Samsung Galaxy S22 5G in Kenya

The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G price in Kenya starts at Ksh 81,500 The Galaxy S22 is one of the few top-class smartphones that is also compact. The device fits easily in your pocket and you can easily operate the 6.1-inch screen with one hand. The powerful Samsung S22 is suitable for the heaviest apps and 3D games. With the 3 cameras on the back, you can take sharp photos in all situations, even when it is dark. All cameras have a night mode. The device is energy efficient, but with intensive use, you sometimes have to charge the small battery in between. Samsung does not supply a charger, so you purchase it separately. At Phoneplace you can buy the Samsung S22 as a separate device. The smartphone is unlocked, so you use it in combination with a subscription from each provider.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series specs & price in Kenya

TYPE	SPECIFICATIONS
Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
Announced	February 2022
Released	February 2022
Operating System	Android 12, One UI 4.1
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU Speed	Octa-core (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.70 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Graphics Processor	Adreno 730
Storage	128GB/256GB
RAM	8GB
Card Slot	No
Rear Camera	50 MP + 10 MP + 12 MP
Front Camera	10 MP
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Sim Card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by)
Weight	168 g (5.93 oz)
Dimensions	146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.75 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Screen Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~422 PPI density)
Display Type	Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
Display Size	6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
3.5mm jack	No 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE
GPS	A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go
Radio	Unspecified
Sensor	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
Battery	Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging	Fast charging 25W USB Power Delivery 3.0 Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
Colors	Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Pink Gold
Price in Kenya	Ksh 89,000

Unboxing

First up, what do you actually get bundled in the box of Samsung Galaxy s22 5G? You get yourself one Galaxy s22 Plus 5G, one type C to type C USB cable, and one SIM ejector tool. Speaking of which, this is a Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by) smartphone. The 45W charging adapter as we all know by now is sold separately. So be sure to include one with this purchase. Other than these, there is not anything else included but paper works.

Design

Samsung hasn’t really changed up the design too much for the s22 generation. At least aesthetically from a quick glance, you’d easily mistake this phone for the Galaxy S21, also 5G. Perhaps the flatter edges on this one might be considered one of the give-aways. And it also comes in a slightly different range of colors as well. These are Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, and Cream.

However, while it may not look any different, the actual materials used here are quite a highlight. Samsung has changed quite considerably. What you’ve got now is Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the back and the front end giving it a more premium feel than previous generations. And Samsung has also added an Armour aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised). Also, the s22 5G is IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins). Besides this, you’ve got a very similar-looking camera module in the top corner.

Performance

The entire Samsung Galaxy s22 family is powered by a new chipset in the Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm). Other regions (outside the US) have the Exynos 2200 (4 nm). And Samsung is making big, bold claims when it comes to the chipsets here. You’ve got all kinds of crazy graphical features packed in here. If you are a gamer, the Galaxy S22 5G should certainly satisfy you.

And of course, this phone also gives you a good bit of 5G support as well. You’ve got Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e support on there as well. It is under the battery and device care section of the settings of Samsung Galaxy s22 Plus 5G that you’ll find the storage. The phone offers either 128GB 8GB RAM, or 256GB 8GB RAM.

Platform

What you have got running the Samsung Galaxy s22 5G is Android 12, One UI 4.1 launcher. One UI just brings the best of Android 12 here. For instance, the privacy features are present and correct. You can fast toggle the camera and microphone access for all apps. And when you load up an app that uses the camera or the mic, you’ll get a little indicator at the top corner. You’ve got great customization in one UI. For example, you change the wallpaper and everything as usual, but you’ll also see the new color palette option as well. This can actually change up the theme and colors based on the wallpaper you’ve got installed at the time.

Cameras

For the cameras what you’ve got on the Samsung Galaxy s22 5G is an improved, upgraded 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS primary shooter. It’s good to see that OIS built an improvement in the hardware. One of its strengths is when taking photos in low light. Apparently, portrait mode works better with pets now as well. What Samsung claims is that the portrait mode of this phone is able even to distinguish hair(s) and apply that blur effect. Bold claim! The selfie is a 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF shooter. Its results are reasonably natural skin tones and plenty of crisp detail.

Present also on this S22 5G phone is a 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video shooter. This one does have somewhat of an impact on the natural tones that you get from that primary sensor. And last up, there’s a 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom shooter. It has 3X optical zoom and built-in optical image stabilization. So if you wanna get closer to your subject, this will definitely do the job.