The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a flagship Android smartphone from Samsung released in February 2022 as part of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. It sits between the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Ultra, offering a larger display and battery while maintaining a slim premium design.
The phone focuses on high performance, strong camera features, and a bright AMOLED display suitable for gaming, photography, and everyday use.
📅 Release Information
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Announcement: 9 February 2022
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Official release: 25 February 2022
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Launch price: about $999 / £999 for the base model.
The S22+ was released alongside the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Ultra.
📺 Display
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6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
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Resolution: 2340 × 1080 (Full HD+)
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Refresh rate: 48–120 Hz adaptive
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HDR10+ support
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High brightness for outdoor visibility.
The display provides smooth scrolling, vibrant colours, and excellent viewing quality.
⚡ Performance & Processor
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Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (many regions)
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Alternative chipset: Exynos 2200 (some markets)
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GPU: Adreno 730 / Xclipse 920
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RAM: 8 GB.
These processors deliver flagship-level performance for gaming, multitasking, and demanding apps.
💾 Memory & Storage
Available configurations:
| RAM | Storage |
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| 8 GB | 128 GB |
| 8 GB | 256 GB |
The device does not support microSD expansion.
📷 Camera System
Rear Cameras (Triple Camera)
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50 MP main camera (wide)
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12 MP ultra-wide camera
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10 MP telephoto camera with 3× optical zoom.
Camera Features
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Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
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Night photography improvements
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AI image processing
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8K video recording support.
Front Camera
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10 MP selfie camera with video recording capability.
🔋 Battery & Charging
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Battery capacity: 4500 mAh
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Fast wired charging: 45 W
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Wireless charging: 15 W
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Reverse wireless charging supported.
Samsung claims the battery can last around a full day of normal use.
📱 Software
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Operating system at launch: Android 12 with One UI 4.1.
Samsung typically provides:
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4 Android version updates
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5 years of security updates for the S series.
🛡 Design & Build
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Dimensions: 157.4 × 75.8 × 7.6 mm
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Weight: ≈196 g
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Frame: Armor Aluminum
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Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
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Water & dust resistance: IP68.
The design features flat edges and separate rear camera lenses.
📡 Connectivity & Features
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5G network support
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Wi-Fi 6E
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Bluetooth 5.2
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NFC for Samsung Pay
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Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)
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USB-C charging port.
🎨 Colours
The Galaxy S22+ was available in several colours:
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Phantom Black
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Phantom White
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Green
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Pink Gold.