Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 marketing materials leak out
The leaks keep coming
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Samsunghas a new flagship smartphone and a new flagship tablet on the way, as we know from extensiveGalaxy S22andGalaxy Tab S8leaks in recent months – but the leaks are showing no signs of stopping as the launch dates get closer.
Reputable tipster Dohyun Kim has posted somemarketing materialsfor the smartphone and the tablet, as well as apromo videofor the Galaxy S22 range. All of this looks like it’s official and has come straight from Samsung – though the video has been pixelated to stop it from being tracked.
These devices have already leaked so extensively that there’s not all that much that’s new here, but we do get apparent confirmation for a lot of specs – likethe huge 14.6-inch screenon the biggest Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 model, for example.
Official Introduction Video of Samsung Galaxy S22 Series!! pic.twitter.com/l1hBT6aM0MJanuary 29, 2022
Sneak leak
We see that the Galaxy Tab S8 has a 3-mic noise reduction system for video calls, as well as an ultrawide selfie camera anda new S Penwith improved latency. It looks as though plenty of effort has gone into the software experience too, with multi-window layouts one of the features being promoted.
As for the Galaxy S22 line-up, it looks as though it’s going to feature an object eraser for photos much like the latestGooglePixel 6 does. We can see the S Pen included on the S22 Ultra model, and there’s a promise of the longest battery life ever on a Galaxy device (it seems battery capacities are going togo up to 5,000mAh).
The Galaxy S22 promotional video lasts for a little over a minute, and while it’s not particularly clear, we do get mentions of a “minimalist design” and “the toughest Galaxy Samsung yet”, plus a lookat the different colorsthe phones are going to be available in.
Analysis: a flood of leaks
We’re used to devices leaking ahead of their official unveiling, but we’ve rarely seen this much information appear in advance before: the Samsung Galaxy S22 has to go down as one of the most leaked smartphones in history, which is something that we assume Samsung isn’t particularly happy about.
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Only yesterdayjust about every detailof the Galaxy S22, the Galaxy S22 Plus and the Galaxy S22 Ultra was revealed. It seems as though the most expensive Ultra model is going to be the most interesting, as Samsung looks to bepositioning it as a replacementfor the Galaxy Note devices.
We haven’t heard quite so much about the Galaxy Tab S8, but there have been numerous leaks here as well: the tablet series has alreadypopped up on retail sitesahead of time, and we’ve seen authentic-looking renders ofwhat the device will look liketoo.
Nothing is certain until Samsung says it’s certain of course, but there have now been enough leaks – and enough similar leaks – to make us reasonably confident about what to expect. We’ll finally get to see these shiny new pieces of hardwareon February 9, when Samsung holds its next Unpacked event.
Dave is a freelance tech journalist who has been writing about gadgets, apps and the web for more than two decades. Based out of Stockport, England, on TechRadar you’ll find him covering news, features and reviews, particularly for phones, tablets and wearables. Working to ensure our breaking news coverage is the best in the business over weekends, David also has bylines at Gizmodo, T3, PopSci and a few other places besides, as well as being many years editing the likes of PC Explorer and The Hardware Handbook.
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