Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Overview:
Design and Display
The Galaxy S22 Ultra departs
from its predecessors and the rest of the S22 lineup by adopting a
square-shaped design and an entirely new camera housing. This design shift
distinguishes it from both its predecessor and the rest of the S22 series.
Compared to its forerunner,
the S22 Ultra introduces a square design and a completely revamped camera
housing. Unlike the S21 Ultra, which supports the S-Pen externally, the S22
Ultra features a built-in compartment for the stylus. This S-Pen boasts 70%
less latency than the S-Pen on the Note 20 Ultra, specifically reducing the
input latency from 9ms to just 2.8ms.
On the front, it showcases a
6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a QHD+ resolution, a 120Hz adaptive
refresh rate, and an impressive peak brightness of 1750 nits. Unlike the other
two devices in the series, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra's display curves at
both edges.
This display introduces a new
feature called "Vision Promoter," which enhances screen visibility
based on the surrounding light intensity. In gaming mode, you can increase the
touch scanning rate to 240Hz. Additionally, the device is protected by Gorilla
Glass Victus+ on both the front and back.
The S22 Ultra is
IP68-certified for dust and water resistance and comes in four color options —
Ghost Black, Ghost White, Green, and Burgundy.
Performance
At its core, the Samsung
Galaxy S22 Ultra is powered by either the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200
processor.
This chipset is paired with 8
or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and offers up to 1TB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. In
terms of software, it runs on Android 12-based OneUI 4, and Samsung has
committed to providing 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security
patches.
Camera
Contrary to early rumors
suggesting an Olympus-branded 200MP penta-camera setup, the Samsung Galaxy S22
Ultra comes equipped with a quad-camera system on the back. Leading the array
is a high-performance 108MP primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilization
(OIS). This is accompanied by a 10MP periscope zoom lens with 10x optical zoom
and another 10MP periscope lens with 3x digital zoom. Finally, there's a 12MP
super wide-angle lens with a 120° field-of-view (FOV).
Both the primary and
ultrawide lenses are now covered by Really Clear Glass, designed to reduce lens
flare. On the front, the device features a 40MP sensor within a punch-hole
cutout. Additionally, the S22 Ultra boasts a 2.4um pixel sensor, which is
Samsung's largest pixel sensor to date, capturing more light.
Introducing a feature called
Adaptive Pixel, the camera dynamically switches between 12.5MP and 108MP based
on the surrounding light conditions. It has the ability to capture shots
simultaneously in both modes and merge the results for enhanced photos.
Early reports suggest that
the Samsung S22 Ultra offers a plethora of new camera software features. The
launch event showcased features like Detail Enhancer, Auto Framerate, and Super
Night Sequence. Since then, Samsung has also introduced capabilities for
capturing "Astrophotos" and multi-exposure shots in Pro Raw and
Camera Assistant through software updates.
Rest of the specs
Powering the device is a
robust 5000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. Additionally, it is
equipped with 15W wireless charging capabilities and supports Wireless Power
Share, allowing the device to act as a wireless charger for other compatible
devices. For biometrics, the device features an ultrasonic in-display
fingerprint sensor.
Galaxy S22 Ultra Specifications:
|
Body |
163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9mm, 229
grams, IP68 rated, Gorilla Glass Victus+, Aluminum frame, S-pen support |
|
Display Size |
6.8-inches Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O, Gorilla Glass
Victus+, Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, Vision Booster |
|
Properties |
|
|
Resolution |
WQHD+ (3200 x 1440 pixels) |
|
Chipset |
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) |
|
CPU |
Octa-core (1x Cortex-X2 + 3x Cortex-A710 + 4x
Cortex-A510) |
|
GPU |
Adreno 730 |
|
RAM |
8/12GB LPDDR5 |
|
Storage |
128/256/512GB, up to 1TB UFS 3.1 internal storage |
|
Rear Camera |
Quad (with LED flash) ·
108MP f/1.8 primary lens, OIS,
PDAF ·
12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens,
120º FOV ·
10MP f/2.4 telephoto lens, 3x
optical zoom ·
10MP f/4.9 telephoto lens, 10x
optical zoom |
|
Front Camera |
40MP, f/2.2 lens (punch-hole) |
|
Security |
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor |
|
Connectivity |
5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, Ultra Wide Band |
|
Battery |
5000mAh with 45W fast charging, |
|
Wireless Charging |
15W wireless charging |
|
Colors |
Phantom Black, Green, Burgundy |
