Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22

Our Verdict: If you've got the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, the Galaxy S22 is two years of updates on from it. The S20 Ultra 5G leads on camera hardware with a 108MP main sensor to the S22 5G's 50MP, plus a 40MP selfie camera against 10MP, and there's more battery in the S20 Ultra 5G, 5000mAh to 3700mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The S20 Ultra 5G has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.9" against 6.1" and sharper at 509 PPI, and the S20 Ultra 5G offers up to 512GB of storage versus 256GB on the S22 5G. If you're on the S20 Ultra 5G, the S22 5G is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.

Expert Rating
3.9
22 reviews
4.3
10 reviews
Screen
6.9" 6.1"
Display
Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1440 x 3200 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
509 422
Rear Camera
108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
40 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 990 Exynos 2200
Battery
5,000 mAh 3,700 mAh
Storage
128GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Triple SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
167 x 76 x 8.8 mm 46 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight
221 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
- £19.00/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £179.00
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Samsung Galaxy S22 Samsung Galaxy S22
Expert Rating 3.9
22 reviews
4.3
10 reviews
Screen 6.9" 6.1"
Display Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1440 x 3200 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 509 422
Rear Camera 108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 40 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 990 Exynos 2200
Battery 5,000 mAh 3,700 mAh
Storage 128GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Triple SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 167 x 76 x 8.8 mm 46 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight 221 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts - £19.00/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free - £179.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy S22?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S22's 6.1", the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has the sharper display at 509 pixels per inch versus 422, and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G uses a Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen panel while the Samsung Galaxy S22 has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy S22?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G features a 108 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy S22?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is available in 128GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy S22 use?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is powered by the Exynos 990, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 uses the Exynos 2200.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy S22?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is the more portable of the two: it's 54g lighter at 167 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 46 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm, and is slimmer at 7.6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G or Samsung Galaxy S22?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy S22 run?

Both phones run Android.