Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ & S22 Ultra launched in Nepal; see prices, specs & availability

Samsung Nepal has officially launched the new Galaxy S22 series in Nepal. This includes the flagship Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra alongside its two siblings — Samsung Galaxy S22, and Samsung Galaxy S22+. Coming to the design, all the iterations don’t seem much different than their respective predecessors.

Of course, there are changes when it comes to the display size, colors, camera modules, and more. Here we will take a brief overview of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra followed by their expected prices and availability.

Samsung Galaxy S22

The Samsung Galaxy S22 comes with a 6.1-inch dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 2,340 x 1,080 pixels resolution, ~425ppi density, ~87.4% screen-to-body ratio, and not to mention Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 1,300 nits peak brightness.

Running on One UI 4.1 atop Android 12, the handset is powered by Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor built with 4nm fabrication. It’s an octa-core processor with a single 3.00GHz Cortex-X2 core, three 2.40GHz Cortex-A710 cores, and four 1.70GHz Cortex-A510 cores. For graphics, there is an Adreno 730 unit.

Moving on, the device comes in 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage variants.

Talking about the camera, there is a triple camera setup at the back comprising an f/1.8 50MP wide sensor with dual pixel PDAF and OIS, an f/2.4 10MP telephoto unit with PDAF, OIS, and 3x optical zoom, and finally an f/2.2 12MP ultrawide shooter with super steady video mode. The module can capture up to 8K resolution videos at 24fps, 4K videos at 30/60fps, 1080p videos at 30/60/240fps, and 720p at 960fps.

Similarly, the front gets an f/2.2 10MP wide sensor with dual pixel PDAF for selfies. There are dual video call and auto-HDR modes too. Also, the front module can capture up to 4K videos at 30/60fps and 1080p videos at 30fps.

The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C 3.2. You will not get a 3.5mm audio jack here.

A non-removable Li-Ion 3,700mAh cell with 25W fast charging keeps the lights on. The battery is also rated for 15W fast Qi/PMA wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

Specifications

• Display: 6.1 inches dynamic AMOLED 2x, 90.1 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio), 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 1300nits peak brightness
• Resolution: 2,340 x 1,080 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio (~425ppi density)
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
• OS: Android 12, One UI 4.1
• Processor: Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
• CPU: Octa-core (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.70 GHz Cortex-A510)
• GPU: Adreno 730
• Memory: 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
• Rear Camera: Triple – 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video
• Front Camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
• Sensor: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
• Battery: Li-Ion 3,700mAh, non-removable
• Charging: 25W fast charging, 15W fast Qi/PMA wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging
• Color: Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream

Samsung Galaxy S22+

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ has a larger 6.6-inch dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a similar 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and a slightly higher 1,750nits peak brightness. Similarly, the screen-to-body ratio and pixel density number to ~88.3% and ~393ppi respectively. For protection, there is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ too.

Running on One UI 4.1 on top of Android 12, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip based on a 4nm process. It’s an octa-core processor with a single 3.00GHz Cortex-X2, three 2.40GHz Cortex-A710 cores, and four 1.70GHz Cortex-A510 cores. Paired with it is an Adreno 730 unit for graphical processing.

As for memory configurations, there is an 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB variant.

At the back is a triple camera module comprising an f/1.8 50MP wide sensor with dual pixel PDAF and OIS, an f/2.4 10MP telephoto unit with PDAF, OIS, and 3x optical zoom, and an f/2.2 12MP ultrawide snapper with super steady video mode. There is support for sound recording and gyro-EIS as well. Also, the module is capable of capturing 8K videos at 24fps, 4K videos at 30/60fps, 1080p videos at 30/60/240fps, and 720p videos at 960fps.

Similarly, the front carries an f/2.2 10MP wide shooter with dual pixel PDAF and support for dual video calls and auto HDR. The module is capable of recording 4K videos at 30/60fps and 1080p videos at 30fps.

As expected there is no 3.5mm headphone jack. However, you do get Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP and LE, GPS, and USB Type-C 3.2 with USB On-The-Go as connectivity options.

Galaxy S22+ carries a non-removable Li-Ion 4,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. Further features include USB Power Delivery 3.0, 15W fast Qi/PMA wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

Specifications

• Display: 6.6 inches dynamic AMOLED 2X, 105.3 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio), 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750nits (peak)
• Resolution: 2,340 x 1,080 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio (~393 ppi density)
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
• OS: Android 12, One UI 4.1
• Processor: Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.70 GHz Cortex-A510)
• GPU: Adreno 730
• Memory: 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB
• Rear Camera: Triple — 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS+ 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video
• Front Camera: Single — 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF
• Sensor: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
• Battery: Li-Ion 4,500mAh, non-removable
• Charging: 45W Fast charging, USB Power Delivery 3.0, 15W fast Qi/PMA wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging
• Color: Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Measuring 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm in dimension, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra weighs around 228g. The back is glass with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection while the frame is made up of aluminum. And the display also uses the same Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ for added strength.

The handset is rated for dust and water resistance with IP68 certification asserted to provide protection up to 1.5m for 30 minutes.

The front gets a dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 3088 x 1440 pixels resolution, ~500 ppi density, ~90.2% screen-to-body ratio, HDR10+, 1750nits peak brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen supports always-on-display.

Running on One UI 4.1 on top of Android 12, S22 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC based on 4nm fabrication. In Europe, however, it uses Exynos 2200 chipset based on a 4nm process.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is a quad-core processor with a single 3.00GHz Cortex-X2 core, three 2.40GHz Cortex-A710 cores, and four 1.70GHz Cortex-A510 cores. Paired with it is an Adreno 730 unit for graphical processing.

Similarly, the device comes in 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB storage configurations.

As for the optics, there is an f/1.8 108MP wide lens, an f/4.9 10MP periscope telephoto sensor with dual pixel PDAF, OIS, and 10x optical zoom, an f/2.4 10MP telephoto unit with dual pixel PDAF, OIS, and 3x optical zoom, and finally an f/2.2 12MP ultrawide snapper with dual pixel PDAF and super steady video mode. The rear sensor can capture up to 8K resolution videos at 24fps, 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60/240fps, and 720p at 960fps.

At the front lies a single f/2.2 40MP wide shooter with PDAF. The front camera also features dual video calls and auto-HDR. The video recording capability is limited to 4K at 30/60fps and 1080p at 30fps.

For connectivity, there are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and USB Type-C 3.2. Of course, you will miss the 3.5mm audio jack.

Galaxy S22 Ultra uses a non-removable Li-Ion 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. There are supports for USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging rated at 15W, and reverse wireless charging rated at 4.5W.

Specifications

• Display: 6.8 inches Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio), 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750nits (peak)
• Resolution: 3,088 x 1,440 pixels resolution (~500 ppi density)
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
• OS: Android 12, One UI 4.1
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.70 GHz Cortex-A510)
• GPU: Adreno 730
• Memory: 8GB/12GB RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB
• Rear Camera: Quad – 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.33″, 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS + 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom + 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
• Front Camera: Single – 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82″, 0.7µm, PDAF
• Sensor: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
• Battery: Li-Ion 5,000mAh, non-removable
• Charging: 45W fast charging, USB Power Delivery 3.0, 15WFast Qi/PMA wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging
• Color: Phantom Black, Burgundy, Green (12/512GB), Phantom White (12/256GB)

Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra Price in Nepal and Availability

Available in Phantom Black, Phantom White, and Pink Gold colors, the Samsung Galaxy S22 is priced at NPR 1,12,999 for 8GB/256GB memory config. The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is available in the same color variants too priced at NPR 1,29,999 for a similar memory configuration.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is priced at NPR 1,59,999 for 12GB/256GB and NPR 1,69,999 for 12GB/512GB variant. While the device is available in Phantom Black and Burgundy colors, there is an additional color option too based on the memory, i.e. 12GB/512GB version in Green and 12GB/256GB version in Phantom White.

The pre-order of the series has already commenced yesterday up till 9 March with official sales slated to kick off starting 13 March 2022 in Nepal. You can make the pre-order via Samsung Plaza and authorized retail stores across the country.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series	Price in Nepal (NPR)
Samsung Galaxy S22 (8GB/128GB)	1,12,999
Samsung Galaxy S22+ (8GB/128GB)	1,29,999
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (12GB/256GB)	1,59,999
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (12GB/512GB)	1,69,999

Pre-order Offers

Furthermore, there are a bunch of exciting offers if you decide to pre-order the smartphones. This is inapplicable after the official sales commence.

If you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, you will get the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 worth NPR 17,999 absolutely free. You can also get the 46mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 worth NPR 34,999 for NPR 13,000 only. You can opt for the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 worth NPR 49,999 for NPR 27,000. Similarly, you get one-time 1-year breakage insurance as well.

In the meantime, if you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S22 or Galaxy S22+, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 for NPR 3,000, the 46mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 for NPR 16,000, and the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 for NPR 30,000. The 1-year breakage insurance applies for the two as well.

Exchange and EMI Offers

Samsung users who look forward to making an exchange can do so via Arko Store that even offers added cash benefits up to NPR 4,000.

Now, if you wish to buy the smartphone(s) in EMI, there is a 0% EMI offer too. The EMI service starts at NPR 6,300 that can be availed via banks including Citizens Bank, Sunrise Bank, Bank of Kathmandu, Global IME Bank, Nabil Bank, Sanima Bank, Machhapuchchhre Bank, Kumari Bank, Laxmi Bank, NMB Bank, Mega Bank, and Nepal Investment Bank.