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It looks like Samsungโs next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, will borrow more heavily from the Galaxy Noteโs DNA than ever before. In fact, a newly leaked official render published by Evan Blass confirms that the phone is pretty much a Note in every way except for its name. Wider screen with more surface to write on? Check. S Pen silo? Check. Flat top and bottom? Yep. Around back is a camera array that sticks closely to the layout from the S21 Ultra.
Personally, I think the S21 Ultra was one of the boldest, best-looking phones Samsung has ever produced โ especially that sleek matte black version. It owned the large camera hump in a way that actually looked good.
While Iโm glad to see Samsung has found room for the sensors in a way that keeps the back of the device uniform, thereโs definitely something a little more bland about this design. It looks every bit like a Note 10 Plus or Note 20 Ultra with a revamped camera system, but maybe thatโs exactly what some Samsung fans want. Real-world shots of the S22 Ultra have also leaked out recently, and yet again, itโs looking pretty great in black.
Whatever can help boost sales of the companyโs traditional phones is probably the right move. The company is happy to talk up the momentum of foldables, but the S21 lineup reportedly disappointed in its retail performance.
Based on past history, Samsung should announce the S22 family sometime in February.