Samsung Galaxy S22 5G

Samsung Galaxy S22 5G Review

The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G, launched on February 25, 2022, is a compact flagship device aiming to deliver high-end performance in a smaller form factor. It measures 146 mm in height, 70.6 mm in width, and 7.6 mm in depth, weighing 167 grams.

Build Quality The phone features a premium build, with a focus on a comfortable in-hand feel. It’s not a foldable device, but it maintains a solid, rigid structure, with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on the screen for enhanced durability. Its compact size makes it easy to handle and pocket.

Screen Quality The device boasts a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, translating to a pixel density of 425 ppi. This display is characterized by a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, enhancing the fluidity of animations and transitions. It also offers HDR10+ support and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. The panel's contrast ratio is rated at 2000000:1 and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate, contributing to vivid colors, deep blacks and responsive touch interactions. The screen also offers features like Always-On Display and a hole-punch notch for the front camera.

Camera Performance The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G features a versatile triple-camera system on the rear. The main camera is a 50MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, utilizing pixel binning. It is complemented by a 12MP ultrawide lens (f/2.2) and a 12MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom (f/2.4). The main sensor, a Samsung GN5, offers a sensor size of 1/1.57". The front-facing camera is a 10MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture. The camera system supports video recording up to 8K at 24fps with HDR and electronic image stabilization (EIS), plus stereo sound. It can also shoot in 4K up to 60fps with HDR, EIS, and stereo sound. The camera setup also supports 960fps slow motion video, optical image stabilization (OIS), and features like autofocus, touch focus, and various shooting modes like panorama, HDR and RAW.

Software Experience The phone ships with Android 12, and is upgradable up to Android 16. The user interface is the Samsung-specific skin, featuring a range of features and customizations. The OS is coupled with the Exynos 2200 chipset (European variant), which should provide a fluid user experience, with the Xclipse 920 GPU handling graphics tasks. Performance is further augmented with 8GB of RAM. The phone’s benchmark score on Antutu v10 is approximately 1,022,200 which confirms its high-end performance.

Battery Performance Powering the device is a 3700 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 25W fast wired charging support. The phone also supports 15W wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The battery includes bypass charging capabilities to avoid overheating while gaming.

Value for Money The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G sits in the medium price range. Various storage configurations are available, primarily with 8GB of RAM paired with either 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. There is no SD card slot for expandable storage. Prices vary depending on storage configuration and regional market, which start at around $219.95. The inclusion of premium features, and high-quality components make the phone a compelling contender for users seeking flagship capabilities in a compact design.

Other Notable Features The device includes a range of sensors, including a fingerprint sensor (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, and barometer. It also has support for stereo speakers and Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancements. The connectivity suite features Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM), NFC, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2 LE. It supports an extensive range of 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G network bands and features like GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo for precise location tracking. It comes with USB Type-C 3.2, OTG support. It has no accessory port or video output via USB. It also supports fast wired charging, mass storage and acting as a USB host.