Samsung today unveiled a trio of Galaxy S22 smartphones during its annual Unpacked event. The devices herald a new era of Galaxy smartphones and follow the successes of last year's Galaxy S21 series, which we crowned as one of the best tech products of 2021. Setting the high expectations aside, preorders have already opened for the latest handhelds and we're seeing some of the most competitive, bang-for-your-buck deals available through major carriers and Samsung.
Here's everything you need to know about preordering the Samsung Galaxy S22, including where to reap the best early bird deals.
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There are three models of Galaxy S phones to shop from this year: The S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. Like previous iterations, the smallest and plus-sized offerings come with similar internals — like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and 8GB of RAM — and mainly differ in screen and battery size. Though not the most expensive devices in the lineup, the duo is worth your consideration if you're wanting to spend less while still obtaining most of the Galaxy flagship experience.
The Ultra, on the other hand, boasts a couple more top-of-the-line features, like a new and improved camera system, a large 6.8-inch QHD+ display, and a built-in S Pen. It's the premier Samsung Galaxy phone and all the added benefits come at a higher price, of course.
Here's a breakdown of what storage options and colors are available for each Samsung Galaxy S22 model. Price and availability will vary based on where you're buying from.
Model |
Storage |
Color |
Price |
Samsung Galaxy S22 (6.1-inch) |
128GB, 256GB |
Phantom Black, Phantom White, Pink Gold, Green |
Starting at $799.99 |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus (6.6-inch) |
128GB, 256GB |
Phantom Black, Phantom White, Pink Gold, Green |
Starting at $999.99 |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (6.8-inch) |
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy |
Starting at $1,199.99 |
You can preorder the new Samsung Galaxy S22 from now until February 24. See below for the very best preorder deals — many of which will get you at least one free phone, while others come bundled with free accessories.
Did I mention double the storage at no extra cost?
Get a free pair of Galaxy Buds Pro or $200 credit towards accessories
Let's start with Samsung's preorder deal. With the purchase of any Galaxy S22 device, Samsung will bundle in a free pair of Galaxy Buds Pro ($199 value) or $200 worth of Samsung store credit that can be used towards accessories. Note that, like last year, the Samsung Galaxy S22 no longer comes with a charger in the box, so the latter offer may be more enticing and useful.
If you placed a reservation for your preorder earlier on, Samsung will toss in an additional $50 of accessory credit, making it $250 to spend if you opt for the $200 credit offer.
You can also trade in an eligible phone and get up to $750 off your purchase. The list includes newer devices like the Samsung Galaxy S21 and Apple iPhone 13 and older ones like the Samsung Galaxy S9.
Ultimately, the Samsung Store is incentivizing preorders by offering free storage upgrades. Yes, that means you can opt for a 256GB device for the cost of a 128GB or a 512GB device for the cost of a 256GB. This is a great-value promotion that won't keep you locked into two- or three-year contracts that carriers often do.
Get up to a $200 Best Buy Gift Card + free storage upgrade
If you prefer to shop from a third-party retailer, then Best Buy is worth an eye. With a qualified activation, preordering the new Samsung Galaxy S22 will snag you up to $200 worth of a Best Buy Gift Card and a free memory upgrade. You can activate a new phone on Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T networks, and the brick-and-mortar also offers trade-in discounts worth up to $600 for eligible devices.
Free storage upgrade + Amazon Prime shipping
Another retailer that is offering an early bird promotion is Amazon. While the e-commerce giant isn't tossing in any gift cards or extra accessories, it is granting free storage upgrades (simply checkout the 256GB models and the price will automatically be discounted), and free deliveries for Prime members. This is a great option for those willing to buy the new Galaxy phones outright.
Get up to $1,000 off with eligible trade-in or BOGO
Verizon users can also reap a list of benefits when preordering directly from the Big Red. There's a multitude of deals available, so let me break it all down and let you decide which is best.
And like the Samsung Store, Verizon is also offering storage upgrades at no additional cost.
Get up to $1,000 off with a Magenta MAX or eligible Sprint plan
Since merging with Sprint, T-Mobile has found inclusive ways to treat both new and existing users. That extends to its latest promotions for the new Samsung Galaxy handhelds.
Here are the best deals from the Un-carrier right now:
Lastly, T-Mobile is also offering free memory upgrades to early-bird buyers, so act fast if you want double the storage at no additional cost.
Get up to $800 off by trading in ANY Samsung Galaxy device
If you're on the AT&T network and own an existing Samsung Galaxy device, there's a pretty sweet preorder deal waiting for you. Right now, new and existing users can get $800 off any Samsung Galaxy S22 device when trading in any Samsung Galaxy Note, S, or Z model device, in any condition. The catch? You must be under a qualifying installment plan (36 months, any Unlimited plan).
Again, AT&T will double your storage configuration for free until the preorder period ends.