Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)

Released February 2022

Ultra-Premium (>$800)
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)

Summary

Pros

  • Images with accurate white balance and vivid colors in all lighting conditions
  • Good for recording loud content
  • Good playback performance
  • A very bright screen that ensures comfortable readability in direct sunlight
  • Appropriate brightness and faithful colors, making it an ideal smartphone for viewing video content
  • Pleasant overall experience because of well-managed 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Decent charging experience

Cons

  • Noticeable instabilities while zooming
  • Not ideal for listening at the lowest volume level
  • Significant color alteration in direct sunlight
  • Usage with one hand is difficult due to many ghost touches
  • Frequent stutters while gaming
  • Weak autonomy overall
  • Poor efficiency due to discharge currents

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
Battery
135
camera
2022
46th

in Global Ranking

39th

in Ultra-Premium Ranking (>$800)

Overall Camera Score i
135
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
135
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
70
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
71
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
137
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Video i
127
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon) camera
135
display
2022
65th

in Global Ranking

45th

in Ultra-Premium Ranking (>$800)

Overall Display Score i
135
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158
Top score
Google Pixel 9 Pro

Sub-scores

Readability i
141
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Color i
123
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
146
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 165
Top score
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Touch i
113
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon) display
133
audio
2022
54th

in Global Ranking

36th

in Ultra-Premium Ranking (>$800)

Overall Audio Score i
133
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
131
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
138
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon) audio
103
battery
142nd

in Global Ranking

38th

in Ultra-Premium Ranking (>$800)

Overall Battery Score i
103
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 160
Top score
Oppo Find X7 Ultra

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
95
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 195
Top score
Honor X7b
Charging i
123
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
92
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
1 days 23h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h39
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
1h24
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
3h51 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon) battery

Specifications

163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9mm

Dimensions

5G
Single SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256/512/1000 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide, Tele, Long Tele

Main camera
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