Recording summary · February 2022
DO NOT BUY Samsung Galaxy S22 - VERY disappointing
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Overview
Daniel evaluated the Samsung Galaxy S22 unfavorably compared to earlier Samsung models and an Apple iPhone 12 mini, giving it a 2.9 out of 10 score and suggesting consumers wait for the iPhone 14.
Daniel criticized the Samsung Galaxy S22 design as an unoriginal imitation of the iPhone 13, noted that sharp buttons caused a blister on his pinky finger, and found performance and software differences from the S10+ minimal aside from baseline speed and megapixel increases.
Daniel disliked modern flagship camera configurations for omitting wide-angle front lenses useful to vloggers, faulted Samsung camera processing for oversaturation relative to iPhone color accuracy, and argued the removal of the microSD card slot on the £750 device is an intentional effort to force buyers into the more expensive 256GB model.
Themes
Review and comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S22 against previous Samsung hardware and Apple devices.
Physical ergonomics, button sharpness, and hardware design choices of the Galaxy S22.
Smartphone camera setups, lack of front-facing wide-angle lenses, and color saturation characteristics.
Base pricing tiers and the elimination of expandable microSD storage.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether phone manufacturers omit wide-angle selfie lenses due to larger lens physical sizes requiring more screen cutout space remains unconfirmed.