Ex-USA Samsung Galaxy S22 5G (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1)
The Ex-USA Samsung Galaxy S22 5G price in Kenya is Ksh 31,500. It brings flagship power into a perfectly sized, pocket-friendly design.
Unlike the standard international variants, this Ex-USA model is powered by the highly sought-after Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, delivering superior thermal management, enhanced gaming performance, and exceptional battery efficiency.
Featuring a brilliant 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a pro-grade 50MP triple camera setup, and a premium glass-and-metal build, the Galaxy S22 is designed for those who want uncompromised performance without the bulk of a massive phone.
Key Highlights & Features
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor: The US variant comes equipped with the 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, offering up to 20% faster CPU performance and 30% faster graphics rendering than the previous generation, making it a powerhouse for multitasking and gaming.
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6.1-Inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display: A stunningly bright and vivid screen with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 1300 nits of peak brightness. Whether you’re scrolling under the direct Kenyan sun or watching HDR10+ content, the visibility is flawless.
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Pro-Grade Nightography Camera: The 50MP main sensor captures 23% more light than the S21, allowing for stunning low-light photography. It’s paired with a 10MP telephoto lens (3x optical zoom) and a 12MP ultrawide lens for maximum shooting versatility.
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Premium & Durable Build: Crafted with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both the front and back, and reinforced by Samsung’s Armor Aluminum frame. It also carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
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Intelligent 3700 mAh Battery: Optimized by the Snapdragon processor to get you through the day, supported by 25W Super Fast Charging, 15W wireless charging, and Reverse Wireless PowerShare to juice up your accessories.
Technical Specifications
Network & Connectivity
| Feature |
Specification |
| Technology |
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 5G Bands (US Variant) |
Comprehensive sub-6GHz and mmWave support for global and local networks |
| Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth |
Version 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC |
Yes (Supports mobile payments) |
| USB |
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Body & Design
| Feature |
Specification |
| Dimensions |
146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.75 x 2.78 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight |
167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Build Material |
Gorilla Glass Victus+ (front & back), Armor Aluminum frame |
| SIM Setup |
Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Durability |
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
Display
| Feature |
Specification |
| Type |
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Size |
6.1 inches (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution |
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~425 ppi density) |
| Protection |
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Platform & Hardware
| Feature |
Specification |
| OS |
Android 12, eligible for up to 4 major OS updates (One UI) |
| Chipset |
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU |
Octa-core (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU |
Adreno 730 |
Memory & Storage
| Feature |
Specification |
| Internal Memory |
128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 storage |
| RAM |
8GB RAM |
| Card Slot |
No microSD expansion |
Camera System
| Module |
Specifications |
| Main (Wide) |
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Telephoto (3x) |
10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide |
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Selfie Camera |
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, 1/3.24″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Rear Video |
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound, gyro-EIS |
| Front Video |
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Audio, Security & Battery
| Feature |
Specification |
| Speakers |
Stereo speakers (No 3.5mm headphone jack) |
| Biometrics |
Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor, Face recognition |
| Sensors |
Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| Desktop Mode |
Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX support |
| Battery Capacity |
3700 mAh non-removable Li-Ion |
| Charging |
25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W Reverse wireless |
Why Choose the Ex-USA Snapdragon Variant?
For the Kenyan market, the Ex-USA Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant is highly preferred over the Exynos model. The Snapdragon chipset delivers a smoother, more consistent frame rate for mobile gamers, manages heat better during intensive tasks like 4K video recording, and generally provides slightly better battery standby times.
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