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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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53.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
57.8Inno Score
37.2Performance43.7
56.3Display57.1
72Camera72
46.4Battery55.1
78.7Features78.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and performance (+7). Samsung Galaxy S21 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 S21 Ultra

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 37
  • Stronger battery score: 55 vs 46
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 40% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,100,000 vs 783,817
  • 17% higher Peak brightness: 1,750 nits vs 1,500 nits

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Screen size6.8 ″6.8 ″
Panel typeLTPO AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution3200x14403088x1440
Pixel density515 ppi+3%500 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,500 nits1,750 nits+17%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)263,424Top 88%—
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)126,989Top 82%—
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)165,563Top 72%—
AnTuTu 10 (UX)227,841Top 82%—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2100Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 10783,817Top 65%1,100,000+40%Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 52%1,600+12%Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,550Top 56%4,150+17%Top 48%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Main camera108 MP108 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto10 MP10 MP
Optical zoom10 x10 x
Max video8K@24fps8K@24fps
Front camera40 MP40 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging15 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Weight228 g229 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 11 (One UI 3.1)Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
OS update pledge4 years4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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