and S22 Ultra models also support Ultra Wideband (UWB) for short-range communications similar to Bluetooth [12] (not to be confused with 5G mmWave, which is marketed as Ultra Wideband by Verizon). Samsung uses this technology for their new "SmartThings Find" feature and the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+.

Cameras

Camera comparison on Galaxy S22 Series [10]
ModelsGalaxy S22 & S22+Galaxy S22 Ultra
WideSpecs50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS108 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/1.33", PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
ModelSamsung S5KGN5Samsung S5KHM3
UltrawideSpecs12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 1/2.55", Dual Pixel PDAF on S22 Ultra
ModelSony IMX563 [13]
TelephotoSpecs10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm, 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3× optical zoom10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm, 1/3.52", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3× optical zoom
ModelSamsung S5K3K1Sony IMX754
Periscope Telephoto Specs-10 MP, f/4.9, 240 mm, 1/3.52", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10× optical zoom
ModelSony IMX754
FrontSpecs10 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm, 1/3.24", PDAF40 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm, 1/2.8", PDAF
ModelSony IMX374Samsung S5KGH1

The S22 and S22+ have a 50 MP wide sensor, a 10 MP telephoto sensor with 3× optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. The S22 Ultra retains its predecessor's 108 MP sensor with 12-bit HDR. It also has two 10 MP telephoto sensors with 3× and 10× optical zoom, as well as a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. The front-facing camera uses a 10 MP sensor on the S22 and S22+, and a 40 MP sensor on the S22 Ultra.

The Galaxy S22 series can record HDR10+ video and support HEIF. [10]

Supported video modes

The Galaxy S22 series supports the following video modes: [10]

Still frames extracted from high resolution footage can act as standalone photographs.

S Pen

The S22 Ultra is the first S series phone to include a built-in S Pen, a hallmark feature of the Galaxy Note series. The S Pen has latency at 2.8 ms, reduced from 26 ms on the Note 20 and 9 ms on the Note 20 Ultra and S21 Ultra (although the S21 Ultra had S Pen functionality, it was not included with the phone), and marked the introduction of an 'AI-based co-ordination prediction system'. The S Pen also supports Air gestures and the Air Action system.

Software

The S22 phones were released with Android 12 (One UI 4.1) with Samsung's One UI software. Samsung Knox is included for enhanced device security, and a separate version exists for enterprise use. Samsung has promised 4 Android OS upgrades (meaning OS updating may stop at Android 16) and 5 years of security updates (meaning support may end in 2027). [14]

On October 28, 2022, Samsung began rolling out One UI 5.0 to the Galaxy S22 devices. [15] Some features and changes include the ability to turn off the RAM Plus feature, where previously users could only limit it to 2 GB rather than turning it off entirely, and a redesigned way of customizing the lock screen, similar to iOS 16. Material You was also expanded to most of Google and Samsung Apps along with some third-party apps that support material you, allowing more ways to customize One UI. One UI 5 also brings refreshed icons for a more-refined look across the UI.

In August 2024, the Galaxy S22 received the One UI 6.1.1 update based on Android 14, which also comes with the Galaxy Z6 series. [16] This and other versions of One UI newer than 6.0 contain new AI-based features that are exclusive to this and later generations of the Galaxy S series. However, with the release of 6.1.1, it still reports 6.1 as the availability of the former was exclusive to foldable phones and tablets.

In May 2025, the official One UI 7 update based on Android 15 was released for the Galaxy S22 family. [17] It features a complete revamp of the One UI experience, marking its first major change in the history of One UI, which can also be seen on the Galaxy S25 series. The icons, widgets, camera app, and lock screen have all been redesigned; the quick panel has been separated into two by default (the notification panel and the control panel), though it can be reverted into the old layout. [18] DeX for PC and downloadable edge panels are deprecated in this update in favor for Link to Windows and third party alternatives.

On October 6, 2025, Samsung began rolling out the One UI 8 upgrade with Android 16, which marked the final major operating system upgrade for the series. [19]

Criticism

Performance throttling controversy

Testing performed by benchmarking utility Geekbench and media outlet Android Police reported that Samsung's Game Optimizing Service (GOS) was throttling the performance of the device significantly in a number of popular apps, but allowing it to run unthrottled for benchmarking utilities; one specific test on the S22+, using a copy of Geekbench 5 that was modified to look like Genshin Impact to the GOS, recorded a loss of 45% in single-core performance and 28% in multi-core performance versus an undisguised copy of the utility. [20] In response, Geekbench has permanently delisted the entire S22, S21 and S10 lineup from its service. [21] Samsung has since released an update allowing S22 users to disable GOS on their devices. [22]

See also

References

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  2. ↑ GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy S22". Archived from the original on 2022-04-26.
  3. ↑ GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy S22+". Archived from the original on 2022-04-26.
  4. ↑ GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra". Archived from the original on 2022-05-10.
  5. ↑ Alderson, Alex (2022-03-01). "Samsung confirms the end of the Galaxy Note series at MWC 2022". Notebookcheck. Archived from the original on 2024-10-14. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  6. ↑ Sohn, Jiyoung (2022-02-09). "Samsung Unveils New Galaxy S22 Smartphones and Keeps Old Prices" . Wall Street Journal. ISSN   0099-9660. Archived from the original on 2022-04-28. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  7. ↑ Farooqui, Adnan (2022-09-02). "Galaxy S22 FE cancellation leaves a gap that's difficult for Samsung to fill". SamMobile. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  8. ↑ Gartenberg, Chaim (2022-02-28). "Samsung officially kills off the Galaxy Note brand, but the stylus stays". The Verge. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  9. ↑ Garrett, Alexandra (2022-02-22). "Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. S21: The Biggest Differences to Note". CNET. Retrieved 2025-10-23. The Galaxy S22 has a fresh new look that feels more premium and polished. All three new phones have a glass and metal frame that feels like an upgrade over last year's Galaxy S21.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Specs | Samsung Galaxy S22 5G vs S22+ 5G vs S22 Ultra 5G". The Official Samsung Galaxy Site. Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  11. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra's 45W charging doesn't really make a difference". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 2022-05-09. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  12. ↑ "What's the Difference Between Bluetooth Low Energy, UWB, and NFC for Keyless Entry?". www.electronicdesign.com. Aug 31, 2020. Archived from the original on 2024-08-07. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
  13. ↑ Rox, Ricci (14 February 2022). "Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, S22+, S22 camera hardware details revealed". Notebookcheck. Archived from the original on 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  14. ↑ "Samsung Sets the New Standard With Four Generations of OS Upgrades To Ensure the Most Up-to-Date and More Secure Galaxy Experience". news.samsung.com. February 10, 2022. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  15. ↑ Michail (2022-10-14). "Samsung details One UI 5 top features". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-24. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  16. ↑ "Everything about Samsung One UI version 6.1.1". Archived from the original on 2025-01-31. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
  17. ↑ "US Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra One UI 7 Android 15 update out now". SamMobile. May 24, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  18. ↑ Schoon, Ben (2024-10-30). "Latest One UI 7 leak reveals Samsung features and new lock screen coming with Android 15". 9to5Google. Archived from the original on 2025-01-31. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  19. ↑ "Samsung starts rolling out Android 16 to the Galaxy S22 series, its final major update". 9to5Google. Archived from the original on October 6, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  20. ↑ Hage, Ryne (4 March 2022). "Samsung will soon let you decide whether your Galaxy S22 throttles in apps and games". Android Police. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  21. ↑ Hamid, Anam (5 March 2022). "Geekbench delists four Galaxy S flagships because of Samsung's throttling behavior". PhoneArena. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  22. ↑ Pandey, Rajesh (13 March 2022). "Samsung Galaxy S22 update now widely available, removes performance throttling in apps and games". Android Police. Archived from the original on 13 April 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
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