The date for one of the largest smartphone launch events of the year is approaching, as Samsung Unpacked 2022 is set to take place today, February 9. The flagship Samsung Galaxy S22 is expected to be unveiled. However, that is not all that Samsung has in store. Below are details on other potential surprises based on the latest leaks gathered by TechRadar.
**Star of the Show: Samsung Galaxy S22**
The Samsung Galaxy S22 and its "siblings" are expected to be the main highlights, with nearly all information about them already leaked. The standard S22 is believed to feature a 6.1-inch flat screen with a resolution of 1080 × 2340 AMOLED and a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is expected to have a glass back similar in design to the Samsung Galaxy S21, a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (offering approximately 3x optical zoom). The front may feature a 10-megapixel selfie camera in a hole-punch design. It may come with 8GB of RAM and is rumored to offer 256GB of storage. Expected colors for the Galaxy S22 include white, black, rose gold, and green. Preliminary pricing is likely to be the same or very close to the starting price of the Samsung Galaxy S21 (which began at $799), while the phone's actual release date may be March 11, with pre-orders opening today, February 9.
**Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus**
The anticipated Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus appears very similar to the standard S22, featuring a larger 6.6-inch display and a bigger 4500 mAh battery with faster charging at 45 watts. Other leaked specifications are largely the same, although the price will naturally be higher, likely starting around $999 for the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus.
**Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra**
While the entire Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup is expected to take center stage at the Unpacked 2022 event, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra may be the real standout. If the leaks are accurate, experts believe Samsung has gone all out with this phone. Reports suggest it has a completely different design—less curved, more reminiscent of the Galaxy Note—and it’s said to feature an S Pen, complete with a dedicated slot for it. Specifications leaked include a 6.8-inch curved screen with a resolution of 1440 × 3080 AMOLED and a refresh rate of 120Hz, a 108-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera. It is also expected to have a 40-megapixel front camera, with storage options up to 1TB and 16GB of RAM. The battery is rumored to be larger at 5000 mAh (with 45-watt charging). Pricing is estimated to start around $1199. The release date could be earlier than the other two models, with reports suggesting it will arrive in stores on February 25, although initial stock of the Galaxy S22 Ultra could be very limited.
**Samsung Galaxy Tab S8**
Samsung is also expected to reveal its Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 tablet lineup today, which consists of Samsung's flagship tablets, the tablet equivalent of the Galaxy S series. According to leaks, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is likely to feature an 11-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1600 × 2560 and a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, an 8000 mAh battery with 45-watt charging, a microSD card slot, and an S Pen. It is said to have dual rear cameras of 13 megapixels + 5 megapixels, an 8-megapixel front camera, 8GB of RAM, and storage options up to 256GB, with optional 5G connectivity. The device may come in silver, rose gold, and gray, with a starting price of around $845. There are two higher-spec variants: the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.
