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


120
camera
2022
15th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
120
45
Samsung Galaxy A05s
BEST 158
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Sub-scores

Photo i
119
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro
Bokeh i
75
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro
Preview i
63
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 91
Zoom i
116
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro
Video i
116
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158

Use Cases

BEST 149

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 135

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

133
display
2022
9th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Display Score i
133
52
Realme C21
BEST 157
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Sub-scores

Readability i
147
40
Realme C21
BEST 163
Color i
125
49
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Pro
BEST 164
Video i
161
40
Realme C21
BEST 162
Motion i
135
54
Realme C21
BEST 159
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro
Touch i
101
40
Realme C21
BEST 170
Artifacts i
99
40
Crosscall Action-X5
BEST 163
Top score
OnePlus Open
120
audio
2022
28th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

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

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
116
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163

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

75
battery
39th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Battery Score i
75
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 157
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
57
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 195
Top score
Honor X7b
Charging i
102
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
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

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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