Samsung's Galaxy S22 Plus is sandwiched between the smaller S22 and bigger S22 Ultra models – it delivers the best battery life of the lot, and is a more sensible flat-screen option compared to the Ultra, which will make it the best pick of the series for some.

Sophisticated design – if you like a flat screen, Smooth software experience from Android, The best battery life of any S22 model

It's pricey!, No microSD card slot, S22 Ultra adds various upgrades

Editor’s note: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra are now official, so you may want to hold off … The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is certainly the odd phone out of the Galaxy family. The base-level S22 is an attractive option if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, while the high-end ultra has all the bells and whistles for the big spenders. The S22+ sits awkwardly between the two, struggling to retain a strong identity all its own. Nevertheless, the S22+ is a fully-featured Samsung Galaxy phone with an impressive spec sheet to prove it, and it’s worth checking out. The S22+ is the overgrown twin of the S22. Unless you compare them side-by-side, the extra 0.5-inches of screen space isn’t going to be very noticeable, and visually there’s nothing else to distinguish the S22+. It’s a good-looking phone, with rounded edges that make it comfortable to hold. It’s available in a wide variety of colors, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy, and if you buy it from Samsung’s...

Large, durable, and beautiful screen; Excellent camera system; Powerful hardware; IP68 weather resistance;

Price is a bit steep; Doesn’t do much to set itself apart;

Editor’s note: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra are now official, so you may want to hold off … The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is certainly the odd phone out of the Galaxy family. The base-level S22 is an attractive option if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, while the high-end ultra has all the bells and whistles for the big spenders. The S22+ sits awkwardly between the two, struggling to retain a strong identity all its own. Nevertheless, the S22+ is a fully-featured Samsung Galaxy phone with an impressive spec sheet to prove it, and it’s worth checking out. The S22+ is the overgrown twin of the S22. Unless you compare them side-by-side, the extra 0.5-inches of screen space isn’t going to be very noticeable, and visually there’s nothing else to distinguish the S22+. It’s a good-looking phone, with rounded edges that make it comfortable to hold. It’s available in a wide variety of colors, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy, and if you buy it from Samsung’s...

Large, durable, and beautiful screen; Excellent camera system; Powerful hardware; IP68 weather resistance;

Price is a bit steep; Doesn’t do much to set itself apart;

Editor’s note: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra are now official, so you may want to hold off … The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is certainly the odd phone out of the Galaxy family. The base-level S22 is an attractive option if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, while the high-end ultra has all the bells and whistles for the big spenders. The S22+ sits awkwardly between the two, struggling to retain a strong identity all its own. Nevertheless, the S22+ is a fully-featured Samsung Galaxy phone with an impressive spec sheet to prove it, and it’s worth checking out. The S22+ is the overgrown twin of the S22. Unless you compare them side-by-side, the extra 0.5-inches of screen space isn’t going to be very noticeable, and visually there’s nothing else to distinguish the S22+. It’s a good-looking phone, with rounded edges that make it comfortable to hold. It’s available in a wide variety of colors, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy, and if you buy it from Samsung’s...

Large, durable, and beautiful screen; Excellent camera system; Powerful hardware; IP68 weather resistance;

Price is a bit steep; Doesn’t do much to set itself apart;

Editor’s note: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra are now official, so you may want to hold off … The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is certainly the odd phone out of the Galaxy family. The base-level S22 is an attractive option if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, while the high-end ultra has all the bells and whistles for the big spenders. The S22+ sits awkwardly between the two, struggling to retain a strong identity all its own. Nevertheless, the S22+ is a fully-featured Samsung Galaxy phone with an impressive spec sheet to prove it, and it’s worth checking out. The S22+ is the overgrown twin of the S22. Unless you compare them side-by-side, the extra 0.5-inches of screen space isn’t going to be very noticeable, and visually there’s nothing else to distinguish the S22+. It’s a good-looking phone, with rounded edges that make it comfortable to hold. It’s available in a wide variety of colors, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy, and if you buy it from Samsung’s...

Large, durable, and beautiful screen; Excellent camera system; Powerful hardware; IP68 weather resistance;

Price is a bit steep; Doesn’t do much to set itself apart;

Editor’s note: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra are now official, so you may want to hold off … The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is certainly the odd phone out of the Galaxy family. The base-level S22 is an attractive option if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, while the high-end ultra has all the bells and whistles for the big spenders. The S22+ sits awkwardly between the two, struggling to retain a strong identity all its own. Nevertheless, the S22+ is a fully-featured Samsung Galaxy phone with an impressive spec sheet to prove it, and it’s worth checking out. The S22+ is the overgrown twin of the S22. Unless you compare them side-by-side, the extra 0.5-inches of screen space isn’t going to be very noticeable, and visually there’s nothing else to distinguish the S22+. It’s a good-looking phone, with rounded edges that make it comfortable to hold. It’s available in a wide variety of colors, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy, and if you buy it from Samsung’s...

Large, durable, and beautiful screen; Excellent camera system; Powerful hardware; IP68 weather resistance;

Price is a bit steep; Doesn’t do much to set itself apart;

Editor’s note: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra are now official, so you may want to hold off … The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is certainly the odd phone out of the Galaxy family. The base-level S22 is an attractive option if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, while the high-end ultra has all the bells and whistles for the big spenders. The S22+ sits awkwardly between the two, struggling to retain a strong identity all its own. Nevertheless, the S22+ is a fully-featured Samsung Galaxy phone with an impressive spec sheet to prove it, and it’s worth checking out. The S22+ is the overgrown twin of the S22. Unless you compare them side-by-side, the extra 0.5-inches of screen space isn’t going to be very noticeable, and visually there’s nothing else to distinguish the S22+. It’s a good-looking phone, with rounded edges that make it comfortable to hold. It’s available in a wide variety of colors, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy, and if you buy it from Samsung’s...

Large, durable, and beautiful screen; Excellent camera system; Powerful hardware; IP68 weather resistance;

Price is a bit steep; Doesn’t do much to set itself apart;

Editor’s note: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra are now official, so you may want to hold off … The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is certainly the odd phone out of the Galaxy family. The base-level S22 is an attractive option if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, while the high-end ultra has all the bells and whistles for the big spenders. The S22+ sits awkwardly between the two, struggling to retain a strong identity all its own. Nevertheless, the S22+ is a fully-featured Samsung Galaxy phone with an impressive spec sheet to prove it, and it’s worth checking out. The S22+ is the overgrown twin of the S22. Unless you compare them side-by-side, the extra 0.5-inches of screen space isn’t going to be very noticeable, and visually there’s nothing else to distinguish the S22+. It’s a good-looking phone, with rounded edges that make it comfortable to hold. It’s available in a wide variety of colors, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy, and if you buy it from Samsung’s...

Large, durable, and beautiful screen; Excellent camera system; Powerful hardware; IP68 weather resistance;

Price is a bit steep; Doesn’t do much to set itself apart;

Editor’s note: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra are now official, so you may want to hold off … The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is certainly the odd phone out of the Galaxy family. The base-level S22 is an attractive option if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, while the high-end ultra has all the bells and whistles for the big spenders. The S22+ sits awkwardly between the two, struggling to retain a strong identity all its own. Nevertheless, the S22+ is a fully-featured Samsung Galaxy phone with an impressive spec sheet to prove it, and it’s worth checking out. The S22+ is the overgrown twin of the S22. Unless you compare them side-by-side, the extra 0.5-inches of screen space isn’t going to be very noticeable, and visually there’s nothing else to distinguish the S22+. It’s a good-looking phone, with rounded edges that make it comfortable to hold. It’s available in a wide variety of colors, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy, and if you buy it from Samsung’s...

Large, durable, and beautiful screen; Excellent camera system; Powerful hardware; IP68 weather resistance;

Price is a bit steep; Doesn’t do much to set itself apart;

Editor’s note: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra are now official, so you may want to hold off … The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is certainly the odd phone out of the Galaxy family. The base-level S22 is an attractive option if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, while the high-end ultra has all the bells and whistles for the big spenders. The S22+ sits awkwardly between the two, struggling to retain a strong identity all its own. Nevertheless, the S22+ is a fully-featured Samsung Galaxy phone with an impressive spec sheet to prove it, and it’s worth checking out. The S22+ is the overgrown twin of the S22. Unless you compare them side-by-side, the extra 0.5-inches of screen space isn’t going to be very noticeable, and visually there’s nothing else to distinguish the S22+. It’s a good-looking phone, with rounded edges that make it comfortable to hold. It’s available in a wide variety of colors, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy, and if you buy it from Samsung’s...

Large, durable, and beautiful screen; Excellent camera system; Powerful hardware; IP68 weather resistance;

Price is a bit steep; Doesn’t do much to set itself apart;