Samsung Galaxy S22 release date could come much later than expected

Samsung Milky way S22 release appointment could come up much later than expected

a Galaxy s22 concept graphic based on new rumors about the phone's design

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We're on the cusp of the Galaxy S22 launch. In fact, the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event where Samsung will announce the new phones is gear up for next calendar week on February ix. There, the Korean phone maker will spill all the beans on the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 — that is, the stuff that hasn't already copiously leaked.

But a new rumor from Jon Prosser (via Twitter) spells potentially bad news for getting your hands on your shiny new Galaxy S22. Prosser says his sources claim that Samsung is planning to push back the release appointment for all three phones, citing supply concatenation bug. The Milky way S22 Ultra will plain release on February 25, while the Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 will come much later on March 11.

Bad news: I'm told that due to supply chain problems, the Milky way S22 lineup has had a slight setback. Pre-order for ALL devices is still happening on issue day (February 9)However, availability has at present been split: S22 Ultra: Feb 25S22 & S22+: Pushed to March 11 motion picture.twitter.com/pp2IFAYXSNJanuary 31, 2022

That'southward a existent bummer, peculiarly the non-Ultra models potentially launching more than than a month afterward their announcement. While some smaller phone makers have done that before, it'southward non a common occurrence with loftier contour phone releases, especially major ones similar the Galaxy South launches.

Of course, every manufacture is affected by supply chain problems, especially the various electronics spheres. Bit shortages, labor shortages, transportation bug, it'due south a perfect storm of absolute chaos, even 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic. While many of us had hoped things would improve considering how long the novel coronavirus has been a part of our lives, that doesn't seem to be the case.

While no ane should mistake Samsung for delaying a phone launch due to problems outside of its control, it is unfortunate for people looking to upgrade to the new Galaxy phones. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is especially interesting, since information technology'southward rumored to exist the return of the venerable Galaxy Note. That includes a built-in S Pen and a blocky pattern reminiscent of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra forth with

Otherwise, we await all three phones to be some of the most powerful Android phones effectually with the new Snapdragon eight Gen one processor (or Exynos 2200 in international markets). The displays could also be some of the brightest e'er seen on a smartphone, with the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Milky way S22 Plus rumored to have screens that tin can reach 1,750 nits. Visibility in sunlight problems could be a thing of the past with a panel that bright.

Nosotros're here to show yous how to watch Unpacked, and so be sure to cheque there to meet how to tune into the prove. Feb 9 is just a petty over a calendar week away.

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