Discover the top-of-the-line device from the Korean brand. One of the favorites of the year.
Even though it was announced last year, the Samsung Galaxy S22 is one of the favorites of the moment in Brazil. This is because it is a premium product, with top-of-the-line performance, but at a more affordable price. The device stands out for its quality processor and memory, as well as its great cameras and elegant design, but not only that.
To learn about and be amazed by everything the Galaxy S22 is capable of, keep reading.
Design and Screen
The Galaxy S22 has a clean design with straight surfaces and rounded corners on the front and back. The display is nearly bezel-less and has thin, glossy bezels. The standard camera setup has three lenses aligned in a protruding module, while the front-facing camera takes up some space at the top of the display.
The device arrived in Brazil in white, black, pink, green and purple. The cell phone weighs 167g and measures 146mm x 70.6mm x 7.6mm. The S22's screen has Full HD+ resolution (2340 x 1080) and is made with 2X Dynamic AMOLED technology. It measures 6.1 inches with a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, which is highly desired by gamers who aim for high performance.
According to the official website, the smartphone can display 16 million colors. A standout spec in a premium phone is the screen definition. That said, the Galaxy S22 is likely to be capable of displaying up to 425 dots per inch, a huge improvement in quality. To set the level of comparison, the Galaxy A54's density is 403 ppi, for example.
Camera game
The Galaxy S22's camera lineup is Samsung's big draw for new customers. The device is equipped with a 50-megapixel main sensor, another 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a third 10-megapixel sensor with telephoto capability. According to the official website, this model can record videos with up to 3x optical zoom, and it can also record videos with a resolution of up to 8K at 24 frames per second.
Speaking of the front, it delivers 10MP resolution, and can work with the main camera to get better low-light photos using the “Night Photo” feature. Both cameras have autofocus.
Memory and RAM
The Galaxy S22 has 128 GB of internal storage. However, according to the data published on the official page, only 100 GB is usable, as 28 GB is occupied by the system and factory-installed applications.
However, this volume is enough for most users who use the device to take photos and browse the internet. For those who need more memory, Samsung also offers a 256 GB version. It is worth remembering that the phone does not have a memory card slot.
In terms of performance, the device features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, which is the most powerful of its production year, according to experts. This component has 8 cores and can reach speeds of up to 3.00 GHz. The CPU in question features the 4-nanometer processor, the most advanced to date. In addition to taking up less space in the device's design, this format allows it to do its job with better energy savings, resulting in longer battery life.
The brand claims that the basic Galaxy S22 has 8 GB of RAM, which is standard for high-end smartphones. This amount is usually enough to perform various routines, such as opening several apps in the background and running the most demanding games.
Battery and system
THE Samsung device It comes equipped with a 3,700 mAh battery that, according to the manufacturer, provides up to 14 hours of Internet use via 4G connection and up to 15 hours via Wi-Fi. The brand guarantees that the battery lasts up to 18 hours of video playback with the Internet turned off, or up to 54 hours of audio playback and up to 29 hours of talk time, under the same conditions.
All reference materials issued are obtained from laboratory test results, and in daily use, they should change according to screen brightness, audio volume and other circumstances not mentioned by the company.
The Galaxy arrived in February 2022 with Android 12 installed, but it will already be updated to Android 13 and will receive Android 14, Google's operating system that will be released in August 2023.
Connection and features
In terms of connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S22 spec sheet also includes a NFC sensor, GPS, Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi connectivity that covers the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. The smartphone has a USB-C interface for battery charging and file transfer. However, the speed in both situations will depend on the computer you are using.
Additional features of this device include Smart View, which lets you send content to your TV via mirroring, and Quick Share, a sharing panel that lets you send files like photos and videos to others. This model also has an in-screen fingerprint sensor.
The product's official page highlights the aluminum construction as a form of strength and durability. According to the manufacturers, parts made with this material tend to be less damaged when dropped. In addition, the front and rear panels feature Gorilla Glass Victus+ film, which is very advanced in its segment, promising total protection against drops and scratches.
Furthermore, the Galaxy S22 is water and dust resistant, with the already known IP68. In addition, when it comes to audio, it can also play the most popular media formats, such as MP4, AVI, FLV, MP3, AAC, OGG and FLAC.
The Galaxy S22 arrived in Brazil with a launch price of R$5,999. Currently, the device with 128 GB of storage is available in the range of R$2,899.
