Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 phones, including design details, specs, pricing, and more.
David Imel / Android Authority Update: September 29 2021 (06:00 PM ET): We’ve updated our Samsung Galaxy S22 series hub with new information about the Galaxy S22 battery. Original article: It’s been eight months since Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 series. The company has since unveiled its fresh set of foldable phones in the form of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3. With no plans for Galaxy Note phones this year, the next set of Samsung flagships will likely come in the form of the Galaxy S22 lineup. Samsung’s forthcoming S series phones have already made several appearances in leaks and rumors. From what we hear, there’s a lot that might change on the phones next year. We’re expecting big camera upgrades, faster charging, new chipsets, and more. So will the Galaxy S22 series offer something for everyone like the current Galaxy S21 trio? Here’s everything we know so far. Samsung Galaxy S22 series: Name and release date David Imel / Android Authority Samsung hasn’t officially announced the name of the next set of Galaxy S devices. However, we believe the company will stick to the nomenclature it has followed since the Galaxy S20 series. Keeping with the numbering system, the new phones should fall under the Galaxy S22 moniker. All the leaks we’ve seen also refer to the three upcoming phones in the lineup as the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra, so we doubt Samsung will stray from convention next year. Related: Samsung Galaxy S series — A history of the biggest name in Android As for the release date, Samsung pushed forward the launch of the Galaxy S21 series by almost a month this year. The phones were released in January as opposed to Samsung’s usual practice of unveiling Galaxy flagships in February. It’s too early to say whether Samsung will also stick to a January launch for the Galaxy S22 series. The ongoing global chip shortage might affect Samsung’s plans, forcing the company to push its launch timeline back to February. But for now, it’s safe to assume that the new flagships will launch sometime in the first two months of 2022. We’re sure we’ll start hearing rumors about the actual launch date of the Galaxy S22 series near the end of the year. We’ll update this post if and when that happens. Design There was quite a shift in design between the Galaxy S20 series and the Galaxy S21 series. Unfortunately, it looks like we’re not going to see any big differences this year for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus. However, the Galaxy S22 Ultra could see some huge changes. Samsung could also get a little adventurous in terms of colorways. While a recent report stated that the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus may be available in white, black, Rose Gold, and green, the Ultra model could land in white, black, and dark red. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra The true shock of the Galaxy S22 lineup so far is the Galaxy S22 Ultra model. According to leaked renders, the phone is essentially a Galaxy Note device. It even has a built-in slot for an S Pen. See also: The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is this year’s Galaxy Note The whole aesthetic of the phone departs drastically from the Galaxy S21 ethos. It has a boxy shape, a flat top and bottom, and ultra-curved sides.
