Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ display refresh rate confusion has been clarified by the South Korean manufacturer. The company told Gadgets 360 in a statement that both Samsung Galaxy S22 displays support refresh rates between 48Hz and 120Hz, though its “proprietary technology” will help bring an experience where the data transfer rate between the application processor (AP) and display can be minimized to 10Hz to help save power consumption. Thus, while Samsung originally claimed that the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ will come with a variable refresh rate of 10–120Hz, it has now updated the original announcement with a 48–120Hz refresh rate.||
A Samsung spokesperson responded to Gadgets 360 on the confusion it created by recently updating its site with the new refresh rate.|| “While the display component of both devices supports between 48Hz to 120Hz, Samsung's proprietary technology offers adjustable display refresh rates, where data transfer rates from AP [application processor] to display can be minimized to as low as 10Hz to save power consumption,” the spokesperson said in a prepared statement.||
The spokesperson added that the company opted to update the public listing of both the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ to “be in line with the more widely-recognized industry standard.”|| “Consumers can be assured there has been no change of hardware specifications, and both devices support up to 120Hz for super-smooth scrolling,” the spokesperson said.||
The change in the refresh rate was initially brought into notice by Ross Young, CEO of display market analyst firm Display Supply Chain Consultants.||
Samsung had silently updated its marketing materials, including the infographic on its site, to show that both phones will come with a 48–120Hz variable refresh rate. The infographic was originally showing the 10–120Hz refresh rate||
Just like this year's phones, the Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ technically came with the same 48–120Hz variable refresh rate. It is, though, unclear at this moment whether the proprietary technology is exclusive to the new models.||
Unlike the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra delivers a variable refresh rate between 1–120Hz.||
Want these Galaxy S22 colors in India? You may have to wait|| Earlier today, the Indian pricing of the Galaxy S22 series was leaked. The report had revealed that Samsung could launch only a few color variants of its new high-end smartphones, at least initially. Now, a new report says that more color variants could follow at a later stage.||
It is being reported that Samsung will launch Black, Green, and White color variants of the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+. The Pink Gold version of the two non-Ultra phones could be launched a few months down the line. The Galaxy S22 Ultra would initially be available in only two color variants: Phantom Black and Phantom White. The Phantom Green version could be launched later.||
The vanilla Galaxy S22 is said to carry a price tag of INR 69,900 (around $926) in India, while the base version of the Galaxy S22 Ultra could cost INR 1,09,900 (around $1,456). Samsung is yet to start accepting pre-bookings of the Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Tab S8 series.|| Usually, Samsung launches Exon's versions of its high-end phones in India. However, this year will be different as the company has announced that it is bringing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 versions of the Galaxy S22 series, which has spiked the interest among many consumers.||
We’ve already seen durability tests for both the Galaxy S22 and S22+, and now it’s time for the Galaxy S22 Ultra shines in the limelight.||
The S22 Ultra durability tests reveal plenty of similarities to the other two S22 phones. The Ultra is unfazed by a short water submersion test – unsurprising given its IP68 rating. The screen scratch test however shows some surprises with light scratches at a level six on the Moss hardness scale while the S22 and S22+ only got scratches at a level eight. All three phones have the same Gorilla Glass Vitus+ protection, but it looks like the curved screen on the S22 Ultra is more susceptible to scratches for some reason.||
The frame, camera rings SIM tray, and spent are all made from aluminum. The ultrasonic fingerprint scanner continues to work flawlessly despite severe scratches. Bending the Ultra from either side yields no flex. The last obstacle in the way of the S22 Ultra is a full-blown car that runs over the phone with its screen facing down. The result is a few scrapes on the screen, but no other structural damage. This earns the S22 Ultra a 9.5/10 durability score.||
The teardown test starts by prying off the backplate, which also houses the camera cutouts. Each camera cutout can be removed by applying heat. Taking out a total of fifteen more screws reveals the NFC and wireless charging coils, battery cables, and the S Pen slot. Unclipping a few more cables frees up the main board.||
It’s interesting to see just how much space the four cameras take upon the board. All sensors except the ultrawide snapper have O I S. Digging deeper gets us to the two speaker assemblies. The 5,000 mAh battery is held in with adhesive, but there are no pull tabs to easily take it out, so the host resorts to rubbing alcohol to pry off the cell.||
There’s a large stainless steel vapor chamber below the battery, as well as a protective film covering the in-display fingerprint sensor. Taking off the screen is no easy feat given the large amounts of adhesive holding it in place. The verdict is a 7.5/10 score.||
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