Where to buy the all-new Samsung Galaxy S22

Samsung’s flagship series of S22 smartphones have recently been unleashed into the public, and they’re selling fast.

A Samsung Galaxy S22 (left), a Samsung Galaxy Ultra (middle), and a Samsung Galaxy S22+ (right)

by Ryan Houghton |
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Samsung’s flagship S22 smartphones have been hitting UK stores recently, and they’re really giving the iPhone 13 a run for its money.

Beautiful, ultra-high-definition display with low latency, impeccable 8K recording capabilities, and the latest hardware for some serious gaming on the go, the S22 lineup is the pinnacle of smart-tech right now.

If you’ve been struggling to find the best deals on one of these brand-new smartphones, fear not, we’ve got you covered.

Note: All items were in stock and correctly priced at the time of writing. Due to issues with supply chains and high demand, some units may be temporarily unavailable.

S21 vs S22: What’s the Difference?

First and foremost, there are some great QOL changes on the new S22. Namely, the loss of Samsung’s “Glastic” which felt, admittedly, a little cheap.

Instead, the S22 has a fantastic Gorilla Glass back, with a sharp, aluminium body, offering the best hand-feel of any Samsung phone to date. Despite the S22 having a slightly smaller screen, it still has a pristine AMOLED HD screen that really pops.

Of course, the peak of the S22 line, the S22 Ultra, is significantly larger than the standard S22, which much sharper resolution, better battery, and an absurdly good 108MP quad camera.

Next, there’s the all-new Snapdragon Gen 8 chipset, with excellent high-intensity gaming performance and amazingly ultra-low latency and 120Hz refresh rates.

Samsung's new Telephoto lens is possibly the most impressive feature of the S22 line, with possibly the most powerful zoom on a smartphone ever.

What's the best S22 model for gaming?

Undoubtedly, the S22 Ultra is the be-all-end-all solution for gaming on the go. It's bigger, has better battery life, more RAM, and a sharper screen. If you're looking for a little more screen space for playing some Hearthstone or Genshin Impact, check out our list of the best tablets available now.

If you're looking for some great wireless earbuds to complement your new powerhouse of a smartphone, check out our picks for the best earbuds for the everyday listener.

If you'd prefer the iconic look of Apple's AirPods, we've also got you covered.

Samsung Galaxy S22

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A Samsung Galaxy S22Samsung
Specifications
Dimensions: 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Display size: 6.1”
Resolution: 1080 x 2340 p
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8450/ Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory: 128 GB/ 256 GB
RAM: 8 GB
Camera(s): 50 MP (wide), 10 MP (telephoto), 12 MP (ultrawide)
Battery Capacity: 3700 mAh
Available Colours: Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream

The most affordable of the new S22 line, with an excellent 50-megapixel triple-camera with the all-new "nightography" feature, an ultra-thin bevel HD screen, some excellent sound capabilities, and a 3700 mAh battery, what’s not to love?

Despite being the base model, the S22 is one powerful smartphone. With excellent hand-feel, and very respectable performance.

If you're looking for a good value option on a brilliant phone, stick with the S22.

Samsung Galaxy S22+

A Samsung Galaxy S22+ smartphoneSamsung
Price: $1478.63
Specifications
Dimensions: 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm
Display size: 6.6”
Resolution: 1080 x 2340 p
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8450/ Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory: 128 GB/ 256 GB
RAM: 8 GB
Camera(s): 50 MP (wide), 10 MP (telephoto), 12 MP (ultrawide)
Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh
Available Colours: Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream

Slightly bigger and more expensive, the flashier S22+ is available in all the same great colours as the S22 and offers some excellent QOL improvements from the cheaper S22.

With bigger battery life, larger screen and 45W charging capabilities, the S22+ is a great choice for a new phone upgrade for 2022.

The cheaper model is also available on O2’s webstore and has some excellent data deals to complement your shiny new device.

Note: Unfortunately, due to high demand, the slightly cheaper 128GB model is currently unavailable on Amazon.

However, for an extra £50, the 256GB model is available and is great for budding photographers who find themselves quickly short on memory space.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

A Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraSamsung
Price: $1599.00
Specifications
Dimensions: 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm
Display size: 6.8”
Resolution: 1440 x 3088 p
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8450/ Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory: 128 GB/ 256 GB/ 512 GB
RAM: 12 GB
Camera(s): 108 MP (wide),10 MP (periscope telephoto), 10 MP (telephoto), 12 MP (ultrawide)
Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh
Available Colours: Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue

Finally, the premier model of the S22 line-up; the S22 Ultra is a seriously powerful smartphone. With an absurdly brilliant 108mp Quad camera, a behemoth 5000 mAh battery and an excellent 6.8” 1440p display.

If you’re looking for the pinnacle of smartphone technology, then look no further. Also included is an excellent S- Pen, which has almost no latency whatsoever, great for quick note-taking, signing documents or getting truly creative.

Once again, due to the increasing demand for this cutting-edge smartphone, Amazon’s cheaper 128GB model is temporarily out of stock, but for an extra £100 you can grab yourself the 256GB version, or if you’re feeling extravagant you can get yourself the enormous 512GB version for an extra £200…

It’s also available on O2’s website, along with some tempting 5G data deals.

With a top of the range, pricey smartphone such as an S22 Ultra, you'll need something durable and aesthetic to keep it pristine, here's our selection for some of the best phone casesavailable now.

Ryan is a tech writer and reviewer for What's The Best, specialising in PCs and gaming. He is a keen PC gamer and an avid reader.

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