Samsung Galaxy S22+

“It's hard to find any significant faults with the Galaxy S22+. We can keep on dreaming of microSD cards and 3.5mm jacks, but that's clearly not happening. And sure, its battery life could have been better, and perhaps the Exynos 2200 overpromised a bit, compared to its initial delivery. Even so, the entire S22 lineup is as solid as ever. For better or worse, it is kind of the definition of safe choice. Consistency is the name of the game, and it's arguably the most difficult game to play in the smartphone realm, particularly with flagships. While it's cool to be disruptive, put out a flagship killer or go for an enticing title like the first phone with..., that's not how you stay on top of the game. The likes of Samsung and Apple have proven time and time again that the key is relentless consistency and extremely calculated moves and incremental upgrades while always building on a solid foundation year over year. That's how you get the new iPhone and the next Galaxy S device.”

“The Samsung Galaxy S22+ blends top-notch connectivity and performance with the best mix of features and size for the price, making it the flagship Android phone to beat.”

“The Samsung Galaxy S22+ shares the same stylish design as the Galaxy S22 and also the same verdict as its smaller Galaxy S22 counterpart: Here, Samsung has again produced an extremely solid package overall that impresses with excellent workmanship, solid aesthetics and strong performance. Compared to the 6.7-inch Galaxy S21+, the Galaxy S22+ has become slightly smaller at 6.6 inches. Despite a smaller battery, battery runtimes have improved by more than 10 percent. However, the predecessor did also have an adaptive 120 Hz display, a decent triple camera, 5G with dual SIM and eSIM as well as an ultra-wideband chip (UWB).”

“Strictly speaking, the Galaxy S22’s new Vision Booster feature refers to the software mechanism that boosts image lightness during direct sunlight. But the reality of it seems to hint at a broader objective: content legibility. What Samsung has added to the Galaxy S22 series are changes that make their displays more pleasant to look at in more extensive scenarios — from bedtime browsing all the way up to outdoor viewing. A display that’s 20% dimmer but has appropriate tone mapping will be easier to look at in direct sunlight than a brighter display with ill-fitted contrast, which Samsung has finally come to realize.”