Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Galaxy S22 Ultra — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: the key differences
The Galaxy S22 Ultra arrived in 2022, 1 year after the Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S22 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Exynos 2200, while the Galaxy S21 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 (5 nm).
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy S21 Ultra offers more RAM — up to 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S21 Ultra — 108 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10× periscope) + 12; Galaxy S22 Ultra — 108 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10×) + 12 MP.
- ◆Charging: Galaxy S21 Ultra — 25 W; Galaxy S22 Ultra — 45 W.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S21 Ultra is lighter at 227 g (vs 228 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S21 Ultra shipped with Android 11 (up to 14); Galaxy S22 Ultra with Android 12 (up to 15).
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S21 Ultra | Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Release | January 2021 | February 2022 |
| Display | 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz | 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3200 (515 ppi) | 1440 × 3088 (500 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 (5 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Exynos 2200 |
| RAM | 12 / 16 GB | 8 / 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 / 512 GB | 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Main camera | 108 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10× periscope) + 12 | 108 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10×) + 12 MP |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 40 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| OS | Android 11 (up to 14) | Android 12 (up to 15) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 165.1 × 75.6 × 8.9 mm | 163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 228 g |
| Build | Glass Victus + metal | Glass Victus+ + Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1199 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.