Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Price:
Discontinued
(originally launched at $999.99)
128GB variant · Original US launch price · Launched February 2022
Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G is the middle flagship of the S22 series, featuring a 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US) or Exynos 2200 (Global) chipset, triple rear camera system (50MP Wide + 10MP Telephoto + 12MP Ultra-wide), 10MP front camera, 8GB RAM, 4,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging, wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, and 5G connectivity.
LAUNCH
| Announced | February 09, 2022 |
| Released | February 25, 2022 |
| Status | Discontinued |
DISPLAY
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) |
| Pixel Density | ~393 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz (48-120Hz adaptive) |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Features | Infinity-O display (hole-punch camera), Flat edges |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) — US / Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) — Global |
| CPU | Snapdragon: Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 — Snapdragon / Xclipse 920 — Exynos |
| RAM | 8GB (LPDDR5) |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Operating System | Launched with Android 12 (One UI 4.1); eligible for Android 16 / One UI 8, depending on model, region and carrier. |
| Security | In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner |
GAMING PERFORMANCE — COMMUNITY/THIRD-PARTY REPORTS
| PUBG Mobile / BGMI | Stable at 60 FPS on Smooth + Extreme settings. The device may heat up quickly on 90 FPS bypass modes. |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | Constant 60 FPS on Low Graphics + Max Frame Rate. Frame drops occur on Very High graphics settings. |
| Genshin Impact | Starts at 55-60 FPS on Medium preset but throttles down to 40-45 FPS after 10-15 minutes due to heating (Exynos variant may throttle earlier). |
| Overall Gaming Performance | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 delivers strong and consistent gaming performance. The Exynos 2200 variant is comparable but may show more thermal throttling in sustained heavy gaming. |
BENCHMARK — ANTUTU & GEEKBENCH RESULTS
| AnTuTu v11 / v10 Total | Around 927,796 – 1,303,326 points (reported third-party results) |
| AnTuTu CPU | ~220,520 – 502,396 |
| AnTuTu GPU | ~225,026 – 417,175 |
| AnTuTu Memory | ~137,896 – 225,620 |
| AnTuTu UX | ~152,205 – 350,284 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | ~1,514 – 1,634 (Snapdragon) |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | ~3,595 – 3,625 (Snapdragon) |
Benchmark scores are third-party results and can vary significantly depending on chipset variant, AnTuTu version, software, temperature, battery level and testing conditions. Scores should be treated as approximate rather than guaranteed results.
REAR CAMERA
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° ultrawide |
| Photo Digital Zoom | Up to 30x Space Zoom (digital) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Nightography |
FRONT CAMERA
| Camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR, Live Focus, AR Emoji |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps |
VIDEO RECORDING
| Rear Video | 8K @ 24fps, 4K UHD @ 60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps, 720p @ 960fps (Super Slow-mo), HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 240fps, 720p @ 960fps |
| Front Video | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps |
| Audio | Stereo audio recording |
BATTERY
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W Super Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes — Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (15W) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes — Wireless PowerShare |
CONNECTIVITY
| 5G | Yes — Sub-6 / mmWave (regional) |
| 4G LTE | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 with LE |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay support) |
USB & DISPLAY OUTPUT
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Display Output | Samsung DeX support |
SIM & NETWORK
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual SIM (regional) |
NAVIGATION & LOCATION
| GPS | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
SENSORS
| Fingerprint | Yes — In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner |
| Motion | Three-axis Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Barometer, Hall sensor |
| Other Sensors | RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor |
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
| Speakers | AKG-tuned Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
BUILD & PROTECTION
| Frame | Aluminum frame |
| Front Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Back Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 1.5 meters up to 30 minutes) |
| Dimensions | 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 196 grams (198g for US variant) |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom White, Phantom Green, Phantom Pink, Graphite, Cream, Sky Blue, Violet |
STORAGE & PRICE
| 128GB | Discontinued (originally $999.99) |
| 256GB | Discontinued (market-dependent pricing) |
MISC
| Model Numbers | SM-S906B (Exynos), SM-S906U (Snapdragon) |
Overall: The Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G offers a 6.6-inch 120Hz display, a 4,500mAh battery, and a versatile triple camera setup with Nightography. It features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/Exynos 2200 processor, 8K video recording, and 45W Super Fast Charging. It was discontinued after the release of the S23 series.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S22+ 5G IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/Exynos 2200 with 8GB RAM remains capable for everyday tasks and gaming. Android 16 / One UI 8 availability depends on the exact model, region and carrier. |
| Display | 6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2340x1080, 393ppi) with 120Hz refresh rate. |
| Camera | Triple 50MP + 10MP + 12MP camera with 3x Optical Zoom, 30x Space Zoom, and 8K video recording. |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh battery with 45W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC. 5G supported. |
| Security Updates | Samsung's original policy provided up to five years of security updates; availability and update frequency can vary by model, region and carrier. |
| Use Case | Great device for flagship performance, DeX support, and solid daily use. |
Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.