Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)

Released February 2022

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

Summary


Pros

  • Images with consistent accurate exposure and vivid colors in all lighting conditions
  • Performance of flagship-grade long-range zoom, not far from the best devices in Ultra-Premium category
  • Video performance with reliable autofocus and effective stabilization
  • Comfortable readability in direct sunlight thanks to its very high screen brightness
  • Optimum video experience with good screen brightness, contrast and color management
  • Clear sound in playback and recording
  • Suited for recording shows and concerts
  • Well-exposed selfies with rich colors
  • Very sharp selfie videos

Cons

  • Struggles to capture the instant in difficult conditions such as high-contrast scenes or low light
  • Overall photo default mode results when compared with the best of the price segment
  • Low-light performance and night shooting, with respect to the other devices in the Ultra-Premium category
  • Limitations in readability indoors and shades outdoors
  • Visible issues in direct sunlight amid significant screen color alterations
  • Unnatural audio when recording voice content
  • In selfie videos, some residual motion when walking, despite video stabilization

Scores


131
camera
2022
Overall Camera Score i
131
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163

Sub-scores

Photo i
127
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Bokeh i
75
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Preview i
69
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Zoom i
134
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Video i
131
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

133
display
2022
Overall Display Score i
133
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158

Sub-scores

Readability i
139
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Color i
122
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
145
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 165
Touch i
110
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
133
audio
2022
Overall Audio Score i
133
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
131
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163

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
139
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

98
battery
Overall Battery Score i
98
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 160

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
90
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 195
Top score
Honor X7b
Charging i
118
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Efficiency i
86
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
1 days 20h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h40
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
1h23
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
3h15 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
135
selfie
2022
Overall Selfie Score i
135
25
Intex Aqua Selfie
BEST 151
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Sub-scores

Photo i
130
18
ZTE Axon 20 5G
BEST 149
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro
Video i
144
38
Intex Aqua Selfie
BEST 156

Specifications


163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual 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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