The Samsung Galaxy S22 sets the bar for what a flagship phone ought to be with outstanding build quality, one of the best displays of its kind and superb performance paired with an excellent rear camera array.

Superb 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, Outstanding build quality and design, Excellent cameras, Smooth performance, 5 years of security updates

Battery life could be better, No WiFi 6E, No UWB

The Galaxy S22 5G is a dream handset for small phone enthusiasts. Highlights include a premium compact design, excellent camera performance, 120Hz display, IP68 rating and Samsung’s One UI skin.

Premium design and build, Excellent AMOLED display, Solid flagship camera performance, Stable OneUI 4.1 software with long-term updates

Sub-par battery life, Only 25W charging, Expensive

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 lineup is here. After you decide which one to buy, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the best deal. As this is a brand-new smartphone, discounts will be scant, but you can find some savings if you pre-order or trade in an older model.  For example, US mobile carriers are offering a free storage upgrade for those who pre-order the phone now. Buy the 256GB Galaxy S22, S22+ or S22 Ultra 256GB variant for the price of the 128GB or get the S22 Ultra 512GB for the price of the 256GB. Pre-orders are open until Feb. 24; the phones hit stores on Feb. 25. With no deals or trade-in discounts, the S22 starts at $799.99, the S22+ will run you at least $999.99, and the S22 Ultra is $1,199.99. The S22 Ultra offers 512GB and 1TB versions. Here's the spec breakdown on each phone. Read on to see what US carriers are offering on the Galaxy S22. window.infogramLoaded=window.infogramLoaded || false;if(!window.infogramLoaded){window.infogramLoaded=true;!function(e,i,n,s){var ...

Samsung's Galaxy S22 comes out on Wednesday, and as the first US phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 modem, it brings a few new 5G features that should especially excite AT&T users. Before we get to that, though, let's start with something that will make everyone happy. And everyone wants better reception, right? Improved phone reception is helpful for more than just preventing dropped calls. It improves your battery life, for instance, because your phone doesn't have to strain so hard to be "heard" by the towers. No matter what carrier you're on or where you live, better signal reception improves the mobile experience. Qualcomm put signal reception on the front burner with its X65 modem, the company said when it launched. A new signal-boosting algorithm changes radio power based on how you're holding the phone, improving battery life and optimizing reception. A new envelope tracker is 30% more power efficient than competitors, according to Qualcomm, and can improve both coverage...

The entry S series flagship for 2022 banks everything on going smaller than its predecessor. This 6.1-inch flat AMOLED screen is certainly attractive, but there's less battery on board than the previous year's offering, while the just-released S21 FE may hold just as much appeal for many - bringing into question Samsung's launch calendar of late.

Small-scale and neat overall design; Sharp fast-refresh AMOLED display; Smooth software and flagship performance expected;

Minor differences to Galaxy S21 - and Fan Edition released too soon to this launch; Smaller battery raises question over longevity;

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is a hair smaller than its predecessor, and the cameras are slightly tweaked, but the changes begin and end there. It's a fine phone, especially for people who like small-body compact mobiles, but it's hard to get excited for the device.

Compact, hand-friendly size; Good-looking display;

Limited upgrades over S21; Small battery and slow charging