Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S22 Ultra
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S22 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 S22 vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: the key differences
The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Ultra launched in the same year (2022) as part of the same generation, so they share a great deal — but they are aimed at different buyers.
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy S22 Ultra offers more RAM — up to 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S22 Ultra has the larger battery, 5,000 mAh vs 3,700 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S22 — 6.1″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz; Galaxy S22 Ultra — 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S22 — 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide); Galaxy S22 Ultra — 108 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10×) + 12 MP.
- ◆Charging: Galaxy S22 — 25 W; Galaxy S22 Ultra — 45 W.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S22 is lighter at 168 g (vs 228 g).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S22 — $799; Galaxy S22 Ultra — $1199.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S22 | Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Release | February 2022 | February 2022 |
| Display | 6.1″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 (425 ppi) | 1440 × 3088 (500 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Exynos 2200 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 / 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB | 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Main camera | 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 108 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10×) + 12 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 40 MP |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| OS | Android 12 (up to 15) | Android 12 (up to 15) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm | 163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 228 g |
| Build | Glass Victus+ + Armor Aluminum | Glass Victus+ + Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $799 | $1199 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.