The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, released in May 2023, is a high-performance smartphone that offers cutting-edge features and a sleek design, making it a standout choice for users seeking the best in mobile technology.
Design and Build:
With dimensions of 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm and weighing 195 grams, the Galaxy S22 Plus combines a slim profile with a substantial feel. It features IP68 dust and water resistance, allowing it to withstand submersion in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes. Available in a variety of colors including Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, and Cream, it caters to a range of aesthetic preferences.
Display:
The device boasts a 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen with support for 1 billion colors and multitouch. The display has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels (~390 PPI), ensuring crisp and vibrant visuals. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ and features a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a peak brightness of 1750 nits, providing an exceptional viewing experience even in bright sunlight.
Performance:
Under the hood, the Galaxy S22 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset (4 nm) with an octa-core CPU (1 x 3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3 x 2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4 x 1.70 GHz Cortex-A510) and Adreno 730 GPU. It comes with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB or 256GB of built-in UFS 3.1 storage, ensuring smooth multitasking and ample space for apps, media, and files.
Software and User Interface:
The Galaxy S22 Plus runs on Android 12, with Samsung’s OneUI 4.1 overlay, providing a user-friendly interface with a host of customizable features and enhancements designed for a seamless and intuitive user experience.
Camera System:
Ures a versatile triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50 MP wide lens with dual pixel PDAF and OIS, a 10 MP telephoto lens with PDAF, OIS, and 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens with Super Steady video. This camera system supports features like geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, and panorama. It can record video in 8K at 24fps, 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60/240fps, and 720p at 960fps with HDR10+ and gyro-EIS. The front camera is a 10 MP wide lens with dual pixel PDAF, dual video call, Auto-HDR, and video recording capabilities in 4K at 30/60fps and 1080p at 30fps.
Connectivity:
The Galaxy S22 Plus supports a wide range of connectivity options, including Bluetooth v5.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 with dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and hotspot capabilities. It has a USB Type-C 3.2 port with USB On-The-Go functionality. For navigation, it supports A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, and GALILEO. Additionally, NFC is available for convenient mobile payments and data transfers.
Battery and Charging:
The device is equipped with a 4500 mAh non-removable Li-ion battery that supports fast charging at 25W, USB Power Delivery 3.0, fast Qi/PMA wireless charging at 15W, and reverse wireless charging at 4.5W, ensuring that you can quickly and efficiently charge your device.
Additional Features:
The Galaxy S22 Plus includes 32-bit/384kHz audio tuned by AKG, an FM radio, and a speakerphone for high-quality audio playback. Its suite of sensors includes an accelerometer, barometer, compass, fingerprint sensor (under display, ultrasonic), gyro, and proximity sensor, enhancing the device’s functionality and user experience.
Performance Benchmarks:
The Galaxy S22 Plus excels in performance benchmarks, achieving an impressive AnTuTu score of 927,796. It delivers ultra graphics performance for popular games like PUBG at 120 fps and Call of Duty Mobile at 120 fps, making it an excellent choice for gaming enthusiasts.
