Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)

Released February 2022

Premium ($600-$800)
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)

Summary

Pros

  • Images with consistent accurate exposure and vivid colors in all lighting conditions
  • High zoom performance in the price segment
  • Rich and bright colors in video outdoor and indoor
  • A very bright screen that ensures comfortable readability in direct sunlight
  • Appropriate brightness and faithful colors make it ideal for viewing streaming content
  • Overall display experience thanks to a well-managed 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Clear sound in playback and recording
  • Well suited for audio recordings of shows and concerts

Cons

  • Struggles to capture the instant in low-light conditions
  • Significant color alterations of display contents in direct sunlight
  • Many ghost touches when navigating screen with one hand
  • Unnatural audio when recording voice-based content

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
Battery
120
camera
2022
101st

in Global Ranking

20th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
120
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
119
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
75
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
63
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
116
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Video i
116
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos) camera
132
display
2022
78th

in Global Ranking

14th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Display Score i
132
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158
Top score
Google Pixel 9 Pro

Sub-scores

Readability i
136
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Color i
122
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
142
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 165
Top score
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Touch i
122
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos) display
120
audio
2022
109th

in Global Ranking

28th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Audio Score i
120
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
116
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
130
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos) audio
75
battery
191st

in Global Ranking

40th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Battery Score i
75
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 160
Top score
Oppo Find X7 Ultra

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
57
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 195
Top score
Honor X7b
Charging i
102
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
93
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
1 days 11h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h51
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
1h39
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
1h59 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
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Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos) battery

Specifications

146 x 70.6 x 7.6mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide, Tele

Main camera
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