Samsung's S22 Ultra tipped to debut with 1TB storage option
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S22 series of smartphones on February 8. The line-up will include the vanilla S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra models. In the latest development, multiple tipsters, including Ishan Agarwal, have tipped that the top-end S22 Ultra will also come in a 1TB storage option. However, it will be released only in select regions.
Some key European countries will get the 1TB model
Why does this story matter?
The Galaxy S22 Ultra will arrive as Samsung's next-generation flagship device with a combination of S-series's top-tier specifications and Note-series's design and stylus support. Samsung had offered the 1TB storage variant only for the Galaxy S10+ model in 2019. The tech giant is bringing back that option since arch-rival Apple is now providing the 1TB storage option on its iPhone 13 Pro models.
The phone will have a dedicated S Pen slot
The Galaxy S22 Ultra will feature a punch-hole design, slim bezels, curved edges, a built-in silo for the S Pen, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It will bear a 6.8-inch QHD+ (1440x3080 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1,750-nits of peak brightness, and HDR10+ support. It will also offer Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for display protection.
It is tipped to boast a 108MP main camera
The Galaxy S22 Ultra will sport a 108MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, a 10MP (f/4.9) periscope telephoto snapper with 10x optical zoom, and a 10MP (f/2.4) telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. There may be a 40MP (f/2.2) selfie camera. The front and rear cameras will be able to record 4K video at 30/60fps and 8K video at 24fps, respectively.
It may come with a 5,000mAh battery
The Galaxy S22 Ultra will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/Exynos 2200 processor, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. It will boot Android 12-based One UI 4.0 and pack a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast-charging support. For connectivity, the device will offer support for Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, GPS, NFC, 5G, and a Type-C port.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Price and availability
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is tipped to cost €1,300 (Rs. 1.1 lakh) for 8GB/128GB model, €1,400 (Rs. 1.18 lakh) for 12GB/256GB variant, and €1,500 (Rs. 1.27 lakh) for 12GB/512GB version in Europe. However, the official pricing and availability details will be announced during the launch.
