Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Specs Comparison

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8.8
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
7.1
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
9.1
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Released · Feb 25, 2022
Released · Feb 17, 2023
Released · Jan 29, 2021
6.8-inch · 3088 x 1440 px
6.8-inch · 3088 x 1440 px
6.8-inch · 3200 x 1440 px
108 MP Main · 40 MP Selfie
200 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
108 MP Main · 40 MP Selfie
8GB · 128GB
8GB · 256GB
12GB · 128GB
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.8-inch 6.8-inch 6.8-inch
Resolution
3088 x 1440 px, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI 3088 x 1440 px, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI 3200 x 1440 px, 20:9 ratio, 516 PPI
Technology
Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz 120Hz (adaptable)
Screen-to-body
89.72 % 89.87 % 89.33 %
Peak brightness
1750 cd/m2 (nit) 1750 cd/m2 (nit) 1500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 1x 3.00GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x 2.50GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x 1.80GHz Cortex-A510 Octa-core, 1x 3.36GHz Kryo Prime + 4x 2.8GHz Kryo Gold + 3x 2.0GHz Kryo Silver Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 680, 64-bit
GPU
Adreno 730 Adreno 740 Adreno 660
RAM
8GB (LPDDR5) 8GB (LPDDR5X) 12GB (LPDDR5)
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable 256GB (UFS 4.0), not expandable 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable
OS
Android (14, 13, 12) Android (14, 13) Android (13, 12, 11), Samsung One UI
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
5000 mAh 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 45.0W
Wireless: 15.0W 		Wired: 45.0W
Wireless: 15.0W 		Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 15.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
5h 24min
Browsing
13h 17min
Video
7h 27min
Gaming
7h 15min
Battery Life Estimate
7h 17min
Browsing
18h 57min
Video
8h 54min
Gaming
10h 59min
Battery Life Estimate
6h 15min
Browsing
14h 43min
Video
8h 52min
Gaming
8h 40min
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Camera

Rear
Quad camera Quad camera Quad camera
Main camera
108 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 23 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.33"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm 		200 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Sensor size: 1/1.3"
Pixel size: 0.6 μm 		108 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 24 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.33"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
10 MP (Telephoto)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 10.0x
Aperture size: F4.9
Focal Length: 230 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.52"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm 		10 MP (Telephoto, OIS)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 69 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.52"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm 		10 MP (Telephoto, Periscope, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 10.0x
Aperture size: F4.9
Focal Length: 240 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.2"
Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Third camera
10 MP (Telephoto)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 69 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.52"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm 		10 MP (Telephoto)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 10.0x
Aperture size: F4.9
Focal Length: 230 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.52"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm 		10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 70 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.2"
Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Fourth camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm 		12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm 		12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash
LED Dual LED LED
Video recording
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps) 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR 		7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR, Hyperlapse, Video light, EIS
Front
40 MP (PDAF), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 12 MP (Autofocus), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 40 MP (PDAF, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
PhoneArena Camera Tests
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
147
Overall
150
Photo
144
Video
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
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Design

Dimensions
6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 inches
(163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm)
thickness with camera 0.41 inches (10.50 mm) 		6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 inches
(163.3 x 78 x 8.9 mm)
thickness with camera 0.42 inches (10.68 mm) 		6.50 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches
(165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm)
Weight
8.08 oz(229.0 g) 8.25 oz(234.0 g) 8.04 oz(229.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus)
Frame: Aluminum 		Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Frame: Aluminum 		Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus)
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP68 Water, Splash, Dust; IP68 Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Features
Stylus
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender Phantom black, Silver

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave Bands n1, n7, n28, n41, n66, n71, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave Bands n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type
Dual Nano SIM + eSIM Dual Nano SIM + eSIM Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Radio
FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.2 5.3 5.1
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6)
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 		802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 		802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band
MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, OTG Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, OTG Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Hearing aid compatible
M3/T3
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other
NFC NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) NFC, ANT+

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Mar 30, 2022
FCC ID value: A3LSMS908U 		Date approved: Dec 08, 2023
FCC ID value: A3LSMS918U 		Date approved: Dec 22, 2020
FCC ID value: A3LSMG998U
Measured SAR
Head: 1.18 W/kg
Body: 0.98 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.22 W/kg 		Head: 1.12 W/kg
Body: 0.92 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.16 W/kg 		Head: 0.77 W/kg
Body: 1.02 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.16 W/kg
Phablet: 3.15 W/kg

Buyers information

Price
$ 1200 $ 1200 $ 1200
In The Box
UBS-C cable, User manual, SIM eject tool USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork C to C Data Cable, Ejection Pin

Availability

Officially announced
Feb 09, 2022 Feb 01, 2023 Jan 14, 2021

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System chip Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm)
Processor Octa-core, 1x 2.91GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x 2.81GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x 2.2GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit
GPU Mali G78 MP14
Weight 8.01 oz(227.0 g)
5G Bands SA, NSA, Sub-6
FCC approval Date approved: Dec 22, 2020
FCC ID value: A3LSMG998B
Measured SAR Head: 0.16 W/kg
Body: 0.72 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.34 W/kg
Phablet: 3.86 W/kg
International
System chip Samsung Exynos 2200 (4 nm)
Processor Octa-core, 1x 2.8GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x 2.50GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x 1.7GHz Cortex-A510
GPU Xclipse 920
Weight 8.04 oz(228.0 g)
5G Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6
International
5G Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6
4G (FDD) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
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