{"id":604199,"date":"2023-02-03T07:48:53","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T13:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/03\/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-review-all-the-phone-youll-need-for-years\/"},"modified":"2023-02-03T07:48:53","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T13:48:53","slug":"samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-review-all-the-phone-youll-need-for-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/03\/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-review-all-the-phone-youll-need-for-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review: All the phone you\u2019ll need for years"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"dt-post-content\" itemid=\"post-content\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<div>\n<p><img onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-in-white-in-hand.jpg?p=1\" alt=\"Galaxy S22 Ultra in Phantom White.\" decoding=\"async\" skip_size_classes=\"1\" ignore_aspect_ratio=\"1\"  >\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> MSRP <span data-nosnippet>$1,199.99<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote><p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\u201cThe Galaxy S22 Ultra is astonishingly capable in almost all aspects, from camera to productivity, and you probably won&#8217;t need to consider upgrading for years.\u201d\n\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tPros\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tS Pen is convenient and highly accurate\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tVersatile camera takes great photos\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe latest processor for power\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLong software support\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBeautiful high refresh rate screen\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tCons\t\t\t<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNot very fast battery charging\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLarge and heavy\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em><span dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-s23-plus-hands-on\/\">Samsung Galaxy S23<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-hands-on\/\">Galaxy S23 Ultra<\/a> are now official, so you may want to hold off \u2026<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Is the Galaxy S22 Ultra for productivity-focused people who miss the Galaxy Note, or for people who loved the Galaxy S21 Ultra and its incredible camera? Or is it for both, or an entirely new set of people? The S22 Ultra combines much of what we love about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-review\/\">Galaxy Note 20 Ultra<\/a>\u00a0and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-review\/\">Galaxy S21 Ultra<\/a>, so getting confused about it is understandable, but don\u2019t be. Think of this heavyweight technology powerhouse as practically all the phone you\u2019ll need for the next few years regardless of what you want to do with it, and you\u2019ll have it figured out. There\u2019s a lot to talk about here, so let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"dt-heading-design\" aria-label=\"Design\"><\/a>Design<\/h2>\n<p>The Galaxy S22 Ultra is <em>very serious<\/em>, especially in the Phantom Black color you see in our photos. It\u2019s not quirky or a bit playful like the Galaxy S21 Ultra or even its other S22 family members, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-s22-review-price-specs-should-you-buy\/\">Galaxy S22<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-s22-plus-review\/\">S22+<\/a> phones, which share no design similarities with it apart from <em>being smartphones<\/em>. It\u2019s all business with its flat end caps, sharp lines, and squared-off corners. Its overall design has definitely been influenced more by the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra than the S21 Ultra.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2990716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2990716\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/galaxy-s22-ultra-with-s-pen.jpg?fit=2000%2C1333&#038;p=1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/galaxy-s22-ultra-with-s-pen.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in Phantom Black with S Pen.\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/galaxy-s22-ultra-with-s-pen.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2990716\"><span>Andy Boxall\/DigitalTrends<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s as tall as the Galaxy S21 Ultra and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/google-pixel-6-pro-review\/\">Google Pixel 6 Pro<\/a>, but several millimeters wider than both, and at 228 grams, it\u2019s one of the heaviest smartphones you can get. The sides are sharply curved, the square corners are unforgiving in the way they dig into your palm, and the nearly 9mm thick body all mean it\u2019s really not the most comfortable phone to hold, especially with one hand. A year ago, we probably never considered that the Galaxy S21 Ultra \u2014 a giant of a phone \u2014 would be more hand-friendly than any sequel, but it absolutely is.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have to make it even bigger if you want it to last. The flat screen and (mostly) flat rear panel mean it\u2019s quite slippery, and due to the size and weight, I do think it\u2019ll take a few potentially damaging tumbles, so wrap it in a case if you plan to keep it for a few years. The matte black finish doesn\u2019t attract fingerprints, but if it\u2019s anything like the S21 Ultra, it\u2019ll be prone to scuffs and marks, which affect its attractiveness over time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3003007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3003007\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-from-the-back.jpg?fit=2000%2C1333&#038;p=1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-from-the-back.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The back of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-from-the-back.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3003007\"><span>Andy Boxall\/Digital Trends<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The integrated camera module from the Galaxy S22 and S22+ has not been included in the design here, and the camera lenses are all individually set in the back panel. It\u2019s minimalist and quite pretty, but also prone to being messy as dust and lint gather around each one.<\/p>\n<p>Does it sound like I\u2019m coming down hard on the S22 Ultra? I\u2019m not really. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is beautifully made, every panel and line is millimeter perfect in its fit and finish, and if you choose it in one of the other colors \u2014 burgundy is beautiful \u2014 it does lose some of its seriousness. But I do think it\u2019s important for anyone considering this phone to understand how it\u2019s not the friendliest of designs, and not the easiest of phones to wrangle on a daily basis either.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"dt-heading-s-pen\" aria-label=\"S Pen\"><\/a>S Pen<\/h2>\n<p>The Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with an S Pen stylus inside a special storage slot on the bottom of the phone, and it\u2019s identical to the system used on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The S Pen is shaped the same too, in that it\u2019s quite small and thin, and isn\u2019t especially comfortable to hold if you have big hands. It connects to the phone using Bluetooth, and its internal battery is charged when it\u2019s docked inside the phone.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3003021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3003021\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-with-s-pen-in-holder.jpg?fit=2000%2C1333&#038;p=1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-with-s-pen-in-holder.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with an S Pen in its holder.\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-with-s-pen-in-holder.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3003021\"><span>Andy Boxall\/Digital Trends<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You have to make a point of extracting the S Pen, so there\u2019s no chance of doing it accidentally, and when you do take it out, the corresponding menu immediately appears on the screen. You can do various different things with it, including creating notes, scribbling on the screen, automatically translating text, and creating fun, artistic images for use in things like Instagram Stories. It can also double as a remote shutter for the camera.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung has reduced the S Pen\u2019s latency to 2.8 milliseconds, and it really does feel instantaneous. Comparing it directly with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra\u2019s S Pen, which has a 9ms latency, you can actually tell the difference. There\u2019s a delicate immediacy to the S22 Ultra\u2019s S Pen, and it means you take neater notes and interact with the stylus and the screen more naturally. I\u2019m no artist, but I imagine anyone with talent here will find it a joy to use.<\/p>\n<p>But for everyone else, it\u2019s debatable as to when or even if you\u2019ll ever use it. It\u2019s definitely useful, but unless you draw or take notes every day, it\u2019s probably not going to be useful all that often. I like the translation feature and the remote shutter action, but these aren\u2019t called into action often. I\u2019m happy the features are there, but if they weren\u2019t, I probably wouldn\u2019t really notice. However, this doesn\u2019t change the fact the S Pen works exceptionally well and is a refined and convenient piece of tech if you regularly reach for a stylus.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also part of what makes the S22 Ultra a little confusing. The S Pen is an outright productivity-focused feature, and it made the Note series so beloved by those less interested in cameras and gaming.\u00a0 The S Series has never really been about that, and instead has focused on great cameras, a slick design, and outstanding media ability. Has that been sidelined? Let\u2019s continue.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"dt-heading-camera\" aria-label=\"Camera\"><\/a>Camera<\/h2>\n<p>This is still a great camera phone. In fact, it\u2019s still one of the very best camera phones you can get, but it is not a massive step forward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-galaxy-s21-ultra-camera-s-pen-shootout\/\">over the Galaxy S21 Ultra<\/a>, or even the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in places. Samsung has improved the 3x, 10x, and 30x zoom levels, providing greater detail and more natural and accurate colors, but the main and wide-angle cameras give much the same results as the cameras on both those predecessors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3003006\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3003006\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-camera-lenses-top.jpg?fit=2000%2C1333&#038;p=1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-camera-lenses-top.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The camera lenses on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-camera-lenses-top.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3003006\"><span>Andy Boxall\/Digital Trends<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I haven\u2019t come across a situation where the Galaxy S22 Ultra\u2019s camera won\u2019t do the job. The variety of high-quality optical zoom modes makes it hugely versatile, the main and wide cameras take beautiful photos with vibrant colors and excellent balance, and the newly updated portrait mode is very effective. The app is simple and easily customized, so you can quickly access the features you use most.<\/p>\n<p>Where does it stunble? Work still needs to be done on the color accuracy and exposure at the 3x and 10x zoom settings, the selfie camera can produce soft photos and isn\u2019t particularly good in lowlight, and there is evidence of edge enhancement when you look closely at the zoom photos. But none of these things take much away, and many people won\u2019t examine the photos so carefully that they\u2019ll even notice because when it comes to taking shareable photos quickly, the S22 Ultra is an excellent partner.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/how-use-samsung-single-take-2-galaxy-s21\/\">Single Take mode<\/a> is a great example of why. You take a short video up to 15 seconds long, which on the S22 Ultra can be extended by another five seconds if you need it, and the phone\u2019s A.I. generates multiple images and videos from it. For example, you get a highlight video, a few filtered images, a fast-forward or slow-motion video, and a boomerang video of a highlight. It takes seconds for these clips to be generated, and they can all be edited and shared.<\/p>\n<p>I like Single Take because you concentrate on shooting the scene, not what mode to use to best capture it. Samsung has also worked with social networks Snapchat and Instagram to include its camera tools in their apps, so you can directly use the different cameras and modes without shooting in the S22 Ultra\u2019s camera app and then losing quality when importing them.<\/p>\n<p>I doubt you\u2019ll come across a time where the Galaxy S22 Ultra won\u2019t take a brilliant photo.<\/p>\n<p>For the more technically minded, Samsung has a Pro mode for stills and video, plus a new Expert RAW app available to download from the Galaxy Store. Expert RAW provides control over the telephoto cameras, supports HDR capture, and allows data to be saved as lossless files ready to edit in apps like Adobe Lightroom. In the same way, the S Pen takes the Galaxy S22 Ultra beyond being just a big-screened phone, a variety of pro-level camera modes provide more opportunities for those happy to get to grips with the intricacies of photography.<\/p>\n<p>The 108MP mode has gained a little more functionality with the Detail Enhancer. It uses Samsung\u2019s A.I. to increase detail, sharpness, and color in these gigantic photos, and it\u2019s very effective. The 108MP photos are huge at 12,000 x 9000 pixels and take up about 25MB each, but the Detail Enhancer makes cropping down to a good-quality smaller image very easy. Take a look at the examples above. Do remember the main photos have been reduced in size to make them web-friendly.<\/p>\n<p>I doubt you\u2019ll come across a time where the Galaxy S22 Ultra won\u2019t take a brilliant photo, regardless of your own personal skill level. There\u2019s also great potential for growth due to the Expert RAW mode,and the overall versatility of the different modes and cameras. You can see a gallery of photos taken with the Galaxy S22 Ultra above, and for more in-depth examination of its skills, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-galaxy-s21-ultra-camera-s-pen-shootout\/\">our comparison with the Galaxy S21 Ultra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-galaxy-note-20-ultra-upgrade-comparison\/\">the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-iphone-13-pro-camera-comparison\/\">the Apple iPhone 13 Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"dt-heading-screen\" aria-label=\"Screen\"><\/a>Screen<\/h2>\n<p>The Galaxy S22 Ultra has a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a maximum resolution of 3088 x 1440 pixels. It supports HDR10+ and is covered in Gorilla Glass Victus+, plus it has a peak brightness of 1,750 nits. For reference, most phones hover around the 1,000 nits of brightness level. This is enabled by a feature Samsung calls Vision Booster, and it\u2019s designed to improve outdoor viewing, especially in sunshine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3003017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3003017\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-screen-held-in-hand.jpg?fit=2000%2C1333&#038;p=1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-screen-held-in-hand.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra features squared-off corners.\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-screen-held-in-hand.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3003017\"><span>Andy Boxall\/Digital Trends<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A comparison doesn\u2019t reveal much difference when viewing straight ahead, perhaps it\u2019s a little brighter with slightly crisper whites, but there\u2019s a definite improvement when viewing at an angle in bright conditions. It\u2019s hard to capture, but the photo on the right in the gallery below shows it next to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, and it\u2019s quite clear the S22 Ultra\u2019s screen is more legible.<\/p>\n<p>This aside, I can\u2019t see any real difference between the S22 Ultra\u2019s screen and the S21 Ultra\u2019s, but this isn\u2019t a negative. The Galaxy S22 Ultra\u2019s massive screen is glorious, showing stunning colors, deep blacks, and all the features you need \u2014 including HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos \u2014 for a wonderful multimedia experience. Sound is delivered through stereo speakers, and there\u2019s a helpful equalizer feature to tune the audio to your liking. I found switching it to Pop most effective, but while there\u2019s plenty of volume and clarity, plus very little distortion even at full volume, there\u2019s not much bass at all.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"dt-heading-software-and-performance\" aria-label=\"Software and performance\"><\/a>Software and performance<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m using the U.K. version of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which means it has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/samsung-exynos-2200-amd-gpu-ray-tracing-announced\/\">Samsung\u2019s Exynos 2200 processor<\/a>, while versions purchased in the U.S. use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. The cheapest model comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage space, but we\u2019d recommend buying at least the next model up with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage space. The phone does not have space for a MicroSD card, so the only way to add storage otherwise will be to use a cloud-based service.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll come as no surprise that the S22 Ultra shrugs off just about any task. It has played <em>Asphalt 9: Legends<\/em> and <em>Genshin Impact<\/em>, multitasked with YouTube playing in a floating window, and managed all the usual social networking, email, and app tasks without issue or a hint that it\u2019s getting hot and overworked.<\/p>\n<p>The software is similarly unfazed. The phone has Android 12 with Samsung\u2019s OneUI 4.1 installed, and it\u2019s fast and attractive, with logical settings and reliable notifications. I have not experienced many bugs or problems, all my apps have installed and operated correctly, and I like the depth of customization available. I did find setup was a little awkward, as the phone didn\u2019t transfer my Google account effectively, and since then, Autofill has failed to work even after changing it from Samsung\u2019s option.<\/p>\n<p>This is perhaps the least friendly part of the S22 Ultra \u2014 and Samsung phones in general. Samsung heavily pushes its own ecosystem products, including forcing you to sign into a Samsung account, prioritizing Samsung Pay, updating apps through the Galaxy Store, and ignoring other apps while promoting its own core tools like the calendar and messages app. It\u2019s not unique to Samsung, but it\u2019s frustrating when functions don\u2019t work as you expect until altering some settings. It\u2019s something for people coming from other ecosystems to be aware of.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3003018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3003018\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-side-held-in-hand.jpg?fit=2000%2C1333&#038;p=1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-side-held-in-hand.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The side of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-side-held-in-hand.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3003018\"><span>Andy Boxall\/Digital Trends<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Call quality has been good, but the vibration alert for incoming notifications is quite weak, and I found myself missing calls and messages with the volume off. There\u2019s an option to increase the level of vibration, but it\u2019s at maximum by default. I have also noticed the signal strength, according to the reception bars, isn\u2019t as strong as I\u2019d expect. It has failed to connect to a 4G network in poor coverage areas, where other phones have still managed to pull in a signal. It\u2019s something I\u2019ll continue to monitor, as it may change after release with a software update from Samsung or my carrier.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"dt-heading-battery-and-charging\" aria-label=\"Battery and charging\"><\/a>Battery and charging<\/h2>\n<p>The battery inside the S22 Ultra is rated at 5,000mAh, and Samsung has equipped the phone with support for 45-watt fast charging, but does not include the relevant charging block inside the box. Buy one from Samsung and it\u2019ll cost $50, but what if you use another charger? I\u2019ve used the more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/elecjet-x21-gan-pro-fast-charger-for-all-your-phones\/\">versatile $40 Elecjet X21GaN Pro charger<\/a>, which supports the correct Power Delivery PPS standard needed for Samsung\u2019s Super Fast Charging system to activate.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3003015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3003015\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-s-pen.jpg?fit=2000%2C1333&#038;p=1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-s-pen.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\" onerror=\"dti_load_error(this)\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with the S Pen in its holder.\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/s22-ultra-s-pen.jpg?fit=720%2C720&#038;p=1\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3003015\"><span>Andy Boxall\/Digital Trends<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sure enough, the phone\u2019s screen shows Super Fast Charging is active, and the S22 Ultra took 59 minutes to reach 100% capacity from 3%. This is fast, but nothing special, considering OnePlus will halve that charge time on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/oneplus-nord-2-ce-5g-review\/\">OnePlus Nord CE 2<\/a>, which costs much less than the Galaxy S22 Ultra. If you use a charger without Power Delivery PPS or a smaller wattage, expect the charge time to increase, but not by much. Tests show it\u2019ll be around 70 minutes, so there\u2019s little need to rush out and buy a new charger in the hope of lightning-fast charging. The Galaxy S22 Ultra also supports 15W wireless charging.<\/p>\n<p>How long does the battery last? So far, after a rocky first couple of days while the phone adjusted itself to my use, it has leveled out to have enough power for a full day of heavy use, and two days of moderate use. By moderate, I mean not playing games, streaming video or music for hours, or constantly switching between a 4G and 5G connection. I have been testing the phone with its screen at full resolution and the dynamic refresh rate active, so if you drop the resolution down to FHD+, you may improve results.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"dt-heading-price-and-availability\" aria-label=\"Price and availability\"><\/a>Price and availability<\/h2>\n<p>The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra costs <span data-cloudcity=\"1\" data-pid=\"mXqKyIVcOn\" data-type=\"textlink\" id=\"dtcc-mXqKyIVcOn\">$1,199<\/span> for the 8GB\/128GB version. If you want more storage, you\u2019ll pay $1,299 for a 12GB\/256GB model, $1,399 for a 12GB\/512GB model, or $1,599 for the top 12GB\/1TB version. We\u2019d suggest choosing carefully as there is no expandable storage space, so should you run out, you\u2019ll have to delete content or apps, or transfer them to cloud storage.<\/p>\n<p>You can see the Phantom Black model in our photos here, but it\u2019s also available in burgundy, green, or Phantom White. Order from Samsung, and there\u2019s a further choice of three exclusive colors: Graphite, Sky Blue, or red.<\/p>\n<p>In the U.K., the S22 Ultra costs 1,149 British pounds for the 8GB\/12GB model, 1,249 pounds for the 12GB\/256GB model, 1,329 pounds for the 12GB\/512GB model, and 1,499 pounds for the 12GB\/1TB version. It\u2019s available in the same color choices as above.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"dt-heading-our-take\" aria-label=\"Our take\"><\/a>Our take<\/h2>\n<p>Unquestionably, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the most multipurpose smartphone you can buy today, and regardless of what you want to do with your phone today, tomorrow, or in two years time, its astonishing ability and varied feature set will have you covered. There\u2019s real value in buying a phone so capable, as although the initial outlay for the Galaxy S22 Ultra is high, there won\u2019t be any real need to replace it for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n<p>The evidence is there in our comparisons between it, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Upgrading to the S22 Ultra from either of these is unnecessary. Because the three are still so close in ability, that\u2019s unlikely to drastically change this time next year either, and as the Galaxy S22 Ultra combines what\u2019s great about both these phones, expect it to be even longer-lasting.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you\u2019ll have to manage a massive, heavy phone with charging that isn\u2019t as fast as the competition, and buying a version with the most storage you can afford is prudent, but otherwise, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is one of the safest, most forward-looking tech purchases you can make at the moment.<\/p>\n<h3>Is there a better alternative?<\/h3>\n<p>Want a big smartphone with a brilliant camera? If you\u2019re sticking with Android, the Google Pixel 6 Pro ticks those boxes, and if you don\u2019t mind switching to Apple, then take a look at the iPhone 13 Pro Max.<\/p>\n<p>What if you own the Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra? Is it worth upgrading? Probably not, unless there is something wrong with your phone. The camera is not a huge advancement over the S21 Ultra\u2019s, and while the S Pen has lower latency than the one in the Note 20 Ultra, if you\u2019re satisfied, there\u2019s little reason to move on. We\u2019d suggest waiting.<\/p>\n<h3>How long will it last?<\/h3>\n<p>The Galaxy S22 Ultra is going to last you years. First off, it\u2019s tough. The same Armor Aluminum metal used on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 has been used for the metal chassis, while Gorilla Glass Victus+ covers the rest. The phone also has an IP68 water resistance rating. It\u2019s very good news on the software side, too, as Samsung promises four Android version updates and five years of security updates.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s before you consider the technology inside it, which is as up-to-date as you can get. Then there\u2019s its massive ability, whether it\u2019s taking photos, playing games, or using it for work. 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