{"id":15658,"date":"2022-02-21T18:55:05","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T18:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/21\/samsung-galaxy-s22-lineup-reviews-solid-upgrades-but-lackluster-battery\/"},"modified":"2022-02-21T18:55:05","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T18:55:05","slug":"samsung-galaxy-s22-lineup-reviews-solid-upgrades-but-lackluster-battery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/21\/samsung-galaxy-s22-lineup-reviews-solid-upgrades-but-lackluster-battery\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup reviews: Solid upgrades, but lackluster battery"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Samsung’s trio of Galaxy S22 models are solid Android smartphones with great camera performance, though battery life is lacking, early reviews suggest. <\/p>\n

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Despite the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup still lags behind<\/a> Apple’s iPhone 13<\/a> series in terms of performance, the devices are still racking up favorable reviews. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The base model Galaxy S22, for example, is described as a “much more compelling option” than its predecessor for most users, according to<\/a> Laptop Mag<\/em>. The publication touted the device’s upgraded cameras, bright 120Hz display, and compact design. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Despite the solid hardware and software upgrades on the Galaxy S22, the reportedly weak battery life makes “using its more powerful features all the more painful,” Laptop Mag<\/em> wrote. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The battery life issue, which is also present on the Galaxy S22 Ultra, was less prevalent on the Galaxy S22 Plus. According to<\/a> Android Central<\/em>, the middle device in the lineup features the best battery life of the S22 lineup. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On both the S22 and S22 Plus, there are meaningful upgrades to performance thanks to the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and upgrade-worthy updates to the camera. In addition to excellent zoom performance and improved low-light performance, the two devices also feature RAW editing support. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Unlike previous Galaxy S-series models, the flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra isn’t just an upgraded version of its lower-priced stablemates. Instead, the largest and priciest Galaxy is more of a standalone device with features borrowed from the now-discontinued Galaxy Note lineup. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Like the S22 and S22 Plus, the Galaxy S22 Ultra features snappy performance and significant camera improvements. Unlike other models in the S22 lineup, it also packs a built-in S Pen and zoom capabilities up to 10x. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Verge<\/em> writes that<\/a> there’s “nothing else like [the S22 Ultra] in Samsung’s lineup or anywhere else on the market, really.” Despite some shortcomings as far as UI quirks and lackluster battery life, the publication dubbed the top-of-the-line Galaxy device as “truly one of a kind.” <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Galaxy S22 lineup<\/a> is slated to start shipping on Feb. 25. The Galaxy S22 starts at $799, while the Galaxy S22 Plus starts at $999. The Galaxy S22 Ultra retails for $1,199.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n