On February 22, Samsung once again presented us with a textbook-level conference in China, at which Samsung officially launched the Samsung Galaxy S22+ out of this year's flagship new product - Samsung Galaxy S22 series. As an old user who has continued to use the brand since the Samsung Galaxy S3, after seeing the Galaxy S22+ product at the press conference, the rear camera module layout, the front display effect, the excellent second-generation dynamic AMOLED direct screen and the body design that integrates roundness and boxiness, etc., I believe that every user who has used the Samsung S20/S21 will see a legacy in it.
When I got the real machine, I felt the difference between the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the previous generation from the aspects of screen size, thickness, weight, charging speed, shooting experience, etc. Arguably, it's the flagship Android model I've felt at ease with in recent times.
A sense of quality as always
Good design can stand the test of time, in the automotive industry, often use a highly recognizable family design, you only need to see the corner of the body, you can roughly infer which brand this product belongs to. But in the field of smartphones, due to the rapid iteration of technology. The different design language of each generation of flagship models will result in consumers not being able to identify the corporate brand. There are also some brands that have noticed this and are committed to creating their own design language, and Samsung is one of them. From the cobblestone body design language of the Samsung Galaxy S3 to today's Samsung Galaxy S22+, you can see the power of inheritance.
There are also changes in the heritage, with the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Samsung Galaxy S21+ differing in design details. The latter is mated to the curved backplane, and the camera module adopts a radian transition design at the junction of the middle frame. Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a classic sandwich design, the camera module and the middle frame is not directly connected, metal highlight chamfer makes the whole machine look tougher.
Compared with the color matching of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G color block body, the camera frame color of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ echoes the color of the fuselage, and the unified color matching makes the sense of unity of the whole machine stronger. The Samsung Galaxy S22+ provides four colors of obsidian black, yumeng white, fog pine green and floating light powder, the author's hand is yumeng white, pure white fuselage with high-gloss "armored aluminum" aluminum frame, high-grade sense.
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is also Samsung's first smartphone to feature the new Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ glass, which greatly enhances the body's scratch and drop resistance. Under the sandwich structure, the Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® + glass on both sides of the front is equipped with a super strength of the "armored aluminum" border, coupled with IP68 dustproof and waterproof, not a three-proof machine, better than a three-proof machine.
As the world's top screen supplier, Samsung is also the pioneer and forerunner of curved mobile phones, in the past period of time, launched such as Samsung Galaxy S6 edg, Samsung Galaxy S10 and other excellent hyperboloid models. But starting with the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, the screen of the flagship model gradually returned to the straight screen.
There is no doubt that the curved screen has a better visual perception, but the current "curved full screen" painting style is somewhat crooked. Some brands even sacrifice volume keys in order to launch products with curved screen curvature of more than 80 degrees, increasing the learning cost of users while taking on a greater risk of broken screens. Nowadays, with the popularity of the full screen, the large-size direct screen obviously has a better grip.
The front of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is equipped with a 6.6-inch FHD+ 2nd generation dynamic AMOLED screen that supports an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz. As shown in the figure, you can see that the refresh rate will adjust dynamically with the operation, which is smooth when it is smooth, and it is more power-efficient to keep the refresh rate low when it is stationary.
The peak brightness of this screen is as high as 1750 nits, and it has the top screen display quality at present. The new Smart Vision Booster technology also automatically adjusts screen tones based on ambient light, enhancing color contrast for a high-quality display.
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ measures 75.8 x 157.4 x 7.6mm and weighs 195g. In addition, the fuselage uses more environmentally friendly materials. Samsung is using waste fishing nets into high-performance materials for making smartphones, which contain 20% marine plastics made from recycled fishing net materials, which are used to produce accessories and important brackets for Samsung's Galaxy S22 series.
As strong as ever
As a mobile phone manufacturer with the top 1 in global Android smartphone shipments, Samsung's first launch with a new generation of Snapdragon 8 mobile platform is already a matter of habit. After all, even the chips are oem of Samsung Semiconductor, and it is natural for their flagship machines to be used first.
The new Generation Snapdragon 8 mobile platform includes an octa-core Kryo CPU, which includes a Cortex-X2-based 3.0 GHz core, three Cortex-A710-based 2.5GHz high-performance cores, and four Cortex-A510-based 1.8GHz high-efficiency cores. Compared to the Snapdragon 888, CPU performance is increased by 20% and energy efficiency is increased by 30%. Meanwhile, the all-new Adreno GPU promises 30% enhanced graphics rendering speeds, plus 25% more energy efficiency than the Snapdragon 888.
From the overall experience point of view, Samsung Galaxy S22+ adopts a slightly conservative tuning for the new generation of Snapdragon 8 mobile platform, under the premise of ensuring performance, minimizing heat. In the end, the total score of TheAtu V9.3.0 version reached 983540 points, of which the CPU score was 234703 points, the GPU score was 441116 points, the MEM score was 161325 points, and the UX score was 146396 points, which belonged to the average level. A little sadly, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ only offers 8GB of RAM and does not have a 12GB version.
In terms of game performance, because we got the internal beta model, The Glory of the King did not open a high frame rate mode. With the image quality turned to the highest level, the average frame rate of the 30-minute game is 59.04 frames, and the game can run at full frame rate during the game. Also capable of running at full frame is the Peace Elite, with an average frame rate of 59.83 frames in the state of ultra-high definition and frame limit. In the game mode, the touch sampling rate reaches 240Hz, and the operation is more handy.
"Original God" as a performance detection tool for its new machine, the picture quality is full, running between Mond City and the wind and ground, using monitoring software can see that the average frame rate is 51.66 frames, in the high load in the overall performance is good, running the map can keep 60 frames full frame running, under the battle scene, the frame rate will drop to about 45 frames.
At the same time, whether it is during the game or daily use, the built-in network behavior analysis technology of Samsung Galaxy S22+ can automatically detect the applications that are in use, intelligently allocating network resources for each application. The combination of a 4500mAh battery and 45W ultra-fast charging also makes the Samsung Galaxy S22+ finally catch up with the mainstream in terms of charging rate.
The imaging system is as stable as ever
The feeling that successive Samsung mobile phones have given me on the image system is stable, and the camera may not be so gorgeous in the book parameters, but the pictures and videos taken are clear and the colors are natural. The imaging system of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is as stable, excellent and reliable as ever.
In terms of configuration, Samsung's long-used 12MP wide-angle lens was finally replaced by a 50MP wide-angle lens on the Samsung Galaxy S22+, which supports full-pixel dual-core focus technology, optical image stabilization, F1.8 aperture, FOV: 85°. It is also equipped with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens (F2.2 aperture, FOV: 120°) and a 10MP telephoto lens (3x optical zoom, optical image stabilization, F2.4 aperture, FOV: 36°).
Let's start by taking a look at the Samsung Galaxy S22+ shot sample. The main lens of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ not only increased the pixel to 50 million pixels, but also increased the sensor area by 23% compared to the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+. After opening the camera software and pressing the shutter button, the image quality detail can be enhanced by adaptive pixel technology, so that the photo has richer detail.
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(telephoto lens, 3x optical zoom)
AI will also detect the low-light environment, and automatically adjust the lens, through multi-frame synthesis technology to make the picture brighter, while the noise reduction algorithm also began to optimize the picture at the same time, bringing a better look and feel, and behind all this, are non-perceptual, all we need to do is to pick up the phone and press the shutter, the rest of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ to help you get it.
This time, the rear camera surface of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ uses ultra-clear glass with a low nano coating, which means that in the shooting of night scenes such as overpass traffic, neon lights or complex light sources, the lens glare is greatly reduced, which is what we often call ghosting. When shooting video at night, the Intelligent Dynamic Frame Rate feature automatically adjusts to the appropriate frame rate based on ambient light, which can greatly reduce night scene video noise for the Super Night Scene solution. When shooting video, advanced VDIS technology is introduced, which can minimize picture shake and help users record a clear and smooth picture even during movement, all of which is also weakly perceived.
Portrait shooting is a highlight of the Samsung Galaxy S22+, and with the upgrade of the shooting system, we can not only get sharper portraits and selfies. The AI stereoscopic depth-of-field bokeh function uses a sophisticated AI algorithm with options including blur, studio, high-color monotony, low-color monotony, background, and color point. In the video shooting, the automatic composition function will actively focus on the subject and make it maintain the C position, but also has a portrait video function, you can blur off the background, this is not a proper Vlog weapon.
If you're a more professional video enthusiast, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ also offers more professional features. Not only does it support 8K24 frames, HDR10+ video shooting, but in the professional video function, you can also view left and right audio tracks, histograms, and adjust microphone directivity. In the AI one-button multi-shot function, you can shoot videos up to 20 seconds long, and automatically generate a series of different photos and short videos including highlight videos, slow motion clips, boomerang clips, rewind clips, collages, portraits, etc. according to the content.
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Samsung Galaxy S22+ runs one UI 4 operating system, although there is no domestic system built-in complicated functions, but all practical functions are available, suitable for friends who like light customization system. Customize the style combination of home screen and widgets, you can customize the icon color, widget, color palette, etc. according to your personal preferences, and create your own desktop.
One UI 4 operating system also has several small features that I prefer, the first is that you can automatically turn on Dolby Atmos, and also support opening during the game, which can get a better game experience for game users, especially for external game users like me. The second is the Bixby screen recognition function, which users who have used have said yes. I also turned on the keep screen on when viewing and video brightness functions in the settings, which can temporarily increase the screen brightness when watching videos to get a more vivid visual look.
At a time when users and governments are increasingly focusing on personal privacy, the One UI 4 Privacy Usage Checklist and Prompter makes it easy for users to see which apps have access to their personal data and cameras, and grant or deny access to individual apps at their discretion. The Samsung Galaxy S22 series also introduces a number of security features, such as the ARM microarchitecture that can resist network attacks against the operating system and memory, to ensure the privacy of users.
Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a very easy to use flagship model, it ensures ease of use and practicality under the premise of the system does not have too many built-in functions, the entire interface is clear. At the same time, whether it's performance, taking photos or displaying on the screen, it can provide you with the best experience on the market today. Iconic all-in-one design and bold, trendy aesthetics have once again raised the bar for flagship products. It can be said that the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is the most balanced Android flagship you can buy at present.