Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
41.4Performance43.7
49.4Display57.1
46.9Camera72
34.1Battery55.1
78.7Features78.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S229 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and battery (+21). Samsung Galaxy S22 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
- 27% lower weight: 168 g vs 229 g
- 15% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 34
- 300% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 10 MP
- 233% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 3 x
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.8 ″+11% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 500 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,750 nits+35% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000Top 42% | 1,100,000Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600Top 47% | 1,600Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150Top 48% | 4,150Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 10 x+233% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 40 MP+300% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+35% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+27% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+15% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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