Apple Galaxy S22 Plus Galaxy S22 Plus Review

This refurbished Galaxy S22 Plus delivers 95th percentile performance for just $195. The battery life is also top-tier. It's the ultimate budget speed demon, as long as you don't plan on dropping it constantly.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is a refurbished powerhouse that punches way above its $195 price tag. It lands in the 95th percentile for overall performance in our database, which is frankly wild for a phone at this cost. You're looking at a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a 120Hz AMOLED display, specs that were top-tier just a couple of years ago.

It's not just fast. The battery life scores in the 94th percentile, and connectivity is in the 90th. For under two hundred bucks, this gets you a phone that feels like it should cost twice as much. The trade-off? The build quality is just average, sitting at the 41st percentile. It's a phone built for speed, not for taking a beating.

This thing is fast. That 95th percentile performance score isn't just a number. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM, handles everything from heavy gaming to multitasking with ease. In our tests, it felt snappy and responsive, with app load times that rival much newer models.

The 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display is a standout, with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. It scores in the 84th percentile, meaning it's well above average for color and clarity. The camera system, with its 50MP main sensor, also lands in the impressive 83rd percentile. It takes great photos in good light, though it can struggle a bit in low-light compared to the absolute best cameras today.

At $195, the value proposition here is almost comical. You're getting performance and battery life that compete with phones costing $800 or more. The fact that it's a Grade A refurbished unit from a reputable seller like Newegg just seals the deal. It's the definition of price per performance, making it a steal for anyone who wants flagship-level speed without the flagship price.

Stacked against its main rivals, the S22 Plus holds its own on pure power. The Google Pixel 10 will likely have a better camera and cleaner software, but it'll cost three or four times as much new. The Motorola Moto G is cheaper but falls way behind in performance and display quality. The OnePlus 15 is a closer spec match, but again, you're paying a new-phone premium. For the raw performance you get per dollar, the refurbished S22 Plus is in a league of its own. The Apple iPhone 15 is a different ecosystem entirely, but you'd need to spend at least $700 to match this level of speed.

Skip this if you're clumsy or need a truly rugged device. Its weakest score is in ruggedness (30.7/100), and the overall build is just average. Also, if having the absolute latest camera tech or the longest possible software support is your top priority, you'll want to look at a newer Pixel or Galaxy. This phone is for value-focused speed demons, not photography pros or update chasers.

If you want near-flagship performance and don't mind a phone that's a couple of generations old, this is a no-brainer. The data is clear: 95th percentile performance and 94th percentile battery for under $200 is an incredible deal. Just slap a good case on it to compensate for the average build, and you've got a phone that will feel fast and last all day for years to come.