The big flagship star of 2022 with a brand new look, S Pen and all the features Galaxy S22 Ultra it should be, but if you like compact phones, there’s another device to get you excited about: regular Galaxy S22 model!
With a more compact size than last year’s model, the new S22goes right into the hearts of one-handed phone enthusiasts. Screen size 6.1 inches It has landed, but looking at the dimensions this phone is actually a super compact device you might remember from a few years ago. Galaxy S10e We can say how big it is. So let’s take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy S22.
See: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review
Design
Galaxy S22‘s design S21 It’s not that different from the series. S22 it looks a little bolder, has a more angular look (though the edges are still a little rounded), and has a wide variety of color options. Green, Pink Gold, Phantom Black and Phantom White it looks pretty stylish. Moreover Samsung’s on their site Graphite, Cream and Sky Blue and Violet There are also colors. All great!
It’s worth noting that the S22 has a glass rather than the plastic Samsung used in the S21! Actually both the front and rear are the newest Protected by Gorilla Glass Victus Plus and the middle frame is made of aluminum.
The camera bump retains the same shape as on the Galaxy S21 series, but the metal housing surrounding the camera is no longer there. The phone, meanwhile, is smaller than the Galaxy S21 and only slightly larger than the compact champion S10e from a few years ago. Dimensions 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 millimeters in size. The S22 is slightly lighter than last year’s series and 167 grams in weight.
Screen
The screen is smaller, but diagonally 6.1 inches and not too small. An interesting detail is that it is not as tall as the previous model and now 19.5:9 aspect ratio, while the previous of S21 longer 20:9 Let’s say it has a ratio. By the way, this new rate with iPhones same.
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, It’s not as high as the 1440p QHD+ you get on the S22 Ultra, but it’s pretty good for the smaller screen. S22‘s pixel density is still per inch 422 pixels.
As for colors, Samsung’s Dynamic AMOLED The panel is simply magnificent… Samsung’s their screens have been consistently excellent for years. Of course, that 120HWe owe it to the z refresh rate.
AMOLED displays are evolving very gradually, and the most important new feature this year is higher brightness. S22, maximum Louder than S21 reaching 1,300 nits and on iPhone 13 which is much higher than 800 nits 1,500 nits reaches a maximum brightness.
For security, Samsung uses an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader. Let’s just say the experience is basically the same as on the previous S21, that is, it’s accurate and fast enough. Also the front camera and 2D you get facial recognition using images, so Face ID not as safe; but we are absolutely delighted to have this option.
Performance and Software
Actually, Galaxy S22 has Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. But in models in our country Exynos 2200 processor is included. Since Exynos processors usually run a little slower Differences in camera performance between Snapdragon and Exynos versions We even saw
As for storage, of a 128GB base model as well as it will cost a little more 256GB There is also a version. on Galaxy S22 You cannot expand this storage as there is no microSD card slot; so choose your storage wisely. In our experience, 128GB is still good enough for most people, especially at a time when everything is backed up to the cloud.
In terms of software, Galaxy S22Samsung OneUI 4.1 and it comes with Android 12. Interestingly, One UI 4 software; other that offer large widgets and very striking elements. Android 12 phones and instead the Galaxy S22; It retains the familiar Samsung look with only a few minor changes.
Camera
Besides the usual main and ultra-wide cameras, Samsung; S20 and did a strange maneuver with the S21. These phones did not have a “true” telephoto lens; instead it’s an advertised one with almost no zoom (1.1X) 3X to reach the zoom level A 64MP sensor used. This event changes on the Galaxy S22.
If you are wondering about camera sensor sizes and megapixels, you can take a look at the following features:
To save you from trouble and comparison; Let’s just say the camera hardware on the S22 is pretty similar to the S21 for the most part, with the other key change being a slightly larger main sensor.
On the video side, Samsung officially ‘breaking the rules of light’ and basically better in low light; says we have to wait for photos and videos. And yes, for the photos Night Mode This is great on phones. Improvements in night video are also noticeable. Overall, the S22 promises a great camera experience.
Sound
There is no headphone jack. We think it’s a little strange to state that in 2022, but No earphones out of the box.. That said, if you want to use wired headphones, you need to get a dongle or a pair of USB-C headphones.
As before, the Galaxy S22 has stereo speakers. It should be noted that it is not Samsung’s best speaker, though. But the speaker is not problematic either, so it promises an average experience.
Battery Life and Charging
Galaxy S22 we have a small battery due to its small size. The phone has a 3,700mAh battery. It’s much lower compared to the 4,000mAh battery of last year’s S21. But in S22 7 hours 26 minutes of uninterrupted YouTube video streaming You can watch. But we cannot say that the battery of the phone is great. While walking around with the camera on, taking samples or testing how different games work, there was a noticeable drop in battery.
Samsung’s main hero, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, charges faster this year, while the compact S22 model is just as it did last year. 25W It has charging speed. certainly no charger in the boxso you need to use an older charger.
pros
- good camera
- Being a compact phone
- OS
cons
- Battery life is woeful
- Not a good model compared to last year’s S21
- Speaker needs improvement
Can it be bought?
Galaxy S22 is extremely compact, powerful and has a great camera. Although it is a bit of a concern in terms of battery life and charging, it is the cheapest model of the series. It is an obvious fact that there are stronger competitors, but if you are a Samsung fan and you are looking for a small phone, you can easily choose it.