Samsung has just announced the latest additions to its Galaxy smartphone lineup: the S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra. Deciding which one to buy is now even harder than before, but Samsung has at least made the decision very easy. If you miss the Note and love life with the stylus, an all-around great phone with a huge screen and a fantastic camera, then get the S22 Ultra.
Samsung has been launching devices from the Galaxy S series for a few years now. The S series devices have always had softer curves and rounded edges. However, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is different. It takes its cues from the design of the Galaxy Note series, which features devices with more squared-off edges and a larger form factor. One of the most notable changes is the inclusion of a stylus, known as the S-pen. This allows users to make handwritten notes and sketches, as well as control certain functions of the device.
The S22 Ultra's 6.8-inch screen has a resolution of 3,088 x 1,440 pixels. With a brightness rating of 1,200 nits and an LCD, which automatically adjusts brightness and contrast in real-time, the display is particularly well suited for outdoor use. To conserve battery life, you can manually modify the screen refresh rate from 1 Hz to 120 Hz. In addition, if interactivity is not required, the adaptive mode should also reduce battery consumption. In comparison, the Galaxy S22 and S22+ have a shorter refresh rate between 48 and 120 Hz.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra features a 108MP main camera with a more powerful f/1.8 that detects more light and data and a Super Clear Glass lens that enables nighttime recording without flares. It also includes a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and two 10-MP telephoto cameras which provide 10x optical zoom and 100x space zoom.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is Samsung's latest and greatest phone, succeeding the popular Galaxy Note series. It offers all the excellent features of a Samsung phone while making no concessions on size. At 6.8 inches, it's slightly larger than the Galaxy S22 Plus, but that extra size is worth it for those who want the best smartphone experience possible. The S22 Ultra has a gorgeous AMOLED display, top-notch cameras, and plenty of storage. It also has its own 4nm Exynos 2200 chip and Samsung Wallet for easy mobile payments. Overall, the S22 Ultra is an excellent choice for those looking for a great smartphone that does not compromise on quality or features.
Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
---|---|---|
2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - SM-S908B | |
5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - SM-S908B | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps; 5G (5+ Gbps DL) | |
GPRS | Yes | |
EDGE | Yes | |
Launch | Announced | 2022, February 09 |
Status | Available. Released 2022, February 25 | |
Body | Dimensions | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm |
Weight | 228 g | |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) Armour aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) Stylus, 2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | |
- IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Stylus support | ||
Display | Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
Size | 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels (~500 ppi density) | |
Multitouch | Yes | |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Always-on display | |
- HDR10+ compliant - Always-on display | ||
Platform | OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
Chipset | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) | |
CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | |
GPU | Xclipse 920 | |
Memory | Card slot | No |
Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM UFS 3.1 | |
Main Camera | Quad | 108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | |
Selfie camera | Single | 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF |
Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | |
Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | |
Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
3.5mm jack | No | |
- 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | |
NFC | Yes | |
Radio | No | |
USB | USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go | |
Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Charging | - Fast charging 45W<br- >Reverse wireless charging 4.5W - USB Power Delivery 3.0 - Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W | |
Battery | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | |
Misc | Colors | Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue |
Model | SM-S908B |
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FreeGift | No |
Warranty | 1 year local mfg warranty |
Options | No |
Housing | No |
LCD Replacement | No |
Battery Replacement | No |
Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
---|---|---|
2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - SM-S908B | |
5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - SM-S908B | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps; 5G (5+ Gbps DL) | |
GPRS | Yes | |
EDGE | Yes | |
Launch | Announced | 2022, February 09 |
Status | Available. Released 2022, February 25 | |
Body | Dimensions | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm |
Weight | 228 g | |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) Armour aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) Stylus, 2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | |
- IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Stylus support | ||
Display | Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
Size | 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels (~500 ppi density) | |
Multitouch | Yes | |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Always-on display | |
- HDR10+ compliant - Always-on display | ||
Platform | OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
Chipset | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) | |
CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | |
GPU | Xclipse 920 | |
Memory | Card slot | No |
Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM UFS 3.1 | |
Main Camera | Quad | 108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | |
Selfie camera | Single | 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF |
Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | |
Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | |
Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
3.5mm jack | No | |
- 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | |
NFC | Yes | |
Radio | No | |
USB | USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go | |
Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Charging | - Fast charging 45W<br- >Reverse wireless charging 4.5W - USB Power Delivery 3.0 - Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W | |
Battery | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | |
Misc | Colors | Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue |