Customers praise the Galaxy S22 for its excellent camera, compact size, and attractive design. The high-resolution camera takes stunning pictures, while the phone's size makes it easy to handle and use. Additionally, customers appreciate the variety of color options available. However, some customers have concerns about the phone's battery life, which they feel drains quickly.
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Pros mentioned:
Camera
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
beautiful device, horrible battery.
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
got excited with the phone at the begging, flat screen, 120haz refresh, 1300 nits, snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and 256 GB storage, this is a monster phone on paper, photos are beautiful, and the screen is big a bright with a little punch hole on the top. but the love ended quickly with that battery duration, in less than 6 hours my phone goes from 100 to 5%, and battery life is horrible, I have basically been carrying a battery bank everywhere I go, as I ran out of battery pretty fast, I have 2 SIMS attached to it, I have turned off the 120hz, basically all the notifications, the always-on display, Bluetooth, NFC, and barely improved 15-20% the battery life, definitely I will get rid of this phone as soon as i have some budget.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Bloatware
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great phone but overpriced
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Phone is pretty decent but I still can't get past all the Samsung bloatware. Android is usually a fast operating system but with all the added Samsung features it feels sluggish at times. Phone hardware is really high end however and the camera is great.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
S22
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
love the color.. I upgraded from the S10. The camera is great besides that I don't see much of a difference. I had to disable the 5G. It was just horrible to function with it on..
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
S22 not as good as my S10e.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Coming from S10e i prefer S10e. Battery life wasnt good on S22 and it got warm for no reason during normal use. I bought an open box excellent and it arrived with a deep scratch on the screen, some sticky stuff on the side of the phone. It was also missing the usb c cable which in the condition listed was supposed to include. Sent it back after testing for a few days and will keep using my S10e. S10e goes slow sometimes when multitasking and S22 was much faster but having 5 hrs battery life on the S22 is useless and doesnt have microSD slot or MST. Hoping Samsung will make another e variant someday as I dislike the huge screens now days S22 was great size. Dislike in screen finterprint reader as well. S10e fingerprint reader in power button is best. Tried Google Pixel 6a and it has too many bugs and lacks simplicity that Samsung has like Pixel keeps wanting pin after fingerprint unlock every 20th or so time.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good work
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
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Work good ,easy to use and light weigh ,nice color
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Phone but Not Legend Level
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Nice phone. Actually it's an awesome phone, compact enough as it is considered comparable to a Galaxy S10e. However, it may not be a major upgrade from the S10e nor its predecessor Galaxy S21 or S21 FE, but it is a nice phone with a more premium look and a considerably upgraded camera.
The S22 is very similar, almost identical, in it's physical size as the S10e; S22 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm vs S10e 142.2 x 69.9 x 7.9 mm.
It has 256GB internal storage and 8GB RAM, just as the S10e 256GB variant, but no external storage, such as MicroSD, no 3.5mm headphone/audio jack, and no physical biometrics sensor. It does have a better, brighter display with 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1500 nits, and 19.5:9 screen ratio, though with 425 ppi. Screen size is 6.1 inches, which is smaller than the S22 (6.2") and S22 FE (6.4") but larger than the S10e (5.8").
Battery life seemed to be underperforming. Even though it's a bigger battery, battery life is slightly longer than the S10e's. More power consumption is partly due to the 120 Hz refresh rate screen.
Its camera image quality is good overall. Good saturation though overexposure of images is present, such as more dynamic and vibrant colors where colors will look less natural, all of which is common with Samsung's cameras, especially with a lot of software assistance on the camera.
Unlike the other variants (S22+, S22 Ultra), the S22 doesn't have WiFi 6e.
Fast charger is sold separately. (No charger is included).
For in-screen biometrics, Samsung did a great job on its ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Though not as perfect or as fast as a physical fingerprint sensor, it is well above the likes of an optical fingerprint sensor.
Overall, a nice phone. Processing time seemed equivalent with the S10e, at times faster and slower than the S10e. It's still a nice phone. However, for some it may not be a major upgrade for those coming from previous Galaxy S series S10 and later, while for some others, it may.
For me at least, if the S22 came onboard with either a larger internal storage, at least 512GB, or expendable storage microSD slot, it may have been a worthy upgrade, and 5 stars. Plus a physical biometrics sensor as its side power/lock button, would really be golden.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Samsung Flagship
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought the S22 when AT&T wouldn't let me use my new OnePlus 9 phone. While it didn't have the hassleblad camera, it had a good camera with good stabilization. Processing speed is good as well at the memory. This may have me coming back to Samsung's flagship models. The only complaint is the battery life, was spoiled with the one plus battery life.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera, Color, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung Phone
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
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Love the color. Decent size for me. Works perfectly camera looks nice. Overall phone is what I was looking for
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom White
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love this phone
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Thos is definitely my favorite galaxy yet! It's a little wide, but it's overall really nice to handle, with good features, and a sleek design.
I think I'll probably keep this one for a few years. The green coloring is gorgeous too!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Mixed bag
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My S22 is worse off compared to my 6-year old S8 when it comes to wifi access. Also, their batteries last about the same from full to empty with continuous use. Camera is definitely better.
Dear Samsung, please bring back 3.5 mm audio jack!
And improve wifi detection for future phones. It will be tough buying another galaxy of this is the trend, where new phome fair worse than old ones.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very nice I really love it, specially the camera, but the buttery is not long time.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked)
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good phone, battery could be better
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Upgraded my phone from an S10 to an S22 and I'm overall satisfied. I opted for the smaller model as I prefer how it feels in my hand over the more powerful albeit larger phones. The pictures are sharp, the phone feels snappy with the improved refresh rate and stronger CPU. I'm happy with the phone but my only concern so far is a common one, the battery. The battery makes it through the day which meets my purposes but I was hoping it would last longer as I use my phone minimally with very little gaming. I was hoping to be able to go a day and a half to two days without a charge but it is what it is.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Color
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent gift for my dad
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Exactly what i wanted….. loved the color and its fast device.. great gift for my dad
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Battery should last longer.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The phone is an easily handled size, not as big as the others in the S22 family. The camera takes sharp photos, and the 5G signal reception is very good. However, it would be better if the battery lasted longer before needing charging. I don't play that many games on it and don't look at the phone all day like some do, yet it is often down to 25% or less by the end of the day. Nevertheless, I am generally satisfied with the Galaxy S22.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
After one year use
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good phone for the price.
Camera: Awesome
Display: Awesome
Fingerprint reader: Could get some improvements
Battery: Good
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom White
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The size of the phone is nice to handle the camera snaps nice pictures.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New phone's
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good phone nice camera for pictures fast goggle apps
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom White
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect companion for home and travel
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great size and very capable. Good battery life. I use mostly for reading both Nook and Kindle.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung Galaxy S22 256 GB
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good phone and very easy to use....and 256 GB really a nice space for storage and you forget to erase things because memory...
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my s 23
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fantastic phone love it resolution of the screen is great processor is very fast camera is great even the zoom in one has good quality resolution
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S22 256GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black