I always thought glass was the stupidest material to make a phone back from. It literally makes the whole phone more fragile for no reason other than vanity. Plastic is just a better material to make the rear of the phone from. Won't shatter, doesn't collect fingerprints as bad, glass makes the phone way more slippery, etc. I feel like phone companies have "tricked" consumers into thinking glass backed phones are better so they can sell more when they inevitably break.
Yep, I agree. Back in the day I had a couple Nokia phones and Nokia 920 and so on and they were great. A lot of cool colors and you didn't see the scratches because of the color was all the way through anyway
I prefer Plastic especially if you're not using a case. You can't crack plastic like you can with glass which means less likely to crack your S21 FE vs S22. I also like the feel of the plastic on my S21
came from a s8+ to a S21FE, definitely like the change in feeling of materials. I feel like this plastic is a good quality and feeling one compared to like the 2000s era flip phone plastic. I also had a Oneplus One which was really good feeling in the hand. Premium can be more subjective with these kinds of things. I think with how smartphones have essentially become glass slabs. Perhaps different materials for back can be what makes things feel different
@@tsuyuasui7297 If you want it go for it. I Got the s21fe for 300 USD with exchange on old device. For the initial 2-3 days the battery feels like it won't last the day but after 4-5 days the adaptive battery does its job,It'll get you through a day if you're a moderate user. For performance if you haven't use a high end device earlier you wont notice anything. For gaming it does throttle so i wont reccommend for gaming, peopke are saying its overheating but nope its not, its peak while gaming was around 40-43°C which is around moderate heating compared to similar chips like SD888,its the glass back on other phones which gives a cooler to touch. The camera is almost flagship you'll definitely love it if youre upgrading from a 2-3 yr okd phone.
The fact that 21 FE and 22 Plus have the same battery size is mind boggling. They always told us bigger phone means more room for a bigger battery. Samsung dropped the ball in terms of battery for 22 series.
The 22 series is far more optimized. Not only that, the 21 FE does not have an adaptive refresh rate, meaning it needs the extra battery size because it will be using a lot more power constantly running at 120hz. I'm surprised he did not mention that.
@@jvm-tv It's all marketing strategy. Next year Samsung will restore the battery size back to 4000mah, 4800mah and 5300mah on the Ultra which will seem like they're making improvements
There might be no upside to getting the older phone, but there's also no real downside either. As phones, these days are way too similar now to justify buying a phone every year or so. Phones now even budget phones are so good. You don't need the latest and greatest because the margin for budget to premium is too small now. This isn't 2016 anymore
No one mentioned the regular s22 in most channels in yt. It is nice that u give it credit. The s22 is perfect size for many people. Keep up the good work.
Yup. Before this, only Apple got it right with iPhone. Androids always try to make the top and sides as thin as possible. Then the chin is thicker by a bit.
@@davidletterboyz right, dont know why samsung or google was getting this simple thing Unsymmetrical bezels looks ugly even when it thin on one side. Apple pay attntion on many small things thats why its look feel better than android.
For me it was the bigger size, the lower price (Amazon had it for $599), and the internals are still very very capable and still looks perfectly fine. I don't care about the 'feel'. The phone is a getting a case regardless. I'll be a fan of the FE series as soon as they throw the headphone jack back on it. Us poor people still like our wired gear from 2018..
Wired gears are more affordable AND a lot more reliable. Those wireless earbuds cost an arm and a leg and they only last 2 years mostly. Then they break down and you'd have to buy a new pair.
@@Driziationz I dont know, since I moved to wireless earbuds, they've lasted longer for me. the cable from wired earphones always ended up breaking, and none lasted more than a year for my daily commute.
Right it's because people still will buy it and its unfortunate no power brick no expandable memory no headphone jack no quad HD display my s10 was better than my s20 besides the 120hz and a Lil better or a camera
S22 is smaller thn s22+ so it's battery is 3700 mAh and for s22+ is 4500 mAh. But the thing is, a smaller baterry doesn't necessary mean less productivity. Samsung optimized the power consumption on this new generation of S phones and they asume that 3700 mAh battery will keep you running over 24 hrs +. Not to mention better and optimised processor, adaptive display, and overall a better and optimised operating system all witch will drain less out of your battery life. So it's safe to say 3700 mAh battery it's enough for an entire day of productivity.
Samsung dropped the battery size of s22 series so they can increase it again next year and say: ''Look, we inovate! We increased battery life!''. It would be interesting to see how s21 plus and s22 plus with exynos chip behave? I bet s21 plus last longer dispited its one year older. S22 ultra lost that battle with s21 ultra.
I like everything about the s22 except the smaller battery. I really don't care about the glass back just makes the phone heavier and fragile. The size looks like one could control it with the one handed thumb even with case added. We'll see, maybe I'll wait a couple months for special price.
I brought a barely used 21 FE for less then half the price of the S22. I don't care about the back material because I am using a case, like everybody should be, I am happy with the bigger screen and battery, and the camera setup is really solid too.
@@MissSmurfey I haven't been using a full charge at all actually. There is an option to limit the max charge percentage to 85% for battery health. I am planning to keep this phone for a while so it makes sense for me. With this enabled I am getting around 6 hours screen on time with light use. But I guess your mileage may vary on what you are doing and if you have 5G coverage, I don't.
@@kolle128 so you re getting 6hrs screen on time with 85% battery and 5g off? Are you able to downgeade the refresh rate 120hz to 60hz to save battery like you can on the s22?
@@MissSmurfey Yeah, there is a setting under display, they are not making it very clear that its the refresh rate, unless you try to change it, it has some marketing name, like fluid motion or something.
The selfie camera is 10 mp not 40 on the s22. Regarding battery life the s22 goes between 10 hz and 120 hz while the s21 fe is stick at 120 plus the screen is smaller so I don't think it is fair to say the battery on the s21 fe will last longer
Yeah, my bad on the selfie camera - had the Ultra in mind there! And that is a fair point on the FE display, but I still think an 800mAh difference in capacity is more than enough to all-but guarantee better battery on that phone. We'll find out soon though I guess! - Dom
I think S21 FE will last a little longer, considering this is Snapdragon S22. Exynos S21 lasted as long as the Snapdragon S21 FE despite 500 mAh less, according to tests. The Exynos variant should have better power efficiency. I'd be more interested to see how long the battery life is compared to S21, I'd like to see if the 300 mAh less will be noticeable in terms of battery life.
@@mustfa7075 battery life is stellar. You won't have to worry and have anxiety regarding battery drainage. The screen is beautiful and it takes damn good quality photos too. No heating issues. Then again, I'm not a mobile gamer either.
Regarding the chips, a scenario that wasn't mentioned in the video: in Europe the S21FE ships with the snapdragon 888, while the S22 ships with the Exynos 2200. We still need to know how the 2200 compares to the 8 Gen 1, but assuming is0t as good it might not be a performance boost as big as in the US.
I would rather they just make the battery bigger so the camera lenses are flush with the case. I don't get why they slim everything down at the expense of poor battery but allow those lenses to bulge out like that.
Lol yeah but, there is no correlation between battery size and camera bulge. You see, the sensor behind the camera lens needs to be a certain distance from the lens in order to fill the whole censor. So the bigger the censor, the bigger the bulge unless they make the whole phone thicker in which case they can put a bigger battery inside the phone. Makes sense?
for ppl worried abt the battery, dont be. i have an s22. came in the mail early. been using it for abt a week. standby uses virtually no battery. i dont have to charge it overnight at all. i wake up and the loss is maybe 2-3% max. it lasts me a whole day, and with light use it lasts me over a day and a half. havent charged it in abt 30 hrs and im still at 35% lol. the new chipset with the adaptive refresh rate makes it very efficient. samsung knew the larger battery wasnt necessary, and they know theres a market for ppl like me who want smaller phones. i dont want an s22 ultra or even an s22+ cuz my tiny trump hands cant use them one handed. even this phone can be difficult one handed at times. thats inconvenient and the trend to make "phablets" always baffled me. not a fan. i like my small screen and i the battery capacity drop isnt noticeable to me at all. for heavy users it could be an issue, for sure. but for the average consumer thats just looking for a decent upgrade, the s22 is a reasonable price and absolutely a viable option despite its smaller battery and screen. its a great phone with an awesome camera! its not gonna be for everyone and its definitely not a phone for enthusiasts, but i think the target audience for the base s22 is going to be more than satisfied with what it offers. ik i am.
@@singhd2000 Don't worry about the battery. I have been using my s22 snapdragon for 10 days im getting 7hrs SOT with 18hrs total useage on a single charge with 5g off and adaptive brightness on. It'a not bad. Just takes time for the phone to learn your useage
Smaller screen, smaller battery, worse processor (in the UK, unlike what this reviewer says, the new Exynos is not more powerful than the Snapdragon 888). Beggars belief that anyone would want the base S22 over the S21 FE
@@bigkingxxl9410 exactly. In the UK the only S device you can buy without the Exynos junk is the S21 FE. Reviewers too scared to say this in case they're not invited by Samsung next time?
@@gadgetcakes Homie, the exynos 2200 has not even been released yet, there's not possible way that you can talk about its performance or power lol however the leaks suggest that it is a big upgrade from last year's exynos 2100. You have to actually be dumb to even consider the s21 fe over the s22, the battery capacity is lower but what matters most is how power efficient the phone is and I'm certain the s22 will be much better in regard.
Personally I still think I'll be going for the 21 FE if I can get it on sale, which seems to happen pretty often, as I think when it's a bit cheaper it seems to be more bang for the buck. I like the smaller size of the 22, but I've been hearing a lot of people complaining about that battery, and I'm a Doordash driver, so my phone is on for pretty long periods of time, so I need a reliable, long lasting battery. This was all good information to have though, so thank you so much for the video!
Going to a 21fe from a note 10+ is such a downgrade. It's super laggy in comparison. Shitty battery and slow charging capped at 15w. Going to buy another note 10 despite it coming out in 2019, still a killer phone.
Thank you so much for explaining the difference between the S22 & the S21FE- I found this video very helpful- The size of the phone is an important feature for me; one hand must hold the phone comfortably and it must fit with easy in my trousers' pocket. S22 wins over S22 ultra & FE
I got the S21fe with discount. Very happy with it.. I came from a note 8. The FE has showed me I did not need the pen. Nothing new to learn. I got it for only $499. Price wins with me. It's all personal. I would of stayed it the note 8 but no updates. Now I get three years.
I am in love with the regular S22. had it for over a week now. Best android phone I have ever used. I do have a 13 Pro and Pixel 5 as well. The S22 is the best out of all of them. Fast, smooth, and fluid. Perfect size and weight. Very very happy with it.
I went with the s21 cause i didn't like the small screen on the s22 so for me it was a choice between the s22ultra at $1650 or the s21 at $799 so for me it was a no brainer to get the s21 and i'm very happy with it. These are canadian prices btw. Also i don't care about glass back cause i just put my phone in an otterbox case anyways.
The pricing may vary country to country. In Turkey the price gap is larger than mentioned here. I currently own an S21 FE and enjoy it very much. A smaller screen might have upset me. The cameras are pretty good, too. At least for the average user like me.
For me it's just a matter of pricing: even though the S22 is 'only' 72 pounds more expensive, the S21 FE had already crossed the line of what I had in mind in terms of pricing.
Got an S21 FE for a month now best phone I owned so far. Only cons is that it does heat up in long periods (doesn't overheat though). The plastic back does make it look cheap but it means it won't crack like the glass backing does. Also the back won't be a problem with a phone cover
Ur review after 6 months? I'm curious because I have to get a new phone and idk which one is "better" and since I'm limited with money.. i found the s22 that costs €699,99 and the s21fe for almost 500€
@@pingu6596 still recommended. Have no major issues with it yet. Usually around the 6 month period my phone would have a cracked backing by then when I had glass backings.
@Wie alt war Aisha ? honestly I had it for almost a year now and still runs well. On a weekend the battery can last all day with average usage. The only problem is that it heats up when I play minecraft so if you like to play games alot I wouldn't recommend this phone. But no issues with general uses
in countries like Brazil, where prices are a huge factor, having the s21 fe for much less than the s22 works very well for samsung... you guys in the us and europe can buy iphones and move on with life, while down here we have to put up with all this crap.
For me, the PWM/Flickering on S22 is unbearable. I had the phone for a week and my eyes would get really irritated after 10 minutes or even less. It's sad because I loved the size. Now I got the S21 FE and, while it's still an OLED display, it's much less "aggressive", allowing me to use it normally. You can see it even in the review with the two devices side by side flickering in slow motion.
"Victus Plus!" Wow! Yep, when you dropped it down and picked it up as a garbage after. If you put it into a silicon or a plastic case where is premium feelings? It has a one-way ticket! JerryRigEverything: "Glass is glass and glass breaks." I believe in experts.
I have the S7 too and cannot decide. I'm an average user and like to use a few games but I plan on keeping my new phone for a long time so I feel like I should go for the S22 because it might have more upgrades down the road. IDK, I would love to hear what someone smarter than me thinks.
Ofcourse s22 will be better. U just got to wait for the reviews on the battery life though. & S21fe is better choice than s21 because it will receive 1 additional OS update
I'm currently on the S8 and I feel like the s20 was better than the s21 and there is no big step between the s21 and s22. So I'm not sure if I should buy the s22 for 900€ or the s20 for just 435€
My S21 FE has overheating problems which has improved after several updates. Unfortunately, the latest update of 1 August 2022 has made the overheating problem to return. I hope the new Android 13 will fix that. Thank God the back is made of plastic because had it been glass you can imagine how hot it can be. Also, with casing, the hot aluminum frame wont "burn" your hand. Based on recent reviews, the SOT (screen on time) of the S22 is a measly 4 hours!
The difference on prize is really big in Spain you can buy a s21 fe 888 at 459 € and the s22 759 € with Exynos, for me is a no discuss winner, the s21 fe by far. The plástic case back?? Who cares? Who uses this phone without a case?
This review is most relevant when the S21 FE is sold at its original price. Once discounted (esp. with the recent Black Friday deal which was $300 off of the initial $699 price), the S21 FE is an excellent alternative to the S22.
got a 6 months used 21FE for $450 with Exynos. so far, its not that bad. the battery for normal usage is similar to other 4500 mah including my previous 1 plus. Only downside is the charging speed which is annoying. Standby time is good as well. Its actually more snappier than my previous oneplus 9R. The camera is better too. Sold the 9R due to the color OS implementation which absolutely sucks. Trying to get use to one UI and its futures.
The newer non-qhd displays are splendid. I still love the screen of my Note 8 and when the software was still maintained I would use it today. unfortunately, it is considered end of life by Samsung.
First time I ordered a Samsung phone. I ordered s22, because cheaper and smaller than the s22 ultra. I bought for Photo and videography in my mind, not use at only mobile phone. I have 2 old phones and cost me less than 200$ each(Lumia and iPhone SE 16-17 version). Bought 2 gimbals too for video and photography. To carry a camera is too much nowadays on the go or in everyday use.
The launch of galaxy S22 resulted in the price drop of S21. So, why would anyone will buy a trimmed down version of s21 (when both are selling at an equal price )
Finally a smaller phone, not sure why all companies are only makes massive TV removes that doesn't fit pockets. My concern is the battery life, sure better display a new processor but with the S21 the battery life was awful with 4000mAh, prob will be the same with the 3700mAh. Also, the fact that Samsung doesn't ship the S22 to everyone, but focus more on Ultra and Plus. I'm concerning that maybe Samsung know that the S22 battery life is still not where it should be.
Don't worry about the battery. I have been using my s22 snapdragon for 10 days im getting 7hrs SOT with 18hrs total useage on a single charge with 5g off and adaptive brightness on. It'a not bad. Just takes time for the phone to learn your useage
Great. Another reviewer promoting glass backs. Glass isn't a "perk" It's a liability. Glass breaks costing hundreds in repair. Glass is heavier, and glass is the reason why the battery is now smaller
Exactly, had a Spigen tough armor case on my S10 from new as even though it looks stunning one drop on a hard surface without a case and it's game over.
@@douglastalbot8031 RIP. I upgraded to an S21 because I bought a super slim case on my S8+. Dropped it once and cracked the entire upper corner, otherwise would have kept that beast a lot longer
I absolutely hate glass back on a phone. I want the toughest thing available which is why I kept a S8 Active until just recently getting the S21fe as an upgrade. Needless to say that as far as build quality goes swapping from the S8 Active to the S21fe is a definte downgrade, but as far as performance, features, and storage space goes the S21fe is a huge upgrade from the S8 Active. It's a give and take... so I am having a love/hate relationship with the S21fe right now.
Then there's my issue. S21/22 exynos vs s21fe SD... Feel like S21 is better but i don't want exynos. Have exynos evolved over the year? Can it compare?
@@noneofya6503 nobody said it didn't, the question was whether or not the S20 had a plastic or glass back, I was asserting that the glasstic (Samsung's term for the plastic they used on the note 20 and s21 phones) was not used on the s20's like he said in the video.
yall really exaggerating the battery, it's not even that bad. all I see is just people coping hard and telling themselves the s21 fe is "better" when s22 is just clearly better in everyway
The S21 FE in the Netherlands is now €190 with carrier contract while the S22 with the same contract costs €600. I'm coming from an S20 though and both seem underwhelming in terms of the upgrade I'm getting.
@@rosedesert3047 Als je goede specs wilt voor het geld is de s21 fe een serieus goede deal. De s21 fe is wat groter wat je kan zien als een nadeel of voordeel. Het is wel merkbaar een iets minder premium design, zo is het gat voor de front facing camera groter. Ik weet natuurlijk niet wat je nu gebruikt maar als de s21 fe nog steeds een stuk goedkoper is zou ik daar voor gaan denk ik, tenzij je heel veel waarde hecht aan design en een compactere telefoon wilt.
i got my Samsung s22 a few days ago and i am torn if i should return it or keep it. On one hand i absolutely love the form factor, it's small, light, modern and powerful all at once and i never liked a phone more than this one in general! On the other hand that battery life is absolutely awful, i need to charge it twice a day without even using it all that much, just watching some youtube, browsing some social media and taking some photo, just normal use, i just can't think of how inconvenient is to have such a terrible battery life. I don't know man, now that i tried this one i don't want a larger phone, i just want this one but with better battery life! iphone does it, why can't Samsung do that too 😡
@@elton8133 not really it's still crap 😂 in the end i kept it, and i still need to charge it at least once a day if i use it a bit. I don't know exactly how much screen on time i get, but definitely i wish it was a bit more. Overall i am happy with the phone, as i said I love it, battery is the only thing a bit meh but overall it's great
@@gianlucamorelli... I am thinking of upgrading from my present mobile which is a Huawei P30 PRO which has served me very well but undecided betwen getting the S22 or the S21FE . I am leaning more towards the S22 because of its form factor but since I live in the EU it will be the Exynos version whilst the S21FE is the Snapdragon. Which version do you have and has the battery situation improved after the AI has adapted to your routine? Cheers 👍
@@sonnymorgan6141 hello, to be honest i haven't noticed my phone to be heating up whilst using it and it performs smoothly so i think the chipset thing could be noticed if you are a heavy user, like a gamer or someone who watches videos and stuff non stop for the whole day, but it's not something that would affect a regular user. I do play the odd candy crush saga and it doesn't underperform 😂. The battery on the other hand runs out fast, there is no update that has fixed this so far, which is still an aspect i'm not impressed by, but the phone charges up really quickly too so it's not a great impediment either. You just probably have to charge it once a day for sure. In regard to the S21 FE i never used it so i am not able to make a comparison. I'm really happy with the S22 anyway, i feel like there is no phone at the moment i would like to have instead of this one, even the S22 ultra or pro because they get heavier and bulkier and at the moment it's not what i am looking for. I hope this helps!
@@gianlucamorelli...many thanks for your reply and great explanation. I am not a heavy user in terms of playing games or watching movies on mobile. Also not a problem for charging mobile at least once a day as I work from home anyway and like you said it charges up quickly. I was thinking of going for the Pixel 6 but with the issues Google have been having opted to look at the Samsung S series and in particular the S22 for its very compact size...hate the bigger phones/phablets sizebas they are not practical at all to carry around. I saw a review yesterday between the S22 and S21FE which basically gave more reasons for getting the S22 over the S21FE. Also, the S23 will seem more of an iterative addirion rather rhan an innovative one over the S22 and it is said that they will stillnuse the Exynos so will go for the S22 as prices will go down even more for it once S23 series is launched in mid February 2023. Thanks for your insights...very well explained 😊
I get more than respectable battery life on my S22 - wish I could add a screenshot - but after owning the phone for 3 weeks now - I get 5 hours of screen on time in a 24 hour day - which includes 1 hour of casual arcade gaming.
I curious.. Is s22 uniformity bezels doesn't an special achievement?If that an ordinary thing, why they don't make their phone bezel uniform in the last series? If that was a first thing, will it make any problem to the screen? Wisemen say, don't buy the first try of a product..
Thank you! I appreciate this video.. Interestingly I have both phones because I needed one right now and the S22 was on order. So got the S21FE . Still trying to decide which I'm going to keep. I have 2 weeks In which I can return one for a $45 restocking fee. I am almost 61 so kind of liking the bigger screen but I do like the light weight of the S22( green). My son loved that phone. As you can imagine I'm not into gaming or watching movies on my phone. My last phone was an S6 which lasted 8 years! Which would you recommend?
Wow glad to see an s6 user in these comments .. my s6 active is still kicking as i just mainly use it for music or TH-cam videos at home battery don't hold well but it is still a decent phone with a above average camera for the time it was released
What people want glass on the back of their phone? who does not put a protective case on a 500 -1000 device? id vote plastic every time, lighter, less likely to smash if dropped
I just watched ur review, and a nreaby store of me had both for the exactly same price 😅 I was really unsure. BUt i think that plastic back, bigger battery, and bigger display does it for me ❤ Plus a glass back can crack pretty easily, like my current phone did
Beautiful review Sir I own a s21fe initial impression with the camera was very good but after some updates the camera iperformance has degraded I don't know why but when I zoom the pictures they are like very grainy I own exynos model here in India I had a s8 plus awesome experience with it Sharp pics 2k screen anyways thinking of upgrading to s22 or plus model .Regards from India 🇮🇳 ♥️
I got the s21fe but I may have made a mistake. I found out it doesn't have the adaptive display, where it could change htz of your screen depending on your battery usage. The screen is capable of 120 hertz and 60 hertz but I do not understand why Samsung could not include that software with the phone. It's like Samsung corners but I feel like some of the corners they cut might have been the wrong ones. Unless you want to be that person that has to have a car charger and monitor the usage but it's a little bit frustrating.
Why not use bixby routines for select apps where you want 60hz refresh rate? I've been doing this and I get a full day's battery backup. Sometimes an hour or two more. I generally plug in at ~35% so there's more juice left just in case.
Weird how six months later in Australia the s21 fe is often around AU$700 while the s22 is AU$1250. I think the 21 fe is the obvious choice with that price gap and once you slap on a case.
In November 2023, a refurbished S21fe is still $50-100 cheaper...but that's now more significant since it's about 30% of the total cost. Also, since battery life seems to be the biggest downside of the S22, the s21 seems like the best option to me.
I needed a 2nd phone to minimize the risk of damaging my fold 3 on vacations and such so I picked up a used a32 for 100 bucks thinking "how bad could it be for a 2021 phone" and i want to pull my hair out. Tmobile offered 300 for it for a s22 trade in so id say thats a pretty good fucking deal for an actually usable 2nd phone
I always thought glass was the stupidest material to make a phone back from. It literally makes the whole phone more fragile for no reason other than vanity. Plastic is just a better material to make the rear of the phone from. Won't shatter, doesn't collect fingerprints as bad, glass makes the phone way more slippery, etc. I feel like phone companies have "tricked" consumers into thinking glass backed phones are better so they can sell more when they inevitably break.
Yep, I agree. Back in the day I had a couple Nokia phones and Nokia 920 and so on and they were great. A lot of cool colors and you didn't see the scratches because of the color was all the way through anyway
Do you remember the day samsung launch s5 with plastic material?
They learn from that and make s6 with glass back for prestige.
@@gedediva Do you remember having a Nokia 920 the red one and I never didn’t even need a case on it I just put a screen protector on it
@@jejunamja sorry i just use nokia 930 white. Great hardware but no support os
@@gedediva Yeah that was definitely the problem
I prefer Plastic especially if you're not using a case. You can't crack plastic like you can with glass which means less likely to crack your S21 FE vs S22. I also like the feel of the plastic on my S21
came from a s8+ to a S21FE, definitely like the change in feeling of materials. I feel like this plastic is a good quality and feeling one compared to like the 2000s era flip phone plastic. I also had a Oneplus One which was really good feeling in the hand. Premium can be more subjective with these kinds of things.
I think with how smartphones have essentially become glass slabs. Perhaps different materials for back can be what makes things feel different
@@undrgrnd734 and how do you find it after 2 months
@@tsuyuasui7297 If you want it go for it. I Got the s21fe for 300 USD with exchange on old device.
For the initial 2-3 days the battery feels like it won't last the day but after 4-5 days the adaptive battery does its job,It'll get you through a day if you're a moderate user. For performance if you haven't use a high end device earlier you wont notice anything. For gaming it does throttle so i wont reccommend for gaming, peopke are saying its overheating but nope its not, its peak while gaming was around 40-43°C which is around moderate heating compared to similar chips like SD888,its the glass back on other phones which gives a cooler to touch. The camera is almost flagship you'll definitely love it if youre upgrading from a 2-3 yr okd phone.
@@sammy1238 should i buy it in april 2024
The fact that 21 FE and 22 Plus have the same battery size is mind boggling. They always told us bigger phone means more room for a bigger battery. Samsung dropped the ball in terms of battery for 22 series.
The 22 series is far more optimized. Not only that, the 21 FE does not have an adaptive refresh rate, meaning it needs the extra battery size because it will be using a lot more power constantly running at 120hz. I'm surprised he did not mention that.
Because they're counting on the new 65 processor will use less battery!
@@precisemotion & the FE has the old 60 processor!
@@jgrysiak6566 why not keep the batter the same side and get a killer battery life? Its such stupid choice to reduce the battery size.
@@jvm-tv It's all marketing strategy. Next year Samsung will restore the battery size back to 4000mah, 4800mah and 5300mah on the Ultra which will seem like they're making improvements
There might be no upside to getting the older phone, but there's also no real downside either. As phones, these days are way too similar now to justify buying a phone every year or so. Phones now even budget phones are so good. You don't need the latest and greatest because the margin for budget to premium is too small now. This isn't 2016 anymore
I don't know why anyone hates plastic, I actually prefer it. Feels better, not as slippery, can't break as easily.
No one mentioned the regular s22 in most channels in yt. It is nice that u give it credit. The s22 is perfect size for many people. Keep up the good work.
I just love small phones and I think I'm gonna buy S22.
@Rizwan Khatri I will do the same definitely. I have the s10 it been all most 4 years with me. Its time to change.
I love small size as it perfectly fits my palm.
Same, from S10e that's the best successor so far
@@omaralenezi8180 How in the world is your S10 4 years old when it's not even 3 years old the phone itself???
Uniform bezel is just main attraction which make display beautiful... even when u dont know why it looks better than other.
About time!
I didn't even notice the uniform bezels until reading your comment! Very cool!
It does
Yup. Before this, only Apple got it right with iPhone. Androids always try to make the top and sides as thin as possible. Then the chin is thicker by a bit.
@@davidletterboyz right, dont know why samsung or google was getting this simple thing
Unsymmetrical bezels looks ugly even when it thin on one side.
Apple pay attntion on many small things thats why its look feel better than android.
For me it was the bigger size, the lower price (Amazon had it for $599), and the internals are still very very capable and still looks perfectly fine. I don't care about the 'feel'. The phone is a getting a case regardless. I'll be a fan of the FE series as soon as they throw the headphone jack back on it. Us poor people still like our wired gear from 2018..
Wired gears are more affordable AND a lot more reliable. Those wireless earbuds cost an arm and a leg and they only last 2 years mostly. Then they break down and you'd have to buy a new pair.
Just buy hi-fi dap. It is all about amazing sound quality.
just get a headphone with a type c plug in like your charger
@@Driziationz I dont know, since I moved to wireless earbuds, they've lasted longer for me. the cable from wired earphones always ended up breaking, and none lasted more than a year for my daily commute.
Wired headsets are a thing too...
I dont understand why Samsung reduced the size of the battery for the s22 thats a deal breaker for the price point
Agreed - it's my biggest problem with the base S22! - Dom
Right it's because people still will buy it and its unfortunate no power brick no expandable memory no headphone jack no quad HD display my s10 was better than my s20 besides the 120hz and a Lil better or a camera
Because the latest processor is very power efficient.
Bigger battery doesn't mean better battery life. Look at the iPhones. S22 has a better processor now
S22 is smaller thn s22+ so it's battery is 3700 mAh and for s22+ is 4500 mAh. But the thing is, a smaller baterry doesn't necessary mean less productivity. Samsung optimized the power consumption on this new generation of S phones and they asume that 3700 mAh battery will keep you running over 24 hrs +. Not to mention better and optimised processor, adaptive display, and overall a better and optimised operating system all witch will drain less out of your battery life. So it's safe to say 3700 mAh battery it's enough for an entire day of productivity.
Samsung dropped the battery size of s22 series so they can increase it again next year and say:
''Look, we inovate! We increased battery life!''.
It would be interesting to see how s21 plus and s22 plus with exynos chip behave? I bet s21 plus last longer dispited its one year older.
S22 ultra lost that battle with s21 ultra.
You are so right!
I like everything about the s22 except the smaller battery. I really don't care about the glass back just makes the phone heavier and fragile. The size looks like one could control it with the one handed thumb even with case added.
We'll see, maybe I'll wait a couple months for special price.
search for a drain test. the 22 lasts longer than the 22+ and Ultra due to the screen brightness.
@@mrniusi11 that video is fake!
Same
@@mrniusi11 Depends on screen refresh, phone size and battery management
@@mrniusi11 what about compared to the 21?
I would order a S22 already, but the battery capacity and SOT time really worries me...
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I had glass on back and I hate it, The glasstic is the best solution...nice for touch and it's tougher
Of course there's a reason to prefer plastic, it's more durable and glass is pointless if it's in a case anyway.
FE plastic build is a plus- feel better with no case when it's plastic
I brought a barely used 21 FE for less then half the price of the S22. I don't care about the back material because I am using a case, like everybody should be, I am happy with the bigger screen and battery, and the camera setup is really solid too.
How's the battery? How much screen on time are you gettting and total hours useage on a single charge?
@@MissSmurfey I haven't been using a full charge at all actually. There is an option to limit the max charge percentage to 85% for battery health. I am planning to keep this phone for a while so it makes sense for me. With this enabled I am getting around 6 hours screen on time with light use. But I guess your mileage may vary on what you are doing and if you have 5G coverage, I don't.
@@kolle128 so you re getting 6hrs screen on time with 85% battery and 5g off? Are you able to downgeade the refresh rate 120hz to 60hz to save battery like you can on the s22?
@@MissSmurfey Yeah, there is a setting under display, they are not making it very clear that its the refresh rate, unless you try to change it, it has some marketing name, like fluid motion or something.
@@kolle128👍
The selfie camera is 10 mp not 40 on the s22.
Regarding battery life the s22 goes between 10 hz and 120 hz while the s21 fe is stick at 120 plus the screen is smaller so I don't think it is fair to say the battery on the s21 fe will last longer
Yeah, my bad on the selfie camera - had the Ultra in mind there! And that is a fair point on the FE display, but I still think an 800mAh difference in capacity is more than enough to all-but guarantee better battery on that phone. We'll find out soon though I guess! - Dom
@@TechAdvisor S22, S22+ don't have ltpo display .. right?
@@anantmishra6783 It's not LTPO but it's a similar technology and it can actually go as low a 1Hz (Not 10Hz)
@@trilexi No it's 10hz not 1hz like the s22 Ultra
I think S21 FE will last a little longer, considering this is Snapdragon S22.
Exynos S21 lasted as long as the Snapdragon S21 FE despite 500 mAh less, according to tests. The Exynos variant should have better power efficiency.
I'd be more interested to see how long the battery life is compared to S21, I'd like to see if the 300 mAh less will be noticeable in terms of battery life.
The FE has been one of the best phones that I have ever owned. The camera is great. Refresh rate is ok and it's just a great phone
Battery life please or heating
@@mustfa7075 battery life is stellar. You won't have to worry and have anxiety regarding battery drainage. The screen is beautiful and it takes damn good quality photos too. No heating issues. Then again, I'm not a mobile gamer either.
@@ive_beenthere_2638 what about exynos processor some ppl hate it ??
@@mr_destroyer_xxx8027 I have no experience with the Exynos. Just snapdragon.
Wait...what's your advice here? My advice... wait for s21fe price drop and that's the phone for your bucks
Regarding the chips, a scenario that wasn't mentioned in the video: in Europe the S21FE ships with the snapdragon 888, while the S22 ships with the Exynos 2200. We still need to know how the 2200 compares to the 8 Gen 1, but assuming is0t as good it might not be a performance boost as big as in the US.
Yup, a lot around the S22 line still hinges on how the 8 Gen 1 and 2200 really compare, which is still a little up in the air - Dom
Exynos variants should be more power efficient, I think. Let's wait for tests
I would rather they just make the battery bigger so the camera lenses are flush with the case. I don't get why they slim everything down at the expense of poor battery but allow those lenses to bulge out like that.
Lol yeah but, there is no correlation between battery size and camera bulge. You see, the sensor behind the camera lens needs to be a certain distance from the lens in order to fill the whole censor. So the bigger the censor, the bigger the bulge unless they make the whole phone thicker in which case they can put a bigger battery inside the phone. Makes sense?
@@Sool101 yes that's what I meant. just make the whole phone thicker thereby making the bulge nonexistent.
@@ibastratepi I would definitely buy that too!
for ppl worried abt the battery, dont be. i have an s22. came in the mail early. been using it for abt a week. standby uses virtually no battery. i dont have to charge it overnight at all. i wake up and the loss is maybe 2-3% max. it lasts me a whole day, and with light use it lasts me over a day and a half. havent charged it in abt 30 hrs and im still at 35% lol. the new chipset with the adaptive refresh rate makes it very efficient. samsung knew the larger battery wasnt necessary, and they know theres a market for ppl like me who want smaller phones. i dont want an s22 ultra or even an s22+ cuz my tiny trump hands cant use them one handed. even this phone can be difficult one handed at times. thats inconvenient and the trend to make "phablets" always baffled me. not a fan. i like my small screen and i the battery capacity drop isnt noticeable to me at all. for heavy users it could be an issue, for sure. but for the average consumer thats just looking for a decent upgrade, the s22 is a reasonable price and absolutely a viable option despite its smaller battery and screen. its a great phone with an awesome camera! its not gonna be for everyone and its definitely not a phone for enthusiasts, but i think the target audience for the base s22 is going to be more than satisfied with what it offers. ik i am.
Tiny trump hands lol
Have experienced any screen glitches or problems while scrolling?
@@viveanagdev2159 i haven't
You have exynos version or snapdragon ?
@@singhd2000 Don't worry about the battery. I have been using my s22 snapdragon for 10 days im getting 7hrs SOT with 18hrs total useage on a single charge with 5g off and adaptive brightness on. It'a not bad. Just takes time for the phone to learn your useage
No extra chin on S22 looks so much better than S21FE
Am I stupid for preferring the cheaper s21 fe? Just don’t feel I have no need for the s22 for me.
Smaller screen, smaller battery, worse processor (in the UK, unlike what this reviewer says, the new Exynos is not more powerful than the Snapdragon 888).
Beggars belief that anyone would want the base S22 over the S21 FE
@@gadgetcakes Samsung is not able to make a chip as good as the Snapdragon 888
@@bigkingxxl9410 exactly. In the UK the only S device you can buy without the Exynos junk is the S21 FE. Reviewers too scared to say this in case they're not invited by Samsung next time?
Not really since the s21 fe is going along with the s22 upto android 16 but get 256gb model
@@gadgetcakes Homie, the exynos 2200 has not even been released yet, there's not possible way that you can talk about its performance or power lol however the leaks suggest that it is a big upgrade from last year's exynos 2100. You have to actually be dumb to even consider the s21 fe over the s22, the battery capacity is lower but what matters most is how power efficient the phone is and I'm certain the s22 will be much better in regard.
I don't get it, why would you want GLASS back over premium plastic (as in S21FE)?
I just took back the S22. I have an S10 previously and am getting better battery performance 3 years later than I am from a brand new S22.
Yeah that what i am doing too, i traded a S10e which was better then this S22, I might get the S21FE seem better and better for my eyes too
Personally I still think I'll be going for the 21 FE if I can get it on sale, which seems to happen pretty often, as I think when it's a bit cheaper it seems to be more bang for the buck. I like the smaller size of the 22, but I've been hearing a lot of people complaining about that battery, and I'm a Doordash driver, so my phone is on for pretty long periods of time, so I need a reliable, long lasting battery. This was all good information to have though, so thank you so much for the video!
and... what had u got it ?
Going to a 21fe from a note 10+ is such a downgrade. It's super laggy in comparison. Shitty battery and slow charging capped at 15w. Going to buy another note 10 despite it coming out in 2019, still a killer phone.
@@MrTba198989is it Exynos variaant of S21 FE?
@@realisticguy569 nope, snapdragon
Doesn't the S10 have a 6.1 size screen?
Thank you so much for explaining the difference between the S22 & the S21FE- I found this video very helpful- The size of the phone is an important feature for me; one hand must hold the phone comfortably and it must fit with easy in my trousers' pocket. S22 wins over S22 ultra & FE
Oh yea, i know for a fact, you are from the Uk?
The give away was writing, "Trousers"
Im a i correct?
I got the S21fe with discount. Very happy with it.. I came from a note 8. The FE has showed me I did not need the pen. Nothing new to learn. I got it for only $499. Price wins with me. It's all personal. I would of stayed it the note 8 but no updates. Now I get three years.
where did you get it for only 499!
@@zalla135 bestbuy , the day they released the S22.
Are you happy with the battery after using it for a year ? Any other major flaws ? THANKS
Yes
I am in love with the regular S22. had it for over a week now. Best android phone I have ever used. I do have a 13 Pro and Pixel 5 as well. The S22 is the best out of all of them. Fast, smooth, and fluid. Perfect size and weight. Very very happy with it.
so, I did not mistake. I ordered it and have not yet received it.
How's the battery working out for you?
Is battery also good with exynos 2200? We get exynos here
Battery is terrible
@@stevem165 terrible on S22 with eyxnos 2200?
Nice review, i'll choose the S21 FE, to me the differences of camera, gaming etc are all almost unnoticeable.
I went with the s21 cause i didn't like the small screen on the s22 so for me it was a choice between the s22ultra at $1650 or the s21 at $799 so for me it was a no brainer to get the s21 and i'm very happy with it. These are canadian prices btw. Also i don't care about glass back cause i just put my phone in an otterbox case anyways.
I 'cross-graded' from a Note 9 to the S21FE. In the 8 months I've had it, it has proved to be a reliable workhorse.
I wish they'd kept the plastic back on the regular S22. I hate glass backs.
Samsung makes millions more per year on repair if they use glass
Than get the S21FE better battery
The pricing may vary country to country. In Turkey the price gap is larger than mentioned here. I currently own an S21 FE and enjoy it very much. A smaller screen might have upset me. The cameras are pretty good, too. At least for the average user like me.
What is the price of S21 Fe 5g in Turkey?
@@damazingfingerlocs4032628$
For me it's just a matter of pricing: even though the S22 is 'only' 72 pounds more expensive, the S21 FE had already crossed the line of what I had in mind in terms of pricing.
Got an S21 FE for a month now best phone I owned so far. Only cons is that it does heat up in long periods (doesn't overheat though). The plastic back does make it look cheap but it means it won't crack like the glass backing does. Also the back won't be a problem with a phone cover
Ur review after 6 months? I'm curious because I have to get a new phone and idk which one is "better" and since I'm limited with money.. i found the s22 that costs €699,99 and the s21fe for almost 500€
@@pingu6596 still recommended. Have no major issues with it yet. Usually around the 6 month period my phone would have a cracked backing by then when I had glass backings.
Now after updating to Android 13 and OneUI 5.1 it doesn't heat
@@itwasagoal After 9 months (XD) ? Battery ? Overall experience ? Cheers
@Wie alt war Aisha ? honestly I had it for almost a year now and still runs well. On a weekend the battery can last all day with average usage. The only problem is that it heats up when I play minecraft so if you like to play games alot I wouldn't recommend this phone. But no issues with general uses
in countries like Brazil, where prices are a huge factor, having the s21 fe for much less than the s22 works very well for samsung... you guys in the us and europe can buy iphones and move on with life, while down here we have to put up with all this crap.
The s21fe is $600 and s22 is $800 at amazon is hard to ignore the price difference
in UK difference not so big S22 - 769£ and S21 FE - 679£.
Where i live you can get the s21 fe for around 460 usd through a provider
In the UK the 21FE is Snapdragon and the 22 is exynos. I'd much rather have the Snapdragon for thermal properties and battery life.
For me, the PWM/Flickering on S22 is unbearable. I had the phone for a week and my eyes would get really irritated after 10 minutes or even less. It's sad because I loved the size.
Now I got the S21 FE and, while it's still an OLED display, it's much less "aggressive", allowing me to use it normally. You can see it even in the review with the two devices side by side flickering in slow motion.
"Victus Plus!" Wow! Yep, when you dropped it down and picked it up as a garbage after. If you put it into a silicon or a plastic case where is premium feelings? It has a one-way ticket! JerryRigEverything: "Glass is glass and glass breaks." I believe in experts.
You're damn right!
Jeez, phones. Like the 888 wasn't recommended for "power users" just last year. How much difference has a year made?
I'm currently on an S7 and I'm either going to get the S21 or S22 but I feel the S21 is slightly better
I have the S7 too and cannot decide. I'm an average user and like to use a few games but I plan on keeping my new phone for a long time so I feel like I should go for the S22 because it might have more upgrades down the road. IDK, I would love to hear what someone smarter than me thinks.
@@jasonschmidt6352 i think the s22 will get updates until the year 2027 which is good
How's s21 better?
Ofcourse s22 will be better. U just got to wait for the reviews on the battery life though. & S21fe is better choice than s21 because it will receive 1 additional OS update
I'm currently on the S8 and I feel like the s20 was better than the s21 and there is no big step between the s21 and s22. So I'm not sure if I should buy the s22 for 900€ or the s20 for just 435€
My S21 FE has overheating problems which has improved after several updates. Unfortunately, the latest update of 1 August 2022 has made the overheating problem to return. I hope the new Android 13 will fix that. Thank God the back is made of plastic because had it been glass you can imagine how hot it can be. Also, with casing, the hot aluminum frame wont "burn" your hand.
Based on recent reviews, the SOT (screen on time) of the S22 is a measly 4 hours!
The difference on prize is really big in Spain you can buy a s21 fe 888 at 459 € and the s22 759 € with Exynos, for me is a no discuss winner, the s21 fe by far. The plástic case back?? Who cares? Who uses this phone without a case?
Yeah at that price difference the S21 FE is a no-brainer! - Dom
This review is most relevant when the S21 FE is sold at its original price. Once discounted (esp. with the recent Black Friday deal which was $300 off of the initial $699 price), the S21 FE is an excellent alternative to the S22.
got a 6 months used 21FE for $450 with Exynos. so far, its not that bad. the battery for normal usage is similar to other 4500 mah including my previous 1 plus. Only downside is the charging speed which is annoying. Standby time is good as well. Its actually more snappier than my previous oneplus 9R. The camera is better too. Sold the 9R due to the color OS implementation which absolutely sucks. Trying to get use to one UI and its futures.
The S21 FE is only £595 on Amazon compared to £990 for the S22.
it's too bad the s22 and s22 plus don't have QHD displays for what they charge for them 😐
The newer non-qhd displays are splendid. I still love the screen of my Note 8 and when the software was still maintained I would use it today. unfortunately, it is considered end of life by Samsung.
First time I ordered a Samsung phone. I ordered s22, because cheaper and smaller than the s22 ultra. I bought for Photo and videography in my mind, not use at only mobile phone. I have 2 old phones and cost me less than 200$ each(Lumia and iPhone SE 16-17 version). Bought 2 gimbals too for video and photography. To carry a camera is too much nowadays on the go or in everyday use.
Everything I needed to know; thanks. Good video and subscribed.
Have had the S20 Fe for almost 2 years after owning a Note. Other than the pen, I don't miss anything about these "flagship" models.
The launch of galaxy S22 resulted in the price drop of S21. So, why would anyone will buy a trimmed down version of s21 (when both are selling at an equal price )
Finally a smaller phone, not sure why all companies are only makes massive TV removes that doesn't fit pockets. My concern is the battery life, sure better display a new processor but with the S21 the battery life was awful with 4000mAh, prob will be the same with the 3700mAh. Also, the fact that Samsung doesn't ship the S22 to everyone, but focus more on Ultra and Plus. I'm concerning that maybe Samsung know that the S22 battery life is still not where it should be.
Don't worry about the battery. I have been using my s22 snapdragon for 10 days im getting 7hrs SOT with 18hrs total useage on a single charge with 5g off and adaptive brightness on. It'a not bad. Just takes time for the phone to learn your useage
@@MissSmurfey thanks for your feedback! Unfortunately I'm in UK, so we have the Exynos processor, but some recent feedback was promissing!
@@CosimoWise np!
I wish they would've stuck with the plastic back, much more durable
Glass makes Samsung way more money when it breaks
If you don't like the nice looking plastic then DONT BUY IT and stop whining, the S21 FE has a bigger screen and battery as well....
Plastic can feel premium forming the finish they give it.
Great. Another reviewer promoting glass backs.
Glass isn't a "perk" It's a liability.
Glass breaks costing hundreds in repair. Glass is heavier, and glass is the reason why the battery is now smaller
How exactly glass is the reason the batteries are smaller, to keep a certain weight?
Exactly, had a Spigen tough armor case on my S10 from new as even though it looks stunning one drop on a hard surface without a case and it's game over.
@@completelymindfucked glass is thicker than plastic
@@douglastalbot8031 RIP. I upgraded to an S21 because I bought a super slim case on my S8+. Dropped it once and cracked the entire upper corner, otherwise would have kept that beast a lot longer
I absolutely hate glass back on a phone. I want the toughest thing available which is why I kept a S8 Active until just recently getting the S21fe as an upgrade. Needless to say that as far as build quality goes swapping from the S8 Active to the S21fe is a definte downgrade, but as far as performance, features, and storage space goes the S21fe is a huge upgrade from the S8 Active. It's a give and take... so I am having a love/hate relationship with the S21fe right now.
Then there's my issue. S21/22 exynos vs s21fe SD... Feel like S21 is better but i don't want exynos. Have exynos evolved over the year? Can it compare?
I tried both, not even close. The SD versions are way more stable
S20 had a glass back, it was the Note 20 that started the glasstic back debacle.
Ahhh, you're right! I misremembered that, my bad - Dom
No..the s10 was the one to release with the glass back with color changing glass on the prism white ones.
@@noneofya6503 nobody said it didn't, the question was whether or not the S20 had a plastic or glass back, I was asserting that the glasstic (Samsung's term for the plastic they used on the note 20 and s21 phones) was not used on the s20's like he said in the video.
I'll still be getting S21FE though, i'm not after "new" stuff so.
Please don't upload videos focussed on your assumptions, have a phone physically available with you and try and test it then only make detail video !!
yall really exaggerating the battery, it's not even that bad. all I see is just people coping hard and telling themselves the s21 fe is "better" when s22 is just clearly better in everyway
The S21 FE in the Netherlands is now €190 with carrier contract while the S22 with the same contract costs €600. I'm coming from an S20 though and both seem underwhelming in terms of the upgrade I'm getting.
Welke raad je aan twijfel heel erg
@@rosedesert3047 Als je goede specs wilt voor het geld is de s21 fe een serieus goede deal. De s21 fe is wat groter wat je kan zien als een nadeel of voordeel. Het is wel merkbaar een iets minder premium design, zo is het gat voor de front facing camera groter. Ik weet natuurlijk niet wat je nu gebruikt maar als de s21 fe nog steeds een stuk goedkoper is zou ik daar voor gaan denk ik, tenzij je heel veel waarde hecht aan design en een compactere telefoon wilt.
Gorilla glass plus, super aluminum, sounds like a bunch of made up buzzwords to charge more for less.
Als je een hoesje gebruikt zie je niets van de glazen achterkant. Ook iets om te overwegen?
Imma get the 21 fe since bigger battery and 200 dollar cheaper in my country
price to value in my view goes to the 21FE $599.99 is a great price for a more than capable phone. On amazon renewed at $249.00 you cannot go wrong
800AUD vs 1200AUD = S21FE for the win
Can’t see how the glass behind is a pro
Most people use a cover, what you need a glass for? Vanity, that’s it
i got my Samsung s22 a few days ago and i am torn if i should return it or keep it. On one hand i absolutely love the form factor, it's small, light, modern and powerful all at once and i never liked a phone more than this one in general! On the other hand that battery life is absolutely awful, i need to charge it twice a day without even using it all that much, just watching some youtube, browsing some social media and taking some photo, just normal use, i just can't think of how inconvenient is to have such a terrible battery life. I don't know man, now that i tried this one i don't want a larger phone, i just want this one but with better battery life! iphone does it, why can't Samsung do that too 😡
Hey, has battery life improved now? How much SOT do you get with a single charge?
@@elton8133 not really it's still crap 😂 in the end i kept it, and i still need to charge it at least once a day if i use it a bit. I don't know exactly how much screen on time i get, but definitely i wish it was a bit more. Overall i am happy with the phone, as i said I love it, battery is the only thing a bit meh but overall it's great
@@gianlucamorelli... I am thinking of upgrading from my present mobile which is a Huawei P30 PRO which has served me very well but undecided betwen getting the S22 or the S21FE . I am leaning more towards the S22 because of its form factor but since I live in the EU it will be the Exynos version whilst the S21FE is the Snapdragon. Which version do you have and has the battery situation improved after the AI has adapted to your routine? Cheers 👍
@@sonnymorgan6141 hello, to be honest i haven't noticed my phone to be heating up whilst using it and it performs smoothly so i think the chipset thing could be noticed if you are a heavy user, like a gamer or someone who watches videos and stuff non stop for the whole day, but it's not something that would affect a regular user. I do play the odd candy crush saga and it doesn't underperform 😂. The battery on the other hand runs out fast, there is no update that has fixed this so far, which is still an aspect i'm not impressed by, but the phone charges up really quickly too so it's not a great impediment either. You just probably have to charge it once a day for sure.
In regard to the S21 FE i never used it so i am not able to make a comparison. I'm really happy with the S22 anyway, i feel like there is no phone at the moment i would like to have instead of this one, even the S22 ultra or pro because they get heavier and bulkier and at the moment it's not what i am looking for.
I hope this helps!
@@gianlucamorelli...many thanks for your reply and great explanation. I am not a heavy user in terms of playing games or watching movies on mobile. Also not a problem for charging mobile at least once a day as I work from home anyway and like you said it charges up quickly. I was thinking of going for the Pixel 6 but with the issues Google have been having opted to look at the Samsung S series and in particular the S22 for its very compact size...hate the bigger phones/phablets sizebas they are not practical at all to carry around. I saw a review yesterday between the S22 and S21FE which basically gave more reasons for getting the S22 over the S21FE. Also, the S23 will seem more of an iterative addirion rather rhan an innovative one over the S22 and it is said that they will stillnuse the Exynos so will go for the S22 as prices will go down even more for it once S23 series is launched in mid February 2023. Thanks for your insights...very well explained 😊
S22 front camera isn't 40mp. It's 10mp
Edit- most sites are saying 10mp and very few say 40
I get more than respectable battery life on my S22 - wish I could add a screenshot - but after owning the phone for 3 weeks now - I get 5 hours of screen on time in a 24 hour day - which includes 1 hour of casual arcade gaming.
S21fe = s21ultra
S21 fe is better than s22
I curious..
Is s22 uniformity bezels doesn't an special achievement?If that an ordinary thing, why they don't make their phone bezel uniform in the last series? If that was a first thing, will it make any problem to the screen?
Wisemen say, don't buy the first try of a product..
I'll stick with my Galaxy S21+ and iPhone 13 Pro for now, and wait to see what happens with the S23 series
Why do you need 2 phones?!
After watching this video, I think S21 makes more sense.
Thank you! I appreciate this video.. Interestingly I have both phones because I needed one right now and the S22 was on order. So got the S21FE . Still trying to decide which I'm going to keep. I have 2 weeks In which I can return one for a $45 restocking fee. I am almost 61 so kind of liking the bigger screen but I do like the light weight of the S22( green). My son loved that phone. As you can imagine I'm not into gaming or watching movies on my phone. My last phone was an S6 which lasted 8 years! Which would you recommend?
Wow glad to see an s6 user in these comments .. my s6 active is still kicking as i just mainly use it for music or TH-cam videos at home battery don't hold well but it is still a decent phone with a above average camera for the time it was released
What people want glass on the back of their phone? who does not put a protective case on a 500 -1000 device? id vote plastic every time, lighter, less likely to smash if dropped
yeah lmao, people say ''but it looks nice'' mf you have a canse on 24/7, wym it looks nice????
I just watched ur review, and a nreaby store of me had both for the exactly same price 😅 I was really unsure. BUt i think that plastic back, bigger battery, and bigger display does it for me ❤ Plus a glass back can crack pretty easily, like my current phone did
Very big difference in price for those phone where I live
S21 FE - $4800
S22 - $6600
galaxy s22 has speaker sensitivity problem. Plane trip or heights,
the sound is broken but after a few minutes it returns to normal.
Who are these people not using a phone case
Plastic back does not bother me since I would end up sticking a spigen case anyway.
is it worth upgrading from iphone xr or should i wait for s23 ultra?
Beautiful review Sir I own a s21fe initial impression with the camera was very good but after some updates the camera iperformance has degraded I don't know why but when I zoom the pictures they are like very grainy I own exynos model here in India I had a s8 plus awesome experience with it Sharp pics 2k screen anyways thinking of upgrading to s22 or plus model .Regards from India 🇮🇳 ♥️
S22 is overheating and frequently throttles.
Tbh i'd love to see the Samsung line try a mini line... I.e. s22 mini. I'd give it a go
I got the s21fe but I may have made a mistake. I found out it doesn't have the adaptive display, where it could change htz of your screen depending on your battery usage. The screen is capable of 120 hertz and 60 hertz but I do not understand why Samsung could not include that software with the phone. It's like Samsung corners but I feel like some of the corners they cut might have been the wrong ones. Unless you want to be that person that has to have a car charger and monitor the usage but it's a little bit frustrating.
You can't manually lower the refresh rate from 120hz to 60hz?
@@MissSmurfey you can do it manually but the display will not do it on its own
Why not use bixby routines for select apps where you want 60hz refresh rate? I've been doing this and I get a full day's battery backup. Sometimes an hour or two more. I generally plug in at ~35% so there's more juice left just in case.
how do you feel a year later ? did it get better?
Weird how six months later in Australia the s21 fe is often around AU$700 while the s22 is AU$1250. I think the 21 fe is the obvious choice with that price gap and once you slap on a case.
I cant find anywhere where they sell the s21fe for less than $1000 while the s22 is just $1100 now, i dont get it!
In November 2023, a refurbished S21fe is still $50-100 cheaper...but that's now more significant since it's about 30% of the total cost. Also, since battery life seems to be the biggest downside of the S22, the s21 seems like the best option to me.
I needed a 2nd phone to minimize the risk of damaging my fold 3 on vacations and such so I picked up a used a32 for 100 bucks thinking "how bad could it be for a 2021 phone" and i want to pull my hair out. Tmobile offered 300 for it for a s22 trade in so id say thats a pretty good fucking deal for an actually usable 2nd phone
S21 FE is better. Better battery life better price. Minor differences. Better size
Battery lifes questionable
6:00 surely those selfie camera megapixels are for the Ultras, aren't they?
Yup, I got that one wrong, had my spec sheets mixed up. Good spot! - Dom
Something tells me you have only told us what you have read yourself I don't think you've even played with either of these phones sir... Huh?
What about the typing experience on both phones? Is their any difference in haptics?
I'll go definitely for s21 FE.