There are still reasons to shell out for more expensive models even though you can get some great phones for less than $500. Maybe you want wireless charging. Maybe you want a screen that is bright and clear so you don't have to squint. If that is the case, you will be happy to know that our favorites out of all the flagship phones we have tested this year have hit their lowest prices yet.

The S22 is $700, the S22+ is $800, and the S22 Ultra is $1,000. The other two have been cheap before, but the other two have dipped to this price.

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Left to right: S22, S22 Ultra, S22+.

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The cheapest S22 will be happy with most people. The standard S22 is the smallest of the bunch, with a 6.1-inch screen, but it has nearly the same features as the high-end S22, from the high-end processor to the robust 5G support.

The S22+ adds a new feature, which is the ability to use a wi-fi 6E router to take advantage of. It has a brighter screen and a slightly larger battery.

The S22 Ultra has the S Pen stylus inside, so you can use it at any time to write down notes on the gargantuan 6.8-inch screen. It is the only one of the three that has an optical 10x zoom camera. The camera can zoom up to 10x and still deliver crisp, detailed photos. This is not something that will benefit shutterbugs. Do you want to take a better picture of your child playing soccer or on stage? The camera will do the job.