Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra • Hacker News Board

Re: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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Post by teruakohatu » Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 9:05 AM UTC

rambojazz wrote: post #17

teruakohatu wrote: post #8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

NZ$1999 for Ultra, verses NZ$1750 for base MacBook Air.

That should be about €1170 which seems in line with prices in the EU (for the 128GB model). The 1TB model is listed at €1700. Needless to say: I won't buy.

Back in the "old" days (a couple of years ago) you could buy the base model and insert the 1tb MicroSD card from your old phone into the new one.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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Post by blocked_again » Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 9:06 AM UTC

hmate9 wrote: post #20

Same things every time - longer battery - faster chip - better camera

No. You didn't open the web page. The pen also now fits inside the phone.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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Post by xvilka » Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 9:06 AM UTC

napolux wrote: post #5

Smartphones are so boring in 2022. Even iPhones. I have my iPhone XR since 3.5 years and I don't need to change it at least for a couple of years, if the battery stays alive

In fact, something like modern Philips Xenium would be nice to have. Their last feature phone was able to keep the charge for two weeks or even more. A perfect addition to any smartphone. Sadly, they stopped to make new models.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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Post by jsnk » Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 9:07 AM UTC

Wolfenstein98k wrote: post #18

How thoroughly unremarkable. Is there much groundbreaking advancement in smartphones anymore, or is it all just iteration band consolidation? I don't see what this has, beyond standard iterative improvement and a mix of Note and Galaxy features.

I think it's ok that some products mature and the evolution of the form factor gradually slows down. Remember when Apple tried to make a slight change to macbooks and introduced touchbars? Some things are almost better untouched.

If you want a totally different form factor, you are welcome to try out Samsung's foldable phone. They are quite impressive.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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Post by jcun4128 » Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 9:08 AM UTC

dwdz wrote: post #14

Are we still getting excited about new smartphones? What year is it? 2012?

I did catch myself stop watching YT series like "here's another bigger monitor" or whatever. Idk we all have our thing I guess. I was getting sucked into camera gear for a bit.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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Post by MaxikCZ » Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 9:11 AM UTC

The scrolling on the page is so bad. Not only it is highjacked and much slower than my normal schrolling, but halfway through the page the scrolling changes speed and accelerates... Seriously wtf

Re: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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Post by esyir » Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 9:11 AM UTC

lmm wrote: post #7

Are there any flagship-level phones with a headphone jack these days? I'm thinking to replace my S10+ soon (just because the battery is wearing out); I'd get the same model if I could but it's not on sale any more.

Literally in the same boat, down to the phone model. I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and give up on the jack.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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Post by lozenge » Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 9:12 AM UTC

oblio wrote: post #9

lmm wrote: post #7

Are there any flagship-level phones with a headphone jack these days? I'm thinking to replace my S10+ soon (just because the battery is wearing out); I'd get the same model if I could but it's not on sale any more.

Short story, no, not current ones. Maybe there are a few Chinese ones, but I think even all of those dropped the headphone jack plus their availability varies depending on where you are.

Checking which bands they operate in is also important, at least when I last bought one.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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Post by sschueller » Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 9:13 AM UTC

teruakohatu wrote: post #2

I am pleased the Note is back, but at least the prices being asked in New Zealand are just crazy. It is selling for 14% more than a M1 MacBook Air.

It's insane. I just got my self a new PC with top of the line specs (without a new GFX card, getting that when prices come down) for around 2k that will last me 10 years. But a phone I purchase for almost the same price will last me maybe 2-3 years until the battery is toast and I start having software issues.

People justify it by the fact that you use your phone all day, ever day but I would say I use my PC way more than my phone.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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Post by LeonM » Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 9:14 AM UTC

Unfortunately, no mention of any new Dex mode improvements.

Dex mode is the desktop mode of Samsung phones. Connect it to a monitor via USB-C and you'll have a full desktop experience. Samsung has been improving Dex mode steadily since the S8 (maybe earlier?), it's already gotten pretty good and deserves more attention.

I really hope 4K video output is now supported. That would make it a viable replacement for my work laptop.