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The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event has officially ended. The South Korean tech giant has officially unveiled the Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup. Samsung’s latest flagship Galaxy S series smartphones include the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. Additionally, its latest flagship tablets include the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra.
The Samsung Galaxy S22’s price starts from $799 (Roughly Rs 59,800), while the S22+ will set you back $999 (Roughly Rs 74,800) for the base model. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra price starts at $1,199 (Roughly Rs 89,700) for the base model. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8 Plus feature a starting price of $699 and $899, respectively. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will set you back $1,099 for the base model.
In a move that combines sustainability and innovation, Samsung Electronics developed a new material that gives ocean-bound plastics new life as they’re incorporated into various Galaxy devices.
Samsung Galaxy S22 launched at Unpacked 2022 comes with One UI 4.0 that has the best of Android 12 features customised for Galaxy smartphones. The entire Galaxy S22 series will be supported by up tofour generations of Android OS upgrades. This improved standard builds upon Samsung’s previous promise to provide up to three generations of upgrades and ensures millions of Galaxy users have access to the latest features for security, productivity, better usability, and more.
Samsung announced a new update to the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Users can expect new improvements like advanced interval training designed for any cyclist or runner, a new sleep coaching program, and new body composition insights. Galaxy Watch4 users will now have even more ways to customize their look with upgraded watch faces, and a new line of stylish straps.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 comes in two storage options, with the base model having 8GB of RAM and128GB of internal storage. It is priced at $699. The Galaxy Tab S8+ comes in the same configurations and features a starting price of $899. Lastly, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is priced at $1,099 for the base 8GB + 128GB model. It also comes in 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB storage options. These variants are priced starting at $1,099.
Equipped with the fastest processor ever in a Galaxy Tab – a 4nm chip – Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra provide ample RAM and storage for any task. The Galaxy Tab S8 has an 8000 mAh battery, whereas the Galaxy Tab S8+ has a 10,090 mAh battery. The top-end Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has an 11,200 mAh battery. All three tablets come with 45W fast charging support, but you do not get the adapter in the box.
All three tablets have a dual-camera setup on the back. There is a 13MP main camera and a 6MP ultrawide camera with LED flash. For video calls and selfies, there is a 12MP ultrawide camera. The Ultra variant has an additional 12MP wide camera housed inside the notch cutout on the right edge of the tablet.
The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra offers a 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display and 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy Tab S8 has an 11-inch WQXGA TFT display with a 2560 x 1600 resolution. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ has a 12.4-inch AMOLED display with a WQXGA+ resolution of 2800 x 1752 pixels.
The Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, and S8 Ultra each feature a new, super-fast 4nm processor, a smoother-than-ever S Pen in the box, an industry-leading Armor Aluminum body, and a large, beautiful display.
And that's it for the Galaxy S22 series, now on to the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup!
The S22 Ultra is part of the first Galaxy S series to be equipped with the latest 4nm processor, which powers Samsung’s most advanced AI and ML processing. It also features Wi-Fi 6E. All that power runs on Galaxy S22 Ultra’s powerful 5,000 mAh battery, which gives you more than a full day of use in a single full charge. It also supports 45W super-fast charging, so you can record more than 50 minutes of video – after a 10-minute charge.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a built-in pocket for the S-Pen. This is a first for the S-series devices. The colour of the S Pen matches that of the device. India is not on the list for online exclusive colours.
Whether you’re an amateur or a professional photographer, Galaxy S22 Ultra gives you all the tools you need to snap a beautiful shot every time. The S22 Ultra is built with a 2.4um pixel sensor – Samsung’s largest pixel sensor ever. With zooming capabilities that will get you 100x closer to the action, Galaxy S22 Ultra isn’t just Samsung’s most powerful camera, it’s also the smartest.
