Despite being largely similar to its S21+ predecessor - although the newer generation is marginally smaller - we feel the Plus is the model to strike the right balance of screen-size appeal in the 2022 S series line-up. Sure, generation to generation updates are marginal, but refinement rather than reinvention can go a long way in the flagship Android market.

The optimum screen size in the S22 series; Smooth software and flagship performance expected; Neat overall design;

Minor differences to Galaxy S21+ overall; S21 FE launch was very recent - making it a cheaper viable option;

Brilliant screen; Great camera; Attractive design; Strong performance;

Battery life could be better; Expensive;

It’s early days for the S22 line, but we like what we see in the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus – and we think you will too. It’s a good design and has a great feel. The screen is expansive, colorful, and responsive. Front and back, the mix of cameras and capabilities seem right. It’s not skimping but also not necessarily pushing any barriers either (for that, look to the S22 Ultra).

Solid, clean design; Cutting-edge CPU;

Slightly smaller battery than S21 Plus; Tops out at 256GB storage

Samsung has just launched the latest Galaxy S22 series. But is it any good? What are the cameras like? And should you buy it?

Samsung decided to "Keep It Simple Stupid" with the Galaxy S22 middle-child.

Super bright display, Updated design, 4 years of promised Android updates!, Nice camera upgrades, 45W charging added, but not in the box, Pretty good battery life

Runs hot when using the camera a lot, or gaming, Still a large phone, FHD+ only at a grand, No charger in the box

The S22+ offers a slim and well-built design, with a stunning display, feature-packed software and improved cameras, but there are flaws in the battery and camera software that should have been addressed before this phone made it to market.

Long-term update support; Tough but elegant design; Superb display;

Cameras need tweaking; Middling battery life; A little pricey;

Good news is that the Galaxy S22 Plus price is the same as last year at $1,000 for the base 8G/128GB model, while $50 on top of that gets you an 8G/256GB model and that seems like the optimal configuration.

Superb display, Beautiful design, Adequate battery life, Good hapitcs and audio quality, Okay performrance

Oversharpened photos, Noisy low-light image quality, Not very ergonomic, Marginal improvements over Galaxy S21 Plus, Gets hot during gaming and heavier load