Samsung has come a long way from introducing their first Galaxy smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S series is one of the most popular smartphone lineups in the world. In 2022, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S22 Ultra. It became more popular than previous Galaxy S devices because of its all-new design. Most tech guys said that it is the ultimate smartphone that can beat the iPhone. But don’t take a word for it. In this article, we are going to review the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Design
The design of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is modern and elegant. It is a complete redesign of the S21 Ultra. Galaxy S22 Ultra looks like a Galaxy Note smartphone which was discontinued last year. This design is a combination of the Galaxy S series and Galaxy Note Series. The built-in S pen is the best example to prove that.
The display looks bigger than its actual size because of the bezel-less design. The front camera is placed at the small notch at the top of the screen. At the back, there is a rectangle camera bump that houses a quad camera system and a flash. Galaxy S22 Ultra is made from an armour aluminum frame which is stronger and lighter than regular aluminium frame. The phone is protected from drops and scratches thanks to the Gorilla Glass Victus+ back panel. Overall, Samsung Galaxy S22 has a beautiful design and a stronger build quality than most of the android smartphones.
Display
Samsung has been making the best displays in the market for several years. They added a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen the Galaxy S22 Ultra. This display is brighter and more colourful than the previous one. It supports up to 3088 x 1440 pixels (WQHD+) resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. You don’t need to worry about battery life because of this refresh rate. Galaxy S22 Ultra has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. This means the display can automatically adjust the refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz according to the content you are viewing.
As I said before, this display is brighter than most of the other smartphone displays. With the new Vision Booster Technology and a peak brightness of 1750 nits, the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s display is doing its best in direct sunlight.
Camera
Nowadays, the camera is the main selling point of a smartphone. Manufacturers are trying to do their best to improve picture quality. Samsung has done this thing perfectly on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. This phone has a quad-camera system that can capture stunning photos and high-quality videos. The 108MP wide and 12MP ultra-wide lenses unlock new areas of photography. They give you the power to capture detailed and sharp ultra-wide shots. Thanks to two telephoto lenses, you can zoom up to 10X in optical zoom. With the night mode, Galaxy S22 Ultra can take detailed and sharp images even in a low light condition.
The 40MP front-facing camera allows you to take clear selfies. This front camera is also used for facial recognition to unlock your phone.
You can record videos up to 8K@24fps with HDR10+ and stereo sounds. The Super Steady Mode smooths out shaky videos using optical and electronic stabilization. Now you can apply the bokeh effect to the videos from portrait video mode. HDR10+ increases the contrast and the colours of the videos. Dolby Atmos creates a surround sound effect for your video.
With the combination of these software and hardware features, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra gives you the power of videography.
Performance
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It is a 4nm processor that can handle any task from making phone calls to playing top-level video games. But the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset can’t beat Apple’s A15 bionic chip by the numbers of the benchmark tests. But it can handle almost any task without lagging. You can’t experience any downside of the performance thanks to this powerful processor. You’ll get Samsung’s own Exynos 2200 chipset if you are buying the Galaxy S22 Ultra in the UK or Australia.
Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with 12GB RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. But you can’t insert a micro-SD card into the phone so, choose the storage option that suits you when buying the phone. Galaxy S22 Ultra also supports Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and 5G connectivity. You can Stream high-quality videos or play games with high graphics online with these powerful performances and fast internet connectivity options.
Battery Life and Charging
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a decent battery life. You can use the phone all day with a single charge. However, some users may expect more battery life than one day from this 5000 mAh battery. Compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the iPhone has a longer battery life than the S22 Ultra.
Of course, Samsung doesn’t include the Charging adapter in the in-the-box package. You must buy a charging adapter separately. It is a good idea to buy a fast-charging adapter instead of a normal charging adapter because this phone supports 45W wired fast charging. Galaxy S22 Ultra also supports 15W wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
Software
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is one of the best Android phones in the market. It comes with Android 12 and Samsung One UI 4.1. One UI is a custom user interface that was developed by Samsung exclusively for their smartphones. It unlocks some cool features for Samsung users such as Privacy Dashboard and Samsung Wallet. One UI gives you more control to customize your phone. There are lots of beautiful themes and wallpapers in the Galaxy Store.
Samsung DeX is a noticeable feature that is only available on Samsung flagship devices. This feature lets you connect the phone to a monitor or a TV and use it as your desktop PC. User Interface of Samsung DeX is more likely to be MacOS or Windows 11. It is easy to use productivity apps and do more with them. You can connect a keyboard to the phone when you use the Samsung DeX feature.
Thanks to the partnership between Samsung and Microsoft, you can pair your Galaxy device seamlessly with your Windows PC. You can sync your photos, and messages and make phone calls from the PC. There is a Windows app called Samsung Flow, which gives you more power to control your phone from your PC.
Price
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with various storage options and various colours. The most basic configuration comes with 8GM RAM and 128GB Internal Storage. This configuration costs $1,199.99 / £1,149 / AU$1,849. You can upgrade the Storage option and RAM for an additional cost. The 12GB RAM and 1TB Internal Storage configuration costs $1,599.99 / £1,499 / AU$2,449. This is a high price point compared to other Android smartphones. But if you are looking for a portable powerhouse, This will be your choice.
Conclusion
As I said before, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a portable powerhouse. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset gives you the power to do whatever you want. You can take stunning photos with the powerful camera system. One UI gives you a better user experience than any other Android smartphone. Of course, Galaxy S22 Ultra’s price is high, but it is reasonable. If you are a gamer, photographer, videographer, or a power user who uses productivity apps, this will be a better choice for you.
