The Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra will all have glass backs

20 December 2021
No more plastic-rear Samsung flagships in 2022.

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I don't want the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro because it's too tall, heavy, and has that glossy glass rears I've hated for a decade already.

My favorite iPhone design is the 5/5S/SE1. Only had a strip of glass on the top and bottom of the rear. But mostly a metal back just like the HTC One M7 through 10. I've also liked the matte black iPhone 7.

The S21 was one of the rare ones that had a rear plastic back but can still be charged wirelessly similar to the Palm Pre, Nexus 5, and Nexus 6 that supported wireless charging without a glass back.

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    • Ferwxc
    • JuW
    • 20 Dec 2021

    Wow! Glass, we dont see those here.

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      • Anonymous
      • 8Kf
      • 20 Dec 2021

      Anonymous, 20 Dec 2021Becoz s21 has 5gS20 has 5G in most markets.

        hope they also all have the QWHD screen again

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          • Anonymous
          • XRk
          • 20 Dec 2021

          Anonymous, 20 Dec 2021S21 = 169g S20 = 163g Becoz s21 has 5g

            Imagine a Sony PlayStation 5 was made all in glass? Or how about a Nintendo Switch or any older handheld? SMH to the ones who want a glass back and then cover it up with soft plastic case. You're asking for shattering, scratches, and fingerprints, but okay. You're brainwashed already.

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              • Anonymous
              • n{k
              • 20 Dec 2021

              I believe there is no need for a plus model. S22 with s22 ultra/note is enough. And why they don't add a 3.5 mm audio jack? A lot of people prefer that instead of the Bluetooth RADIATION.

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                • Anonymous
                • 8Kf
                • 20 Dec 2021

                Gsm, 20 Dec 2021Yes plastic is better than glass in phone.glass breaks as i... moreGlass loses heat easier than plastic.

                  aloha, 20 Dec 2021" Glass feels nicer and is more durable than plastic.&... moreThis.

                  I miss plastic backs. At least give us matte finishes on the back. Frosted glass or just a matte finish to be less prone to fingerprints. Fold 3 and Flip 3 have this.

                  For people celebrating glass backs, really?

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 8Kf
                    • 20 Dec 2021

                    aloha, 20 Dec 2021" Glass feels nicer and is more durable than plastic.&... moreS21 = 169g
                    S20 = 163g

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 8Kf
                      • 20 Dec 2021

                      Jacksonzxop, 20 Dec 2021Should have brought back micro SD card or headphone jack in... moreNeed people to pressure them on social channels and voycote,the phones until they change.

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                        • Gsm
                        • XRk
                        • 20 Dec 2021

                        aloha, 20 Dec 2021" Glass feels nicer and is more durable than plastic.&... moreYes plastic is better than glass in phone.glass breaks as it is insulator increses heat

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                          • AnonD-1030998
                          • g8K
                          • 20 Dec 2021

                          Anonymous, 20 Dec 2021At least Samsung have learned from their mistake. it was a ... moreLiterally!

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                            • Anonymous
                            • 8Kf
                            • 20 Dec 2021

                            The ones that defended the change to plastic now celebrate glass.

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                              • AnonD-1030998
                              • g8K
                              • 20 Dec 2021

                              And now suddenly people won't like that S22 gets glass back while they complained about S21 plastic back.

                              Personally i like that they brought back glass on regular S22 because that's a flagship!
                              Imagine an iPhone 13 Pro with plastic back so you can understand.

                                Now the trolls will find something else to which about.

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                                  • AlienFromNextDoor
                                  • 0v@
                                  • 20 Dec 2021

                                  The s21+ has Victus glass on the back.

                                  What a horrible mistake to make. Can I have your job since you know nothing about phones?

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                                    • aloha
                                    • GBh
                                    • 20 Dec 2021

                                    " Glass feels nicer and is more durable than plastic."

                                    Drop both onto the floor and see how that statement holds up. Glass is also heavier and everyone ends up putting a plastic case to protect it, so its ridiculous to even consider it a "flagship" feature.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • kvH
                                      • 20 Dec 2021

                                      At least Samsung have learned from their mistake. it was a bad idea to give the S series plastic backs in the first place.

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                                        • Dogspurt
                                        • 39x
                                        • 20 Dec 2021

                                        Why spend your money on a device from any manufacturer which is designed to be fragile?