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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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Samsung's S22 Ultra kicks the Galaxy Note to the curb

Samsung's S22 Ultra kicks the Galaxy Note to the curb

Samsung hasn't officially said the Galaxy Note is gone for good, but it doesn't have to. Just take one look at the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung's new premium phone, and you can see it's the spitting image of the Note. 

The Galaxy S Ultra line has been inching towards Galaxy Note status for years. It was particularly clear in 2021 when it added S Pen compatibility. But the newest model, which Samsung announced at Unpacked on Wednesday, seems like the final push in that direction. 

And it's about time.

Both phones serve the same purpose in Samsung's lineup by catering to customers willing to pay top dollar for a bigger screen and more camera features. Simply put, there's no room for the Galaxy Note to stand out now that the Ultra exists.

The Galaxy Note helped popularize larger phones back when the industry was fixated on making gadgets as small as possible. But that's no longer the case, and the S Pen alone clearly isn't enough to keep the Galaxy Note relevant.

There's no place for the Galaxy Note anymore

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (left) alongside the S20 Ultra (right)

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Don't get me wrong, I was a longtime Galaxy Note fan. The device's nearly tablet-sized screen and the old-fashioned feeling of jotting down notes by hand intrigued me. 

But the Galaxy Note's heyday came at a time when phones were still growing -- literally. Smartphone sales outsold feature phones for the first time in 2013, according to Gartner, roughly two years after the original Galaxy Note's 2011 debut. The smartphone market was relatively young back then, so features like a larger screen and a stylus were considered novel at the time. 

Most phones that were popular in the Galaxy Note line's early days, like the Samsung Galaxy S3, Apple iPhone 5 and Motorola Droid Razr Maxx, had screens that were smaller than 5 inches. The 5.3-inch Galaxy Note seemed gigantic by comparison, but also distinctive. 

Yet in 2022, the characteristics that once made the Note feel fresh no longer seem innovative. Just about every phone has a giant screen that's about 6 inches or larger, including devices from Apple, Google, Motorola or OnePlus. In other words, big phones are now the norm rather than the exception. Even budget phones, like Samsung's $250 Galaxy A13, often include 6-inch screens or bigger now.

Read more: Galaxy S22 vs. S21 FE: How Samsung's phones compare

The Galaxy Note undoubtedly played a big role in that shift. But that's exactly the point; the shift already happened, and the Galaxy Note no longer feels as special as it once did. Evidence of this can be seen in the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Samsung's most recent high-end Note that debuted in 2020. 

Other than the S Pen, there was little that distinguished the Note 20 Ultra from the Galaxy S20 Ultra, which launched in the same year. Both phones had spacious 6.9-inch screens and multilens cameras. The differences were nuanced and came to certain hardware details.

The S20 Ultra, for example, had a sharper 48-megapixel telephoto lens compared to the Note 20 Ultra's 12-megapixel telephoto lens. It also had additional memory options and a bigger battery, but was $100 more expensive than the Note 20 Ultra at launch. 

Read more: The Galaxy S22 Ultra fails to excite this pro photographer. And that's a problem

Samsung's attempt to maintain two different premium phone brands created confusion for people who just wanted to buy Samsung's top-of-the-line phone. In 2019, it was the Note 10 Plus. In 2020, it was either the S20 Ultra or the Note 20 Ultra. Eliminating the Note brand from Samsung's lineup simplifies that structure. It also means people who prefer giant phones no longer have to decide between a stylus or a better camera, as they did in 2020. 

Samsung's foldables are now filling that role

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has nearly all the refinements you could ask for but still feel like it's missing a purpose.

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The Galaxy Note started out as a niche device for people who wanted more screen space and power than the average phone allowed for. Its large size and high price meant it wasn't for everyone. But it still served as an early indication of where the industry was going.

In the best-case scenario for Samsung, the same could be said for the company's foldable phones. Like the Galaxy Note, Samsung's foldables are more expensive than the standard phone. And the appeal of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is in the extra screen space it offers, just like the Galaxy Note. Samsung seems to be hoping that the Z Fold 3 and flip phone-style Z Flip 3 will set the pace for where smartphones are headed, just as the Note once did. 

Who knows whether today's foldables will lay the foundation for future phones. But the Note certainly did, and its influence has shaped Samsung's most important launch of the year. 

For more, check out everything else Samsung unveiled at its recent Unpacked event including the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and Galaxy Tab S8. (Here's how you can preorder the devices now.) You can also learn more about how the Galaxy S22 compared to the S21 and nightography. 

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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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