Samsung has officially unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S22 series comprised of the Galaxy S22, S22+, and the S22 Ultra.
The new series has two distinct back panel designs. These are divided between the Galaxy S22 and S22+ share and the S22 Ultra. The former shares a design that looks like a refined version of the back panel of the Galaxy S21 series. Meanwhile, the latter has a fresh clean design with the cameras flush in the back.
The S22 series also features an IP68 rating, an Armor Aluminum frame, and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. The new Armor Aluminum frame is said to be 10% stronger than its predecessor, while the Victus+ is 12.5% tougher than Victus.
Additionally, the new series shares a 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset at the helm and a new Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. The new panel offers up to 1750nits of peak brightness.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra features a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. It features a quad camera setup around the back comprised of a 108MP main camera with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, an 18MP tele 1 lens with 10x zoom, and a secondary 10PMP tele snapper. Rounding out the optics is a 40MP front camera.
The double tele lenses allow Space Zoom mode to go as high as 100x. In addition to the unique back panel, the S22 Ultra has a built-in S-Pen.
Full Specifications:
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 3080×1440, 1750 nits |
| Material | Armor Aluminum |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Rear Camera | 108MP Wide, OIS 12MP UltraWide 10MP Tele 1, 10x, OIS 10MP Tele 2x,3x, OIS |
| Front Camera | 40MP |
| OS | One UI 4 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Fast Charging | 45W Wired 15W Wireless |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+
The Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ share much of their specs. Among these include the optics with a 50MP main camera, 12 MP ultrawide snapper, 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom. Meanwhile, upfront is a 10MP front sensor.
Because of the solo tele lens, both devices only go as high as 30x Space Zoom.
The vanilla S22 is built around a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also has the smallest battery cell in the series with a 3700mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.
The S22+, on the other hand, has a 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with a 4500mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.
Full Specifications:
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 2340×1080, 1750 nits | 6.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 2340×1080, 1750 nits |
| Material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Rear Camera | 12MP UltraWide 50MP Wide OIS 10MP Tele, 3x, OIS | 12MP UltraWide 50MP OIS 10MP Tele, 3x, OIS |
| Front Camera | 10MP | 10MP |
| OS | One UI 4 | One UI 4 |
| Battery | 3,700mAh | 4,500mAh |
| Fast Charging | 25W Wired 15W Wireless | 45W Wired 15W Wireless |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series pricing, pre-order, and availability
The Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ come in Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, and Pink Gold. Meanwhile, the S22 Ultra is available in Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, and Burgundy colorways.
These are priced at:
Galaxy S22
- 8/128 GB – PHP 45,990
- 8/256 GB – PHP 49,990
Galaxy S22+
- 8/128 GB – PHP 56,990
- 8/256 GB – PHP 60,990
Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 8/128 GB – PHP 68,990
- 12/256 GB – PHP 72,990
- 12/512 GB – PHP 80,990
You can now pre-order the Galaxy S22 series starting tonight until March 3 via samsung.com. Meanwhile, starting February 10, you can pre-order via Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, and MemoXpress Online
If you do pre-order, you get a Silicone Case with Strap worth PHP 1,999 and Lucky Box Strap worth PHP 1,299. The Galaxy S22 Ultra will also arrive with a Galaxy Buds Pro worth PHP 9,990, while the S22 and S22+ will come with Galaxy Buds2 worth PHP 6,990.
Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.
