Samsung Galaxy S22+

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series
Company type	Product line
Industry	Consumer electronics
Predecessor	Samsung Galaxy S21 series
Founded	February 9, 2022; 4 years ago
Founder	Samsung Electronics
Headquarters	Suwon, South Korea
Area served	Worldwide
Products	Android smartphones (Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra)
Owner	Samsung Electronics
Parent	Samsung Electronics
Website	www.samsung.com/galaxy-s22/

Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Samsung Galaxy S22+, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 9 August 2025

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Overview

The Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup represents a range of premium Android smartphones engineered, produced, and distributed by Samsung Electronics under the renowned Galaxy S brand. These devices succeed the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, excluding the S21 FE model. The trio of smartphones was introduced during Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on February 9, 2022, with availability commencing on February 25, 2022.

The collection includes three distinct variants: the standard Galaxy S22, the larger Galaxy S22+, and the feature-rich Galaxy S22 Ultra. Notably, the S22 Ultra acts as the direct successor to the Galaxy Note 20 and marks the continuation of the Note series by incorporating a built-in S Pen stylus. Compared to their predecessors, these models boast numerous enhancements such as upgraded hardware specifications, an advanced camera system capable of capturing 8K video at 24 frames per second, and for the Ultra model, an impressive super-resolution zoom ranging from 30x to 100x. This generation also introduces a new model numbering scheme beginning with "SM-S123X", where each character denotes series, device class, generation, device type, and targeted market region respectively—replacing the former "SM-GxxxE" or "GT-XXXXX" formats.

At launch, the pricing for the Galaxy S22 series was set at $799.99 for the base model, $999.99 for the S22+, and $1199.99 for the Ultra variant.

Following this lineup, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23 on February 1, 2023, which succeeded the Galaxy S22 series.

History

On February 8, 2022, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S22 series as the follow-up to the Galaxy S21 lineup. The design across all models remains largely consistent with the previous year’s versions, except for the S22 Ultra, which features a distinct rectangular shape and individual camera modules without the traditional bump. Unlike the original S21, which had a polycarbonate back on the base model, the S22 base variant now sports a glass rear panel. Both the S22 and S22+ retain similar hardware, software, and build quality to their predecessors, with only slight modifications. The S22 Ultra represents a substantial redesign and acts as the successor to the discontinued Galaxy Note line. This model boasts a higher resolution display, enhanced camera technology, and notably integrates an S Pen stylus within its chassis—a hallmark of the Note series. Positioned as the premium professional option, the S22 Ultra replaces the S21 Ultra, while the standard models succeed the S21 and S21+, respectively.

Lineup

The Galaxy S22 family includes three distinct devices. The entry-level Galaxy S22 features a 6.1-inch (155 mm) display and is priced as the most affordable option. The Galaxy S22+ offers similar internal components but comes with a larger 6.6-inch (168 mm) screen, faster charging capabilities, and an increased battery size. At the top end, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is equipped with a 6.8-inch (173 mm) display and the largest battery in the series. It also delivers a more sophisticated camera system and higher screen resolution compared to its smaller counterparts. Additionally, it is the first model in the entire S Series to feature an integrated S Pen.

Design

The aesthetic of the Galaxy S22 series closely mirrors that of earlier S models, incorporating an Infinity-O display with a centrally located circular cutout for the front-facing camera. All three variants utilize Gorilla Glass Victus+ on their back panels, marking an upgrade from the plastic rear found on the smaller S21 in the previous generation. The rear camera setup on both the S22 and S22+ is encased within a metallic frame, whereas the S22 Ultra presents individual lens protrusions for each camera sensor.

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Chipsets

The three models in the S22 lineup are equipped with different processors depending on region. Most African countries and all European markets receive devices powered by the Exynos 2200, which incorporates a new GPU developed in collaboration with AMD. Conversely, regions outside of these areas—including Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, India, Mexico, and the United States—are supplied with versions running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

Display

The S22 lineup is equipped with "Dynamic AMOLED 2X" panels that support HDR10+ along with "dynamic tone mapping" capabilities. Each device incorporates a second-generation ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.

Model	Screen size	Resolution	Maximum refresh rate	Variable refresh rate range	Design
S22	6.1 in (155 mm)	2340×1080	120 Hz	60 Hz to 120 Hz	Curved edges
S22+	6.6 in (168 mm)	2340×1080		60 Hz to 120 Hz	Curved edges
S22 Ultra	6.8 in (173 mm)	3088×1440		24 Hz to 120 Hz	Flat edges

Storage

Model	Galaxy S22		Galaxy S22+		Galaxy S22 Ultra
	RAM	Internal Storage	RAM	Internal Storage	RAM	Internal Storage
Option 1	8GB	128GB	8GB	128GB	8GB	128GB
Option 2	8GB	256GB	8GB	256GB	12GB	256GB
Option 3	-	-	-	-	12GB	512GB
Option 4	-	-	-	-	12GB	1TB

The Galaxy S22 and S22+ models come with 8 GB of Random-access memory and offer internal storage choices between 128 GB and 256 GB. Meanwhile, the S22 Ultra provides an 8 GB RAM variant with 128 GB storage, as well as a higher-tier 12 GB RAM option paired with 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of internal storage. Unlike its predecessor, the S21 Ultra, the S22 Ultra does not include a version featuring 16 GB of RAM. None of the three devices support expandable storage via microSD cards.

Batteries

The battery capacities for the S22 series are as follows: the S22 houses a 3,700 mAh Li-Po battery, the S22+ contains a 4,500 mAh Li-Po battery, and the S22 Ultra is equipped with a larger 5,000 mAh Li-Po battery. Wired charging through USB-C is available at up to 25W on the S22 (utilizing USB Power Delivery), whereas the S22+ and S22 Ultra support faster wired charging speeds reaching up to 45W. However, testing has shown minimal practical difference between charging at 25W and 45W. All models include Qi wireless charging capability up to 15W and can reverse charge other Qi-enabled devices using their own batteries via Samsung's "Wireless PowerShare" feature at a maximum output of 4.5W.

Connectivity

Each model in the series supports 5G connectivity for both SA and NSA networks. The Galaxy S22 is compatible with IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) and Bluetooth version 5.2, while the Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra extend support to IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) alongside Bluetooth 5.2. Additionally, the S22+ and S22 Ultra include Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for short-distance communication similar to Bluetooth (distinct from Verizon's marketing term "Ultra Wideband" for 5G mmWave). Samsung employs UWB in features such as "SmartThings Find" and integrates it with accessories like the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+.

Cameras

Comparison of Camera Specifications in the Galaxy S22 Series
Model Variants		Galaxy S22 & S22+	Galaxy S22 Ultra
Wide Lens	Specifications	50 MP, f/1.8 aperture, 24 mm focal length, 1/1.56" sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	108 MP, f/1.8 aperture, 24 mm focal length, 1/1.33" sensor size, PDAF, Laser Autofocus, OIS
Wide Lens	Sensor Model	Samsung S5KGN5	Samsung S5KHM3
Ultrawide Lens	Specifications	12 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 13 mm focal length, 1/2.55" sensor size; Dual Pixel PDAF available on S22 Ultra
Ultrawide Lens	Sensor Model	Sony IMX563
Telephoto Lens	Specifications	10 MP, f/2.4 aperture, 70 mm focal length, 1/3.94" sensor size, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom capability	10 MP, f/2.4 aperture, 70 mm focal length, 1/3.52" sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom capability
Telephoto Lens	Sensor Model	Samsung S5K3K1	Sony IMX754
Periscope Telephoto Lens	Specifications	Not applicable for S22 and S22+	10 MP, f/4.9 aperture, 240 mm focal length, 1/3.52" sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom capability
Periscope Telephoto Lens	Sensor Model	Not applicable for S22 and S22+		Sony IMX754
Front Camera	Specifications	10 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 26 mm focal length, 1/3.24" sensor size, PDAF	40 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 26 mm focal length, 1/2.8" sensor size, PDAF
Front Camera	Sensor Model	Sony IMX374	Samsung S5KGH1

The Galaxy S22 and S22+ models are equipped with a 50-megapixel wide-angle sensor alongside a telephoto lens featuring a 10-megapixel sensor with 3x optical zoom and a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. In contrast, the Galaxy S22 Ultra maintains its predecessor's high-resolution 108-megapixel wide sensor with support for 12-bit HDR imaging. It also incorporates two telephoto lenses each with a 10-megapixel resolution offering both 3x and 10x optical zooms as well as a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. For selfies and video calls, the front camera is a 10-megapixel sensor on the S22 and S22+, while the Ultra variant boasts a significantly higher resolution of 40 megapixels.

The entire Galaxy S22 lineup is capable of recording videos in HDR10+ format and supports the High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF).

Video Recording Capabilities

The Galaxy S22 series offers the following video recording options:

8K video at 24 frames per second (fps)
4K video at both 30 and 60 fps settings
1080p video at frame rates of 30, 60, 120, and up to 240 fps
720p video recorded at an ultra-high speed of 960 fps (note that on the S22 Ultra the native capture is at 480 fps which is then interpolated to achieve the equivalent of 960 fps)

Additionally, still images extracted from these high-resolution video recordings can be used independently as photographs.

S Pen

Marking a significant departure from previous models in the S series, the Galaxy S22 Ultra integrates an embedded S Pen stylus—a feature traditionally exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy Note series. This iteration of the S Pen features an impressively low latency of just 2.8 milliseconds—a notable reduction from the Note20's latency of 26 milliseconds and also improved over the Note20 Ultra and S21 Ultra’s approximately 9 milliseconds (although the latter supported S Pen functionality without including one). This advancement introduces an AI-driven coordination prediction system enhancing responsiveness and precision. The stylus further supports Air gestures via Samsung’s Air Action framework.

Software

Upon launch, the Galaxy S22 lineup operated on Android 12 paired with Samsung’s proprietary One UI version 4.1 interface. To bolster device security measures, Samsung Knox is integrated by default with distinct versions tailored for enterprise environments as well. Samsung committed to providing four major Android OS updates—implying official updates may conclude at Android version 16—and guarantees five years of security patches extending potentially through to 2027.

On October 28th, 2022, Samsung initiated deployment of One UI version 5.0 across Galaxy S22 devices. Enhancements in this update include user control over disabling the RAM Plus feature entirely (previously limited only to restricting it to a maximum of two gigabytes), along with an overhauled lock screen customization experience reminiscent of iOS 16. The Material You design language was expanded across nearly all Google and Samsung native applications plus select third-party apps that support Material You theming options—offering users greater personalization capabilities within One UI. Moreover, One UI 5 introduced updated iconography delivering a more polished interface aesthetic.

In August of 2024, the Galaxy S22 received an upgrade to One UI version 6.1.1, based on Android 14, coinciding with its rollout on the Galaxy Z6 models. This update brought forth new AI-powered functionalities unique to this generation and subsequent Galaxy devices; however, despite installing version 6.1.1 firmware files, system information continued to report One UI version as simply ‘6.1’, since full availability of this release was limited to foldable smartphones and tablets.

By May of 2025, Samsung officially released the One UI version 7 update grounded on Android 15 for all members of the Galaxy S22 family.

Controversy over performance throttling

Investigations conducted by the benchmarking tool Geekbench and the media source Android Police revealed that Samsung's Game Optimizing Service (GOS) was significantly limiting device performance in several widely used applications, while permitting unrestricted operation during benchmarking tests. In one particular experiment involving the S22+, a modified version of Geekbench 5 was disguised to appear as Genshin Impact to GOS, resulting in a 45% reduction in single-core performance and a 28% decrease in multi-core performance compared to an unaltered version of the benchmark tool. Following these findings, Geekbench removed all models from the S22, S21, and S10 series from its platform permanently. Subsequently, Samsung issued an update that enables S22 owners to deactivate GOS on their smartphones.