Samsung is likely to launch the upcoming Galaxy S22 series early next year, but it might launch the Galaxy S22 Ultra as S22 Note, according to reports.

"The S22 Ultra is now 'dead' and that the next is actually the S22 Note," citing tipster, GizmoChina reported on Friday.

In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (or the S22 Note) will feature a familiar 'Note' design and will sport a S Pen slot. The rear panel will feature a quad camera setup -- 108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP.

The device is expected to be announced sometime in February, the report said.

Meanwhile, a recent report has claimed that the series will be available at a starting price of $800 in the US.

The report mentioned that the company hopes to sell around 14 million Samsung Galaxy S22 units. At the same time, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and the Galaxy S22 Ultra are expected to reach 8 million and 11 million marks, respectively.

The Galaxy S22 series' Indian variant is expected to skip the next gen Exynos in favour of the Snapdragon SoC for the first time ever in the region.
 

*Edited from an IANS report