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Samsung Should Forget the Galaxy S22 FE. Here's Why

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Samsung Should Forget the Galaxy S22 FE. Here's Why

What's happening

Samsung has launched a cheaper "Fan Edition" version of its flagship Galaxy phones for the past two years. But a rumor suggests the Galaxy S22 FE may have been canceled.

Why it matters

Samsung's smartphone lineup already has plenty of options, making the Galaxy S21 FE feel lost in the shuffle. It should focus on its flagship Galaxy S and midtier Galaxy A phones instead.

Samsung already has a dizzying selection of phones to choose from. There's the super-sized Galaxy S22 Ultra, the pocketable Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the wallet-friendly Galaxy A series. But there's one way Samsung could simplify things: Skip the Galaxy S22 FE.

Don't get me wrong; the $700 Galaxy S21 FE (short for "fan edition") has plenty going for it. When I reviewed the phone in January, I was impressed with its decent battery life and solid camera for the price. However, it risked feeling lost in Samsung's lineup once the Galaxy S22 launched. And I was right. If Samsung does have a successor to the Galaxy S21 FE in the works, rebranding it as a more premium Galaxy A phone would be a wiser move. A rumor from the blog SamMobile suggests Samsung may have canceled the Galaxy S22 FE, and I can understand why. Between the $800 Galaxy S22 and $450 Galaxy A53 5G, it's too hard for the Galaxy S21 FE to stand out. 

The Galaxy S20 FE.

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The Galaxy S21 FE lacks what made the Galaxy S20 FE so special

The 2020 Galaxy S20 FE had a major advantage that the Galaxy S21 FE lacks: a sizable gap in price compared to Samsung's Galaxy S phone. The Galaxy S20 launched at $1,000, making the $700 Galaxy S20 FE feel like a significant bargain. It earned a CNET Editors' Choice in 2020, with Andy Lanxon writing that its "great balance of performance and value" makes it a better value proposition than the S20 Ultra and Note 20 Ultra. 

There are a couple of reasons why the Galaxy S21 FE didn't strike the same chord. Samsung's lineup and the broader smartphone landscape were different in 2020. While 5G support, multiple camera lenses and screens with higher refresh rates were starting to trickle down to cheaper devices, these features were considered premium just one year earlier in 2019. Remember the Galaxy S10 5G? Samsung's first 5G-ready phone commanded a high price of $1,300 when it launched through Verizon in spring 2019. 

Things changed the following year in 2020. Every device in the Galaxy S20 lineup supported 5G, but that also meant a higher starting price of $1,000. With that in mind the 5G-equipped S20 FE, which also has a triple-lens camera and speedy processor, was a great alternative for cost-conscious shoppers that didn't want to make big sacrifices on quality. 

In other words, the Galaxy S20 FE came at just the right time and the right price. I can't say the same for the Galaxy S21 FE. It launched roughly one month before Samsung introduced the Galaxy S22, which offers superior camera quality, a more refined design and a newer processor. The Galaxy S20, on the other hand, debuted in September 2020, which meant it had a longer runway before the Galaxy S21's arrival in January 2021.

At the same time, the Galaxy S21 FE does have advantages over the S22, particularly for people who prefer larger phones. But the differences aren't drastic enough to prevent it from being overshadowed by the S22 and competitors like Google's cheaper Pixel 6. 

Pricing is another important factor. It's great that Samsung dropped the price of the S21 compared to the S20, but the problem is that it didn't lower the Galaxy S21 FE's price to match. The Galaxy S20 FE was $300 cheaper than the Galaxy S20, while the S21 FE costs only $100 less than the Galaxy S21 did at launch. 

The Galaxy S21 FE feels more like an A-series phone

Samsung's Galaxy A53 5G (left) and Galaxy S21 FE (right).

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The Galaxy S21 FE would feel right at home in Samsung's lineup of midrange and budget devices, aka the Galaxy A series. These phones are usually significantly cheaper than those in the Galaxy S line and inherit certain features like large displays, multiple cameras and 5G, while compromising elsewhere. 

It's an approach that's seemingly paid off so far. Samsung's $180 Galaxy A12 was one of the world's top-selling phones in 2021, according to Counterpoint Research. No phones from the Galaxy S series made the list. Separate data from Counterpoint Research provided to CNET also suggests A-series phones accounted for 58% of Samsung's smartphone sales last year. 

If the Galaxy S21 FE were slightly cheaper -- perhaps priced around $600 -- it would make a great upper-tier Galaxy A phone. Both the Galaxy S21 FE and A53 5G have big screens, very similar designs, regular and ultrawide camera lenses and high resolution front cameras, making them feel like they're aimed at a similar audience. 

The Galaxy S21 FE has an edge in performance and camera quality, making it a solid choice for those who need more than the Galaxy A53 has to offer at a lower price than the S22. Dropping the price to $600 would also put the phone right between the $450 Galaxy A53 5G and $800 Galaxy S22. If it were branded as an A-series phone, the Galaxy S21 FE could be a worthwhile alternative to the Galaxy A73 in markets where that device isn't available. The Galaxy A73 5G is the Galaxy A series' top-tier phone with a 108-megapixel camera, but it's only available in select regions such as Australia and India.

Samsung hasn't shared details about its future smartphone plans, so it's unclear whether it will continue the FE line. But dropping the FE's price and possibly moving it over to its Galaxy A series could go a long way in boosting its appeal. It wouldn't be the first time Samsung has merged two of its phone brands recently. The Galaxy S22 Ultra, for example, has essentially replaced the company's previous Galaxy Note phones, which stood out for their giant screens and included stylus.

Otherwise, the Galaxy S22 FE could end up like Samsung's current "fan edition" phone and struggle to find its place. 

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Galaxy S22 Deals: Up to $1,000 Off at Best Buy, $900 Off at Samsung and More

Galaxy S22 Deals: Up to $1,000 Off at Best Buy, $900 Off at Samsung and More

The Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra are the latest models in Samsung's flagship lineup of phones -- though it did just announce its new folding Z-series phones, the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4. The S22 and its kin are successors to both the previous-gen S21 phones, as well as Samsung's now-discontinued Note series, which has been replaced by the new S22 Ultra. This generation of Samsung phones scored a top spot on our list of the best phones for 2022, and right now, you can pick one up at a bargain. We've rounded up some of the best S22 deals and promotions currently available -- as well as some other details about Samsung's latest phones -- below.

The Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra all feature several major camera improvements, including larger pixel sensors and Adaptive Pixel technology for improved nighttime photography and videos. There's an improved portrait mode, as well as a new auto framing feature that can detect and track up to 10 people in order to capture everyone in a photo clearly.

However, it's the Galaxy S22 Ultra that made the biggest splash. Samsung's top-of-the-line phone introduces the S Pen to the S series for the first time, paying homage to the now-canceled Note.

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The S22 Ultra also features significant camera upgrades, including Samsung's largest pixel sensor ever, as well a number of raw photo tools for more comprehensive editing, and an advanced Super Clear Glass lens for smoother and crisper nighttime videos without flares. 

We'll take a closer look at all the details for each of the three flagship Galaxy S22 models and show you the best Galaxy S22 deals across the internet and in stores.

What colors does the Galaxy S22 come in?

Both the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus are available in phantom black, phantom white, green and pink gold. The Galaxy S22 Ultra has a slightly different lineup: phantom black, phantom white, green and burgundy.

How much does the Galaxy S22 cost?

The three models of the Galaxy S22 are available in various storage configurations. US pricing for each model starts at:

• Samsung Galaxy S22: $800
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus: $1,000
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: $1,200

Both the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus are available in 128GB and 256GB storage options with 8GB of RAM, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra will also add in options for 512GB and 1TB with up to 12GB of RAM.

Be sure to check out all the Galaxy S22 deals below.

Best Galaxy S22 deals

You might have missed the preorder offers, but most carriers and retailers are offering some stellar deals on these Galaxy S phones, especially if you've got an older device you're looking to trade in. We've rounded up the best Galaxy S22 deals that you can shop for right now.

We will continue to update this page as new offers become available, so keep checking back if your carrier or preferred retailer is not listed below.

Samsung's site is the obvious place to buy the newest Galaxy S22 phones, because it offers all the device configurations and has multiple payment options. Samsung offers carrier and unlocked models so you can choose between buying the phone outright, through carrier payments or financing it through Samsung, depending on your preference.

As of right now, Samsung isn't offering any straightforward discounts, but you can save big with an eligible trade-in. Trading in your older phone, tablet or smart watch, including cracked or damaged devices, will save you up to $700 on the S22 and S22 Plus, or up to $900 on the S22 Ultra.

All models are currently available, though the Samsung exclusive color variants are out of stock at the moment. 

If you don't want the headache of navigating carriers, plans and installment payments, you'll want an unlocked phone that you can purchase outright. You can save $100 on the base model S22, $200 on the S22 Plus or up to $160 on the S22 Ultra. Just not that discounts jump around quite a bit between different colors and configurations, so be sure to double-check before purchasing. All three models are currently in stock, though you will find a few select configurations that are currently unavailable. 

This time around, AT&T is getting far more aggressive with its trade-in offers on the Galaxy S22 devices. The carrier is matching Verizon's offer from last year and is accepting select phones in any condition as a trade-in. If you have any Galaxy Note, S or Z Series phone from any year, you can get $800 off the Galaxy S22 devices, even if your trade-in is broken or doesn't turn on. Trading in other phones or devices can still save you hundreds, but their condition will factor into the estimated value. 

With this promotion, you can get the base Galaxy S22 for free via qualifying installment plan credits. The credits take place over a 36-month period, and if you cancel service before the 36 months is over you'll have to pay the remaining balance. This means that you could technically pay as little as $0 for the Galaxy S22, under $6 per month for the Galaxy S22 Plus and about $11 per month for the S22 Ultra, but be aware that credits begin 90 days after purchase and require that you pay all taxes and associated fees on the retail price up front. 

All three Galaxy S22 models are available now and ship for free, with most colors and configurations ready to ship right away.

If you're a current Verizon subscriber or someone looking to make the switch to Verizon, there are some great discounts you can take advantage of. Both new customers adding a line, and current Verizon subscribers upgrading their current line can save up to $800 on any S22 model with an eligible trade-in and activation on a qualifying 5G unlimited plan. Those adding a new line will also get a $200 Verizon gift card. You can also save $800 on a second S22 phone when adding another new line of service, and like the trade-in deal, new customers will also get a $200 Verizon gift card. 

You can even trade in broken or damaged phones, as long as the battery is intact, which is something that the carrier started doing last year. That means that you can get the S22 for free, and the S22 Ultra for as low as $11 per month. The discount will be applied via monthly bill credits, so you can't get this offer when you purchase the phone outright. It's also worth noting that Verizon is now using 36-month terms instead of 24-month terms, so you'll want to make sure that works for you before placing your order.

And if you're looking to buy a new smartwatch, Verizon is also offering up to $150 off a new Galaxy Watch 5 or Watch 5 Pro with the purchase of any Android smartphone and activation on any data plan. 

All three models are currently available with free two-day shipping.

Best Buy now offers support for Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile upgrades and new lines both in-store and online, which means you can take advantage of some of the great carrier offers available at the moment. If you're looking to trade in a device, you can save up to $1,000 through Verizon or AT&T, or $690 through T-Mobile.

There is also a somewhat misleading deal available on unlocked models of the S22 Plus and Ultra. Supposedly, you'll have to choose same-day activation through one of the qualifying carriers to get the $100 discount, which essentially defeats the purpose of an unlocked phone. However, you can get the same deal when you choose the "activate later" pricing option. Best Buy also has its own trade-in program where you can save up to $900 by trading in select Samsung, Apple, or Google phones. 

T-Mobile usually goes all out for new phone releases with some pretty sweet deals for new customers and current ones alike. This time around, T-Mobile has two deals available: one for those with Magenta Max and one for those without.

Customers who are on Magenta Max plan are able to get any S22 model for free by adding a new line of service on your existing Magenta Max Plan. Those not on a Magenta Max Plan can save up to $400 by adding a new line of service on any qualifying plan. Customers on any qualifying rate plan can also save up to $400 when trading in an eligible device. 

T-Mobile currently has all three models available, though select colors and configurations are currently backordered or out of stock.

Boost Mobile is offering new and existing customers an excellent deal on Galaxy S22 devices. For a limited time, the carrier is offering a nice discount that brings the base price of the 128GB Galaxy S22 down to only $500, $300 off the usual price. You can also save $400 on the S22 Plus and Ultra, dropping the price down to just $600 and $800 respectively. 

Since Boost Mobile is a prepaid carrier, you will need to buy the phone outright, but at this pricing it's well worth it. All three phones are currently in stock, though you can only get the 128GB models with a limited selection of colors. 

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Samsung Galaxy S22 introduces 'Nightography' for better photos in the dark

Samsung Galaxy S22 introduces 'Nightography' for better photos in the dark

Samsung boosted the camera hardware and photo software in all of the Galaxy S22 phones, it announced Wednesday, but don't think it saved the best frills only for the top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The most important night photography improvements also extend down to the S22 and its larger sibling, the S22 Plus (here's how the three phones in the Galaxy S22 lineup compare).

On all the phones, the upgrades promise sharper photos for both daytime and nighttime shooting. The Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus have better main cameras that have grown from 12 megapixels to 50 megapixels, and the image sensor, which is 23% larger than those on last year's Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus, lets in more light. 

Samsung also added Night Portrait mode to the both front and rear cameras. Finally, you can take your stylish depth selfies even when it's dark, or snap a dramatic photo of your dog while out on midnight walks.

Samsung's 'Nightography' software advances

Behind the scenes, Samsung has made its night mode smarter, and it coined an appropriately gimmicky name for its advancements. "Nightography," as it's called, automatically chooses the ideal frame rate to capture as much light and detail as possible, meaning it's a more advanced version of what phone camera night modes already do.

The Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus also use adaptive pixel tech to augment the high-megapixel images with tetra-binning, which combines four pixels into one for sharper images in lower-light situations. 

The top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra does have some advantages over its more affordable siblings. Its 108-megapixel main camera can take sharper photos, it has nona-binning to combine nine pixels instead of four to capture more light, and soon after launch it'll get the Expert RAW mode for professional image control. 

The 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera remains unchanged from last year's phone. A curious downgrade is that the telephoto lens resolution is now 10 megapixels (the S21 had a 64-megapixel telephoto lens). While I don't expect to use zoom photography much at night anyway, I'll have to test the new phones to see if this changes how images come out. 

Read more: Where to buy Galaxy S22: Preorder deals for Samsung's newest phones

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. iPhone 13 Pro vs. Pixel 6 Pro: Which Camera Is Best?

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. iPhone 13 Pro vs. Pixel 6 Pro: Which Camera Is Best?

We've been seriously impressed by Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra thanks to its potent rear camera setup that includes the best zoom found on a phone. But the competition has never been more fierce when it comes to mobile photography, with the iPhone 13 Pro and Google Pixel 6 Pro taking stunning photos from their rear cameras, making it easy to get beautiful images in both daylight and at night.

To see which takes the best photos, I walked an exhausting distance around the streets of beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland, to get as many photos as possible to compare. Because that's just the generous, giving type of chap I am. You're welcome.

All shots you'll see here are taken in JPEG with the default camera settings, unless otherwise stated. Let's dive into our tests.

Galaxy S22 Ultra, standard lens.

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iPhone 13 Pro, standard lens.

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Pixel 6 Pro, standard lens.

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The iPhone is not off to a good start here with a cold, dark-looking shot that looks much better in the S22 Ultra and Pixel 6 Pro's shots. There's little to choose between the two Android images as both shots have great colors and tons of detail. 

Galaxy S22 Ultra, standard lens.

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iPhone 13 Pro, standard lens.

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Pixel 6 Pro, standard lens.

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All three phones have done a solid job at capturing plenty of detail inside this shopping center, but it's the Galaxy S22 Ultra that's taken things further by capturing much more highlight detail in the sky outside. Its shot has a much richer blue seen in the roof, without sacrificing any of the tones inside the building. That's some good HDR work right there. 

Galaxy S22 Ultra, wide lens.

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iPhone 13 Pro, wide lens.

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Pixel 6 Pro, wide lens.

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Switching to the wide lens, the iPhone's shot hasn't really changed much with a pretty much empty white sky seen outside. But both the S22 Ultra and Pixel 6 Pro have achieved much more balanced images, with vibrant blue skies on show. 

Galaxy S22 Ultra, standard lens.

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iPhone 13 Pro, standard lens.

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Pixel 6 Pro, standard lens.

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Moving back outside to this lovely street scene, the difference in colors is particularly evident in the strip of sky above the buildings. The S22 Ultra's has been given an almost cyan tint, while the iPhone's is a more natural, vivid blue. The overall exposure and contrast is spot on with all three shots, but for the colors alone I'd give this one a win for the iPhone. 

Galaxy S22 Ultra, wide lens.

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iPhone 13 Pro, wide lens.

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Pixel 6 Pro, wide lens.

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Shooting with the ultrawide lenses, the colors are again less natural on the S22 Ultra. I do like the warmer, lighter tones on the building and the road, however. 

S22 Ultra, 3x optical zoom.

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iPhone 13 Pro, 3x optical zoom.

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Pixel 6 Pro, 4x optical zoom.

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At 3x optical zoom on the S22 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro, both shots are pin-sharp and packed with detail, but I prefer the iPhone's deeper tones, particularly on the big green door. The Pixel 6 Pro has a 4x optical zoom, which gives a closer view than the iPhone can manage and I think its shot here is superb, with great exposure and detail. 

Galaxy S22 Ultra, 10x optical zoom.

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But the zoom is where the S22 Ultra plays its real trump card, taking its optical zoom right up to 10x and easily beating the reach of its competitors. Here I've been able to get much closer into this scene, and while there's a shift in the colors, I'm impressed with the overall exposure and detail. 

And it really is that zoom that sets the S22 Ultra apart from any of its rivals. It gives you a view that you simply can't get with the other phones. While you might not want to shoot with it all the time, I really enjoy making use of it sometimes. I'm a photographer myself and having this 10x zoom is the same as carrying a big telephoto zoom with you on a DSLR. It allows you to find totally different compositions in the scene in front of you -- ones that your friends with their wide-angle lenses simply won't be able to capture. 

Galaxy S22 Ultra, 10x optical zoom.

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I've used it here to get this glorious shot overlooking the suburb of Leith, with the snow-capped hills in the background. 

  Galaxy S22 Ultra, 10x optical zoom.

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And here, to capture this dreamy scape overlooking the city.

Galaxy S22 Ultra, 10x optical zoom.

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iPhone 13 Pro, 3x optical zoom.

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Pixel 6 Pro, 4x optical zoom.

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In this view of Edinburgh's Salisbury Crags, I've been able to fill the frame with the rocky outcrop on the S22 Ultra, while the iPhone and Pixel just show the crags as a distant bit of geology. 

Galaxy S22 Ultra, standard lens.

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iPhone 13 Pro, standard lens.

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Pixel 6 Pro, standard lens.

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Then there's this scene overlooking Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens. Very little to choose between the three shots.

Galaxy S22 Ultra, 10x optical zoom.

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iPhone 13 Pro, 3x optical zoom.

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Pixel 6 Pro, 4x optical zoom.

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But hitting that zoom lens and the S22 just destroys the competition, giving a glorious up-close view of the towers and turrets that I love so much in this beautiful city. 

Fair to say, then, that the S22 Ultra has impressed me with its zooming abilities. But these are all daylight shots taken when the sun is shining and everything looks gloriously colorful. So what about when the city falls into darkness?

Galaxy S22 Ultra, night mode, standard lens.

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iPhone 13 Pro, night mode, standard lens.

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Pixel 6 Pro, night mode, standard lens.

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The differences between the phones' regular lenses become a lot more noticeable, for one thing. Both the S22 Ultra and Pixel 6 Pro's images are plagued by this brown patch toward the bottom of the frame which doesn't exactly look beautiful, but that's not an issue on the iPhone's shot, which is crisp, vibrant and with spot-on colors. 

S22 Ultra, night mode, standard lens.

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iPhone 13 Pro, night mode, standard lens.

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Pixel 6 Pro, night mode, standard lens.

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The S22 Ultra has done much better here, with a nicer-looking shot than it managed in that boat scene. It's got a generally similar color balance and exposure as the iPhone 13 Pro, but zooming right in on those details shows that the iPhone 13 Pro's shot has better clarity on those tiny night time details. 

Galaxy S22 Ultra, night mode, standard lens, 100% crop.

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iPhone 13 Pro, night mode, standard lens, 100% crop.

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Whether you'd notice that difference in your everyday shooting is unlikely. But hey, if you're spending over $1,000 on a phone you'd be right to nitpick things like this. 

Galaxy S22, night mode, wide lens.

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iPhone 13 Pro, night mode, wide lens.

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Pixel 6 Pro, night mode, wide lens.

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None of the phones are great when it comes to ultrawide night shots. Sure, the images are just about bright enough, but the details are much fuzzier than from the regular lenses and there's a lot more image noise. They'll probably do in a pinch, but you shouldn't rely on any of them for truly captivating wide-angle night time images. 

Galaxy S22 Ultra, night mode, 3x optical zoom.

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iPhone 13 Pro, night mode, 3x optical zoom.

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Pixel 6 Pro, night mode, 4x optical zoom.

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Night mode works much better with the various zoom lenses however, with the S22 Ultra's 3x optical lens and the Pixel 6 Pro's 4x optical lens both capturing bright and detailed shots. Not a great effort from the iPhone here, however. 

Galaxy S22 Ultra, night mode, 10x optical zoom.

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You can take that zoom up to 10x optical on the S22 Ultra even at night. I'm impressed with this shot, especially considering how much more it needs to stabilize the image when using such huge zoom levels. 

So which phone has really wowed me with its images in this test? To be honest, I'm a bit disappointed in the iPhone in some of these shots, with quite cold and dark images which look much better taken with either of its Android rivals. The S22 Ultra's shots have been consistently bright, vibrant and its zoom has no competition. The iPhone 13 Pro does take the lead in some nighttime situations, and generally its color balance is a bit more natural.

Much of this will come down to personal preference, and while I might criticize Samsung's phone for inaccurate colors, you might prefer the way its shots look. But the S22 Ultra has generally put in a stellar effort here and it's a superb phone to consider if you're looking for an amazing all-round photography experience from your phone. 

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