Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • 6.8" (3080x1440) AMOLED
  • 8GB/12GB
    Snapdragon 8 SoC     128GB/256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • 108-MP, f/1.8, OIS 4 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 202
  • 5000 mAh W-Charge (45)
Galaxy S22 Ultra
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
  • 6.8" (3200x1440) AMOLED
  • 12GB/16GB
    Snapdragon 888 SoC     128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • 108-MP, f/1.8 4 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 201
  • 5000 mAh W-Charge
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
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Galaxy S21 Ultra (SD888) Price
$1199. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
ProductGalaxy S22 Ultra (Launched 2022-02-09)Galaxy S21 Ultra (SD888) (Launched 2021-01-14), Price: 1199 USD at Amazon
Display6.8" 3080x1440 AMOLED 6.8" 3200x1440 AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 24mm 108-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12.2-MP f/2.2
  • 69mm 10-MP f/2.4
  • 230mm 10-MP f/4.9
  • 24mm 108-MP f/1.8 (Primary)
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 72mm 10-MP f/2.4
  • 240mm 10-MP f/4.9
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 40-MP f/2.2
  • 40-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 8 SoC
  • 8GB/12GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • Snapdragon 888 SoC
  • 12GB/16GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
Battery5000 mAh, Wireless Charging, (45)5000 mAh, Wireless Charging,
DesignIP68, 228g (8oz), 77.9x163.3x8.9 mm (3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 inches)IP68, 229g (8.1oz), 75.6x165.1x8.9 mm (2.98 x 6.50 x 0.35 inches)
Price (Market)$1199
Price at Launch$1199.99$1199.99
Price FR Launch€1149
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Display
Product NameGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum120120
Diagonal (inches)6.8"6.8"
Display/Body Ratio90.0%89.4%
Resolution3080x14403200x1440
Sharpness (PPI)500 PPI516 PPI
Brightness (specs)1750 NITs1600 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
Megapixel108-MP108-MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 24mm24mm
Sensor SizeEnormousEnormous
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Nona Bayer
  • Autofocus
  • Nona Bayer
Video Resolutions
  • 4320p/30fps
  • 4320p/24fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
Megapixel10-MP10-MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 69mm72mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Long-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
Megapixel10-MP10-MP
Aperturef/4.9f/4.9
Focal Length (35mm) 230mm240mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
Megapixel12.2-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm13mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Battery
Product NameGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
Computing
Product NameGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
Processor BrandQualcommQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 8Snapdragon 888
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)3 GHz2.84 GHz
RAM Options8GB/12GB12GB/16GB
Internal Storage Options128GB/256GB/512GB/1024GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 12Android 11
Communications
Product NameGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT20 2.0 Gbps/316 MbpsLTE CAT20 2.0 Gbps/316 Mbps
LTE Bands1, 12, 13, 17, 2, 20, 28, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 7, 81, 12, 13, 17, 2, 20, 28, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 7, 8
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • 5G NSA
  • 5G SA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head0.77 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.02 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.714 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.58 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
Video Formats
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SD888) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 5 Single

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Geekbench 5 Multi

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GFXBench Aztec Ruin Vulkan (High Tier) Offscreen

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GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

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GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

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GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better