Samsung Galaxy S22 is still among the best-performing top-level smartphones in our local markets, creating quite a buzz in the tech world. The phone has many features and improvements over its predecessor, the S21. With its exceptional design, impressive specs, and improved cameras, the S22 is an excellent choice for a high-end smartphone.

On Gadgets Leo, the phone costs KSh76,499. We have also explored the phone’s design and build quality, screen and speakers, specs and performance, cameras, battery life, charging, software and apps, and whether the S22 is worth its price.

Samsung Galaxy S22 5G Key Specs and Price In Kenya

Price	KSh76,499
Performance	Exynos 2200 (4 nm)
Camera	50MP + 10MP + 12MP
Display Size	6.1 Inches
Battery	Li-Ion 3700 mAh
Storage	128 GB
Memory	8 GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy S22 5G 6.1″, 128GB ROM, 8GB RAM, 3700mAh price in Kenya is KSh84,500. This is the 8GB RAM / 128GB internal storage variant of the Galaxy S22 which is available in Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, and Cream.

Samsung Galaxy S22 5G 6.1″, 128GB ROM, 8GB RAM, 3700mAh Description

Design & Build

The S22 comes with a sleek design and a premium feel similar to its predecessor, the S21. It features an aluminum frame and front and rear glass with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. The phone weighs 167g and is only about 7.6mm thick, making it lightweight and comfortable. The phone’s build quality is excellent, and the IP68 rating means that it can stay under 1.5m of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. The phone is available in Phantom White, Phantom Black, Green, Pink Gold, and Bora Purple colors.

The device uses an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that is extremely fast and accurate compared to regular optical fingerprint sensors in other phones. The SIM tray is at the bottom and lets you use up to 2 nano SIM cards in a Dual SIM configuration. Overall, the design is compact, familiar, and one of the best phones you can buy in terms of build quality. The display features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, and the phone does not ship with a pre-installed screen protector.

Screen & Speakers

Samsung is known for its excellent displays on flagship offerings, and the S22 does not disappoint. The phone packs a 6.1 Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The refresh rate, which Samsung calls Motion smoothness, can be manually configured to 60Hz or set as adaptive, automatically adjusting the screen refresh rate from 24Hz up to 120Hz. The viewing experience is excellent, and the settings have extensive options to configure the display to your needs, including an eye comfort shield.

Always-on display can be enabled for those who like to check their notifications quickly. You can tap to wake the screen and get a gist of your notifications. Dark Mode is available system-wide, and One UI in dark Mode on this panel is a treat to use. There are minimal bezels around the display, and underneath the display is a 10Mp punch-hole selfie camera.

The audio from the stereo speakers can get very loud without distortion, and the S22 sounds better than the S21. One of the speakers is down-firing and located near the USB-C port, while the other is at the top behind the earpiece. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack which is not a surprise considering the phone’s thin profile, but you could use a USB-C adapter if you don’t plan to use wireless headphones.

Specs & Performance

The S22 is equipped with powerful flagship chips and is available in two variants, one with Snapdragon and another with Exynos, depending on the market. The unit tested in this review features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. In Europe, Samsung ships the phone with a similar 4nm Exynos 2200 chipset.

The Exynos version features the Xclipse 920 GPU, resulting from a collaboration between Samsung and AMD. Regarding regular day-to-day performance, the S22 is blazingly fast and can easily handle multitasking and running heavy apps. The phone scored 1101 on single-core and 3716 on multi-core in Geekbench 5, which significantly improved the S21’s scores.

The S22 runs on Samsung’s latest One UI 4.1 based on Android 12, bringing many new features and improvements. The user interface is smooth and responsive, with minimal bloatware pre-installed. The phone also supports 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.

Cameras

The S22 has a triple camera setup at the back, comprising a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 12MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. The camera can take stunning photos with vivid colors and sharp details in daylight. The user-friendly camera app offers various shooting modes and features, including Night mode, Pro mode, and 8K video recording.

The 50MP sensor uses pixel binning technology to produce 12.5MP photos with improved low-light performance. The ultra-wide-angle sensor can capture up to a 120-degree field of view, and the telephoto sensor produces sharp photos even at 3x zoom. The 10MP punch-hole selfie camera can also capture great selfies with accurate skin tones and details.

Battery Life & Charging

The S22 comes with a 4000mAh battery that can last a full day with moderate usage. The phone supports 25W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. The charging speeds are not the fastest compared to some of its rivals, but the battery life is good enough to compensate for it. The phone also supports reverse wireless charging, which can come in handy to charge other devices such as smartwatches or wireless earphones.

Is Samsung Galaxy S22 5G worth the price?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is priced at around KSh84,500 in Kenya, which is steep compared to some of its rivals, such as the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 12. However, considering the phone’s premium design, impressive specs, excellent cameras, and smooth performance, it is worth the price tag for people who are looking for a high-end smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is a worthy successor to the S21 and one of the best Android phones you can buy right now. It has a premium design, stunning display, powerful specs, and great cameras that can capture stunning photos and videos. The battery life is decent, and the phone supports fast wireless charging. If you are looking for a high-end smartphone that can offer an all-around experience, the S22 is worth considering.