Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
$195Starting price · USMid-Range2022
7.8
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.1"
Display
50MP
Camera
3,700
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
25W
Charging
167g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe Galaxy S22 offers a flagship-grade experience in a compact form factor with a top-tier display and camera system. While its performance remains capable, the battery life is underwhelming by modern standards and charging is relatively slow.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera8.5
Performance7.5
Battery5.5
Display9.0
Build9.0
Value9.5
Strengths
Premium build quality
Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
Versatile triple camera system
Compact and ergonomic design
Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
Weaknesses
Short battery life
Slow 25W charging speeds
Prone to overheating under load
No expandable storage
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