Whether you’re thinking about switching from an iPhone or considering upgrading your current Android to the S22, here are some things to keep in mind before you upgrade your smartphone. We’ll dive into the reasons why the new Samsung S22 is totally worth it, and the reasons you may want to hold off on upgrading or consider a different smartphone altogether.
- Customization
For anyone looking to switch from an iPhone to a Samsung, or thinking about upgrading their latest Android to the S22, you’ll find that customization options on the S22 are still plenty. In general, users flock to popular Android models like the Samsung Galaxy smartphones for the ability to customize the look and feel of the phone’s interface.
The S22 has plenty of colors you can choose from, including basic and popular choices like burgundy, green, phantom white, and pink gold. According to Samsung, if you’re ordering the phone online, you can take advantage of online-exclusive colors like red for the S22 Ultra and violet for the S22 Plus and S22 base model. Another way to customize your phone is by getting a trendy and sustainable phone case for any of the S22 models.
- Durability
The S22 is more durable than ever. It has an Armor Aluminum frame and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+. The IP68 rating means that the S22 can withstand dust, dirt and sand. It’s also resistant to underwater submersion for up to 1.5m of underwater depth for up to 30 minutes. That being said, you don’t want to go swimming with your phone. Even with everyday routine activities and errands, keep your S22 protected with a phone case.
- Pricing
The starting price for the S22 begins at $800. If you’re upgrading your phone from the S22 to the S22 Plus or the S22 Ultra, the price difference isn’t all that much. The S22 Plus starts at $1,000, while the S22 Ultra, their most high-end version of the three phones, begins at $1,200. The pricing is quite similar to their competitor’s models — the iPhone 13 Mini starts at $699, the iPhone 13 at $799, iPhone 13 Pro at $999 and the iPhone 13 Pro Max at $1,099.
- Design
Both the S22 and S22 Plus models have a Flat FHD+ design. That means they’re designed with flat edges and displays. The camera hump on these models blends seamlessly into the frame of the smartphone. If you’re familiar with the Samsung Note series, you’ll find that the S22 Ultra model is designed closer to that aesthetic. The Ultra was designed with Edge Quad HD+. You’ll see this model with a flat top and a slightly curved display. If you’re looking for a unique look, it’s worth it to upgrade to the S22 Ultra. Get an S22 Ultra case to complete the look.
- Display
If you’re spending more and more time scrolling through your phone or streaming videos, get the S22 Ultra with the largest display. If you don’t mind or even prefer a smaller model that you can easily hold in your hands, the S22 base model with a 6.1-inch display will work just fine. To split the difference between the S22 Ultra and S22, go for the S22 Plus, which is just slightly bigger than the S22. The S22 Plus has a 6.6-inch display.
- Battery Life
Tests have shown that the Samsung Galaxy S22 easily lasts about eight hours. The beautiful display of the S22, along with the high-tech camera, takes up quite a bit of battery life. To help the phone last longer, you can turn off certain features like the adaptive refresh rate.
- Reasons to Keep Your Current Phone
Unless you plan on upgrading to the S22 Ultra with superior overall battery life, you may want to stick to your current Samsung model. The S22 and S22 Plus models have noticeably smaller batteries than previous models. For longer battery life, the 5,000mAh cell of the S22 Ultra isn’t worth the upgrade for everybody. If your current lifestyle or daily routine allows you to charge your phone as you go or throughout your day with ease, you don’t need to upgrade your phone just to get improved battery life.
- Reasons to Upgrade to the S22
It may have made sense to skip upgrading from the Samsung Galaxy S8 to the S9 model or even the S10 model. If you’re still using any of those models, it’s time to seriously consider upgrading to the S22 model to take advantage of key upgrades like 5G connectivity, the latest Android software, faster performance and an improved camera. The rule of thumb used to be that the value of an iPhone retains well over time compared to Samsung phones. That may be true for less popular Android models, but not necessarily for today’s new and improved models like the Samsung S series. This is especially true because of all the exciting new features that the S22 model has, like up to 256GB of storage for just $50 more, superior color accuracy and adaptive refresh rate and a versatile camera. With all of these exciting details, make sure you’re keeping your phone protected with a Samsung Galaxy S22 case.
