Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
29.1Performance43.7
54Display57.1
65.9Camera72
55.1Battery55.1
73.3Features78.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 51.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and camera (+6). Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 66
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 4 x
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+1% | 6.8 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 511 ppi+2% | 500 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,750 nits+46% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 500,000Top 77% | 1,100,000+120%Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Top 78% | 1,600+78%Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 72% | 4,150+57%Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 4 x | 10 x+150% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 40 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g+3% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+1% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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