Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
43.7Performance39.3
57.1Display49.4
72Camera46.1
55.1Battery51.4
78.7Features78.7
13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+26) and display (+8). Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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 S22 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 51
- 300% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 10 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Lower launch price: $600 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+6% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 500 ppi+24% | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits+21% | 1,450 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+2%Top 42% | 1,080,000Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600+10%Top 47% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150+9%Top 48% | 3,800Top 52% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP+25% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 10 x+233% | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+300% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 209 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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