Fans can't keep calm: Samsung Galaxy S22 series may get 50MP rear camera, Super Clear lens

Samsung fans can't keep calm as the date for the much-awaited Galaxy Unpacked event approaches closer.

The tech giant had announced that the mega event will see the new line-up of premium flagship of Galaxy S22 series on February 9. Samsung said that it will set an epic new standard for smartphones with the most noteworthy S series ever created.

Ahead of the official launch next week, the key specifications of the new series have been revealed online.


According to 9To5Google, the Galaxy S22 model will come with a 6.1-inch AMOLED display, while the Galaxy S22 Plus will sport a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen. The S22 Ultra will reportedly sport an LTPO Dynamic AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution.

The devices are rumoured to have a 120Hz refresh rate.

If rumours are to be believed, the new line-up of S22 and S22+ will ditch the primary 12MP rear camera, and opt for a whopping 50MP Samsung GN5 sensor. However, the selfie camera is expected to say the same, 10MP.

The S22 and S22+ are expected to feature a triple rear camera setup - 50MP primary lens + 10MP telephoto lens with support for 3x optical zoom + a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera.


The S22 Ultra will have a (108MP + 12MP + 10MP) triple rear camera set-up, and a 32MP selfie shooter at the front of the phone. It is rumoured to get a Super Clear lens, which claims to reduce glare and reflections, and allow the sensor to resolve more detail. Moreover, the company has hinted that S22 Ultra may have a built-in S Pen - the first time for a Galaxy phone - effectively succeeding the Galaxy Note line.

The reports suggest that S22 Ultra will be able to efficiently stabilise videos. IANS report said that an AI-assisted Wide Shift OIS feature will help in achieving better stabilisation of videos, effectively reducing camera shake by four times when compared to the S21 Ultra.

Under the hood, the Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra are all expected to carry one of the two processors (Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2022 SoC) depending on the region, an IANS report said.

Samsung is known to use Snapdragon in the US, and Exynos in many international markets, as per past trends. Hence, the smartphone-maker's in-house processor, Exynos 2200 chip, will power the new Galaxy S22 line-up in some regions only.

According to Samsung, uncertainties related to prolonged pandemic and component shortage are likely to persist in 2022.

Along with the smartphones, the company might also launch the Galaxy Tab S8 series at the event.