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Samsung Galaxy S22 launched with 6.1 inch display, tiny battery, 50MP Camera
On February 9th, Samsung vanished all the leaks and rumors by launching the Galaxy S22 series smartphones. The standard variant of this new lineup is quite attractive, featuring a slightly small display compared to the standard Galaxy S21, and we can call it Galaxy S22 mini!
While the Galaxy S22 Ultra features a Galaxy Note phone like full-fledged S Pen support, Samsung brings the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus to continue the Galaxy S series’ legacy. Just like the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Plus, the standard Galaxy S22 model also introduces pro-grade hardware and software installation.
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Design
Samsung claims that it has designed the Galaxy S22 and S22+ with a bold, sustainably conscious design that is beautiful and environmentally conscious together.
Display
The standard Galaxy S22 smartphone is equipped with a 6.1-inch FHD+*Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (10~120Hz) alongside 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode. Moreover, the device offers additional features like Vision Booster and an improved Eye comfort shield
Camera
When it comes to photography, the Galaxy S22 brings 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera with F2.2, FOV 120˚, a 50MP Wide Camera with Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, FOV 85˚ and 10MP Telephoto Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, OIS, F2.4, FOV 36˚. On the front, the device has a 10MP Front Camera with F2.2, FOV 80˚.
Processor, memory
Undoubtedly, Samsung will ship the Galaxy S22 series with 4nm process-based Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Samsung’s Exynos 2200 flagship SoC with Xclipse GPU, developed by AMD.
Battery, charging
Due to its tiny size, the Galaxy S22 has just a 3,700mAh battery, while Samsung claims better life with software optimizations. However, you can recharge the Galaxy S22’s battery with wired charger of up to 25W and 15W wirelessly.
- Wireless power share feature is available as well.
Operating System
It comes with the most recent, Android 12-based One UI version 4.1 out of the box. At the same time, Samsung confirmed four generations of Android + One UI upgrades and five years of regular security patches.
Price, availability
- 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage: $799 / £769 / €849.
- 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage: $849 / £819 / €899.
Sensors
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Samsung Wallet getting an instant Tap to Transfer feature for Galaxy users. The latest addition unlocks instant and seamless money transfer. This move reiterates Samsung’s commitment to upscaling the Galaxy ecosystem.
The Tap to Transfer feature allows users of Samsung Wallet on Galaxy phones to instantly transfer money by tapping the backs of their devices together. The transfer process is powered by NFC technology embedded in Galaxy phones.
Samsung confirmed that the feature will be gradually supported through app updates in Samsung Wallet. The Tap to Transfer feature eliminates the need to ask for or input the recipient’s account number during transfers.
This seamless process will help Galaxy users save time and effort as well as reduce the risk of sending money to the wrong account. It’s an answer to Apple iOS 18’s Tap to Cash feature, which allows users to transfer funds with nearby ecosystem devices.
Samsung Wallet allows the recipient to set a representative account for receiving funds and can receive ‘Tap to Transfer’ payments even when their Galaxy’s screen is off – even without opening the Samsung Wallet app.
Here’s how it works:
The user who wants to send money enters the password for their registered account in Samsung Wallet, inputs the transfer amount, then taps their phone against the recipient’s phone and completes the transfer through the default unlock method.
The recipient’s account number transmitted during the ‘Tap to Transfer’ process is encrypted and sent to the sender. Instead of displaying the full account number, only the last four digits of the recipient’s mobile phone number are shown.
The feature is currently available in South Korea and supported by Woori Bank.
Samsung could use the next-gen display across the Galaxy S25 series. A limited number of users reported display graininess issues on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is reportedly eliminated in the upcoming Galaxy S25 series.
IceUniverse reports Galaxy S25 series resolves the display graininess issue from the S24 Ultra. The tipster mentioned that the “Galaxy S25 series screen is great.” It suggests the inclusion of an upgraded screen tech in the flagships.
Pixel 9 series debuted Samsung’s best display technology. Industry expects that the Korean tech giant will now expand the cutting-edge screen to its upcoming flagships including the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Upgraded display is usually meant to offer vibrant colors while keeping efficiency. However, it’s a big development for Samsung consumers as the alleged graininess issue from the Galaxy S24 Ultra is finally eliminated.
Galaxy S25 series screen is great
Getrid of the screen graininess problem in S24.— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) October 10, 2024
Samsung is ensuring the upcoming flagships won’t lag in any way. From processor and memory to display and camera, pro-grade specifications coming to the next-gen Galaxy S line. The company could launch the S25 series in January next year.
Galaxy S24 Ultra screen graininess
Some S24 Ultra owners notice a grainy, pixelated, or textured appearance on the display. It occurs the most in certain lighting conditions or when viewing darker colors at low brightness. The anti-reflective glass was also suspected to be blamed.
However, graininess in screens could be caused by several factors such as OLED pixel arrangement, brightness levels, and software calibration. Samsung seemingly heard consumer feedback and improved the screen hardware.
Samsung is working on further refining the new One UI 7 interface. We just got confirmation about the availability of the Beta Program. Now, a new report says Samsung is still working on refinements of the new One UI 7 interface.
Galaxy users are eagerly waiting for the Beta Program to begin. Samsung already confirmed the One UI 7 Beta will launch by the end of this year. The final version, however, is pushed to early next year’s Unpacked event.
ETNews, in its latest report, highlighted that Samsung is still refining the new software. The Beta Program is unexpected to last longer. With Beta coming later this year, the final version of Samsung’s Android 15 is set to launch early next year.
“Samsung is currently conducting internal tests to improve the stability and completeness of the new One UI 7 interface,” ETNews sources say.
At the SDC24, Samsung’s Sally teased some One UI 7 changes and advancements. The upcoming software promises a fresh new design and revamped components across the user interface for a completely refreshed feel.
Samsung is, therefore, working to seed the first Beta without any bugs and issues. A delayed rollout is better than sticking to software that ruins the entire UX. New design changes require additional testing to ensure overall stability and reliability.
Apple is expected to fully deploy Apple Intelligence by early next year. The company will start rolling out new AI features to iPhone models starting this month. Apple has partnered with OpenAI to fuel iPhones with AI capabilities.
Galaxy AI already has a wide range of mindblowing features. Meanwhile, Apple always comes with new challenges for Galaxy models. This year, Samsung is seemingly already prepared to challenge the iPhone’s AI in all the ways.