Samsung launches Galaxy S22 line-up; pre-order in UAE for Dh133 per month

Samsung launches Galaxy S22 line-up; pre-order in UAE for Dh133 per month

Samsung Electronics Co. announced the latest generation of its flagship smartphone family and its largest tablet yet, upgrading its hardware lineup with new screen sizes, better cameras and more storage to better compete with Apple Inc. The Suwon-based company announced its Android-powered Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra phones at a virtual Unpacked event, maintaining starting prices of $799 to $1,199, depending on model. Pre-orders start immediately ahead of a February 25 release. In the UAE, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is available for pre-order at Dh196.00 per month with 0 per cent interest or Dh4,699, Samsung said on its website. The S22 can be pre-ordered for Dh133 per month or Dh3,199 in total, while the S22 Plus is available for Dh158 per month or Dh3,799 in total. The 6.8-inch Ultra edition adds an integrated stylus, a more advanced chip and up to 1TB of on-board storage, matching the iPhone 13 Pro’s maximum storage spec. With a large display and stylus capabilities, the S22 Ultra effectively takes over the role of Samsung’s former Galaxy Note line, which is being discontinued, Samsung mobile chief TM Roh said in an interview. “We’re integrating the most beloved Note features into more device