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The luxury smartphone-augmenting company Caviar has just decided that Samsung's new top-end Galaxy S22 Ultra phablet is just not expensive enough; luckily, it has all the gold, titanium and crocodile skin it needs to address this issue. The results are heavily ornamented, limited-edition units of the new flagship that start at over US$6,000 a pop.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra leads Samsung's latest smartphone lineup as a replacement for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Some owners of the flagship in Exynos regions aren't too thrilled, though, as their phones appear to suffer from a weird display issue.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series launched on February 9, 2022 to both cheers and groans. As usual, there are some iterative upgrades and there are some more drastic changes. Let's have a look at some of the more unexpected and controversial changes Samsung made upgrading from the Galaxy S21 series to the S22 lineup.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra and its array of incredible camera hardware is widely considered as being able to match the iPhone 13 Pro Max in most shooting conditions. DxOMark disagrees, though, and its review of the Exynos Galaxy S22 Ultra sees it scored well below the Apple flagship, and outside of the top ten.

Samsung has debuted Gorilla Glass Victus Plus in its flagship Galaxy S22 line, asserting that this latest form of Corning protection for smartphones offers extra durability over its predecessor. However, a new YouTube post might cast some doubt on those claims, and may establish that a case and screen protector are advisable purchases for those who have pre-ordered the series' top-end Ultra variant.

Customers in the market for a new Galaxy S22-series phone in the United States might be assured of a fully-featured and up-to-date messaging experience out of the box. The OEM has pre-installed Google's messaging app and set it to accept and show messages rather than its own stock app that does the same. This allows the phones to use RCS by default.

The Galaxy A23 has leaked, Samsung's next 4G budget smartphone. Based on several Geekbench listings, the Galaxy A23 4G features a Snapdragon 680 SoC, 4 GB of RAM and Android 12. CAD renders of the smartphone have leaked too, courtesy of OnLeaks.

Samsung has issued a statement about the state of display refresh rates for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+. Listed initially as supporting between 10 Hz and 120 Hz refresh rates, Samsung has admitted that it did not use 'widely-recognised' industry standards. When applying industry standards, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ have closer to 5x higher minimum display refresh rates than Samsung previously advertised.

With two reviewers reporting that they barely got five hours of active use out of their new Galaxy S22, Samsung's decision to shrink the battery capacity of its smallest flagship smartphone to 3,700 mAh is called into question.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has performed with merit in a battery life comparison test, but it could not keep up with the predecessor S21 Ultra or the rival Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max. Other flagship smartphones included in the Galaxy S22 Ultra battery life comparison were the Google Pixel 6 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro.

Samsung is no stranger to broken promises, half truths, and retracted statements. Just ask foldable fans who wanted eSIM or Galaxy Buds Plus users who were looking forward to Multichannel Audio. The list could go on. Let’s take a look at where Samsung went wrong with its latest flagships.

YouTuber Erdi Özüağ who has access to both the Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variants of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra showed that the Xclipse 920 RDNA 2 GPU in the Exynos 2200 SoC puts up an underwhelming performance in benchmarks compared to the Adreno 730 in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. While a future OTA update may potentially reduce the performance deltas, the possibility that Samsung's 4 nm process could be having an impact on the Xclipse 920's performance cannot be ruled out.

According to new rumours, Samsung plans to equip the Galaxy Z Fold4 with an exciting upgrade compared to the Galaxy Z Fold3. However, the upcoming foldable smartphone will retain its predecessor's display formats, for better or worse.

The Galaxy A23 will be the third-cheapest device in Samsung's bread-and-butter Galaxy A series this year. The budget phone has now been showcased in a leak, revealing its expected specs and a modern design in line with Samsung's current devices.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S22 series with claims of enhanced robustness thanks to their updated premium design. Now, a YouTuber has tested these claims out on its flagship, the S22 Ultra. Can the new phablet's new Gorilla Glass Victus+ and upgraded frame stand up to challenges that culminate in a vehicular onslaught?

With Expert RAW, Samsung has created an app that offers plenty of features for budding photographers, including full manual controls and the ability to save in RAW. Initially restricted to flagship smartphones like the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra, Expert RAW will soon be available on other devices. Expert RAW will remain a Samsung Galaxy-exclusive feature though, unfortunately.

Cameras are undoubtedly the major selling points of Samsung's new Galaxy S22 lineup, and the phones look to be making good on that promise. The trio debut with a mix of new and familiar camera hardware, which have now been detailed entirely.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S22 line of flagship smartphones with claims of more "eco-consciousness" than ever before in their construction and packaging. However, a new LifeProof case for the same devices might be able to outdo them in this regard. They come in 3 types, each of which is rated for a quotient of at least 50% of recycled or reclaimed materials.

By most indications, the Exynos 2200 isn't a big upgrade on the Exynos 2100 in peak performance terms. It appears that Samsung has managed to make its new flagship chipset rather stable, though—even more so than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, it appears.

Samsung has already changed its specification sheets for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+, two of its latest flagship smartphones. Unfortunately, the pair do not support a 10-120 Hz variable refresh rate as Samsung advertises.

The Galaxy S22 series already appears to offer excellent value for money relative to other premium phones and Samsung will be hoping to spice up sales with an attractive trade-in program that allows Galaxy Note 20 Ultra owners to upgrade to the Galaxy S22 Ultra with just US$599.

Samsung may have released Exynos 2200 versions of the Galaxy S22 series in the UK and Eurozone, but few other markets will see the company's latest chipset. Instead, Samsung is bringing Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 versions to the likes of Australia, Canada, India, South Africa and the UAE, along with China, Japan, North America and South Korea.

After the Galaxy S22 series launch, attention turns to the Galaxy Z Fold4, Samsung's next presumed flagship smartphone. Accordingly, people have already started mocking up what the Galaxy Z Fold4 could look like if Samsung continues with its no camera housing design pioneered on the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra already offer various software optimisations to make use of their large displays. However, Samsung has now confirmed that Android 12L is planned for the three tablets to simplify multitasking further.

After Samsung promised four major Android updates for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the company has made a similar commitment for its latest smartwatches. Starting with the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic, all Galaxy Watch series devices should receive 'up to' four years of One UI Watch updates.

Samsung's latest Galaxy S smartphones rely on an Exynos chipset again in Europe, with the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra all utilising the Exynos 2200. According to Samsung's official performance data, the Exynos 2200 is between 5% to 17% faster than the outgoing Exynos 2100.

The Galaxy S22 series headlined yesterday with the S22 and S22+ sporting impressive-sounding 50 MP cameras. The Galaxy S22 Ultra still offers the most powerful cameras of the lot, though, and the first post-launch camera samples of the Ultra and vanilla model have now surfaced.

Thanks to free storage upgrades and gift cards for unlocked Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra preorders on Amazon and Best Buy, prospective buyers of Samsung's latest and greatest flagship smartphones can already save some serious money.

All three new Galaxy S22 variants have just launched with displays made of first-party Dynamic AMOLED 2X, have 120Hz refresh rates and are protected with the latest Gorilla Glass Victus+. However, the Ultra version is the only one with an Adaptive Refresh mode that can go down to 1Hz rather than 10Hz. It also contains some other upgrades that has its maker calling it "our most advanced display yet".

Samsung is selling the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra in multiple colours that you cannot get elsewhere. The online exclusives are available in nearly two dozen countries, including Australia, the UK, the US and numerous EU member states.

Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy S22 series, thereby also confirming details such as the 3 flagship variants' new camera hardware, fresh 50MP or 108MP main sensors included. They are backed up with some new features for their native app, Nightography, Adaptive Pixel and the S22 Ultra's new hybrid stabilization system included.

Reportedly, prototypes of this year's foldables are apparently already in Samsung's headquarters, including what will become the Galaxy Z Fold4. According to two leakers who claim to have insider information on the upcoming handset, the Galaxy Z Fold4 could launch with a new display format and a superior under-display camera compared to the Galaxy Z Fold3.

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy S22 Ultra, a successor to both the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Available in seven colours, the Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with up to 1 TB of storage, flagship cameras and a 5,000 mAh battery, among other features.

The Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra are finally officially out there, as is the fact they run on new, "fastest ever" 4 nanometer (nm) processors. The promise of the power involved in this upgrade also implies scope for a lot of heat. Accordingly, the OEM asserts that it has re-designed its mobile thermal management system specially for its new flagships.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S22+, one of its three new flagship smartphones. The Galaxy S22+ starts at €1,049 and offers a few advantages over the Galaxy S22, including a brighter display. The Galaxy S22+ shares its cameras with its smaller sibling though, including its 3x 'Hybrid Optical Zoom' camera.

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy S22, a 6.1-inch handset that offers flagship hardware in a compact package. The Galaxy S22 measures 70 x 146 x 7.6 mm, weighs 167 g and starts at €849 with 128 GB of storage. Samsung will sell the Galaxy S22 in eight colours, too.

Google may not have brought Wear OS 3 out of beta yet, but Samsung has implied that the OS may be a few months away from release. While the OS was already expected to feature a next-generation Google Assistant, it seems that Wear OS 3 will support streaming music in the YouTube Music app via Wi-Fi and LTE. The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic will benefit from both features, too.

The Galaxy S22 series is finally set for launch. However, it now seems that the ZTE Nubia Z40 Pro can hope to keep itself in mind for some tech fans even during this event, as the 2 types of flagship will run on the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC in some cases. It is said to have posted Geekbench results comparable with those of the upcoming Samsung phones.

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra arrives on February 9, Samsung's next premier tablet. Plenty is already known about the 14.6-inch tablet ahead of tomorrow's Galaxy Unpacked event, including that it will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. However, a hands-on video has already leaked, showcasing its potential as a laptop or Surface Pro 8 replacement.

Samsung has unveiled ten new watch bands for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. While the bands will not be available until the end of the month, a significant software update for the pair will arrive tomorrow.

Samsung has published several camera shots from the Winter Olympics, capturing 'the excitement of an epic night of celebration #withGalaxy'. Rumour has it that the photos were taken using a Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung's next premier flagship smartphone. The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra will launch on February 9 at Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event.

Ahead of Unpacked, Samsung's press release for the Galaxy Tab S8 series has leaked, revealing the company's plans to deliver four major OS updates to its current flagship phones, with five years of support in total. The Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 will, for example, receive Android 15.

The Galaxy S22 series will make its debut on February 9. Ahead of launch, however, a new report brings information that will gladden the hearts of expectant Indian fans. Supposedly, the trio of flagships will ditch the Exynos 2200 in favor of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 when they come to India.`

Samsung's super-sized tablet is just two days away from being unveiled, but a hands-on image has already surfaced online. While the tablet has a 14.6-inch display, its notch remains recognisable. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra appears to have thicker bezels than marketing materials suggest, too.

While Samsung has showcased elaborate Tiger-themed billboards for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, several promotional teasers have accidentally gone live in the US. Not only has AT&T kitted out a store with Galaxy S22 promotional materials, but Samsung US has also started running Facebook adverts for the upcoming smartphones.

The Samsung event slated to unveil the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra may finally be upon us. However, the rumored designs for all 3 has been revealed in advance of this Unpacked stream - again. This possibly last-minute tip comes in the form of a new 360-degree video that purports to show all 3 phones from all angles this time.

Samsung typically launches the Galaxy A5x and A7x phones at the same date but that may change this year, as a new leak claims the Galaxy A73 has now been delayed and will debut after the Galaxy A53.

Samsung's upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, will be a powerhouse of a phone. The physical package is unlikely to thrill, though, as a leaked image of the Galaxy S22 Ultra's box contents reveals sparse contents.

Reportedly, Samsung plans to release a 1 TB version of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, its next premier flagship smartphone. However, the high capacity edition is not expected to launch in all markets, just as the Exynos 2200 may be limited to a few countries.

The Galaxy S21 FE may only be a month old, but the handset can already be purchased at up to a 14% discount. Currently, Samsung's most recent flagship smartphone starts at US$599.99 with 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and a Snapdragon 888 SoC.