The potential resurrection of Samsung's Galaxy Note lineup may still be in the cards.
The potential resurrection of Samsung's Galaxy Note lineup may still be in the cards.
Samsung's dedicated followers of the sprawling Galaxy Note series had reasons to be dismayed this year. Instead of launching a new edition as per tradition, the company decided to double down on a different top-tier model, the foldable Galaxy Z Fold 3.
However, Note devotees might find something to rejoice about. Leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra have been making the rounds on Twitter and Digit.in, hinting that the S series could be replacing the Note. The S22 Ultra appears to have a boxy design, a curved display, a protruding camera bump, and most notably, an in-built S Pen slot.
From what we've gathered from the leaked images and product details, the S22 Ultra measures 163.2 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm and has a thickness of 10.5mm including the camera bump.
The most intriguing aspect of the leak is the camera module's housing, which seems to be a puzzle reminiscent of an incomplete game of Tetris. The module is mostly square but has a rectangular indentation housing a fourth lens. One of the four lenses could potentially be a periscope lens. There's also a space for laser autofocus and possibly an infrared sensor.
I'd love to slide the camera lens onto a Tetris board to clear that row. Image: Digit.in
With the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 potentially overshadowing the Note series, a Note-like S22 could appeal to those who are hesitant about foldable phones.
As more Android phones transition into the realm of foldables, a revamped Note—even if it's just a rebrand—could be an attractive option for Samsung's loyal fans. They'd get a large display, a powerful processor, and an integrated stylus, without having to deal with the potential issues of experimental tech that might not be as robust as a power user requires.
The transition of many Android phones into the foldable realm might encourage Samsung's loyal fans to consider the S22, with its potential Note-like features and integrated S Pen, as an alternative to the experimental and potentially fragile foldable devices. Furthermore, the advancement of technology in the future could potentially make foldable phones more robust and reliable, making them a more attractive option for power users.