Pen back: Samsung announces Galaxy S22 series
After months of rumors and reports, the technology giant has unveiled its new flagship devices - and the successor to the Note brand, from which it has finally parted ways.
And how much will it cost you?
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Yinon Ben Shoshan
09/02/2022
Wednesday, 09 February 2022, 17:04 Updated: 17:15
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The first for 2022: Without too many surprises, the South Korean technology giant tonight (Wednesday) unveiled in a virtual event without an audience, three new smartphones in its flagship series - Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra - which replaces the beloved Note brand.
And what are the official prices?
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Base models - S22 and S22 Plus
Unlike the previous generation, the two base models in the flagship series - the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22 Plus, have smaller screens measuring 6.1 inches and 6.6 inches respectively, including a Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O panel, with a refresh rate of 10 to 120 Hz, which will provide a smooth scrolling and viewing experience.
Below the screen is a biometric fingerprint sensor.
Galaxy S22 series (Photo: Samsung)
In terms of design, there is no noticeable difference compared to the S21, where the rear camera array is still inside a rectangular bulge on the top left side of the device and blends in with the metal frame.
The two come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset in a version that will be sold in the US and China, and in the rest of the world with an Exynos 2200 processor, including in Israel - something that has often been criticized due to seemingly significant differences in performance
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50 megapixel main camera, with f / 1.8 aperture key, optical stabilization (OIS) and autofocus
12-megapixel sensor with f / 2.2 aperture key for wide-angle photography
10 megapixel sensor with f / 2.4 aperture key and up to 3x optical zoom
Front camera (selfie) with 10 megapixel sensor with f / 2.2 aperture key and autofocus
Galaxy S22 models - without significant design change (Photo: Samsung)
According to the company, the new night photography capabilities of the Galaxy S22 series include increasing the sensor by 23% and Pixel Adaptive technology - which allows more light to enter, sharpening and highlighting the details and capturing colors that make the subjects stand out even in the dark.
"Our phone cameras have made a real difference in the way we create content, share it and communicate with each other," said Ty-moon Roe, president of Samsung's mobile division.
"In fact, we express ourselves and communicate with the people who matter to us through photos and videos. That's why we've focused on developing groundbreaking photography capabilities, both day and night photography. so".
Both devices will be available in black, white, green and gold-pink colors with 8GB of RAM and 128 or 256GB of storage.
Galaxy S22 Ultra
As predicted by reports and rumors in recent months, Samsung's premium model (which is the largest, most advanced and of course also expensive in the series), the Galaxy S22 Ultra, incorporates the S-Pen pen at the bottom for the first time - becoming the successor to the Note brand.
"The Galaxy S22 Ultra takes the functionality of the Galaxy Note, the beloved features of the S series and blends them into a unique mobile experience. This is a leap forward in mobile technology, setting a new standard for what a smartphone can be," said Ty-Moon Row, president of Samsung's mobile division .
The pen returns: Galaxy S22 Ultra (Photo: Samsung)
According to Samsung, this is the smartest and fastest pen it has ever produced, with a delay time of 70 percent lower, so you can write and draw more naturally on the screen.
The device also incorporates a luxurious glass finish when the dedicated surface for the lenses is precisely cut according to their shape instead of a square or rectangle as large as a surface as is common in most phones today.
Galaxy S22 Ultra: the successor to the Note series (Photo: Samsung)
The device is equipped with a 6.8-inch QHD screen, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O panel and a peak brightness of 1,750 nits, a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a touch speed of 240 Hz in game mode.
In addition, here too you can find the Exynos 2200 chip in the local version, along with working memory (RAM) of 12 GB.
Samsung also promises a powerful battery that will allow more than a full day of use between each charge, with a charging speed of 45 watts.
For example, the company states that it is possible to record 54 minutes of video after charging for only 10 minutes.
In the photography segment, the device includes five cameras in total:
108 megapixel main camera, with f / 1.8 aperture key, optical stabilization (OIS) and autofocus
12-megapixel sensor with f / 2.2 aperture key for wide-angle photography
10 megapixel telephoto camera with f / 2.4 aperture key, optical stabilization (OIS and up to 3x optical zoom
Another telephoto camera with a resolution of 10 megapixels with an f / 4.9 aperture key, optical stabilization (OIS) and optical zoom up to 10 times
Front camera (selfie) with 40 megapixel sensor, f / 2.2 aperture key and autofocus
Selfie camera with 40 megapixel sensor (Photo: Samsung)
"The device includes a 2.4um sensor, which is Samsung's largest pixel sensor, which allows the camera to capture more light and data, thus improving the lighting and details in your videos," the company said, adding: "In addition, the advanced Super Clear Glass lens will help you shoot videos A smoother and clearer night without glare. "
The Ultra model will be available in Black-Phantom, White-Phantom, Green, and Bordeaux colors, with 12GB of RAM and 256 or 512GB of storage.
How much will it cost you?
From information from an official source that reached the Walla!
Technology, these are the expected prices:
Galaxy S22 - starting at NIS 3,500
Galaxy S22 Plus - starting at NIS 3,849
Galaxy S22 Ultra, model 256 GB - NIS 4,800
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