Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G comparison
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| Released at Feb, 2022 | Released at Jan, 2021 |
Pros
- More performance in the AnTuTu test
Side-by-side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. The key differences between them: 8 / 12GB vs 12 / 16GB RAM and 228g vs 227g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
75.6 mm (2.98″)
165.1 mm (6.5″)
77.9 mm (3.07″)
163.3 mm (6.43″)
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM-S908B / SM-S908B/DS / SM-S908U / SM-S908U1 / SM-S908W / SM-S908N / SM-S9080 / SM-S908E / SM-S908E/DS | SM-G998B / SM-G998B/DS / SM-G998U / SM-G998U1 / SM-G998W / SM-G998N / SM-G9980 | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 12 | Android 11 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 4.1 | One UI 4.1 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.9 x 163.3 x 8.9mm | 75.6 x 165.1 x 8.9mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 228g | 227g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Phantom Black / White / Burgundy / Green / Graphite / Red / Sky Blue / Bora Purple | Phantom Black / Phantom Silver / Phantom Titanium / Phantom Navy / Phantom Brown / Navy | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8" | 6.8" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1440x3088 pixels | 1440x3200 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 500ppi | 515ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | 120Hz | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 10MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom / 10MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 108MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 10MP, f/4.9, 240mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom / 10MP, f/2.4, 72mm (telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 40MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF | 40MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW | Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 / 12GB | 12 / 16GB | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 / 256 / 512GB | 128 / 256 / 512GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6e | a / b / g / n / ac / 6e | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.2 | 5.2 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000mAh | 5000mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 968359 (v9) | 657150 (v8) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 3657 (v5.1) | 3518 (v5.1) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G?
The main differences are: 8 / 12GB vs 12 / 16GB RAM and 228g vs 227g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which is lighter, the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G?
The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is lighter: 227g vs 228g.
Which is faster, the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G?
The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 968359 (v9) vs 657150 (v8).
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