Are you planning to upgrade your phone soon, or are you a fan of S Pen model phones? If yes, then we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ve boiled down into detail the specs and some downsides of switching to the Samsung Galaxy S22 and why you should get this new model.
Design
The Galaxy S22 Ultra differs in design, featuring sharp edges similar to the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. Though most prefer rounded corner phones, the pointed edges make the S22 Ultra stand out in a crowd looking bigger than most large smartphones. It also features metal and glass from Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ with an added Armor Aluminum Frame in between and has an improved design peaking camera lenses and the S Pen storage at the bottom.
Display
Although the Galaxy S22 Ultra has up its game with the built-in S Pen storage, some may not like its curved display. Nonetheless, its Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor is a great feature, allowing convenience in unlocking your phone. It has a 6.8-inch screen with the latest AMOLED panel, 1-120Hz refresh rate, and boasts a brightness level, reaching up to 1,750 nits, so you can easily use your phone no matter how bright it is outdoors.
Performance
Since the processor differs in Samsung flagships, Galaxy S22 Ultra with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen or Exynos 2200 will have varying camera quality and battery life. However, it has a powerful Android chip, the One UI 4, offering fast performance. It also comes with 8GB or 12GB RAM, the ideal phone if you’re up for a premium experience. Furthermore, it has an improved S Pen with 70% reduced latency, almost close to writing with a pen and paper.
Battery
The Galaxy S22 Ultra uses a 5,000mAh battery like the S20 Ultra and S21 Ultra, which means it can last long with a charging speed of 45w wired, 15w wireless, and 4.5w reverse wireless. However, the S22 Ultra can only last around 13 hours, and the S21 Ultra battery life is up to 15hours, so in terms of battery life, the S21 Ultra is better than the S22 Ultra.
Camera
Despite having less battery life than S21 Ultra, the S22 Ultra offers better images, especially in low light. The S22 Ultra offers brighter photos with its improved camera, and it has a 10x zoom, making the images more detailed and vibrant. It also has a night mode, so you don’t have to worry about capturing moments.
Specs
- Display: 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O
- Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixel (500 PPI)
- Refresh Rate: 1-120Hz
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/ Exynos 2200
- Operating System: Android 12, One UI 4
- RAM: 8GB, 12GB
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Rear Cameras: Wide-108MP (f/2.2), Ultrawide- 12MP (f/2.2), 3x Telephoto- 10MP (f/2.4), 10x Telephoto- 10MP (f/2.4)
- Front Camera: 40 MP (f/2.2)
- Video: Up to 8K 24 fps
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
- Charging Speed: 45w wired, 15w wireless, 4.5w reverse wireless
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, mmWave 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, UWB, GPS, NFC
- Sensors: Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, Barometer, Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyro Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Hall Sensor
- Water/Dust Resistance: Rated IP68
- Protection: Armor Aluminum Frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Dimensions: 3.1 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
- Weight: 8.1 ounces
- Colors: White, Black, Burgundy, Green
- Headphone Jack: None
- Micro SD Slot: None
Verdict
Overall, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is a good phone with great features. Though it has lower battery life than S21 Ultra, the S22 Ultra is ideal for Android users and creative with smoother S Pen performance, 10x camera zoom, more stabilized video recording, and quality display.