Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S22 Ultra: The phone that absorbed the Note — S Pen silo and all.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2022·$1,199·Score 85/100
The S22 Ultra folded the Note line into the S series, S Pen and all, and kept the 10× periscope. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1’s heat is its main flaw; at today’s prices it is easy to forgive.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Chipset
SD 8 Gen 1
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
108 MP · f/1.8
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
228 g
What stands out
- First Ultra with a built-in S Pen silo.
- Unmatched 10× optical periscope.
- Large 5,000 mAh battery.
- Premium build with a bright QHD+ display.
What to watch
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 ran hot and throttled.
- 45 W charging is mid-pack.
- Heavy at 228 g.
- Superseded three times over by newer Ultras.
The phone it has to beat
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649 · score 89/100