Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
41.4Performance64.4
49.4Display60.8
46.9Camera63.7
34.1Battery56
78.7Features60
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S228 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and battery (+22). 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
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 22% lower weight: 168 g vs 215 g
- 15% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 34
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 8 ″+31% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2504x2256 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi+1% | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,000 nits+131% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 1,100,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150Top 46% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+35% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 20 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+22% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+15% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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