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Reading Time: 2 minutesSamsung is yet to officially reveal the Galaxy S22 lineup. But there’s no shortage of rumors and speculation about the highly anticipated devices. The latest news revolves around the Galaxy S22 release date. It sounds like the S22 and S22+ launches will be delayed from February 25th to March 11th due to supply chain issues.
The news comes from tech analyst Jon Prosser. Prosser’s sources indicate production constraints have forced Samsung to stagger the launch date for its smartphone lineup. Pre-orders for all devices are still expected to go live after the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on February 9th, but only the S22 Ultra will arrive on February 25th. The more affordable Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+, however, won’t hit store shelves until March 11th.
Keep in mind that none of the above dates have been confirmed by Samsung. But we’re bound to learn more next Wednesday. And although the delay is unconfirmed, the news meshes with the latest analysis from Ross Young (CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants). This adds more credibility than we usually see with these types of rumors.
We also learned a bit more about the expected pricing for the Galaxy S22 lineup. It mimics the pricing structure of last year’s S21 launch:
- Galaxy S22 – $799.99
- Galaxy S22+ – $999.99
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – $1,199.99
Supply chain constraints have led to several problems in the tech sector. That means gaming consoles, smartphones and even automobiles are often going out of stock. The Samsung Galaxy S22 seems to be the latest product hit with delays. But we’ll have to wait until the Galaxy Unpacked event on February 9th to confirm the news.
What to Expect From Galaxy Unpacked
The Galaxy S22 lineup is all but guaranteed for an appearance during the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked. Expect to hear (and see) everything you need to know about the devices, including an official price, release date and the opening of pre-orders. We’ll also hear more about the next product in the Samsung tablet lineup.
Beyond that, things are unclear. There’s always the possibility for a new line of earbuds or smartwatches. But don’t expect to see a successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The star smartphone of the show will be the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and it’s unlikely Samsung would do anything to steal the spotlight away from its main attraction.
Jon Bitner
Jon is a freelance writer who primarily focuses on topics related to video games, science, medicine and technology. Before starting his career as a writer he worked in the Biotechnology industry. He has a degree in Biology, and when he isn't writing he can usually be found traveling, playing video games or hunting down the latest deals.
