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Samsung Galaxy S22 launched in India: Specifications, Price, and Availability
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S22 series in India, a high-end smartphone product line with 3 variants namely Galaxy S22, S22 +, and S22 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 Ultra combines the iconic S-Pen with the unparalleled power of the Note series and the pro-grade camera and S series performance to set a new standard for premium smartphones.
The trio of Galaxy S22 variants not only gets a powerful upgrade with the first appearance of the 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor in the Galaxy smartphone but also an improved camera cluster to enhance the ability to illuminate at night with outstanding brightness.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series – India
Although Samsung has launched pre-orders for the Galaxy S22 series in many markets, Indian buyers can only register their interest on the Samsung website. Waiting because you still can not pre-order new Galaxy S22 series devices in this zone.
Samsung has so far only revealed price and color availability. The three devices in the lineup are available in India in specific RAM and storage configurations, but Samsung does not offer all the great colors available in the US and some other regions. But as for the silver lining, you will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor this time in India.
The standard Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus are available in two options – 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB – as in international markets. However, Samsung will only offer these devices in three colors: Phantom Black, Phantom White and Green.
On the other hand, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is available in Phantom Black and Burgundy in 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB configurations. If you want the Phantom White color, it is only available in the 256GB storage variant.
Pricing & Availability in India
- Samsung Galaxy S22:
- 128GB: ₹72,999
- 256GB: ₹76,999
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus:
- 128GB: ₹84,999
- 256GB: ₹88,999
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra:
- 256GB: ₹1,09,999
- 512GB: ₹1,18,999
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Samsung still doesn’t want to cancel the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series. A new report from a Korean media outlet suggests that the company still believes that the 3nm yield will improve and reach the mass production milestone.
Hankyung reports that Samsung could make a final decision on the Exynos 2500 in Galaxy S25 later this month or early next month. The current stage doesn’t imply Exynos in Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphones.
Samsung had high hopes for Exynos 2500 due to its cutting-edge 3nm foundry process. The chipset is still under development, but a lower-than-expected yield rate is ruining Samsung’s dreams of debuting in-house 3nm Exynos for Galaxy.
A Samsung official stated, “We will consider the possibility of using Exynos until the very end.”
The Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus come with an Exynos 2400 processor. The Galaxy S24 Ultra exclusively uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. However, the same chip distribution is currently unlikely in next year’s flagship smartphone family.
Following overheating and throttling reports in the Exynos 2200, Samsung canceled the Exynos 2300. The Galaxy S23 series exclusively used Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor supplied by Qualcomm.
Reason why Exynos is imp:
If Samsung opts to solely rely on Qualcomm, it will likely face higher costs, even if it tries to negotiate a premium price. This cost burden is becoming more prominent, especially as MX’s operating profit is declining despite rising sales.
Addressing yield issues and using Exynos in Galaxy S25 would be ideal for Samsung’s System LSI and MX Division. Meanwhile, any performance issue won’t allow Samsung Elec to pursue Exynos 2500 in the flagship smartphone lineup.
In October 2024, Samsung updated its Galaxy Enhance-X app, which brings the popular Camera Shift feature to more devices. This feature helps you take and edit full-body photos easily. If you own a compatible Samsung device, you can take advantage of the Camera Shift feature.
Camer Shift Feature
The Camera Shift feature lets you enhance your photos by focusing on specific subjects. It was initially available only on the Galaxy S24 series, but now it’s expanded to other models.
The latest update includes a simpler and user-friendly design. Instead of navigating through three separate menus, you can now access everything from a single menu.
With improved recognition capabilities, the Camera Shift feature can now better identify children, upper body shots, and group photos. You can also apply special effects to specific people in group images, giving you more creative control.
Moreover, the update also includes a Colorization feature that adds color to black and white images and a Motion Clipper feature to allow you to create GIFs from Motion Photos.
Eligible Devices
The Camera Shift feature is available for several Samsung flagship devices. Here’s a list of the eligible models:
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21 Plus
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
Galaxy F Series
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
Galaxy Tab series
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10+
- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
If you have any of these devices, you can use the new features. It is worth mentioning that your Galaxy device must be updated on One UI 6.1.1 or a later version to enjoy the new feature of the Camera Shift feature. However, the company is preparing to make these features available for devices running One UI 6.1
Be sure to download or update Galaxy Enhance-X through the Galaxy Store to explore new features.
How to use One UI 6.1 Camera Shift feature on your Samsung Galaxy
Along with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Samsung has officially ended software update support for two more Galaxy devices – the Galaxy M51 phone and Galaxy Tab A7 tablet. This means that these devices will no longer receive any software updates.
Both the Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 were launched in 2020 and came pre-installed with Android 10. They received updates up to Android 12, and are not eligible for more Android updates. Now, these devices have completed their software update cycle.
Although these devices still work well for everyday tasks, users will not get any new features or security patches. This lack of updates can make the devices outdated, as they will not receive important improvements.
Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 have reached the end of their update cycle, after receiving 4 years of updates. Now, users of these devices can think about upgrading to newer models to enjoy the latest features and better security.
Still, both devices are secure and functional for everyday use. The devices run Android 12 and support all major apps, including those for banking, so users can continue to perform their daily tasks without issues. If you want to enjoy the new and advanced features of One UI, newer Samsung models are required.
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