Samsung S22 Series announcements and owners' thread

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Ultimate Geek

#2867989 14-Feb-2022 09:55

The buds pro came back in to stock this morning so I've cancelled and reordered. Had to switch to a new account as the $200 code wouldn't apply to my account again. Already got my original order refunded as well.

The new email didn't have an account set up so I'm not sure if I'm now eligible for the 5% rewards. Might have to love chat them but the orders not even showing up now I've made the account after making the purchase.

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#2867991 14-Feb-2022 09:57

IronH:

brownie112: Hopefully this will give you peace of mind, battery tests are very surprising: https://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-Tests-Handy-Samsung-Galaxy-S22-Test-Review-31196893.html#-80949954

The tldr version: s21 lasted 6:58hrs, s22 lasted 8:13hr. S22+ 9:46hr, s22 ultra 9:53.
charging time took: s22 1:38hr, s22+ 1:15hr, s22 ultra 1:30hr.
One thing to note is the germans have the exynos version while we get the snapdragon, so there may be some differences but hopefully if this german site is accurate it indicates that the s22 will have better battery life than the s21. Hopefully we get some more test results from other reviewers soon.

I'm pretty sure we're getting Exynos in New Zealand, we have in the past.

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#2868000 14-Feb-2022 10:13

sm250:

I'm pretty sure we're getting Exynos in New Zealand, we have in the past.

Nope, we're finally getting Snapdragon, as it looks like from the Exynos launch they are having teething issues. Looks like Europe is only getting the Exynos for now.

Samsung is remarkably cagey about speccing a specific processor on their site, but the likes of JB-HiFi have listed the Qualcomm SM8450 under the details tab.

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#2868001 14-Feb-2022 10:15

sm250:

I'm pretty sure we're getting Exynos in New Zealand, we have in the past.

We are getting the Snapdragon version this time round due to chip shortage on the Exynos version as confirmed by someone earlier in this thread

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#2868003 14-Feb-2022 10:16

ShinyChrome:

sm250:

I'm pretty sure we're getting Exynos in New Zealand, we have in the past.

Nope, we're finally getting Snapdragon, as it looks like from the Exynos launch they are having teething issues. Looks like Europe is only getting the Exynos for now.

Samsung is remarkably cagey about speccing a specific processor on their site, but the likes of JB-HiFi have listed the Qualcomm SM8450 in their listings.

Thanks. Looks like you are right: "In New Zealand, the S22 range will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor instead of Samsung's new Exynos chip, which will be used in some overseas markets." https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/technology/2022/02/samsung-galaxy-s22-phone-range-launches-in-nz-february-25-starting-at-1299.html

This year looks like the exynos has caught up performance wise to the snapdragon so not sure which one I would prefer.

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#2868013 14-Feb-2022 10:29

sm250:

Thanks. Looks like you are right: "In New Zealand, the S22 range will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor instead of Samsung's new Exynos chip, which will be used in some overseas markets." https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/technology/2022/02/samsung-galaxy-s22-phone-range-launches-in-nz-february-25-starting-at-1299.html

This year looks like the exynos has caught up performance wise to the snapdragon so not sure which one I would prefer.

Every year there is talk about Exynos catching up with Snapdragon but every year it disappoints, so I am more than happy to go with Snapdragon this time :)

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#2868014 14-Feb-2022 10:30

For those thinking about cancelling and re-ordering, the process is seamless via your online account and the refund it processed within 15 minutes. I can see the refund already on my cc.

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#2868015 14-Feb-2022 10:30

sm250:

This year looks like the exynos has caught up performance wise to the snapdragon so not sure which one I would prefer.

Feel like either is good enough really. Doesn't the exynos have an rDNA GPU on it now which might be better if you play a lot of games on your phone.

On a side note, Samsung's store is just awful. If you want to cancel you might not get the $200 off code to reapply, I've had to make a separate account, but then ordered without rewards, so now canceling a second order to make sure I get those. Luckily there's some wiggle room in the credit card while $3000 is bouncing about with cancellations.

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#2868068 14-Feb-2022 10:37

heavenlywild:
For those thinking about cancelling and re-ordering, the process is seamless via your online account and the refund it processed within 15 minutes. I can see the refund already on my cc.

Can you get the GALAXYS22 code to apply? I had to move to an entirely new account as it just says it's invalid whenever I'm signed in, presumably it's 1 per order. Just worth checking you aren't getting stung an extra $200 as I only noticed it got take off at the payment page.

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#2868150 14-Feb-2022 12:29

everettpsycho:
heavenlywild:

For those thinking about cancelling and re-ordering, the process is seamless via your online account and the refund it processed within 15 minutes. I can see the refund already on my cc.

Can you get the GALAXYS22 code to apply? I had to move to an entirely new account as it just says it's invalid whenever I'm signed in, presumably it's 1 per order. Just worth checking you aren't getting stung an extra $200 as I only noticed it got take off at the payment page.

I went down the Education Store route so no codes for me this time.

Saves me having to on-sell the freebies.

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#2868187 14-Feb-2022 13:24

"Samsung Galaxy S22 - 72 Hours Later" review from a reputable source.

https://youtu.be/Q_twfrF5JKI

I'm happy with my pre-order! That is at least 3 reviews now showing battery life isn't much a concern, phew!

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#2868198 14-Feb-2022 13:38

everettpsycho: The buds pro came back in to stock this morning so I've cancelled and reordered.

I hope you’ve got large ears, as these are not the most comfortable things! Six months in to owning a pair of these I still pine for the comfort of my old gen1 Buds - the Pros are a very different shape; I found them pretty uncomfortable, and found that even with the smallest tips they regularly fell out. Luckily memory foam tips from AliExpress solved that problem, but they don’t fit well in the ear cavity thanks to their bulbous design (something I’d read prior but took a punt on).

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Ultimate Geek

#2868199 14-Feb-2022 13:40

When I was trying to place a new order while on the phone with samsung and the code wouldn’t work, the rep told me the $200 code could be re-applied to a new order once the old order was confirmed cancelled however I didn’t want to cancel before placing the new order (because stuff kept going out of stock) so I used my account to reorder then cancelled the order under her account. The next day I decided I also wanted to get an S22 so tried using her account but the code wouldn’t work so I also had to make another account. Even now, days after the cancellation and refund coming through I still can’t reapply the code under her account.

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Ultimate Geek

#2868208 14-Feb-2022 13:46

everettpsycho: The buds pro came back in to stock this morning so I've cancelled and reordered. Had to switch to a new account as the $200 code wouldn't apply to my account again. Already got my original order refunded as well.

The new email didn't have an account set up so I'm not sure if I'm now eligible for the 5% rewards. Might have to love chat them but the orders not even showing up now I've made the account after making the purchase.

did your delivery date change? My order says shipping 24 feb, someone said those ordering now are getting a shipping date in march?

to get the 5% you had to tick a box. When ordering there were several tick boxes, one for agreeing to their t&c’s, one to accept marketing email etc, one of those tick boxes was also to get the 5% rewards. If you log into your account and look at your order, it should state the rewards you will be getting.

also from reading how their rewards program works it looks like the rewards come through 2 weeks after you’ve received your products, presumably to prevent those who return their orders from getting rewards.

everettpsycho

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Ultimate Geek

#2868212 14-Feb-2022 13:51

jonathan18:
everettpsycho: The buds pro came back in to stock this morning so I've cancelled and reordered.

I hope you’ve got large ears, as these are not the most comfortable things! Six months in to owning a pair of these I still pine for the comfort of my old gen1 Buds - the Pros are a very different shape; I found them pretty uncomfortable, and found that even with the smallest tips they regularly fell out. Luckily memory foam tips from AliExpress solved that problem, but they don’t fit well in the ear cavity thanks to their bulbous design (something I’d read prior but took a punt on).

Honestly I'm taking the buds because they are free/cheap in the bundle. I'm currently using a pair of cheap haylou ones and the main use for the new ones are for mowing the lawn or walking from the car to the office. I use my Sony's more for sustained listening and just didn't want to spend a lot of ANC buds for these uses. I think as long as they stay in for a bit that's the main thing, I won't be using them for 6 hours a time. Swapping the order also meant I got black ones not green which was the only colour of buds 2 left when I ordered.

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