Overall Score
74.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#185)74.5
Performance(#222)83.3
Camera(#203)55.5
Display(#659)88.5
Battery(#852)66.0
Build(#805)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G features a sleek design with a glass front and back, both protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+, and an aluminum frame, weighing 167 grams.
- Its 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, providing vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, depending on the region, it delivers excellent performance with an octa-core CPU and 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile 50 MP wide lens, a 10 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording in 8K.
- The 3700 mAh battery supports 25W wired charging and wireless charging, ensuring decent longevity.
- Running on Android 12 with One UI 6.1.1, it promises up to four major Android upgrades.
- Special features include 5G connectivity, stereo speakers, and various color options.
- The device lacks a headphone jack but includes USB Type-C 3.2 for connectivity.
- Overall, the Galaxy S22 5G combines premium materials, advanced display technology, and robust performance.
- Its camera capabilities and software longevity make it a strong contender in the smartphone market.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, February 09
Announced2022, February 09
DescriptionVersions: SM-S901B, SM-S901B/DS (International); SM-S901U (USA); SM-S901U1 (USA unlocked); SM-S901W (Canada); SM-S901N (Korea); SM-S9010 (China); SM-S901E (Asia/Africa)
Display
Size6.1"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~425 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
ChipsetExynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
CPUOcta-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW
GPUXclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Front Camera10 MP
Front Camera Details10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3700 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.75 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight167 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPhantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream, Bora Purple
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
OS VersionAndroid 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo