REVIEW: Galaxy S22+, the balance at the top of the Samsung range 6y6n2j

The latest line of smartphones from Samsung was launched worldwide in February 2022 with the promise of delivering maximum power in of photography, power and other aspects. By courtesy of the company itself, I had the opportunity to test the Galaxy S22+ to be how far the model could go. 2q374b

In summary, the Android smartphone can be a great tool in various parts of everyday life, especially if you need a device that can handle heavier applications and can take good photos. Check all the details right now. 

Design 145g70

Weighing in at 195 grams, the Galaxy S22+ is a smartphone that is neither too small nor too big at the same time. This may sound like a negative comment, but for a person using the Galaxy Note 9 three years ago, the size is ideal. And here I start talking about the first positive point of the Galaxy S22+. In the box, in addition to the smartphone, there is a cable and key for opening the tray.

With the thickness of 7,6mm, I would easily define this smartphone Android as a digital wallet that allows several tasks to be solved without the need for me to carry more items in my pants or bag. The aluminum finish can be a bit flimsy for the careless, so I really recommend using a clear case that will protect the edges. THE Samsung put a light adhesive backing around the edges that can wear out over time, so watch out for that.

I received the variant that has a white back, made of glass. The manufacturer chose to place a glass Corning Gorilla Glass which will be great for avoiding accidents, but as soon as you pick up the device, you realize that the finish is as as the model category. It is worth mentioning that the rear, despite being made of glass, does not have the material that s fingerprints. 

As a big music fan, I noticed the lack of a 3,5mm headphone jack, especially when my Bluetooth headphones were draining and I had to wait at least an hour to get back to watching series or listening to music on my smartphone.

But at the same time, this can be solved with a USB-C to P2 adapter. This change has been going on for a few years now, so don't think that when you invest in a newer, smartphone, you'll find a pair of headphones in the box and a P2 connection next to the charger port.

Summarizing the comments about the design of the Galaxy S22+: it is possible to see that when launching a new model for the smartphone market, the Samsung had this thought not only in the processor power or camera features, but also in the visual aspect. 

Fabric 3c653a

A Samsung chose to launch its new smartphone with a 6,6-inch display with 2X Dynamic AMOLED Technology, FHD+ resolution, 120Hz variable refresh rate, HDR10+ and 1750 nits peak brightness. All these numbers sound interesting in theory, but they also allow the model to deliver a great visual experience.

If, like me, you like to watch content on your smartphone even when you're at home, you won't have problems with your screen. Galaxy S22+. To test this, I chose to marathon apFirst season of Hearstopper and spend about an hour a day in the YouTube, watching the most diverse types of videos. During this experience I was able to see colors with great tones. 

High-quality streaming content was great to watch on the model's screen, although when using the screen adjustment feature to stop seeing black borders, I noticed a clipping in some YouTube videos. At this point, the “blame” lies more with the content creation industry itself, which is only now adapting to the big screens. But for sure, you will have a good consumption of content in the Galaxy S22+.

A small negative comment about the screen is that unfortunately, it almost becomes a big mirror when we are using it outdoors. That means no, you will not find glare protection on this smartphone. Android. The small problem that is present in most smartphones and tablets is even more apparent when we use apps and websites with dark mode. 

The ambient light sensor helps a lot so that it is not necessary to adjust the brightness when going from indoors to outdoors, but here, it would be really interesting if the company put an anti-glare screen. 

Battery 554u5p

A good smartphone model is one that manages to stay active for a good part of its day and asks to be unplugged only at the end of the day (or close to it). Of course, battery life will vary greatly from person to person and depending on how many sensors are connected.

In an average daily use of an hour and a half, to take pictures, watch content on Netflix and access social networks and other operating system tests, I managed to reach a screen use of 3h21, for 6h and five minutes, as you can see in the screenshots above. Charging time is still the same as other Galaxy models: it takes about an hour and a half to reach capacity, thanks to the for fast charging. 

It is important to that Samsung no longer ship chargers on their smartphone models, but it is possible to do the free redemption of a 25W power supply on the company's website. The 4.500 mAh battery with for charging up to 45W manages to do well for most of the day, but if you start using the model around 08 am, you will need to recharge it at least once a day, before going. to sleep. 

Through technology that reduces the refresh rate to just 1Hz, the model was able to recharge in 01h30, a gain of 30 minutes at times when this feature was disabled. 

Performance 58a2u

the whole line Galaxy S22 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen1, also on all smartphones with operating system Android released in 2022. Here, small overheating is still one of the big problems for models that have Android. when playing Fortnite, which requires a lot of RAM memory and the processor itself, I realized that the Galaxy S22+ started to heat up after about 30 minutes.

A Samsung sent us a protective cover with LED that served more as a heater, since the accessory does not allow the heat to circulate outside. Here, that tip is worth: in activities that may require a lot of the model, such as games or video recording, always remove the case or any other accessory that can prevent the circulation of the heat emitted.

In day-to-day activities, such as using social networks and video consumption, I didn't have problems with crashes, as well as no application had to have its operation interrupted due to a processor problem. The 8 GB of RAM served very well for day-to-day use and tasks that require more of the processor, but the small heat next to the front camera can be a problem for some people.

We also have access to the best connectivity factors: in addition to for 5G networks, owners can connect to Wi-Fi 6E networks, just like Bluetooth 5.2 works smoothly.

System and interface e174s

With One UI 4.1 installed, which is based on Android 12, usage is great for those who are used to Google's operating system. In addition to all the features that everyone knows, the Secure Folder, screen recording (with internal audio capture), device assistance and general use is smart.

The highlight in the use of the operating system is due to the security that One UI provides for s, in addition to the functionality to suspend the operation of applications in the background to save battery. The fingerprint registration can present some errors for those who have slightly larger fingers, when I had to invest 10 minutes to complete the process.

QuickShare, which allows file sharing between devices Galaxy, works intelligently and functionally, just needing the technology to be activated on both devices. It is an interesting alternative to Bluetooth.

Wireless Power Share, which allows charging from other devices, is also present on Samsung's smartphone for 2022. It's a great alternative for those who need to recharge smart watches, wireless headphone cases and even other cell phones and don't have a socket. nearby (or the charging cable).

camera with nightography 2xo6b

Here we arrive at the high point of the Galaxy S22+. The Galaxy S line is known for delivering great images to its s, but I was surprised by the overnight results when using the Galaxy S22+. Starting with the rear, there is a set of three lenses that work very well, both together and separately. Are they:

• Front: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF;
• Rear 1 (Wide): 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57″, 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS;
• Rear 2 (Ultra Wide): 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video;
• Rear 3 (Telephoto): 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom.

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The Wide, which has 50MP, manages to do well in everything that is put to the test. If you use a model that was released before 2019, you will see gains on the first click. The ISOCELL GN5 (S5KGN5) sensor with ISOCELL 2.0, which has post-processing capabilities in images and videos captured at night is really interesting, but first let's talk e during the day. 

In landscape shots, the blue tones were captured as assertively as possible, without that effect that leaves the sky with an almost white tone. I was impressed with the use of the optical zoom, which captured details of trees that were a little further away without much difficulty. Compared to the model I use on a daily basis, the details captured were impressive, especially the green tones of trees.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the smartphone delivers the best images to its s without difficulty and by fiddling with the settings more, the capture of content is even better. Pro mode is present for all lenses and allows control of ISO, shutter speed, photo, white balance and other things, which will allow photography enthusiasts to achieve advanced results.

telephoto camera  5y1l2t

With 10 MP, the ultra wide lens also manages to do well in all situations that it was put to the test and honestly, I realized that the portrait mode is well used in this model, although some focus errors are still present. Outdoors, the model still has some difficulty identifying what should be blurred and what should be highlighted, but the final results are great. Check out examples:

The problem can be solved in post-processing, which allows the to edit the background, putting effects, but still, it should take a few good seconds for you to get the ideal focus in your photos. This does not define the telephoto lens as bad, but at the same time, it can present “mistakes” for the most demanding.

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With no upgrades at this point compared to the Galaxy S21+, this 12 MP lens comes as a good for capturing photos, although portrait mode is not available for use. The 0.6x zoom is functional and the difference in using the telephoto lens, which reaches 1.0x, is noticed as soon as you activate the camera. Check out some images captured with this lens:

During the day, the photos taken look like they were taken with professional material, but in fact, you just needed to focus on the correct object/person.

Frontal camera  3o2b1a

Here, you'll get great selfies, which can be taken both in a group and alone. The highlight is the “torch effect” that is created during the night before the photo capture is done. In practice, the Galaxy S22+ turns on a virtual flashlight so that everyone appears in the image, regardless of how dark the environment is. Some lighter tones can be somewhat affected by white light, but it's an interesting feature to use in your day to day, when necessary.

I noticed that the portrait mode is working really well here, capturing details that not even in the mirror I noticed during everyday life. The best results using this mode are seen in post-processing, where the can change the background even after capturing. 

With the same photo, it is possible to blur the background with 9 different effects. I noticed a certain delay in capturing images with this functionality, but the operating system does the correction work as soon as we go to the Gallery. 

The functionality is nothing new, but 2019 models didn't have it, so it's worth mentioning if you have a device that was released 3 years ago and you're considering switching to the Galaxy S22+.

Photos captured at night  2s3o23

To take advantage of the functionality that took the name of nightography, it will be necessary to understand a little photography and all the elements to have the best results. Night mode does a good job of auto-optimizing, but it's worth using Pro Mode, increasing exposure time and ISO for better images.

With the correct setting, the captured images are great and even in low or no lighting environments, you will be able to capture the details. 

I noticed that the ultra-wide lens can deliver a little lower quality at night, but the main and telephoto lens can deliver good results. 

Capturing Videos with the Galaxy S22+  134tb

I was briefly surprised by the quality of the videos recorded by the smartphone, with great emphasis on the optical stabilization that delivered good content even when the smartphone was shaking. One of the modes that caught my attention the most was the one called “Director's View”, which allows the use of four cameras at the same time, including zoom control and microphone use. 

The 8K quality at 24fps is great for those who work with content creation, despite the model not being able to display recorded content at maximum quality. THE Samsung solved this problem by launch smart TVs that allow sending files for these devices. But having access to this quality on a smartphone is interesting to carry out a whole day of filming and then just move to the editing software (or post everything directly, if you prefer). 

A negative comment is that the auto-framing function is available for capturing content in FHD quality at 30fps, a tool that could also be used well in other resolutions. Who knows, maybe the next generation will bring us this feature.

Audio 3n1j5g

I set the Galaxy S22+'s sound to loud and clear. Whether listening to music, watching videos on YouTube or series and movies on the most diverse streaming services, you will not be disappointed. With for Dolby Atmos, the speakers can deliver clean sound with a volume that doesn't need to be maxed out so that everyone in the room can hear what's being emitted.

The speakers are located next to the USB-C input, which can also be used to listen to music through an adapter or headphones with this connection. Bass and treble can be heard with maximum quality, although if you are a person who listens to a lot of music on the headphones, you will use the sound outputs infrequently. In any case, it is a quality feature that will be available whenever needed.

Dolby Atmos' special modes can be configured to play video, music or voice preference, but automatic configuration alone delivers quality sound.

Conclusion 60664y

Access the complete package of the best features on smartphones Samsung it is a decision that can be considered expensive for some people. Launched in Brazil in March of this year, the Galaxy S22+ can be found at Magazine Luiza for BRL 5.984,15 in cash, value that will be used in the period of great durability of the smartphone. The cameras are the high point of use, but the power to run heavier applications effortlessly deserves to be highlighted, as well as the very elegant design gives that touch to your everyday life.

At the same time, the battery could last better and be charged in less time, especially given the fact that competitors such as Xiaomi, Motorola and realme can deliver this even in models that are considered intermediate. The processor tends to heat up a little when put to work on heavier tasks, but nothing that would impede long-term use.

If you use a 2019 model and are looking for a smartphone that delivers great advances in performance, cameras and other factors, the investment is well worth it. In addition to having access to the best processor released in 2022 for Android smartphones, you will also be able to use the latest operating systems, as the Samsung guarantees that your new smartphone will be updated by 4 new versions of Android, as well as sending security packages for 5 years. 

Technical specifications 292m5w

Córdoba	Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G – SM-S906
Social	GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/LTE/5G
GSM chip	Nano-SIM or e-SIM
Dimensions	157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm
Weight	195 g
Composition:	Front: Gorilla Glass Victus+ Back: Gorilla Glass Sides: aluminum
Resistance	IP68 (water and dust), submersion up to 1,5m in fresh water for up to 30 minutes
Fabric	6,6-inch display with Full HD+ resolution 2X Dynamic AMOLED Technology, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (~390 ppi density), 89,6% screen ratio.
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Brazil) or Exynos 2200 (Global)
GPU	Adreno 730
Frontal camera	10 MP, f / 2.2, 26mm (wide), 1 / 3.24 ″, 1.22 µ, Dual Pixel PDAF
Rear Cameras	Rear 1 (Wide): 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57″, 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS Rear 2 (Ultra Wide): 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video Rear 3 (Telephoto): 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Institutional	8K is 24fps 4K at 30 or 60fps, 1080p at 30,60 or 240fps 720p to 960fps HDR10 + Stereo sound recording Stabilization
System	Android 12, OneUI 4.1
Wi-Fi	WiFi 6E
RAM and Internal Memory	128GB and 8GB of RAM 256GB and 8GB RAM (UFS 3.1)
Memory card	No
Colors	Black, white, green and pink
Price	R$ 5.984 in Magazine Luiza

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