Samsung South Africa is pleased to announce the launch of Capitec on the Samsung Pay platform this July. For Capitec’s many customers, it is time to say goodbye to your wallet and hello to Samsung Pay, a pioneering mobile payment solution that offers a hyper-convenient way to pay on the go. With the ability to effortlessly load your bank as well as your loyalty cards on your mobile device, this a safe, secure and simplified banking solution. Samsung Pay’s enduring success is being driven through strong partnerships with major banking institutions, and its growth will be further amplified with the addition of Capitec.

Samsung’s commitment to bringing South Africans more convenient ways to pay should come as great news to Capitec customers. Now, more people will be able to enjoy an enhanced way of mobile banking, providing an easier and better way to make payments, no matter where life takes you. Samsung is excited to open up a new world of possibilities for anyone who banks with Capitec, with their Mastercard debit or Mastercard credit card. This includes a new promotion to make it even better to enter the world of Samsung Pay.

Capitec customers who register with Samsung Pay could win one of two epic Galaxy S21 FE smartphones – valued at R15,999 plus a pair of Galaxy Buds Live valued at R1,999¹. The promotion period is between 5 July and 31 July 2022. To enter, Capitec customers simply need to install Samsung Pay, register, and make five transactions to be eligible for the amazing prizes¹.

Francois Viviers, group executive of Marketing and Communications, says, “Technology has become so integrated into the way we do things as a society. That’s why we’ve partnered with Samsung Pay to make payments frictionless. As the biggest digital bank in SA, we are boosting access to Samsung Pay in a significant way and we are helping our 18 million clients to make cashless payments even easier. This is just another proof point in our drive to simplify banking for our clients so that they can live better.”

“Contactless payment has been prevalent and popular over the years internationally, and we are seeing the same trend locally with Samsung Pay. The platform’s usage had grown by 158% over the past 6 months, proving how enthusiastically South Africans are embracing the concept. As a pioneer in the category, we’re pleased to see so many people place their trust in this secure system early on. We look forward to seeing Capitec customers enjoy its enhanced security, simplicity and convenience, “said Justin Hume, Vice President: Mobile eXperience at Samsung South Africa.

Safe, secure access across a range of devices

Samsung Pay works seamlessly with supported Galaxy smartphones and has now grown to include supported Samsung Gear and Samsung Galaxy Watches so there are even more ways to enjoy the simplicity and convenience of Samsung Pay. With your bank cards loaded on a Samsung Pay supported smartphone or watch, paying is just a swipe, authenticate and tap away. This secure and simple digital wallet instantly gives Samsung Pay-supported devices the functionality of a bank and loyalty card, which can be used almost anywhere² you can tap your card. It’s also designed to be one of the most secure mobile payment methods available, with the defence-grade protection of Samsung’s Knox security – which is already embedded into Samsung smartphones and watches. Furthermore, tokenisation from Visa, MasterCard and American Express secures your actual card information because it is never utilised during the payment process – instead a unique cryptographic sequence is used for each transaction.

With the inclusion of Capitec Bank, Samsung Pay has now proudly partnered with Absa Bank, Capitec Bank, Discovery Bank, FNB, HBZ Bank Limited, Investec, Nedbank, RMB Private Bank and Standard Bank bringing the convenience of Samsung Pay to all their customers.

Samsung Pay can be downloaded, for free, from the Google Play store and the Galaxy Store. It is now available on an ever-increasing and wide range of devices from smartphones such as the Galaxy A22 to the latest flagship devices such as the Galaxy S22 Series and even foldable smartphones. Once you load your bank cards, paying is always just a quick, safe tap away, as Capitec customers will soon find out. For more information, click here.

¹ Prices may vary per retailer. Terms and conditions apply

²97% acceptance rate based on local trials for compatible smartphones (NFC and MST). Compatible wearables (NFC only) will have a slightly lower acceptance rate as they can only be used at contactless terminals.

The influencers were challenged to surprise their moms as well as the women who take on the role, with everything she secretly wants or loves, after the sun goes down. This included movie nights, yoga, ice cream trips and even Samsung photoshoots to reveal the real stars on this night. Tributes were also created for those who have lost their mums. Watch the mix of touching, hilarious and completely captivating #MothersNight influencer posts below.

Clearly still mamma’s “baby girl”, Linda Mtoba enjoyed a cosy night in with many, many helpings of ice-cream

Linda made full use of her Galaxy S22 Ultra’s Night Mode. She captured this heartwarming moment with crystal-clear, bright pics and vivid videos – which she then adjusted to the lighting that best reflected the intimate feel of the moment. Using her device’s pro-grade editing suite was then a breeze, with the help of A.I, so she could return to mamma before the ice-cream melted.

Watch Kera Ramz and his mum strike all the right cords in perfect (and hilarious) harmony

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is proving to be a breath-taking example of Samsung’s latest innovations at work. Raising the bar for smartphone innovation, its revolutionary camera capabilities also rose to the challenge of harsh outdoor lighting – in the hands of GQ’s trendsetting editorial team and acclaimed photographer, Austin Malema. In GQ’s May/June issue Samsung’s most intelligent camera was used to create dynamic dual covers that capture the imagination, as well as the star power of Springbok star Makazole Mapimpi. With its technology theme in mind, the GQ team effortlessly demonstrated how the pro-grade camera and comprehensive suite of in-camera editing tools can deliver a DSLR-like experience. Named as a device that breaks the rules of light and even space, for GQ, collaborating with Samsung and its headline-grabbing Galaxy S22 Ultra was a seamless editorial decision. It was a showcase for how smartphone photography has taken an evolutionary step forward.

Led by its illustrious Editor-in-Chief, Molife Kumona, GQ confidently converted from the standard industry camera to the prograde smartphone camera technology of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which comes fully-loaded with innovative enhancements that put this smartphone in a pioneering category. Austin Malema had already successfully demonstrated the brilliance of the Galaxy S21 Ultra by shooting GQ South Africa’s first cover shot on a smartphone last year. The opportunity to explore the enhanced features on the next-level Galaxy S22 Ultra, including Samsung’s biggest pixel sensor ever, was an experience this seasoned photographer relished. The covers were shot in challenging outdoor conditions, which made full use of the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s array of adaptive lenses and intuitive A.I strengths. You could even sense that Makazole was energized and inspired by the GQ team’s professional enthusiasm and confidence in the Galaxy S22 Ultra. From a 12MP ultra wide lens to 100x space zoom, all angles were covered.

“We already experienced the amazing capabilities of the Galaxy S21 Ultra during last year’s cover shoot. While that was a successful indoor shoot, we were looking forward to putting Samsung’s latest technology to the test in an outdoor, midday setting that demands more from any camera. We embraced the opportunity to bring our dual cover concept to life on the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and were immediately impressed at yet another evolutionary step forward in smartphone photography. We shot this month’s cover using Portrait mode, which captures images with stunning clarity resulting in images that pick up the finer details of both the subject and the environment, in innovative new ways” says Molife Kumona.

Packed with new AI supported features like Portrait Mode, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is built to make every photo worthy of the finest professionals’ standards. The GQ team and Austin were able to use the Galaxy S22 Ultra just like a DSLR camera as you can brighten or darken your photos with ISO settings and shutter speed, adjust white balance to make your photo warmer or cool. You can also manually focus on your desired subject to get your images looking exactly the way you want.

¹Estimated against the usage profile of an average/typical user. Independently assessed by Strategy Analytics between 2021.12.08–12.20 in USA and UK with pre-release versions of SM-S901, SM-S906, SM-S908 under default setting using 5G Sub6 networks (NOT tested under 5G mmWave network). Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps 

Packed with Samsung’s latest AI technology and new Nightography features, the Galaxy S22 and S22+ support next-level camera experiences, ensuring that content remains crisp and clear, day or night. The smartphones’ lightning-fast 4nm processor powers users through even the busiest of days, while their sleek and durable Armor Aluminium design is built to last. The Galaxy S22 Ultra, meanwhile, combines the unrivalled power of the Note series with the S series’ pro-grade camera and performance, and is the first S series device to feature a built-in S Pen – Samsung’s fastest and most responsive yet.

Click on the videos below for the design and hands-on look at Samsung’s newest flagships.

[1] S Pen support is available on Galaxy S22 Ultra only. Specifications of each S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra devices may vary.

features on the latest Galaxy S series

OHANNESBURG, South Africa – 09 February 2022 – Samsung has unveiled Galaxy S22 and S22+, two flagship devices that power creativity and self-expression. Galaxy S22 and S22+ introduce dynamic cameras with advanced intelligent image processing to make every moment epic. Built with a bold, sustainably conscious design, Galaxy S22 and S22+ are designed to be both beautiful and environmentally conscious.

“Our smartphone cameras have transformed the way we create, share, and communicate. Through photos and videos, we express ourselves and connect with the people we care about,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ MX (Mobile eXperience) Business. “That’s why we focused on designing our latest S Series devices with ground-breaking camera capabilities that work day and night, powered by our best mobile performance yet.”

Own the Night with Samsung’s Most Intelligent Camera Yet

Galaxy S22 and S22+ are designed to deliver next-level camera experiences, so people can connect and share wherever they are. With the Galaxy S22 series’ revolutionary new Nightography features – like the 23% larger sensor than S21 and S21+ and Adaptive Pixel technology – your camera is designed to let in more light, draw out details, and capture colours that make your content pop, even in the dark^[1]. Both Galaxy S22 and S22+ are built with a powerful 50MP main camera, 10MP tele-lens, and 12MP ultra-wide lens, so you always get the high quality shots. When you’re capturing videos with friends, the new Auto Framing^[2] feature detects and tracks up to 10 people and automatically adjusts the camera’s focus, so your camera captures everyone clearly. Both devices are powered by advanced VDIS technology which minimises vibrations, so you get smooth, sharp footage even when you’re on the move.

Galaxy S22 and S22+ are also equipped with Samsung’s latest AI technology that takes your photos to the next level. It’s easy to take perfect Portrait mode photos with the new AI Stereo Depth Map, and your subjects will look better than ever with even the smallest details appearing crisp and clear thanks to a sophisticated AI algorithm. The same works for your favourite furry friend: Galaxy S22/S22+’s new Portrait mode helps prevent pet hair from blending into the background, so you always get an amazing shot of your pet.

Power and Performance that Keep up with Your Life

From work to home, Galaxy S22 and S22+ are designed to power you through even the busiest days with the first-ever 4nm processor on a Galaxy smartphone. It powers our most advanced AI and ML processing to date, delivering unrivalled performance for all your streaming and productivity needs. What’s more, network behavior analysis streamlines your app performance by automatically detecting which app you’re using and directing the most power there – so streaming, surfing the web, and navigating apps have never been smoother.

A lightning-fast processor demands power that can keep pace. Galaxy S22 is built with a robust all-day battery^[3] and 25W fast charging^[4] that never slows you down, and Galaxy S22+ features a super-powerful battery that can last even longer than a day on a single charge. Galaxy S22+ also offers 45W super-fast charging, so you don’t have to wait when your power is running low.

Streaming a movie or your favorite show will look even better on Galaxy S22 and S22+’s beautiful displays. Both devices come equipped with a Dynamic AMOLED^[5] 2X display, designed for the best in gaming and watching. Whether you choose Galaxy S22’s premium 6.1-inch display or Galaxy S22+’s 6.6-inch^[6], each screen is built with intelligent Vision Booster technology that automatically adjusts the display to the lighting around you and enhances the color contrast, so you can enjoy the best possible view of your content. Plus, hardware performance enhancements have improved display brightness – S22 has a peak brightness of 1,300nits while S22+ features a peak 1,750nits.

S22 and S22+ will also ensure you can always stay connected and collaborative. Through our partnership with Google, you can enjoy Google Duo^[7] live sharing^[8] to view photos in Gallery with friends or write meeting notes with colleagues on Samsung Notes – even while you’re apart.

Design to Perfection and Built to Last

Both Galaxy S22 and S22+ feature the S series’ iconic, fan-favourite Contour-Cut design that blends the camera seamlessly into the housing. To create a sleeker and more refined look, Samsung built both devices with a distinctive flat display, complete with a luxurious glass and haze finish. Now, the S series camera housing is designed to match the colour of the device’s body with a slim and symmetric metal frame for a seamless look. The result is a balanced, unified design that’s modern, fashionable, and sleek. Both the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ are available in Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, and Pink Gold^[9].

And that stunning design is built to last: the Galaxy S22 Series presents Samsung’s most durable mobile devices yet. Galaxy S22 and S22+ are the first S series models made with Armour Aluminium – our strongest aluminium frame, so you can take your phone anywhere with peace of mind. The Galaxy S22 series is also our first smartphone to feature new Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+. The S22 series devices are equipped with this tough glass on the front and back, so you can worry less about accidental drops.

But we know true durability is not just about hardware. As part of our commitment to giving users the best possible mobile performance and experience, the entire Galaxy S22 series will be supported by up to four generations of Android OS upgrades^[10]. Now millions of Galaxy users can take advantage of the latest security, productivity and other exciting new features, for longer. Samsung will scale this effort across our product line-up to ensure you’re fully supported across your Galaxy ecosystem.

The Galaxy S series also makes it easy to make your phone your own. You can use Samsung’s clean and intuitive new One UI user interface to customise the look and feel of your home screen and widget. Tailor your icon colours, widgets, colour palette, and more to your personal preferences, and create a mobile experience that reflects who you are. One UI also gives you easy access to a wealth of emojis, GIFs, and stickers directly on your keyboard, so you can instantly communicate exactly how you feel without typing a single word^[11].

Help Build a Sustainable Future through Galaxy for the Planet

As our most eco-conscious device ever, the Galaxy S22 series pioneers mobile technology while supporting our planet. Plastic pollution poses serious threats to our environment, and discarded fishing nets are especially harmful to marine life and our oceans. By collaborating with leading organisations, Samsung helps recover discarded fishing nets^[12] and transforms them into a high-performance material for our smartphones. This material – used in the Galaxy S22 series’ component, key bracket – contains 20% recycled ocean-bound plastic^[13] from discarded fishing nets. The Galaxy S22 series also incorporates post-consumer recycled material in its speaker module, as well as the inner parts of the power and volume keys.

In addition to ocean-bound plastics, we use 100% recycled paper for the Galaxy S22’s packaging and include a protective film made from recycled plastic. Every smartphone case is also designed with UL-certified, eco-conscious materials^[14] – such as recycled post-consumer plastics or bio-based substances. These purposeful innovations are the latest example of Samsung’s commitment to doing more with less as part of Galaxy for the Planet.

Security You Can Trust

The Galaxy S22 series is secured by Samsung’s powerful Knox Vault security platform, which includes a secure processor and memory that completely isolates sensitive data like your passwords, biometrics, or Blockchain keys from the phone’s main operating system. One UI’s privacy dashboard and Indicator make it easy to see which apps are accessing your data and camera, so you can decide whether to grant or deny permission to each app. The Galaxy S22 series also introduces several new security features, including ARM micro architecture, which helps prevent cyberattacks that target your operating system and memory.

Plus, the Galaxy S22 series brings you Samsung Wallet^[15] – a seamless, convenient and secure experience to make everyday life easier. Samsung Wallet combines digital payment, ID, keys and asset management into one tool to simplify your routines, from showing your student ID to compiling travel documents before a flight.

Stay Connected with the Galaxy Ecosystem

Alongside the new S22 series, Samsung is introducing an all new line of tablets and a pack of updated features for Galaxy Watch4 so that Galaxy users can stay connected in every aspect of their lives. Built for a new era of connectivity, Galaxy Tab S8 series­– including Tab S8, Tab S8+ and Tab S8 Ultra – is Samsung’s most versatile line of tablets ever, built and designed to meet the ever-changing needs of those who work, study, play and create.

Local Availability

Pre-order opens on the 10 February 2022 with the device available as of 11 March 2022. Samsung considered local market conditions, and in the spirit of breaking barriers have retained a pricing model similar to the Galaxy S21 Series, which means you experience more technology for the same price. If you pre-order between 10 February – 10 March 2022, you will receive Galaxy Buds Live plus the option to get the benefits of Samsung Care+ for a once-off payment of R499.00.

All of the above gifts are subject to stock availability and the offer is valid until 31 March 2022. Terms & Conditions apply. Samsung Care+^[16], a dedicated product support service covering accidental damages, repairs and more, will be available for the Galaxy S22 series.

Samsung Galaxy S22+ & S22 is available in Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green and Pink Gold.

For more information about Galaxy S22 and S22+, please visit: http://www.samsungmobilepress.com, news.samsung.com/galaxy

[1] Adaptive Pixel only works with high resolution photos, not at basic resolution.

[2] Auto Framing only available in Video mode. Auto Framing must be enabled before recording. Certain resolutions and ratios may not be supported. Certain functions may not be available when Auto Framing is on. Only people can be recognised, and there is a limit to how many people may be recognised. Available on Samsung Camera, BlueJeans, Google Duo, Meta Messenger, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex Meet, and Zoom. Auto-framing available on select lenses.

[3] Estimated against the usage profile of an average/typical user. Independently assessed by Strategy Analytics between 2021.12.08–12.20 in USA and UK with pre-release versions of SM-S901, SM-S906, SM-S908 under default setting using 5G Sub6 networks (NOT tested under 5G mmWave network). Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors.

[4]Wall charger sold separately; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. To avoid injury or damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries, chargers or cables.

[5] The Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with Vision Booster on Galaxy S22 and S22+ received a certification from VDE Germany for 100 percent Mobile Colour Volume in the DCI-P3 colour range, which means your images aren’t washed out and you’ll get unbelievably vivid colours regardless of differing levels of brightness. The display can achieve peak brightness of up to 1750 nits on Galaxy S22+ and 1300 nits on Galaxy S22 improving the contrast between dark and light aspects of digital content for a more brilliant picture quality, with a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio on Galaxy S22+ and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio on Galaxy S22 to make your mobile experience more immersive.

[6] Display measurements are diagonal; the actual viewable area is smaller due to rounded corners and camera hole.

[7] Current sharable apps during Google Duo video calls are Google Arts & Culture, Google Maps, JamBoard, Samsung Notes, Samsung Gallery, and YouTube.

[8] Google Duo is a trademark of Google LLC.  Live sharing host is available to Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series users at time of launch and will be provided to other Galaxy device users with Android 12 at a later date. Participants may need to upgrade to the latest Google Duo app to use live sharing. Google Duo app availability may vary by market. Requires optimal network connection.

[9] Availability may vary by market

[10] Availability and timing of Android OS upgrades and features may vary by device model and market. Devices eligible for four generations of Android OS upgrades currently include Galaxy S22 series (S22/S22+/S22 Ultra), S21 series (S21/S21+/S21 Ultra/S21 FE), Z Fold3, Z Flip3, and Tab S8 series (Tab S8/Tab S8+/Tab S8 Ultra).

[11] Some may cost extra money.

[12] Discarded fishing nets are collected through Samsung’s partner that works with local fishermen who collect them from the Indian Ocean and neighbouring coastal areas. Samsung does not directly recover fishing nets from the ocean.

[13] Ocean-bound plastic is abandoned plastic waste of all sizes (micro-plastics, mezzo-plastics and macro-plastics) that are located within 50km of shores in communities or areas where waste management is inexistent or very inefficient.

[14] Sold separately.

[15] Samsung Wallet will be supported across all Galaxy S22 series. The Digital ID feature will be available later this year and the boarding pass and access ticket feature will debut in South Korea first after the product release.

[16] T’s & C’s apply. Care+ to be activated within 30 days of purchase.