Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S22: A pocketable 2022 flagship — let down only by its small battery.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2022·$799·Score 80/100
The Galaxy S22 was a lovely compact flagship undone by a 3,700 mAh battery. As a discounted buy it makes more sense — just keep a charger handy.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.1" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
SD 8 Gen 1
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.8
Battery
3,700 mAh
Weight
167 g
What stands out
- Genuinely compact flagship at 167 g.
- Premium build with IP68.
- Capable triple-camera setup with 3× zoom.
- Four years of OS updates.
What to watch
- Small 3,700 mAh battery — weak endurance.
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 heat and throttling.
- 25 W charging.
- Superseded by the S23/S24/S25.
The phone it has to beat
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649 · score 89/100