Samsung Galaxy S22+

A capable candybar for Samsung buyers on a budget

$1549-$1649, samsung.com/au PROS CONS

Better cameras with telephoto option No S Pen here

Same price as last year Keeps the camera hump Faster charging, smart battery Fewer megapixels than S21 Samsung’s mid-level S22 still packs in plenty of camera technology, but for $300 less than the Ultra. There’s a 50-megapixel main camera, a wide-angle option and a 3x optical zoom lens. It does have a slightly smaller screen than last year, at 6.6 inches, and fewer megapixels, but Adaptive Pixel improves lowlight images, faster charging is helpful, and its new colours, including pink gold, are welcome.