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Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra: Which Should I Buy?

On February 9, Samsung unveiled its latest series in Galaxy S. it was the Galaxy S22 series, consisting of three different models of phones; S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra.

While there are not many notable differences between the Galaxy S22 and S22+ except for the sizes and battery life, Samsung ensured that S22 Ultra is notably different, in many ways, in the Galaxy S22 lineup. Though the Galaxy S22 and S22 Ultra have similar features, such as a centralized punch-hole camera at the top of their displays, distinct features justify the Ultra is the most expensive. This article will focus on the differences and similarities between the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Ultra to help you decide which one you should buy.

Comparison Table

  Samsung Galaxy S22 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Price $800 $1200
Memory 8GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 256GB internal storage

8GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128GB internal storage

12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 1TB internal storage

12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 512GB internal storage

12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 256GB internal storage

8GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128GB internal storage

 

Display Size and Resolution 6.1-inch AMOLED; FHD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) 6.8-inch AMOLED (1,440×3,088 pixels)
Rear Cameras Triple camera

1. 12MP Ultra-wide camera

2. 50MP Wide-angle camera

3.10MP Telephoto camera

Quad camera

1. 12MP Ultra-wide camera

2. 108MP Wide-angle camera

3.10MP Telephoto camera

4. 10MP Telephoto camera

Zoom 3x Optical Zoom

Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x

3x, 10x Dual Optical Zoom

Super Relation Zoom up to 100x

Battery life 3700mAh (typical; 25 wired charger)

 

5000mAh (typical; 45 wired charger)

 

Dimensions and weight 70.6 x 146 x 7.6mm

167g

77.9 x 163.3 x 8.9mm

228g

Colors Phantom white, green, pink gold, phantom black Burgundy, green, phantom white, phantom black
Exclusive samsung.com colorways Graphite, cream, sky blue, violent Graphite, sky blue, red
Front Camera 10MP 40MP
Water Resistance IP68 IP68

Galaxy S22 vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra Screen

Price and Availability

Both series are available for pre-order before hitting stores officially on Friday, February 25. You may want to get yours straight away as the best pre-order special ends Thursday, February 24.

In the Galaxy S22 series, the S22 is less expensive. The base price for the S22 model starts at $800, while the most costly of the series, Galaxy S22 Ultra, will sell from $1,200 as the base price, according to Samsung.

Design and Display

There is a slight difference between the galaxy S22 and S22 Ultra in their display and design.

Storage

In terms of storage, S22 Ultra offers more and better options, unlike S22, which comes with only 8GB RAM with either 256GB or 128GB internal storage. S22 Ultra has the memory of either 12GB RAM with one terabyte internal storage 12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 1TB, 512GB, or 256GB internal storage. The S22 Ultra also comes with 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage.

Special Features

The unique features in the Galaxy S22 Ultra make it preferable to S22. These include the additional 10MP telephoto rear camera. While S22 has one telephoto lens in addition to the 12MP ultra-wide lens and 50MP wide-angle camera, the S22 Ultra second telephoto lens has 10x optical zoom.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra S Pen is another feature that makes S22 Ultra unique among the S22 series. Like the Galaxy Note series, an S Pen is built into the design of S22 Ultra, lacking in S22. According to Samsung, the operable distance of the S22 Ultra S Pen extends approximately 10 meters from the phone in open space.

Colour

The S22 is available in phantom white, green, pink gold, and phantom black, while the S22 Ultra is available in burgundy, green, phantom white, and phantom black. The exclusive Samsung.com colorways for S22 are graphite, cream, sky blue, and violent. Graphite, red, and sky blue are the three exclusive Samsung.com colorways for S22 Ultra.

Camera

Galaxy S22 vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra CameraFrom the front camera, the S22 offers a 10-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture and 1/3.24″ image sensor size like the S22+. Meanwhile, the S22 Ultra features a 40-megapixel lens for its selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture and 1/2.82″ image sensor size.

The rear camera is another distinct feature of the phone. S22 has a triple rear camera, a 12MP Ultra Wide Camera with f2.2 aperture and 1/2.55″ image size, a 50MP wide-angle camera with f1.8 aperture 1/1.56″ image sensor size; and a 10MP telephoto camera with f2.4 aperture and 1/3.94″ image sensor size. The telephoto lens offers 3x optical zoom with a super-resolution zoom up to 30x.

The S22 Ultra, on the other hand, has a quad rear camera. One 12MP ultra-wide camera with f1.8 aperture and 1/1.33″ image sensor size, one 108MP wide-angle camera with f1.8 aperture and 1/1.33″ image sensor size, and two 10MP telephoto cameras – one with an f/4.9 aperture and 10x zoom, the second is with f/2.4 aperture and 3x zoom.

Battery Capacity

At the official announcement of the S22 series, the battery capacity of S22 is 3700mAh while S22 Ultra’s battery capacity is 5000mAh. With this specification, the S22 Ultra has a better battery life compared to the S22. However, we look forward to seeing the actual battery life of these two devices in real-world use, so stay tuned for our full review of the battery life.

While both Galaxy S22 and S22 Ultra attract different audiences who all have eyes for a classy phone that still functions as a productivity device, the price you pay for the S22 Ultra could be justified with its notable differences. These differences have been discussed in this review. What is left is you choosing either of the phones that meet your needs and perhaps, saves you some money.

Wrapping Up

In conclusion, the S22 series you should buy solely depends on your preference. To help you make a good choice, we have pointed out the similarities and few differences between the S22 and S22 Ultra. We hope you make an excellent choice, but do not forget that Samsung always offers you the best!

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