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Samsung's Galaxy S22 Preorder Deals Are So Good, You Have To Check Them Out

The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, Galaxy S22 Ultra, and all of the Galaxy Tab S8 tablets are available for preorder already, just as expected. Samsung unveiled the new flagship devices during its most important Unpacked event of the year, confirming the exciting revival of the Galaxy Note in the process.

We already told you going into the announcement that Samsung would keep the same pricing structure that it used for the Galaxy S21 series for another year, contrary to expectations that we would see noticeable price increases for any new phones released with the economy in its current shape.

If you are planning on buying one of the Galaxy S22 phones, you should lock your preorder in as soon as possible. Samsung has a few excellent deals ready for early buyers, and you should absolutely check them out.

Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox. Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up, I agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed the Privacy Notice. Prelude to the battle Before we show you all of the Galaxy S22 preorder deals that Samsung has in place, we'll remind you that it's not always a good idea to buy the latest Samsung flagship phone before it hits store shelves. That was certainly the case with the $999 Galaxy S20 a couple of years ago, as well as the plastic Galaxy Note 20 a few months later. Prices of Android phones often drop precipitously soon after release. Therefore, much better deals could follow after launch. You might think the same goes for the Galaxy S22 series. Prices might drop in the coming months. But Samsung has a few excellent deals right now that may never come back. Also important to note is that we're going to address buying a Galaxy S22 phone during preorders without taking advantage of any carrier discounts in what follows below. When you factor in the carrier savings, you're looking at an even better preorder offer for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. We'll also remind you that Samsung fixed one other mistake of the past in addition to keeping the entry price at $799 for the cheapest Galaxy S22. Samsung ditched plastic again. All three phones feature glass designs, and that's a big win for Galaxy fans. Finally, there's one reason why spending more money on a Galaxy S22 flagship makes sense. The phones come with four years of guaranteed Android updates. That's a better offer than any other phone maker in the Android camp, including Google's Pixel. The Galaxy S22 preorder deals As I said before, we will ignore the carrier deals in what follows below. And we'll also ignore trade-ins initially. That's because you can combine the following Galaxy S22 preorder deals with trade-ins and carrier offers. We're just choosing to show you all the value Samsung is ready to throw your way. Also important is the starting price. That's $799, $999, and $1,199, depending on the Galaxy S22 flavor you want. You will have to pay extra for additional storage — but that itself is an excellent preorder perk we'll explain below. The preorder registration discount We told you about this one weeks ago. All you had to do to get a $50 Samsung credit that can be used towards accessory purchases was to register your interest to preorder the Galaxy S22 or Galaxy Tab S8 devices. The registration was free, and buyers were not forced to go through with the preorder. The instant Samsung credit Preorder the Galaxy S22, and you get a $100 Samsung credit. Get the Plus, and your credit goes up to $150. The Galaxy S22 Ultra preorder yields the most Samsung credit for you, at $200. If you've done the two steps above, you're already looking at $150 to $250 in Samsung credit that's good for other Samsung devices. You might need Galaxy S22 accessories, wireless headphones, and 45W chargers. That's what the credit is good for. Free storage bump for all Galaxy S22 preorders The cheapest Galaxy S22, Plus, and Ultra models come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. If you preorder the phone, Samsung lets you upgrade the storage without paying extra. That means buyers who select the cheapest models will be automatically bumped to 256GB of storage. Choose the 256GB Galaxy S22 Ultra version, and you're going to get the 512GB model. That's a $50 value for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus and a $100 discount on the Ultra. Summing up the three steps so far, you're saving anywhere between $200 and $350 on the Galaxy S22 of your choice. But these offers are only valid through February 25th, when preorders end. The subscriptions Each Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 preorder comes with four months of free YouTube Premium ($47.96 value) for new accounts. You also get three months of Spotify Premium ($29.97 value) with your purchase. Galaxy S22 buyers also receive six free months of Sirius XM streaming. The other Galaxy S22 preorder perks If you've reached this far, the deals above get you the chance to preorder a cheaper unlocked Galaxy S22, Plus, or Ultra with no carrier commitments whatsoever. You still pay the full price for the smartphone, but you get significant savings for other accessories. And Samsung lets you pay for the phone monthly over 36 months or in four biweekly installments. But it gets even better if you need more savings. 25% off the Galaxy Tab S8 Say you're the kind of Samsung fan that wants to preorder both one of the new Galaxy S22 phones and one of the Galaxy Tab S8 models. If you preorder them both at once, Samsung will get you 25% off on the tablet. To put things in perspective, pricing starts at $699.99 for the Galaxy Tab S8, $899.99 for the Tab S8+, and $1,099.99 for the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. That 25% can amount to significant savings. However, you should know that the instant Samsung credit you get from the Galaxy S22 preorder will be applied towards the 25% discount. Therefore, that $100 to $200 credit will be used for the tablet automatically. You can't take advantage of it twice. But Galaxy Tab S8 preorders come with free perks of their own that can be combined with the S22 preorders. That's a free cover keyboard valued between $139.99 and $349.99, depending on the Tab S8 version you purchase. Trade-in two devices for the Galaxy S22 I did say that we were going to ignore trade-in deals initially, and we did. But now is the time to mention them. That's especially if you're ready to spend cash on the Tab S8 as well. Samsung lets you trade two different devices for the Galaxy S22 of your choice. You can mix and match phones, tablets, and watches. Furthermore, you can trade in one gadget for the Galaxy Tab S8. Final thoughts With all that in mind, you should absolutely check out Samsung's Galaxy S22 preorder deals. The Korean giant is going above and beyond here, looking to sell as many Galaxy S22 units as it can. It's always possible to see better Galaxy S22 deals in the coming months, especially if you don't mind buying a pre-owned model. But the preorder deals are all the more interesting if you also want to buy the Galaxy Tab S8 right now. As always, with deals, make sure you read the fine prints. Especially if you plan on combining Samsung's deals with Galaxy S22 offers from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

Samsung Announces Galaxy S22 Release Date, Price, And Specs

It's that time of the year when Samsung unveils its next-generation Galaxy S series flagship phones. As expected, the first major Unpacked press conference of 2022 has brought us three flagship Galaxy S22 phones and three flagship Galaxy Tab S8 tablets. But the Galaxy S22 series is unlike any other Galaxy S iterations so far. That's because Samsung has folded the Galaxy Note design into the Galaxy S series this year. Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra is the new Note, featuring a design that's totally different from the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus.

After months of leaks and rumors, all three phones are finally official. We'll cover the Galaxy S22 release date, price, and specs right here along with everything else you need to know.

Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Ultra designs The three Galaxy S22 models will give fans two design choices. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus feature flat hole-punch displays and curved corners. All the sides are flatter now — we're sure Apple's newest iPhone design has nothing to do with that — and the phones are made of glass. That's Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on the front and back of all phone versions. Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox. Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up, I agree to the Terms of Use and have reviewed the Privacy Notice. On the back, we have a triple-lens camera encased in "Armor" aluminum. The phones' frames are made of the same tough metal. The Galaxy S22 Ultra can't use the same curved design because the handset comes with a built-in S Pen stylus. As a result, the phone has rectangular corners and a display that curves at the sides. The top and bottom are perfectly flat. Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus smartphone. Image source: Samsung The camera module on the back of the S22 Ultra has four-facing rear cameras that punch through the rear glass. There's no metal enclosure for the Ultra's camera system. The stylus opening is found on the bottom, just like previous Note models. The Galaxy S22 packs a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and 1300 nits of brightness. The Galaxy S22 Plus features a 6.6-inch screen and 1750 nits of brightness. Both devices have 2340 x 1080 resolution and refresh rates up to 120Hz. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a larger 6.8-inch screen, and the resolution is bumped up to 3080 x 1440 pixels. The new Note handset also supports 120Hz dynamic refresh rates like the regular models. All Galaxy S22 models feature IP68 water and dust resistance. Also, they all pack in-display fingerprint sensors, just like their predecessors. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in white, with stylus. Image source: Samsung Galaxy S22 specs The three Galaxy S22 phones might look different, but they all rock the same powerful specs. Regardless of the model, you'll get the same Samsung Android experience with one exception. The Galaxy S22 Ultra will have particular software features that only work with a stylus. Samsung will use two different 4nm flagship chips in its Galaxy S22 phones. Some regions will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip from Qualcomm, while others get Samsung's own Exynos 2200 processor. The cheapest Galaxy S22 options will feature 8GB of fast LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Spending more money on either model gets you more storage space, topping at 1TB for the Ultra. Also, you get 12GB of RAM with the 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB models. Other specs include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2 support. All phones feature USB-C connectors and they lack microSD storage expansion support. Android 12 is running the show with Samsung's One UI 4.1 on top. Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus color options. Image source: Samsung Camera and battery When it comes to the camera experience, expect a similar performance from the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus models. We're looking at a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens, 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and 10-megapixel telephoto (30x hybrid zoom) lens on the back. The selfie camera features a 10-megapixel sensor. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has the best camera experience of the three phones. The primary camera comes with a 108-megapixel wide-angle sensor. Joining it are the same 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and two 10-megapixel telephoto sensors (100x Space Zoom). The selfie camera also features a better 40-megapixel sensor. As far as the batteries go, the phones sport 3,700 mAh, 4,500 mAh, and 5,000 mAh battery packs. Samsung will let you recharge the phone using the Galaxy Tab S8 tablets if you also purchase the latter, with speeds going up to 15W. Fast-charging goes up to 25W for the Galaxy S22, while the Galaxy S22 Plus and Ultra will support 45W. You will need to buy a separate fast charger to get those speeds, however. All three handsets support 15W wireless charging speeds. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra color options Image source: Samsung Samsung Galaxy S22 release date and prices The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus will be available in black, white, green, and pink gold. The Galaxy S22 Ultra color options are similar, but the new Note will swap pink gold for burgundy. Exclusive colors will be available online for each phone. That's cream, graphite, sky blue and violet (Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus), and graphite, red, and sky blue (Galaxy S22 Ultra). All handsets will be available for preorder from Samsung and its partners on February 9th. The Galaxy S22 Ultra release date is February 25th. The regular models should be available on the same day. The good news is that Samsung has kept the Galaxy S21 pricing in place for one more year. That means you'll pay $799 for the Galaxy S22, $999 for the Galaxy S22 Plus, and $1,199 for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Those prices are before taking into account any preorder and carrier deals. Also, expect to pay more if you need more built-in storage or memory. You will get up to $200 store credit with your Galaxy S22 preorder. If you also registered for Galaxy S22 preorders, you'll get another $50 in Samsung credit. That's before any trade-in discounts are applied. Carriers, meanwhile, will have their own promotions for the Galaxy S22 lineup.

No, The Samsung Galaxy S22 Isn't Getting Galaxy AI Features – Here's Why

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series launched last week with several AI-powered features in tow, and we now know that a select group of existing Samsung devices – including the Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 – will benefit from Galaxy AI upgrades in the coming months. But what about the Samsung Galaxy S22 line? 

The Samsung Galaxy S22, Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are all less than two years old, but according to Samsung's Head of Customer Experience, Patrick Chomet, none of the company's 2022 devices are expected to benefit from its cutting-edge Galaxy AI features – at least not any time soon.

Speaking to TechRadar following Galaxy Unpacked 2024, Chomet told us: "First of all, to get [these features] on the Galaxy S24 series was so much work. I'm exhausted. And actually, TM Roh [President of Samsung's mobile division] wanted to announce [at Unpacked] that we can support Galaxy S23 devices with Galaxy AI, which we will [now be doing] within the first half of the year.

"We want to ensure that, over time, our AI experiences can be supported by [mobile] performance, which leads to CPU and GPU capability," Chomet continued. "So for now, we are learning; we are going step-by-step. We know that Galaxy AI works well on the Galaxy S24 series and we know it will work well on [the Galaxy S23 series]. But we don't know what the intensity of AI usage will be for the average customer, and [therefore how that] intensity will impact on-device resources and cloud resources.

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Tone Tweak and Generative Edit are among the features debuting with the Galaxy S24 line(Image credit: Samsung) Tone Tweak and Generative Edit are among the features debuting with the Galaxy S24 line(Image credit: Samsung)

"Number one, we want to secure the quality and the performance of what we deploy. Then we will learn how people use [these features] and tune the performance. Number two, we will deploy [Galaxy AI] on a second set of devices – specifically, the S23, S23 FE, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 and Tab S9 – to see how it works."

When probed on the chipset uniformity between the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and Samsung Galaxy S22 – both phones use Samsung's own Exynos 2200 chipset – Chomet acknowledged the fact but added: "For now, we're limiting Galaxy AI to last-gen devices."

In all likelihood, Samsung's new Galaxy AI features will be added to those aforementioned 2023 phones – the S23, S23 FE, Z Fold 5, and so on – via the One UI 6.1 update. But it looks as though phones in the Galaxy S22 line (and older) won't be getting the same treatment, despite also qualifying for a One UI 6.1 update.

Chomet was careful to use language like "for now" and "step-by-step" when discussing future Galaxy AI compatibility, but given that Samsung sees its new features as part of the "flagship Galaxy experience", we think it's unlikely that the Galaxy S22 will be given further attention later down the line – especially with even more Samsung products due to be announced in 2024.

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