The best Samsung smartphones of 2022

	Editor’s choice	Best value-for-money	3rd place
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MSRP	from $1,799	from $999	from $1,799
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Technical specifications	7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2208×1768 pixels 6.2-inch Super-AMOLED 2268×832 pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 256/512 GB ROM 12 GB RAM Triple camera Main camera: 12 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telecamera: 12 MP 4,400 mAh August 2021	6.67-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2640×1080 pixels 1.9 inches, AMOLED 260×512 pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 128/256 GB ROM 8 GB RAM Dual camera Main camera: 12 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP 3,300 mAh August 2021	7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2208×1768 pixels 6.2-inch Super AMOLED 2260×816 pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 256/512 GB ROM 12 GB RAM Triple camera Main camera: 12 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telecamera: 12 MP 4,500 mAh August 2020
Pros	IPX8 certification 80% more robust screen Unique design Support for the S Pen	Exciting design Super compact Rear camera can double up as a front camera	Optimized one-handed operation Solid hinge Almost bezel-less display when open Generous secondary display Intuitive multitasking Powerful Snapdragon 865+ SoC
Cons	Software still needs some refining Can see crease in the display Competition offers faster quick charging	Price is still barely affordable Display has a crease Battery capacity is below average for this class	Price Average camera performance Battery life Foldable modes could be improved
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August 2021 marked a paradigm shift for Samsung’s smartphones. Instead of a new generation of Galaxy Notes, the South Korean company presented a couple of foldables from the Galaxy Z series: the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3. For “bargain hunters”, the older Galaxy Z Fold 2 generation handsets may be an exciting option.

From a technical point of view, the most impressive of the two would be the Galaxy Z Fold 3, where Samsung packs in everything possible including S-Pen support and an under-display camera. The ‘wow’ factor certainly lies with the Galaxy Z Flip 3, which is really super compact when folded – and hardly compromises in terms of hardware. 

For fans of the Z-Fold form factor, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 could be an exciting option simply because it is a little bit cheaper. Last year’s foldable device was already available several times in the summer for less than $1,000. You can read a detailed breakdown of the differences between the two generations here:

I found it interesting that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 slipped well below the $1,000 mark just a few weeks after its launch. No other foldable smartphone experienced such a steep price drop so soon after its launch.

	2022 flagship	The new Plus model	Note by another name	Editor’s choice	Best value for money	3rd place	4th place	Wait for deals
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MSRP	$799	$999	from $1,199	from $1,049	from $699	from $999	from $999	from $699
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Technical specifications	6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x 3200×1440 pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US)  128/256 GB ROM  8 GB RAM Quad camera Main camera: 50 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telephoto: 10 MP 3,700 mAh February 2022	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x 3200×1440 pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US)  128/256 GB ROM  8 GB RAM Quad camera Main camera: 50 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telephoto: 10 MP 4,500 mAh February 2022	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x 3088 x1440 pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US) 128/256/512/1024 GB ROM 8/12 GB RAM Triple camera Main camera: 108 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telephoto 3x: 10 MP Telephoto 10x: 10 MP 5,000 mAh February 2022	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 3200×1440 pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 888  128/256/512 GB ROM  12/16 GB RAM Quad camera Main camera: 108 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telecamera 1: 10 MP Telecamera 2: 10 MP 5,000 mAh January 2021	6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2400×1080 pixels Exynos 990 / Snapdragon 865 128/256 GB ROM 6/8 GB RAM Triple camera Main camera: 12 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telecamera: 64 MP 4,500 mAh September 2020	6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2400×1080 pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 128/256 GB ROM 8 GB RAM Triple camera Main camera: 12 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telephoto: 64 MP 4,000 mAh January 2021	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2400×1080 pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 128 / 256 GB ROM 8 GB RAM Triple camera Main camera: 12 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telecamera: 64 MP 4,800 mAh January 2021	6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2400×1080 pixels Exynos 2100 / Snapdragon 888 128/256 GB ROM 6/8 GB RAM Triple camera Main camera: 12 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telecamera: 8 MP 4,500 mAh January 2022
Good	“Real” telephoto cameras at last Samsung builds the best displays – period Smaller and easier to handle	Finally, faster Quick Charging in the Plus model “Real” telephoto cameras at last Samsung builds the best displays – period Smaller and easier to handle	Feature-rich hardware Comes with integrated S Pen Great workmanship and materials One UI 4.0 is fun to use	Daring , bold design AMOLED WQHD+ 120 Hz screen is sublime Improved Exynos 2100 chipset Versatile camera module Fantastic 10x zoom Great battery life and performance Fluid OneUI 3.1 interface is feature-rich	120Hz AMOLED display Snapdragon 865 SoC is still fast in 2021 Good battery life Good quality plastic finish IP68 certification 3x optical zoom	Comparatively compact form factor Fast performer even when compared to Plus & Ultra models Plastic back looks surprisingly good Extended software support	Brilliant 120 Hz display Exynos 2100 chipset Fresh design Well-built Great triple camera performance OneUI 3.1 with long term updates
Bad	Few significant improvements Very small battery and only at 25-watts charging speed Memory is not expandable SoC advantages remain to be seen	Few significant improvements Memory is not expandable SoC advantages remain to be seen	Uninspiring design Very little real innovation	Exynos 2100 does not outperform the Snapdragon 888 SoC No charger included No microSD slot 25-watt fast charging only S-Pen is nearly redundant Expensive (although cheaper than the S20 Ultra)	Not so fast charging No headphone jack 30x zoom is just a marketing gimmick	Poor battery life No S-Pen support No UWB chip No expandable memory	Telephoto camera performance not up to par No microSD memory card slot 4,800 mAh battery life S-Pen incompatibility Simply too few innovations
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In the first quarter of each year, Samsung introduces new Galaxy S models. Last year, we saw the Galaxy S21 Plus and the Galaxy S21 Ultra revealed in addition to the basic Galaxy S21 model. This year, in February 2022, these three devices got the successors Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra. We’ve integrated these new models directly into the table above, but we’ve yet to test all three.

	Editor’s choice	Best value-for-money	3rd place	4th place	5th place	6th place	7th place
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MSRP	from $469	from $224	from $549	from $530	from $444	from $205	from $279
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Technical specifications	6.5-inch Super AMOLED 2400×1080 pixels Snapdragon 750G 128/256 GB ROM 6/8 GB RAM Quad camera Main camera: 64 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Macro camera: 5 MP Depth camera: 5 MP 4,500 mAh March 2021	6.5-inch LCD 1600×720 pixels MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 64/128 GB ROM 4/6/8 GB RAM Quad camera Main camera: 48 MP Ultra wide-angle: 8 MP Macro camera: 5 MP Depth camera: 2 MP 5,000 mAh January 2021	6.7-inch Super AMOLED 2400×1080 pixels Snapdragon 720G 128/256 GB ROM 6/8 GB RAM Quad camera Main camera: 64 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telecamera: 8 MP Macro camera: 5 MP 5000 mAh March 2021	6.5-inch Super AMOLED 2400×1080 pixels Snapdragon 778 5G 128 / 256 GB ROM 6 / 8 GB RAM Quad camera Main camera: 64 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Macro camera: 5 MP Depth camera: 5 MP 4,500 mAh August 2021	6.5-inch Super AMOLED 2400×1080 pixels Snapdragon 720G 128 / 256 GB ROM 4 / 6 / 8 GB RAM Quad camera Main camera: 64 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Macro camera: 5 MP Depth camera: 5 MP 4,500 mAh March 2021	6.6-inch Super AMOLED 2400×1080 pixels MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 64 / 128 GB ROM 4 / 6 / 8 GB RAM Triple camera Main camera: 48 MP Ultra wide-angle: 5 MP Depth camera: 2 MP 5,000 mAh June 2021	6.4-inch Super AMOLED 1600×720 pixels MediaTek Helio G80 64 / 128 GB ROM 4 / 6 GB RAM Quad camera Main camera: 48 MP Ultra wide-angle: 8 MP Macro camera: 2 MP Depth camera: 2 MP 5,000 mAh June 2021
Pros	Very stylish 120 Hz AMOLED display Good battery life Good main camera IP certification Nice workmanship 4 years of security updates	Amazing screen Three years of operating system updates Four years of security updates Headphone jack Battery life	Longevity thanks to 4 years of software updates IP67 certification Good battery life Versatile camera Headphone jack
Cons	Secondary cameras are not so convincing Limited SoC performance Fast charging technology is slower than the competition No telecamera option Unrefined vibration motor	Pretty boring design Inconsistent camera quality	No adaptive refresh rate Fast charging at only with 25 watts
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The Galaxy A series begins from $200 onwards and goes all the way to the Galaxy A72, which costs just under $600 featuring 256 GB of storage space. This means that the mid-range handsets are more broadly positioned than many other smartphone manufacturers with their entire portfolio. The handsets of the Galaxy A series from 2021 are – as far as we have reviewed them – a rock-solid choice in any case.

Samsung is of course, not alone in the market with its Galaxy A series devices. If you are looking for alternatives outside the Samsung bubble, we would recommend this article of the best mid-range smartphones to choose from. 

Samsung has placed its entry-level phones under the Galaxy M series. The smartphones cover a price range between $100 and $250. Unfortunately, we have not had the chance to review any of the Galaxy M series to date and therefore, we are unable to provide you with any recommendations. 

We are still working on obtaining review units of the Galaxy M models in the future. Until then, you will find our favorites in the following linked article of the best sub-$200 smartphones.

	S Series with integrated S Pen	Editor’s choice	Best value-for-money
Device name	Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
MSRP	$1,199	from $1,199	from $999
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Technical specifications	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x 3088 x1440 pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 gen 1 128/256/512/1024 GB ROM 8/12 GB RAM Triple camera Main camera: 108 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telephoto 3x: 10 MP Telephoto 10x: 10 MP 5,000 mAh February 2022	6.9-inch Super AMOLED Plus 3088×1440 pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 128/256/512 GB ROM 8/12 GB RAM Triple camera Main camera: 108 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telecamera: 12 MP 4,500 mAh August 2020	6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus 2400×1080 pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 256 GB ROM 8 GB RAM Triple camera Main camera: 12 MP Ultra wide-angle: 12 MP Telecamera: 64 MP 4,300 mAh August 2020
Pros	Feature-rich hardware Comes with integrated S Pen Great workmanship and materials One UI 4.0 is fun to use	Good camera setup Unbeatable S-Pen operation great high-end equipment Chic design (new colors!)	Great AMOLED screen Versatile photo module Good everyday performance
Cons	Uninspiring design Very little real innovation	Incredibly expensive Over-the-top marketing Exynos SoC in EU/Asia models	Poor battery life Exynos 990 (Europe/Asia) has overheating issues Plastic chassis
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With the release of the Galaxy S22 series in 2022, it’s official: The Galaxy S22 Ultra is the new note – Samsung has integrated the S Pen directly into the case and flattened the top and bottom of the smartphone. Thus, the S22 Ultra not only works like a former Galaxy Note, it also looks strongly like it.

However, this does not mean that you necessarily have to buy the S22 Ultra. Samsung’s Note series is still commercially available and has now fallen sharply in price. Meanwhile, for example, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is available for well under $1000. And if you can live with the “normal” Note 20, then you will already find it for even less. For the money, there’s a great workmanship, great cameras, and Samsung’s successful One UI interface.

	Editor’s choice	Best value-for-money	3rd place
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MSRP	from $425	from $365	from $265
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Technical specifications	6.3-inch LCD 2340×1080 pixels Exynos 9611 64 GB ROM 4 GB RAM Dual camera Main camera: 25 MP Ultra wide-angle: 8 MP 4,050 mAh January 2020	5.3-inch LCD 1480×720 pixels Exynos 850 64 GB ROM 4 GB RAM Single camera Main kamera: 16 MP 3,000 mAh March 2021	5.0-inchLCD 1280×720 pixels Exynos 7885 32 GB ROM 3 GB RAM Single camera Main camera: 16 MP 2,800 mAh July 2019
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When you first take a look at the technical specifications, the Galaxy XCover series is not very sexy at all. But you will definitely receive maximum protection with the IP68 rating. This means these smartphones should definitely be able to survive everyday sports or even get abused at a construction site. After all, the most modern hardware is of little use to you if the smartphone screen cracks on its very first drop. 

Do take note that there is also an Enterprise Edition of these handsets. These models offer an extended warranty as well as options for remote maintenance and management by administrators. 

Depending on when you read this article, the wait for discount campaigns or sales can be even more worthwhile. These are campaigns such as Black Friday, where you can pick up smartphones for a wee bit cheaper than usual. I have collated the information for you in the following table.

While we are on the subject of compiling everything: How do you rate our list of the recommended Samsung devices? Let us know in the comments and win… okay there is nothing to win but I’m still interested in your feedback!

List updated in February 2022 after the launch of the Galaxy S22 series. Older comments were kept and may refer to outdated versions of this guide.