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Published Mar 21, 2023 - Learn more about the Samsung Galaxy S22+ including current price, features, full spec list and how to find the best deals so you can save more on this flagship smartphone.
Model | New Price * | Refurbished Price * * | Difference |
Galaxy S22+ 128 GB | $599.99 | From $335 | $264.99 |
Galaxy S22+ 256 GB | $899.99 | From $439 | $460.99 |
*Price on Samsung site as of March 2023**Starting price on Back Market as of March 2023
A new Samsung Galaxy S22+ is priced starting at $599.99 on the Samsung site, but if you need additional storage, you can opt for the Galaxy S22+ 256 GB version for $899.99. Alternatively, if you shop for a refurbished model, which has been professionally repaired, cleaned and tested to function like-new, you can save big. For example, the price of a refurbished S22+ 128 GB on Back Market starts at $335, which would save you $265 compared to the price of new. You can currently also find the S22+ 256 GB on Back Market for $439, which would save you $460 compared to a new one.
Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series was unveiled during an official launch on February 9, 2022. The Galaxy Unpacked event also unveiled the Galaxy Tab S8 to Samsung’s ever-growing range of tablets. The Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra were immediately available for pre-order and all three devices became available to US customers on February 25, 2022.
Performance | |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
CPU | Octa Core |
Engraving | 4nm |
Operating system | Android 12 |
Memory (RAM) | 8GB |
Unlock capability | Face recognition |
Internals and battery | |
Technology | Li-ion |
Battery capacity | 4,500mAh |
Autonomy | 10h 30 min |
Wireless charging | Yes |
Fast charging | Yes |
Removable battery | Nope |
Max charge speed | 45W (wired), 15W (wireless) |
Camera | |
Number of pixels (front and back) | 50MP, 12MP, 12MP, 10MP |
Number of rear sensors | 3 |
Number of front sensors | 1 |
Video recording | 8K/24fps, 4K/60fps, 1080p FHD/60fps, 720 HD/30ps |
Optical stabilizer | Yes |
Lens aperture | f/1.8, f/2.4, f/2.2 and f/2.2 |
Zoom | 3x optical zoom, 30x Space Zoom |
Ultra-wide camera (rear) | 12MP, f/2,2 |
Wide-angle camera (rear) | 50MP, f/1.8 |
Telephoto camera (rear) | 10MP, f/2.4 |
Selfie camera (front) | 10MP, f/2.2 |
Camera modes | Single Take, Night, Food, Panorama, Super Slow-mo, Hyperlapse, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro Video, Bixby Vision, AR Zone |
Screen | |
Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
Screen size | 6.6 inches |
Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
Pixel density | 393 dpi |
Display frequency | 120Hz |
Height and weight | |
Weight | 195g |
Size Galaxy S22+ | 7.6 x 75.8 x 157.4mm |
Storage | |
Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB |
microSD | Nope |
Network and connectivity | |
SIM card | nano-SIM |
Dual SIM | Yes |
4G | Yes |
5G | Yes |
Bluetooth | 5.2 |
NFC | Yes |
USB version | 3.2 |
Jack plug | Nope |
Socket | Type-C |
Colors | |
Original Colors | Phantom White Phantom Black Pink Gold Green |
Samsung Exclusive Colors | Graphite Violet Sky Blue |
Looking to make a saving on your next Samsung handset? As we mentioned at the beginning of the article, you can save up to $460 compared to the price of new on a Galaxy S22+ when you shop for a refurbished model on Back Market.
If you’re not very confident in refurbished electronics, let us help put your mind at ease. There’s a big difference between used and refurbished devices. When you buy a used device, you’re accepting a device in the condition that it’s in regardless of any needed repairs. Refurbished, on the other hand, means that a previously used device has been properly inspected, repaired (if necessary), cleaned and put through a series of tests by expert technicians to make sure it’s working like new. This is the process for all devices sold on Back Market, so you can be sure that every Samsung Galaxy S22+ on our marketplace is rigorously checked before being sold. There’s also a chance that some of the Galaxy S22+ models listed for sale on Back Market have never been used. Some are ex-display models, while others have only been lightly used at conference events and exhibitions.
If you’re still unsure, we back every refurbished product we sell with at least a 1-year warranty and a 30-day money-back period. We understand that some tech problems only surface after heavy or constant use, so we want to make sure you end up with a device that will last you years.
At Back Market, we make it easy to find the best possible deal when buying a Samsung Galaxy S22+ outright. Furthermore, our 12-month warranty and returns policy brings you all the reassurance to shop confidently.