▲Tae-Moon Noh, head of Samsung Electronics' MX business division, introduces the Galaxy S22 series. (Photo courtesy of Samsung Electronics)



Samsung Galaxy S22 series unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2022
Built-in S Pen, improved night vision camera, and 1-hour battery charge

Samsung Electronics has officially entered the 2022 smartphone race by unveiling the Galaxy S22 series, which combines the features of the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note and boasts the "ultimate experience," including improved night camera functionality.

Samsung Electronics held the 'Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022: The Epic Standard of Smartphone Experiences' event online on the 10th (Korean time) and unveiled the 'Galaxy S22'.

The 'Galaxy S22' series consists of three models: the 'Galaxy S22' and 'Galaxy S22+' with 6.1-inch and 6.6-inch displays respectively, and the premium smartphone 'Galaxy S22 Ultra' that combines the 'Galaxy Note' and 'Galaxy S' series with a 6.8-inch display.

The 'Galaxy S22' series features an image sensor that is larger than its predecessor and innovative video recording capabilities such as 'Nightography' based on exclusive AI technology.

It is the industry's first 4nm processor with significantly enhanced neural network processor (NPU) performance, and is the most eco-friendly Galaxy smartphone ever, using materials recycled from discarded fishing nets.

The 'Galaxy S22' series also offers powerful security features.

Samsung Knox Vault, Samsung's proprietary chipset-level security platform, further protects users' sensitive information, including passwords, biometrics, blockchain, and authentication keys.

The status bar and Privacy Dashboard allow you to see which apps are using your data or camera, and new security technology has been implemented to prevent cyberattacks targeting your smartphone's operating system and memory.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra, the first S series device to feature a built-in S Pen, is the most powerful device ever.

The 'Galaxy S22 Ultra' is the first in the S series to feature the 'S Pen', which is representative of the 'Galaxy Note'.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra's S Pen has a response speed that is approximately 70% faster than its predecessor, allowing for the fastest and most accurate handwriting experience among all S Pens.

It provides a smooth experience like writing with a pen on actual paper and recognizes handwritten text in over 80 languages.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra has a large 6.8-inch screen, making it easier to take notes, draw, and navigate apps. If you take notes in Samsung Notes, they are automatically synced to other Galaxy devices.

In addition, the 'Galaxy S22 Ultra' supports Wi-Fi 6E, which is twice as fast as the existing Wi-Fi 6, allowing you to enjoy video streaming and games more comfortably.

Also, UWB (Ultra-Wideband) It will also support 'Samsung Wallet', which not only allows for easy file sharing between devices but also supports digital ID and digital car key services.

■ Galaxy smartphone camera that works day and night

The Galaxy S22 series brings next-level camera features to help you connect and communicate with vivid videos and photos anytime, anywhere.

Even in dark environments, it absorbs more light to clearly express various colors and details.

The 'Galaxy S22' and 'Galaxy S22+' are equipped with an image sensor that is approximately 23% larger than its predecessor, and combined with improved AI performance, they provide the 'Nitography' function.

By combining significantly enhanced AI technology, it can vividly record subject details even at night, and the super clear glass allows for smoother and clearer shooting without flare.

The 'Galaxy S22 Ultra' is equipped with a quad camera, including a 108-megapixel ultra-high-resolution camera with a 2.4um size, the largest among Samsung smartphone image sensors, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and two 10-megapixel telephoto cameras with 3x and 10x optical zoom, respectively.

It supports clear photo taking by utilizing the optimal camera according to the distance from the subject, and also supports digital zoom of up to 100x.

The 'Galaxy S22' series supports improved VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), enabling users to shoot videos with minimal shaking even while moving.

'Auto framing' automatically adjusts the shooting range by recognizing the person's face and movement) has also evolved to the next level. It can recognize up to 10 people and automatically focus the camera on them, allowing you to capture clear video of all of them.

It also supports a more perfect ‘portrait mode’ by being equipped with the latest AI technology.

With the 'AI Stereo Depth Map' technology that distinguishes the subject and background in greater detail, you can easily take excellent portraits in any lighting environment, and you can obtain even better results by supporting the more advanced 'AI high-resolution processing'.

Additionally, it is possible to take photos of not only people but also pets, expressing even a single strand of hair in detail.

The 'Galaxy S22' series is the first to introduce 'Expert RAW', which allows professionals and photography enthusiasts to do everything from shooting to editing in a single app.

Just like using a DSLR camera, you can directly adjust ISO, shutter speed, white balance, etc. to shoot and save as RAW files up to 16 bits, and easily edit the details according to the user's intention.

■ Latest 4nm processor∙All-day battery life

The 'Galaxy S22' series is based on the 4nm processor, the first of its kind in a Galaxy smartphone, allowing you to enjoy powerful performance wherever you are, whether at work or in your daily life.

With outstanding NPU performance, it supports the most advanced AI and machine learning processing, providing an unprecedentedly smooth experience when performing productive tasks such as taking photos or videos.

The network behavior analysis feature, which is being implemented for the first time, detects all apps that the user is using and analyzes the smartphoneIt optimizes the performance of your device to enable comfortable use of video streaming, internet surfing, navigation, etc.

It also has a large-capacity battery that can be used all day long with a high-performance processor.

In particular, the 'Galaxy S22 Ultra' and 'Galaxy S22+' support 45W ultra-fast charging, taking less than an hour to fully charge.

Charging for about 10 minutes allows you to record video for over 50 minutes.

The Galaxy S22 series features a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that automatically adjusts the screen refresh rate up to 120Hz depending on the content, allowing you to enjoy movies and your favorite shows even more vividly.

It is the first to feature 'Vision Booster' technology, which automatically adjusts the brightness of the display pixel by pixel depending on the surrounding light level, providing the best 'viewing experience' not only indoors but also outdoors.

For the first time in the 'Galaxy S' series, Armor Aluminum has been applied to enhance durability, and for the first time in a smartphone, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ has been used on both the front and back of the smartphone, making it the most durable series among Samsung smartphones ever.

Additionally, the 'Galaxy S22' series provides an intuitive user experience by being equipped with Samsung's unique user experience, One UI.

You can freely change the home screen, icons, notifications, widgets, etc. to suit your taste, and you can use emoticons, GIFs, and stickers directly from the keyboard, so you can easily convey your thoughts and feelings without having to type.

Samsung Electronics 'Galaxy S2The One UI and Android operating system upgrades of the 2' series will be supported up to four times, and support will be expanded to all Galaxy devices, including not only smartphones but also tablets, so that users can enjoy a more complete Galaxy ecosystem.

“The Galaxy S22 series will be the best choice for users to create, share, and communicate with innovative cameras and the best performance ever,” said Roh Tae-moon, head of Samsung Electronics’ MX Business Division. “In particular, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will deliver a truly unique mobile experience by combining the most beloved features of the Galaxy Note with the Galaxy S, the flagship Galaxy smartphone.”