Samsung’s smartphone catalog ranges from great-value budget phones to foldables that push the envelope of innovation. If you’re ready to explore a new Galaxy during Cyber Monday 2022, ZDNET has reviewed the top Samsung phones to help you decide on one.
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pros
An amazing quad rear camera system
Gorilla Glass Victus Plus display
Fully integrated S Pen support
Reliable 5,000mAh battery
cons
Some Samsung bloatware apps
One of the largest phones on the market
Curved display is not for all
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Tech specs: Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Display: 6.8-inches, 3200×1440 pixels | RAM/Storage: 12GB/(128GB-256GB-512GB-1TB) | Cameras: 10MP with 10x optical, 10MP with 3x optical, 108MP, and 12MP ultra wide. 40MP front-facing camera | Battery: 5,000mAh
Samsung’s first flagship phone of 2022 was the Galaxy S22 Ultra. While the S21 Ultra from 2021 supported the S Pen, there was no way to store, carry, or charge up the stylus. With the launch of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung has fully embraced it as the Note successor by including an S Pen silo, flat and square design elements, and all of the latest and greatest specifications in a smartphone.
The Galaxy S22 phones were the first to launch widely with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor inside. While the same resolution cameras from the S21 Ultra are found in this year’s S22 Ultra, Samsung improved the cameras’ performance in low-light conditions. Samsung’s inclusion of two telephoto cameras also continues to stand out from Apple and Google by providing fantastic zoom capability.
Read the review: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Pros & Cons
pros
An innovative engineering marvel
Armor Aluminum material for a lighter and sleeker phone
High IPX8 water resistance
S Pen support
Improved software optimized for foldables
cons
Still expensive, but generous trade-in offers abound
S Pen purchase and store separately
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Tech specs: Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 | Main Display: 7.6-inches, 2176×1812 pixels | Cover Display: 6.2-inches, 904×2316 pixels | RAM/Storage: 12GB RAM with 256GB/512GB/1TB internal options | Cameras: 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP wide angle, 10MP 3x telephoto, 10MP cover screen, 4MP under main display | Battery: 4,400mAh
The 2020 Galaxy Z Fold 2 set the bar for foldable devices that also serve as mini tablets. The Z Fold 3 improved on that phone with S Pen support and IPX8 water resistance, two features requested by Fold users. With the Z Fold 4, Samsung again addressed user requests and improved the rear cameras on the phone.
