Every year Samsung updates its portfolio with the best flagship smartphone in the S series. This year Samsung has the new Galaxy S22 series which is the successor of the Galaxy S21 lineup. This year there are three S22 smartphones and there is one massive addition or change. The Note lineup has been merged and S22 Ultra is the new Note. Well, Samsung isn’t officially stating that but it is the fact. Galaxy S22 lineup launched on February 9th globally and it has been launched in Nepal on February 23rd.
Samsung has a total of three flagship S series phones this year. The first one is Galaxy S22, then there is S22+ and finally the most powerful Galaxy S22 Ultra. Samsung has Fold series which is also a premium range but the S series is a taste that people have enjoyed for over a decade. Moreover, people who are not ready for foldable also prefer a solid smartphone which they are habituated to.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Specifications
- Dimensions: 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 229 g
- Display: 6.8 Inches Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen
- Resolution: 1440×3088
- Protection: Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz LTPO (1 Hz -120 Hz)
- HDR Format: HDR10+
- Brightness: 1750 nits (Peak)
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Octa-Core)
- CPU Details: 3 GHz Cortex-X2 Single Core, 2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 Tri-Core and 1.70 GHz Cortex-A510 Quad-Core sets
- GPU: Adreno 730
- Memory: 8/12 GB LPDDR5 RAM
- Storage: 128/256/512 GB/1TB UFS 3.1
- Battery: 5000 mAh Lithium-Ion
- Fast Charging Rate: 45W (Wired), 15W (Wireless charging), 4.5W (ReverseWireless Charging)
- Back Camera: 4 Modules
- Main Wide- 108 Megapixel with f/1.8 aperture (PDAF, OIS)
- Ultrawide- 12 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture (Dual Pixel PDAF, 120˚ FoV)
- Telephoto- 10 Megapixel with f/2.4 aperture (PDAF, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom)
- Periscope Telephoto- 10 Megapixel with f/4.9 aperture (PDAF, OIS, 10x Optical Zoom)
- Video- HDR10+, Stereo sound, 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/240 fps and 720p at 960 fps
- Front Camera: 40 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture (PDAF)
- Video: 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
- OS: Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
- Connectivity: Ultra Wideband, Wi‑Fi 6e, 2 Nano SIMs plus one eSIM
Samsung Nepal has launched 256 GB and 512 GB variants in Nepal and the 1 TB model is not coming to the market. This may be because most people don’t even max out 512 GB and 1 TB is actually quite a lot of storage.
Design, Camera, and Internals
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the top model as per the company which means it is the most premium in the entire range. The S22 Ultra actually has a whole different design and language. It is much rectangular, boxier and industrial just like the Note series phones. On top of that, it has an inbuilt SPen inside the Silo. That makes it completely a Galaxy S22 Note but the company is not using the name because they have now merged both series. Well, the name doesn’t matter to Note users and fans because they are getting a good upgrade after Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Among all three phones, only the S22 Ultra has a boxier design, curved front glass, and different camera layout. In the Ultra, all individual camera modules protrude out of the back glass while on the S22+ and S22 the cameras are on an island just like the S21 series. These design changes and main S Pen integration make the Ultra stand out from other models.
In the case of hardware, only the S22 Ultra features a 6.8″ LTPO screen which means the refresh rate goes from 120 Hz down to 1 Hz. It is the only phone with a massive 5000 mAh battery and 4 camera modules. The main camera is 108 MP and there is an additional 10 MP periscope telephoto camera capable of 10X optical zoom. Therefore only the Ultra has the most powerful camera, efficient screen, and top-notch hardware.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Specifications
- Dimensions: 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm9 mm
- Weight: 196 g
- Display: 6.6 Inches Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen
- Resolution: 1080×2340
- Protection: Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
- HDR Format: HDR10+
- Brightness: 1750 nits (Peak)
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Octa-Core)
- CPU Details: 3 GHz Cortex-X2 Single Core, 2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 Tri-Core and 1.70 GHz Cortex-A510 Quad-Core sets
- GPU: Adreno 730
- Memory: 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM
- Storage: 128/256 GB UFS 3.1
- Battery: 4500 mAh Lithium-Ion
- Fast Charging Rate: 45W (Wired), 15W (Wireless charging), 4.5W (ReverseWireless Charging)
- Back Camera: 3 Modules
- Main Wide- 50 Megapixel with f/1.8 aperture (PDAF, OIS)
- Ultrawide- 12 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture (120˚ FoV)
- Telephoto- 10 Megapixel with f/2.4 aperture (PDAF, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom)
- Video- HDR10+, Stereo sound, 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/240 fps and 720p at 960 fps
- Front Camera: 10 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture (PDAF)
- Video: 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
- OS: Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
- Connectivity: Ultra Wideband, Wi‑Fi 6e, 2 Nano SIMs plus one eSIM
Samsung Galaxy S22 Specifications
- Dimensions: 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
- Weight: 168 g
- Display: 6.1 Inches Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen
- Resolution: 1080×2340
- Protection: Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
- HDR Format: HDR10+
- Brightness: 1300 nits (Peak)
- SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Octa-Core)
- CPU Details: 3 GHz Cortex-X2 Single Core, 2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 Tri-Core and 1.70 GHz Cortex-A510 Quad-Core sets
- GPU: Adreno 730
- Memory: 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM
- Storage: 128/256 GB UFS 3.1
- Battery: 3700 mAh Lithium-Ion
- Fast Charging Rate: 25W (Wired), 15W (Wireless charging), 4.5W (ReverseWireless Charging)
- Back Camera: 3 Modules
- Main Wide- 50 Megapixel with f/1.8 aperture (PDAF, OIS)
- Ultrawide- 12 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture (120˚ FoV)
- Telephoto- 10 Megapixel with f/2.4 aperture (PDAF, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom)
- Video- HDR10+, Stereo sound, 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/240 fps and 720p at 960 fps
- Front Camera: 10 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture (PDAF)
- Video: 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
- OS: Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
- Connectivity: Ultra Wideband, Wi‑Fi 6e, 2 Nano SIMs plus one eSIM
Hardware comparison of Galaxy S22+ and S22
In terms of design both of these smartphones look similar and have the same design as the previous Galaxy S21 series. They both also have the same set of triple cameras at the back and the same front selfie camera. On the backside, there is a 50 MP primary shooter, 12 MP ultrawide angle camera with Super Steady video support, and 10 MP telephoto camera with 3 times optical zoom. The back camera can shoot 8K videos in 24 fps and 4K in 60 fps.
According to specifications both S22 and S22+ have the same chipset, RAM, storage, and SIM card support. The main differences come in size, screen, and battery. The bigger Galaxy S22 Plus comes with a 6.6″ screen with 1750 nits peak brightness while the standard S22 comes with a 6.1″ screen and 1300 nits peak brightness. The next big difference is in the battery department because S22+ has a 4500 mAh battery with 45 watts fast charge support while the Galaxy S22 has a 3700 mAh battery with just 25W fast charging support.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Price in Nepal, Availability, and Pre-Booking
The Galaxy S22 series is quite expensive this year and if you actually want a Note device then you have to pony up quite a bit. However, Samsung Nepal has provided a lot of pre-booking gifts and value addition that actually give a good deal. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra price in Nepal is Rs 1,69,999 for the 512GB variant and Rs 1,59,999 for the 256 GB variant. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ price in Nepal is Rs 1,29,999 for an 8/256 GB model and the Samsung Galaxy S22 price in Nepal is Rs 1,12,999.
| Model | Price | Color |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | Rs 1,69,999 (512 GB), Rs 1,59,999 (256 GB) | Burgundy, Phantom Black and Green(512 GB Only), Phantom White (256 GB Only) |
| Galaxy S22+ | Rs 1,29,999 (8/256 GB) | Phantom Black, Phantom White, Pink Gold |
| Galaxy S22 | Rs 1,12,999 (8/256 GB) | Phantom Black, Phantom White, Pink Gold |
The pre-booking is open from February 23rd, 2022 to March 9th, 2022. Customers can easily preorder the Galaxy S22 Series from Samsung Plaza, Hukut, and official retail outlets.
Pre-Booking Offers
Samsung Nepal usually gives a price close to USA price but moreover, the company provides additional pre-order benefits to make a sweet deal. When you buy the latest flagship phones after official sales, you get at retail price but in prebooking, you get extra gifts, gadgets, and value. That is not possible later and it is better to grab the offer if you are sure to purchase the latest Galaxy S22 phones.
Customers who place a Galaxy S22 Ultra pre-order request can get free Galaxy Buds 2 or Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46 mm at Rs 27,000 or Galaxy Watch 4 40 mm at Rs 13,000. Similarly, people who place a pre-order for Galaxy S22 or the S22 Plus can get Galaxy Buds 2 at Rs 3,000 or Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46 mm at Rs 30,000, or Galaxy Watch 4 40 mm at Rs 16,000.
Galaxy Gifts
On top of the pre-booking schemes from Samsung, the company is also providing different gifts by partnering with other brands. Here are some of the gifts and schemes available for the pre-booking customers of S22 series phones.
- 10% discount on DJI products and 15% discount on products from Dr.Brown’s, Bbluv, Crane, Boya, Dreambaby, Himalaya, Linearflux and Energizer.
- 1 Free Margherita Pizza at Mezze by Roadhouse, Durbarmarg.
- Rs 1000 gift voucher at Hankook Sarang Korean Restaurant.
- 30% discount on purchase and free delivery at The Statement.
- 1 dree SPA Day for 1 person in Soaltee.
- 10% discount of max Rs 1,000, one time free delivery and free 8GB MicroSD card on purchase of any product above Rs 5,000 from Smart Doko.
Breakage Insurance and Exchange Offer
The new S series phones of 2022 do have Gorilla Glass Victus+ and a stronger aluminum frame but it is better to have peace of mind with insurance. Samsung Nepal is also providing one-year breakage insurance for one time in partnership with NLG Insurance Company Limited.
In order to bring previous owners to the new generation, Samsung has an exchange offer from Arko Store where users can get additional cash benefits up to Rs 4000 on top of fair valuation. Arko Phone or Arko Store is actually owned by IMS Group.
How to Buy Galaxy S22 Phones on 0% EMI
Samsung Galaxy S22 products are one of the most expensive smartphones in the market. It is a dream phone of many but huge cash can be a problem even for a salaried person. Therefore Samsung has partnered with banks to provide new Galaxy S22 series smartphones in EMI or installment. Samsung Nepal is providing a 0% interest EMI facility that starts at Rs 6,300. Customers need to be user of selected banks and institutions to avail EMI feature. The partner banks and institutions are Bank of Kathmandu, Citizens Bank, Nabil Bank, Sunrise Bank Limited, Global IME Bank, Kumari Bank Ltd, Laxmi Bank, Machhapuchre Bank, Sanima Bank, Nepal Investment Bank Ltd, Mega Bank, and NMB Bank.
