Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is one of those devices that tries to pack a lot into one package. Let us see if Samsung has managed to put together a phone that is actually worth your money. Announced in 2022, February 09, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G comes with a 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm 2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) display, pushing a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density), which is more than sharp enough for everyday use, streaming and a bit of gaming. In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G keeps things modern and comfortable to hold. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Phantom Black.
Performance & Software
Under the hood you will find the Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - Europe Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW, paired with 8GB of RAM, which means smooth scrolling, quick app switching and no real hiccups in normal use. It runs Android 12, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 8 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
On the camera side, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is led by a 108 MP main sensor (108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.…). Expect solid detail in good light, with the usual softness creeping in once the sun goes down.
Battery
Battery duties are handled by a Li-Ion 5000 mAh unit, which should comfortably see most people through a full day on a single charge.
Our Opinion
After spending time with the spec sheet and what Samsung is promising, here is where we land. Samsung has clearly gone for substance over gimmicks here, and we respect that approach. It gets the basics right, offering strong battery life, a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. For someone who simply wants a dependable daily driver that will not let them down halfway through the day, this ticks a lot of boxes. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. Overall though, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is easy to recommend to the right buyer. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
