We subjected the Samsung Galaxy S22 + (Exynos) display to our rigorous SBMARK Display test suite to measure its performance.
Overview
Main display specifications:
- 6.6-inch AMOLED (90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
- Dimensions: 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6mm
- Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, (~ 393 ppi density)
- Aspect Ratio: 19.5: 9
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
Pros
- High level of maximum brightness in sunlight
- Adapted brightness and good tone curve on HDR10 videos
- Smooth interactions for browsing the web or watching images in the gallery app
Cons
- Strong alteration of the image in sunlight
- Mismatched frames when playing games or watching videos
- Lack of softness on the light transition
The display performance of the Samsung Galaxy S22 + (Exynos) turned out to be as good as the Ultra model, with both models scoring the same overall score.
It proved to be very versatile and suitable for most real-life situations used in display tests. The movie-watching use case, in particular, stood out for its well-managed brightness, contrast, and dark tones.
Outdoors and in sunlight, the brightness and readability performance of the S22 + (Exynos) was similar to that of the high-end S22 Ultra (Exynos).
When browsing the web on the S22 + (Exynos), the display was readable even with indoor ambient lighting and scrolling was smooth. But in our night reading use case, in low light conditions, we found the brightness level to be a bit too high. Also, the low flicker at 240Hz may strain some eyes.
In the sunlight, the display’s high brightness mode had a strange effect on some photos: while the screen was quite readable, all the details of the content were lost and the color patterns of the photos appeared flat.
In ambient light conditions, photo viewing was affected by a yellow cast, but this did not affect skin tone. The slight yellow cast was also evident when watching the film.
The versatility of the S22 + doesn’t extend to gaming because the display sometimes suffers from aliasing and frame stutters.
However, despite the small differences in readability, color and video, the S22 + (Exynos) screen provided all-round performance for a device that matched the ultra flagship device of the series, only in a slightly smaller package.
Test summary
Learn about SBMARK visualization tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, SBMARK engineers perform a series of objective and perceptual tests in controlled laboratory and under real-life conditions. Please note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and related still image (gallery) and video apps with default settings. (For in-depth information on how we rate smartphones and other displays, see our articles, “How SBMARK Verifies Display Quality” and “A Closer Look at SBMARK Display Tests”.
The following section collects the key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyzes performed in SBMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations in the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
How the screen readability score is composed
Readability evaluates the ease and comfort with which users can read the display in different real-life conditions on static content (photos and web). SBMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also carried out in real-life environments.
Indoor at 1000 lux, left to right: Samsung Galaxy S22 + (Exynos) and Samsung S22 Ultra (Exynos)
(Photo for illustrative purposes only)
How the Display Color score is composed
The color attribute evaluates the device’s ability to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements made are for fidelity, white point color and gamma coverage. We perform color assessments for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can handle color in its surroundings. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. The perceptual analysis of the color rendering is compared to the reference model displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.
White point color temperature in indoor lighting conditions (1000 lux)
Each arrow represents the color difference between a target color model (arrow base) and its actual measurement (arrowhead). The longer the arrow, the greater the visible color difference. If the arrow stays inside the circle, the color difference will only be visible to trained eyes.
Samsung Galaxy S22 + (Exynos), 1000 lux color fidelity in the sRGB color space
Samsung Galaxy S22 + (Exynos), 1000 lux color fidelity in the DCI-P3 color space
This graph shows the shift of color when the screen is tilted. Each point represents a measurement with a particular angle. The points inside the inner circle show no color change in the corner; those between the inner and outer circle have shifts that only trained experts will see; but those who fall outside the outer circle are noted.
White dot on the corner, Samsung Galaxy S22 + (Exynos)
White dot on the corner, Samsung Galaxy S22 + (Exynos)
How the Display Video score is composed
Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device indoors and in low-light conditions. We measure the tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis Cons our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.
Primary colors are measured in both HDR10 and SDR. The extracted color gamut shows the extent of the color area that the device can render. To respect the artistic intent, the measured gamut should match the mastering color space of each video.
Samsung Galaxy S22 + (Exynos)
Samsung Galaxy S22 + (Exynos)
Left to right: Samsung Galaxy S22 + (Exynos), Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
(Photo for illustrative purposes only)
How the score of Display Motion is composed
The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic content. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are investigated using games and videos.
The video frame drops
Samsung Galaxy S22 + (Exynos) at 30 fps
Samsung Galaxy S22 + (Exynos) at 60 fps
This long exposure photo presents the number of frame irregularities in a 30 second video. A good performance shows a regular pattern (a flat gray image or a drop-down pattern).
How the Display Touch score is composed
To evaluate touch, SBMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to reproduce and record a series of scenarios for the evaluation of fluidity, accuracy and response time.
This response time test accurately evaluates the time elapsed between the robot touching the screen and the displayed action. This test is applied to activities that require high responsiveness, such as play.
How the Display Artifacts score is composed
Evaluating artifacts means checking performance, image rendering, and motion defects that can affect the end-user experience. SBMARK accurately measures device reflectance and the presence of flickering, as well as evaluating residual aliasing when playing video games, among others.
The previous measurements show the reflection of the device within the visible spectrum range (400nm to 700nm). It includes both diffuse and specular reflection
This graph represents the variation frequencies of the illumination; the highest peak gives the main flicker frequency.
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