Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

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Samsung · 2022

Galaxy S22 Ultra

88/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,199 USD

Samsung · 2024

Galaxy S24 Ultra

88/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,299 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Galaxy S24 Ultra BETTER THAN Galaxy S22 Ultra?

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Galaxy S22 Ultra

Galaxy S24 UltraWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy S22	Galaxy S24	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W	45W	45W
Main Camera Sensor	108 MP	200 MP	200 MP
Screen Display Size	6.8"	6.8"	6.8"
Chassis Weight	228g	232g	228g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S22 Ultra:

✓4g lighter chassis (228g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($1199 vs $1299)
✓108MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Galaxy S24 Ultra:

✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S22 Ultra	Galaxy S24 Ultra
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy S24 Ultra Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Screen Size	6.8"	6.8"
Resolution & Density	3088x1440 (500 ppi)	3120x1440 (505 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,750 nits peak	2,600 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy S22 Ultra Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy S22 Ultra Wins Camera
Primary Camera	108 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Samsung HM3	200 MP, f/1.7, OIS, Samsung HP2
Telephoto Zoom	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 10 MP (10x optical zoom), f/4.9, OIS	50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/3.4, OIS + 10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	40 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy S22 Ultra Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm	162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm
Weight	228 g	232 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Galaxy S22 Ultra Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.2	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1199	$1299

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S24 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S24 Ultra ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy S22 Ultra:

Lower launch price: $1199 (save $100)

When to choose Galaxy S24 Ultra:

Higher overall BeastScore: 88.2 vs top rival 87.8 · Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 108 MP

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Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

Which is better: Galaxy S22 Ultra or Galaxy S24 Ultra?

Galaxy S24 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.2/100 compared to Galaxy S22 Ultra (87.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.2 vs top rival 87.8 and Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 108 MP.