Samsung Galaxy S22 5G

Strong and versatile camera ; Classy design ; Excellent performance

Lacking battery life ; Small size won’t suit everyone

The Samsung Galaxy S22 isn’t the flagship it was two years ago, and while it remains an excellent compact phone with superb performance and an excellent camera, the tech is beginning to get a little old. Battery life also leaves a lot to be desired...

Small and solidly built ; Attractive design ; Excellent performance

Not a major update ; Camera system pales in comparison to its Ultra cousin ; Small screen

Compact, hand-friendly size ; Good-looking display

Limited upgrades over S21 ; Small battery and slow charging

Small-scale and neat overall design ; Sharp fast-refresh AMOLED display ; Smooth software and flagship performance expected

Minor differences to Galaxy S21 - and Fan Edition released too soon to this launch ; Smaller battery raises question over longevity

The entry S series flagship for 2022 banks everything on going smaller than its predecessor. This 6.1-inch flat AMOLED screen is certainly attractive, but there's less battery on board than the previous year's offering, while the just-released S21 FE...

Premium design and build ; Excellent AMOLED display ; Solid flagship camera performance ; Stable OneUI 4.1 software with long-term updates

Sub-par battery life ; Only 25W charging ; Expensive

The Galaxy S22 5G is a dream handset for small phone enthusiasts. Highlights include a premium compact design, excellent camera performance, 120Hz display, IP68 rating and Samsung’s One UI skin.

Compact design ; Excellent display

Slow charging ; Small battery

With very few changes over the S21, this is very much an incremental upgrade. But with a smaller form and enhanced cameras, this is a decent phone. Ideal for anyone that wants a compact smartphone with some high-end specs.

Versatile triple camera array ; Compact design ; Range of colour options ; Smooth user experience ; 8GB of RAM

Not the biggest battery ; More expensive than Pixel 6

Pleasingly compact and sturdy build A gorgeous flat OLED screen Best-in-class Android OS upgrade policy Reliable cameras Fluid performance

Small battery that drains quickly Charging speeds really need a boost Ultrawide camera has a distortion quirk Runs hot quickly under load

“The Galaxy S22 is a fairly capable phone that should be on top of your Android phone buying list thanks to its handy build, top-notch performance, capable cameras, and long-term software update policy.”

Industry-leading build quality with IP68 rating. Small and compact in modern terms. The new flatter and more symmetrical design is still very recognizable.

No charger in the box and no pre-applied screen protector.

If you believe you fit nicely into either category getting the Galaxy S22 is a pretty easy decision. If "default" is not your style, there is a vast sea of more interesting and exciting devices out there for anyone willing to explore them.