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Written by Jesper

Expert review Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the high-end device from the Samsung S22 series. I tested this smartphone for a week. The S22 Ultra performs as well as you can expect from a high-end smartphone in almost all areas. I'm impressed by the advanced cameras, but the battery life is disappointing. In this Samsung S22 Ultra review, you can read my findings.

New: the Samsung Galaxy S24 series

Samsung has released the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. As a result, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra isn't as readily available anymore. Aside from the Samsung S24, the S24 series also includes the Samsung S24 Plus and S24 Ultra. All devices have a powerful processor, so they can handle any task.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

128GB storage capacity | 6.8-inch Quad HD screen | Android 12
Retail price 1.249,- 899,-
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  • With the telephoto lens, I can zoom in up to 10 times without the photos and videos losing sharpness.
  • The S22 Ultra has a lot of processing power and is suitable for the most demanding apps and tasks.
  • With the included S Pen, I can quickly take notes and control the device more accurately.
  • The device is large, which makes it difficult to control with 1 hand.
  • The battery runs out very quickly if I use the best screen settings.

First impression of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

First impression of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

The box of the Samsung S22 Ultra is relatively small. That's because Samsung doesn't include a charger with this device. When I open the box, I notice right away that the design of the S22 Ultra is similar to older smartphones from the Samsung Note series. The device is very large and angular. In addition, there's an S Pen stylus in the smartphone. This pen was also characteristic of the Note series. There's no camera island, which I happen to like. This way, there's no huge block on the back of the smartphone.

Impressive cameras

Samsung S22 Ultra review

I'm very impressed by the cameras of the Samsung S22 Ultra. I can even say that these are the best cameras I've seen on a smartphone so far. This is mostly because of the dual telephoto lens and night mode on each lens. The standard lens, wide-angle lens, and both telephoto lenses allow me to zoom in 10 times without my photos and videos losing sharpness. You can read more about the cameras in our camera review.

Useful S Pen stylus

S Pen review

The Samsung S22 Ultra is the first Galaxy S smartphone that includes an S Pen stylus by default. I notice that I rarely use this pen at home. I do think the S Pen is useful to take quick notes at work. The note window opens right away when I take the S Pen out of the notch. I don't even have to unlock it. I can also use the button on the S Pen to take photos from a distance. That's useful if you place the S22 on a tripod, for example.

Battery is disappointing

Battery review Samsung S22 Ultra

if I set the screen settings to the maximum setting, the battery life is disappointing. With the resolution set to Quad HD and the motion smoothness to 'Adjustable', I have to charge the S22 Ultra halfway through the day. If I set the resolution to Full HD and set the motion smoothness to 'Standard', the battery lasts about 1 day. This is a big difference. Samsung doesn't include a charger, so I use my own Samsung 25W charger. This allows me to fully charge the device in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Large device, razor-sharp screen

Experiences Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

On the razor-sharp screen of the S22 Ultra, I can see every detail when I watch a movie. In addition, the colors really pop on the screen. The S22 Ultra is a large device. This is very nice to watch a video or play a game, but it also makes the device difficult to control with 1 hand. The devices sticks out of mu pocket, and I briefly lost the smartphone because it fell out of my sweatpants on the way to the squash hall. So in terms of size, this device has advantages and disadvantages.

Suitable for the most demanding apps

Samsung S22 Ultra experiences

In terms of speed, the Samsung S22 Ultra performs exactly the way you expect a high-end smartphone to. During the week I tested the smartphone, not once was I bothered by it slowing down. I can smoothly switch between various apps. In addition, the device easily runs apps like Photoshop or 3D games.

Conclusion

128GB storage capacity | 6.8-inch Quad HD screen | Android 12
Retail price 1.249,- 899,-
no longer available

The cameras of the S22 are especially impressive. That's what makes this smartphone the best choice for novice and advanced photographers. In addition, the device has a razor-sharp screen and a lot of processing power. The included S Pen stylus is a useful addition, especially for taking notes. The battery is slightly disappointing, especially if you set the screen settings to the maximum setting. And in terms of charging speed, Samsung is falling behind compared to other brands. The large device is nice for videos and games, but it's difficult to control with 1 hand.

Jesper
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Jesper Smartphone Expert.
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