Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
41.4Performance90
49.4Display62.7
46.9Camera74
34.1Battery61.2
78.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2216 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 76 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+49) and camera (+27). 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
- 21% lower weight: 168 g vs 214 g
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 90 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.9 ″+13% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 498 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 2,600 nits+100% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 1,017,509Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 1,344,505Top 4% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 390,717Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 685,076Top 7% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000Top 42% | 3,437,807+213%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600Top 47% | 3,850+141%Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150Top 48% | 11,900+187%Top 1% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP+400% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP+20% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+35% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 60 W+140% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+21% | 214 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+4% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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