It’s the dawn of a new year, and Samsung is coming out swinging with the start of their 2022 reveals for their Galaxy line-up. See what’s in store!

SAMSUNG GALAXY S22 SERIES

A new era for Galaxy cannot possibly miss out on a new flagship series, consisting of the base S22, S22+ and the S22 Ultra, the last of which naturally being the top of the line. These new smartphones are meant to be Samsung’s platform for new, innovative mobile experiences, so let’s have a look at what you can get into your hands.

All three phones utilize Armor Aluminum in their build, with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back. The S22 and S22+ has an upgraded linear camera setup, with colours and design to look more uniform. The S22 and S22+ has Phantom White, Phantom Black, Green and Pink Gold colour options, while the Ultra has Burgundy instead of Pink Gold.

Accordingly, the OS is also updated, with One UI 4. The latest version has a focus on customization and privacy controls. You get a dashboard to manage your privacy settings. You get an indicator for camera and/or microphone usage for a relevant app, which you can turn off at any point. As part of the whole device ecosystem, Samsung has partnered with Google to improve Google Duo, and you can link to Windows via Microsoft.

Moving on to the display, we have Intelligent Display to analyze your environs to automatically optimize viewing, with Outdoor Visibility as a new algorithm to get you that always pristine image even in direct sunlight. At a 1750nits peak brightness for the Ultra and Plus models, it’s the brightest displays on the Galaxy S22 series yet, available at 120Hz refresh rate across the 6.1-inch S22, 6.6-inch S22+ and 6.8-inch for the Ultra.

The hardware and camera in the base series share quite a number of features with the Ultra, so might as well let the Ultra steal the show.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S22 ULTRA

As befitting its name, the S22 Ultra comes packed with a staggering array of features. Besides having the features of the S22 and S22+, the Ultra version has a built-in S-Pen too.

Thanks to the S-Pen, that’s productivity assured for its first outing in the Galaxy S series. The pen itself maintains its 5000mAh battery capacity, but its functions have been improved. Latency has been reduced from 9ms to 2.8ms thanks to enhanced AI-based coordinate prediction tech and upgraded Wacom handwriting component. The handwriting to text feature now has a higher recognition rate, and supports 88 languages (an additional 12). Samsung Notes gets the Quick Note feature for easy attachments via Pop Up Note, and Collaboration View for multi-device usage.

Productivity assured, we move on to the camera. The faster NPU means the AI camera can do more, quicker. Its incredible performance in low light one of, if not the biggest highlights for the camera setup, in Nightography and its many supplementary algorithms. Of course, that’s not all it has:

• Partnership with Snapchat to offer Super Resolution and Night Mode while in-app
• Supports AI-based Auto Focus, Super Steady System, Super HDR
• Auto Framerate to automatically adjust FPS to light conditions
• Auto Framing that can detect people within 5m and tracks up to 10 people to keep them in the same frame
• Portrait Mode with AI Stereo Depth Map to make photos pop more naturally with more detail, with studio lighting features
• Expert RAW, a separate free app for professionals to save RAW files for in-post edits with settings that rival DSLR cameras

All this runs off a 4nm processor, offering enhanced security and the faster Neural Processor Unit (NPU) that’s twice as fast as the S21. You can also enjoy high throughput and low latency, with up to 30% savings in power consumption thanks to Samsung Intelligent Software Algorithm, that doesn’t sacrifice performance.

The Galaxy S22 series will be locally available through Samsung’s website, carriers and retailers online from 10 February 2022.

SPECIFICATIONS IN BRIEF

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S8 SERIES

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series follows suit as part of the new Galaxy era reveals, consisting of the Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra. These feature the first 4nm processor in a Galaxy tablet, offering up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB (!) expandable storage, up to 15 hours uninterrupted video and topped off with 45W Super Fast Charging to 100% charge in around 80 minutes. You could also use the tablet series to charge your S22 smartphone!

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra features a 14.6-inch vivid Super AMOLED display, with WQXGA+ 2960 x 1848 resolution support, 240ppi, 120Hz refresh rate in the slimmest 6.3mm bezel yet for the series, encased in Armor Aluminum for durability with 30% more scratch resistance and 40% less prone to bending than the Tab S7. Use all that screen real estate to the fullest with its multi window function.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra really wants to be your fully functional, wholly flexible companion. The 120 degree ultra wide, 12MP dual front cameras are there for your calls, with effects and auto framing to utilize as you need. The three directional precision mics reduce noise by up to 50%, while output comes in Dolby Atmos quad speakers. Enjoy 4K recording capabilities for both front and rear cameras, and full HD recording/playback with the Selfie Video within Screen Recorder.

As part of the device ecosystem, Samsung Notes gets improved syncing, Quick Share for any files, DeX offering support for more resizable apps, transparent windows, a Second Screen feature, LumaFusion, or using your camera to colourpick through the Clip Studio Paint partnership.

Stay stylish with the Graphite, Silver and Pink Gold options for the S8 and S8+, or Graphite for the Ultra. Accessories include the Book Cover Keyboard with wider backlit keycaps, freely adjustable stand, premium antimicrobial polyurethane leather coating, and glass coated touchpad. You can also use Wireless Keyboard Share to connect to your phone.

Pre-order bonuses are available from 10 February 2022 to 3 March 2022 at Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorized Partners and Samsung Malaysia Online Store.

SPECIFICATIONS IN BRIEF

GALAXY FOR THE PLANET

With all these tech, Samsung is also moving forward in their conservation efforts. They’ve set four environmental goals they aim to achieve in their operations and products by 2025:

• Recycled materials in mobile products
• Eliminate plastic packaging
• Zero standby power consumption for chargers
• Diverting waste from landfills

Packaging volume has been reduced (the S22 features a 19% reduced volume from the S21, 56% from the S20), for starters. They’ve repurposed fishing nets, and utilizing packaging made from 100% recycled paper, and 20% post-consumer materials. You don’t need to sacrifice the latest tech to go green!

What’s got you the most excited with this Samsung Galaxy 2022 reveal? The year is young yet!