Samsung Galaxy S22 may just get a couple of options that the Galaxy S21 (proven above) does not have.
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When the Galaxy S21 was once launched remaining 12 months, it inspired us with forged all-around efficiency. However as we inch nearer to Samsung’s Galaxy S22 rumored free up date, how will the Galaxy S21 evaluate to its successor? Up to now, we’ve got heard the Galaxy S22 lineup, that includes a normal, Plus and Extremely model of the telephone, may just be offering a plethora of digicam, processor and battery upgrades. The cost of the Galaxy S22 line, then again, is also greater than that of the Galaxy S21.
The precise release date for the Galaxy S22 continues to be unclear, however leaker Jon Prosser speculates Samsung’s new smartphone will likely be printed at an Unpacked tournament in February, and leaker Ice Universe counsel the telephone line will arrive on Feb. 9. Previous rumors from Pulse New Korea say the brand new telephone lineup may just arrive someday in January. However seeing that we are just about the top of the month, this turns out much less most probably. The Galaxy S21 was once printed in January 2021. This was once a metamorphosis from the phone-maker’s earlier timeline for the Galaxy S Collection, which is typically unveiled in February.
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 sequence options 3 telephones, the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Extremely. (Listed here are CNET’s Galaxy S21 overview and Galaxy S21 Extremely overview.) The Galaxy S22 sequence is rumored to replicate this three-phone lineup, if leaks across the telephones’ display screen sizes are to be believed.
Listed here are the rumors we’ve got heard concerning the Galaxy S22 specifications, to this point, and the way they evaluate to the Galaxy S21. Simply observe that not one of the Galaxy S22 specifications were showed through Samsung. We’re going to stay this tale up to date as we listen extra.
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Price: Will the Galaxy S22 cost more than the S21?
We haven’t heard many credible rumors yet about the price of the upcoming Galaxy S22 lineup, but we anticipate that Samsung may keep prices fairly consistent from last year’s flagship. The South Korean electronics giant slashed the price of its Galaxy S21 handset by $200 compared with the previous year’s flagship, the Galaxy S20. The Galaxy S21 ranges in price from $799 to $1,379 depending on the model.
Here’s the Galaxy S21’s US pricing, for reference.
Galaxy S21 US Pricing
| 128GB | 256GB | 512GB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S21 | $799 | $849 | N/A |
| Galaxy S21 Plus | $999 | $1,049 | N/A |
| Galaxy S21 Ultra | $1,199 | $1,249 | $1,379 |
More recent leaks, however, speculate the Galaxy S22 line may be more expensive than we initially expected. According to @chunvn8888 (a tipster who doesn’t have much of a track record compared to others) the Galaxy S22 lineup will be priced higher than the Galaxy S21 series. It’s said the standard Galaxy S22 will cost $899, while the Galaxy S22 Plus and S22 Ultra will be priced at $1,099 and $1,299, respectively. That’s a $100 price hike compared to the Galaxy S21 series.
Design: Galaxy S22 may be thinner than the S21, with a smaller display
The Galaxy S22 lineup could be slightly smaller and thinner than the S21, according to leaker Mauri QHD.
The Galaxy S22 is speculated to come in three sizes: 6.06, 6.55 and 6.81 inches. In comparison, the standard Galaxy S21 is 6.2 inches, the S21 Plus is 6.7 inches and the S21 Ultra is 6.8 inches.
Mauri QHD also theorizes the thinner design may result in a smaller battery for the Galaxy S22. The Galaxy S21 houses a 4,000- to 4,500-mAh battery. The anticipated shrinkage of the Galaxy S22 is abnormal when looking at Samsung’s previous phone models. The South Korean electronics giant’s S series has been steadily growing in size over time from the Galaxy S10 (150x70x7.8mm) to the Galaxy S20 (152x69x7.9mm) and then Galaxy S21 (152x71x7.9mm).
We don’t know exactly what each Galaxy S22 model will look like but, renders from blog LetsGoDigital and digital artist Giuseppe Spinelli show that Samsung’s new phone could have a similar design to the Galaxy S21 lineup with a metal camera block on the top left corner and a punch-hole camera in the top center of the display. LetsGoDigital and Super Roader, a former South Korean Samsung employee, made the renders by obtaining information about the Galaxy S22 lineup’s design and then commissioning Spinelli to make images of the phone based on that information.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 could have a metal camera block and a punch-hole camera.
LetsGoDigital and Giuseppe Spinelli
Colors: The Galaxy S22 could come in new colors that the S21 didn’t offer
The Galaxy S21 came in six colors. This included black, silver, gray and white as well as a chrome-like purple and pink. According to gossip from Dutch blog Galaxy Club, the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus could be available in four colors: white, black, rose gold and green. The new green option is said to be similar to the Phantom Green of the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The Galaxy S22 Ultra could be offered in white, black and a burgundy, the blog says.
Earlier buzz from LetsGoDigital said the Galaxy S22 could come in light pink and green color options. The blog speculated that during Samsung’s August 2021 Unpacked event the company may have hinted at the possible new colors. At one point in Samsung’s Unpacked presentation (about 46 minutes in), the company showed off the S Pen stylus’s compatibility with the Galaxy Z Fold 3. At that moment, the words “SS22 colors” are written on the foldable phone. The text appears next to a separate window showing a light green plaid pair of pants and a baby pink blazer that pointed to the words “Pistachio Green” and “Flamingo Pink.” It’s possible we could see these new colors for the Galaxy S22, but we won’t know for sure until the phone makes its debut.
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Camera: Galaxy S22 may get the camera upgrades the S21 missed
After keeping the camera options stagnant for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21, Samsung may upgrade its selection for the Galaxy S22. Early rumors say the Galaxy S22 Ultra will come with a 200-megapixel main camera. If the speculation proves to be true, this would be the highest pixel count available for a Samsung phone. The Galaxy S21 Ultra has a 108-megapixel wide-angle camera, for comparison.
The camera gossip came after a teaser tweet shared by Samsung Exynos, the electronic company’s division for chipmaking, in March flaunting a 200-megapixel phone camera. The upgrade could be coming as a result of a potential partnership with Olympus.
Ice Universe, however, speculates the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra could feature a more polished version of Samsung’s third-generation 108-megapixel camera sensor (Isocell HM3). A leaked spec sheet for the Galaxy S22, reported on by 91Mobiles, also shows the phone to have a 108-megapixel camera, but with a SuperClear lens.
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The Galaxy S22 Ultra may have an under-display selfie camera as well, but rumors regarding this feature currently contradict each other. Some speculate that Samsung has filed a patent for a punch hole camera with a sub-display that moves out of the way when the camera is needed, while others claim the hidden front camera won’t be a part of the upcoming Galaxy S22 because the camera quality isn’t high enough.
The camera selection for the upcoming Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus may not be that exciting, as the models are speculated to have a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide and a 12-megapixel telephoto with a 3x zoom. The regular and plus models of both the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S20 featured a 12-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide and a 64-megapixel telephoto, in comparison.
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The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could sport a 200-megapixel camera, as shown in this render.
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Processor: Will the Galaxy S22 come with a Snapdragon 895 chip?
The Galaxy S22 could be getting a speed boost. Ice Universe speculates the new flagship phone could be equipped with an improved Qualcomm chip, the Snapdragon 895. In comparison, the Galaxy S21 comes equipped with the Snapdragon 888.
The rumor comes after Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon 888 Plus last year. Ice Universe also speculates Samsung could be the company to manufacture the new smartphone processor.
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The bump in processing power is rumored to be paired with a boost in graphics. The Galaxy S22 could come with an AMD GPU as a result of a partnership between Samsung and the chip giant.
The Galaxy S22 may also come with an active fan mode to cool down the phone during gaming or other times of intensive usage, according to Dutch blog LetsGoDigital.
Charging: The Galaxy S22 could support 65-watt charging, offering faster power up times than the S21
Samsung could be upgrading the Galaxy S22 lineup with 65-watt charging support, according to leaker FrontTron. The tipster posted to Twitter that 65-watt charging support is in the testing phase for Rainbow RGB, a rumored codename for the S22 series. If the speculation becomes reality, the S22 would offer significantly faster charging times than the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Note 20 lineup, which both have 25-watt charging.
Ice Universe speculates the Galaxy S22 Ultra will also come with 45-watt fast charging support. This is enough to power the phone up to 70% in 35 minutes, according to the tipster.
What’s in the box: Still no charger included with the S22 or S21
Although the battery power of the upcoming Galaxy S22 line is uncertain, Samsung confirmed last year that, starting with the Galaxy S21 line, future smartphones won’t include chargers or headphones in the box.
For more, take a look at how to choose the best Galaxy S21 model for you and CNET’s review of the Galaxy S21 FE.
Rumored Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. Galaxy S21 Specs
| Galaxy S22 | Galaxy S21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 6.06, 6.55 and 6.81 inch options | 6.2, 6.7 and 6.8 inch options |
| Processor | Snapdragon 895 | Snapdragon 888 or 64-bit octa-core processor |
| Cameras | 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide and a 12MP telephoto | 12MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide and a 64MP telephoto |
| Battery | Unknown | 4,000 to 4,500 mAh |
| Charging support | 65W | 25W |
| Starting price (US) | $899 | $799 |
| Starting price (GBP) | Unknown | £769 |
| Starting price (AUD) | Unknown | $1,249 |
