Galaxy S22 review: this one's a doozie!

The Galaxy S22, the tiniest triplet, the base flagship experience. Is it worth buying a Galaxy S22? Sure... it's solid, it's compact, the camera is fun. It's as good as the S21 was back in 2021. That said, link below:

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[michaelgerardaustria]

Apple sheep be like: "how dare samsung reuse the same design as last year's" without realising that their iPhones have had just 2 redesigns since the original one came out in 2008

[Nukemann]

I love this small form factor! I had the S10e for a couple years, and the battery life issue is 100% accurate. It started dying on me as soon as i did anything other than basic use. I hope lithium-ion technology gets to the place where it's small enough to be in a smaller device, and gives the performance of the larger phones!

[majestikmoose]

I wanted to add that for people who are complaining that the design is the same as last year, go to a store and physically hold it in your hand. There is something about the build, the shape, the weight, the symmetry that is fantastic and can't really be seen in images. The S22/S22+ (and specifically not the Ultra) are the very best pieces of hardware that Samsung have made when it comes to the feel in your hand. And surprisingly, they feel pretty different from the S21 series.

[adamschulte]

I love the direction Samsung is taking the S-Series in. I have the Galaxy S21 and applaud Samsung on the software update support, hardware, and how One UI has evolved. I'm in with Samsung for a while!

[lolmetswhathappeneduhhh]

Nice that someone actually focuses on the base model. Almost all other reviewers are obsessed(not unjustified) with the super expensive ultra model.

[nikodroid]

Curve screens have no purpose. Just looks cool. Flat all the way!

[josevich]

I got it a few days ago. I love everything about it except for the battery life. I don’t play games but I take lots of pictures and videos. Didn’t realize that makes me a “power user”

[mr.nobody]

1:05 minor complaint? Seriously? This is the factor that makes the phone look stunning. S21 looks ugly and this one small change made huge difference.

[johnm]

Samsung could have made thickness couple of mm thicker which could fit in a larger battery...3700mah is just not enough

[frigoff]

1:50 I'm kinda glad they got rid of the curved glass. Seems its weak from durability stand point on my note9.

[WHEREisCRIME]

Couldn't disagree more with you on the curved edge displays. Those were by far the single worst thing I have ever encountered on a smart phone. It made it impossible to get screen protectors that actually stayed on the phone. It vastly degrades the overall integrity of the phone. The curved display was responsible for tons of misclicks, ugly smudges on the side, and un-uniform bezels. Good riddance curved phone displays. You were liked by exactly 0.001% of your target demographic.

I am elated that they removed it on the S22. The moment I saw that I instantly preordered it.

[gtone]

Update: got my S22 and it's such a huge upgrade in terms of camera quality and performance hehe! 😁😁

Original post: Going to upgrade my nearly 5 yr old Galaxy S8 to the Galaxy S22! Massive upgrade for me hehe! 😁

[marrerodamion]

Can someone please talk about how tiny the weather widget is now..what were you thinking Samsung??

[zerotwo]

I love this phone design especialy the size ♥️

[Pawcio]

0:54 that's why I like the S22/+ design

[Enigmasuhail]

I have been using a note variants for past few years . I thought i will never change from a note and then i saw the s22 .held it and now its mine

[bill]

8k produces huge files. Where are you going to store the files without an SD card slot?

[bankruptsee]

The haptics are so bad in this phone. I got rid of mine due to missing calls and notifications while phone was on silent. I love the form factor, however.

[oldmillrd]

I'm still using my Galaxy S5 and looking at this review with it. Seems to be a huge waste of $'s upgrading every 2 or 3 years.

[mbvx]

good video. I actually like the new design better than the S21. the camera has been separated because of the new edge frame being larger and more comfortable. I disagree that they need to soften the sharpness on the S22 photos, I literally sold my S21 because photos All look soft compared to my iPhone. I like the sharpness. This phone is the Perfect size and weight. So good in the hand. My fav Android phone ever. If i were to give up iPhone completely, this would be the replacement. (I have 2 lines and carry 13 pro and S22) this phone is very fast and fluid. Love it. best android phone on the market. The pixel 6 is Very heavy and Very Large. Not as good as S22. (some people don't want a phablet. S22 is exact same size as iPhone 13 Pro.