Samsung Galaxy S22+: A Crowd Pleaser

The best Galaxy this year

- SASCHA SEGAN

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ has reliable reception, a bright screen, solid cameras, and good battery life. None of this is surprising; Samsung’s Galaxy phones are the default choices for most Android users in the US and certainly for existing Samsung device owners who want to upgrade. The S22+ is the middle child of the S22 lineup—it doesn’t have an S Pen like the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and it isn’t as compact as the S22. In other years, that could make it forgettable, but this time around, the S22+ strikes the best balance among performance, value, and portability. At the high end of the Android phone market in the US, the S22+ competes only with the Google Pixel 6 Pro ($899). Google’s flagship is more affordable and has better cameras, but the S22+ offers a stronger processor and cellular radio, earning it our Editors’ Choice award.

Samsung Galaxy S22+

PROS

• Top-of-the-line performance

• Excellent cellular reception.

• True 3x zoom camera

CONS

• Photos can look a little washed out.

BOTTOM LINE

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ blends top-notch connectivity and performance with the best mix of features and size for the price, making it the flagship Android phone to beat.

A BETTER BODY AND A DELIGHTFUL DISPLAY