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Why you should prefer Galaxy S22+ over Galaxy S23 base variant
Samsung continuously leads the Android smartphone market with its latest S series devices. The company has set a tradition to launch a new S series device that takes all new improvements and features ahead, and continuing this legacy, Samsung has launched its new Galaxy S23 series, which is come with a major camera module. Still, it is only provided to S23 Ultra devices, while other models come with pretty similar specs and designs as its predecessor series devices.
The 5 most important new features of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series
Galaxy S23 Vanilla and Galaxy S22 Plus
With the latest Galaxy S23 base model, Samsung hasn’t added any major changes if we look at some differences we got, only storage differences like which is now double if you see the base variant it will come with 256GB+ 8GB storage, it has slightly increased its battery backup with 3900 mAh, while if you buy the 8GB+ 256GB variant, you will get same hardware specs in low price. However, you may get a performance upgrade through the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which will give you excellent performance in multitasking, but if you are not a hardcore gamer or only have a little work as multitasking, you should go with Galaxy S22+.
Galaxy S23 Ultra can run the Genshin Impact smoothly in 120 fps
Here are the data sheet
Processor
| S23 | S22+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) | Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.36 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1×2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) – Europe Octa-core (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)- ROW |
| Operating System | Android 13-based One UI 5.1 (Upto Android 17) | Android 12-based One UI 4.1 (Upto Android 16) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 or Xclipse 920 |
RAM & Storage
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/ 256GB/ 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
Display
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Screen Size | 6.1″ (120Hz) (Gorilla Glass V2) | 6.6″ (120Hz) (Gorilla Glass V+) |
| Screen Resolution | 1080×2340 px, 425 PPI | 1080×2340 px, 393 PPI |
Camera
| Rear Camera | Main: 50MP UW: 12MP Telephoto: 10MP (3X Optical Zoom) | Main: 50MP UW: 12MP Telephoto: 10MP (3x Optical Zoom) |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 10MP |
Battery
| Battery | 3900mAh | 4500mAh |
| Charging | 25W Wired and 10W Wireless | 45W Wired and 15W Wireless |
Finally, Samsung started distributing the waiting One UI 6.1 update to more Galaxy flagship devices that debuted in 2021 and 2022. Now a total of 19 Galaxy devices have gotten their Android 14-based One UI 6.1 update.
Samsung has added new devices to the list of One UI 6.1, which are as follows:
- Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Flip 3.
The Galaxy S22 series, including the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra, is on the list of devices getting One UI 6.1, but it appears that Samsung may have delayed the rollout due to errors a few users have faced after updating their smartphones.
It is reported that the rollout was paused because some Galaxy S22 units may fail to boot or unlock after the update has been installed. However, users on the Samsung Community forums in Korea, the only market where One UI 6.1 has been released for now, don’t appear to have run into issues themselves.
However, Samsung has yet to officially confirm that it has paused the rollout and even acknowledged any issues, so at the moment, it’s not exactly confirmed that the update has been taken off the air. The Galaxy S22 series owners who didn’t get the One UI 6.1 update yet might want to wait for more details to come out before proceeding with the installation.
If the users are afraid of the issue and want to avoid the risk, they might consider waiting until the Korean giant fixes these problems before installing the update.
Samsung has kept the same battery capacity for the flagship devices while also sticking to the same fast charging speed. If we look at the Galaxy S Ultra devices from the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the company has stuck with 45 W charging and the same 5000 mAh battery. According to the latest report, the Galaxy S25 Ultra may also use the same battery and specifications.
Previous, it was rumored that the Galaxy S24 Ultra could be equipped with stacked battery technology, which could lead to maximizing the component cost, but now, according to an X user named Sawyer Galox, it is reported that the Korean giant will skip this hardware change on the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra to save on component cost.
Along with this, the tipster also expressed his disappointment with Samsung’s take on the unchained hardware. He adds that users who want to buy the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra should keep their expectations low with the battery performance, as Samsung will keep the specs the same with the 500mAh battery and the 45W.
However, the company will also introduce its latest device with new chipsets that may provide improved optimization, which may provide some long-lasting battery life, but it will not provide any improvement in charging.
Samsung is preparing to introduce its next-generation foldable device, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. However, given that the new smartphones in the Z lineup typically launch between July and August, some rumors suggest that the company might host the next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, 2024. Despite the date being more than three months away, numerous details have surfaced online.
According to recent reports, Samsung plans to implement its dual chipset strategy for the foldable, mirroring the Galaxy S series lineup, where some models of the Galaxy S base and Galaxy S+ devices feature Snapdragon, while in other markets, they feature Exynos.
The next foldable lineup rumoured to come with multiple chipsets; for example, the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s last Geekbench listing showed that it has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. However, this processor is already one year old, so there are fewer expectations that it could be available in the main models. However, if a rumor proves to be accurate, it could potentially be available for the FE variant of the devices.
For your information, the rumors have revealed that Samsung could introduce two new versions of the foldable devices with the brand names ‘FE’ and ‘Ultra‘, so to make the difference, it may introduce them in separate chipsets. If it provides the older chipset for the FE version, then it will be successful in cost-cutting and releasing the device at a low cost.