Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
43.7Performance66.1
57.1Display53.6
72Camera46.5
55.1Battery70.5
78.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 57.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and features (+16). Samsung Galaxy S22 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 S22 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 47
- 233% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 3 x
- 233% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 12 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 55
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 130% higher AnTuTu: 2,535,201 vs 1,100,000
- 94% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,035 vs 4,150
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 500 ppi+30% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits | 1,900 nits+9% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | 1,100,000 | 2,535,201+130% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600Top 43% | 2,438+52%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150Top 46% | 8,035+94%Top 19% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 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 |
| Front camera | 40 MP+233% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+2% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 193 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm+17% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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