The Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra
Samsung is always ready to show off with their Galaxy S series — they offer their consumers premium quality designs and specifications each time — and the S22 range fits the bill.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 range has three different models to choose from, the S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, and they all have something different up their sleeves.
Sometimes having too many options might make it difficult to choose, so we are going to compare two of these phones to make your life easier. Are you going for the S22+ or the S22 Ultra?
Apart from the obvious design differences, let’s take a deeper look into what makes these phones so different or so similar, and which one you should buy.
First things first: the camera. For most day-to-day users, the camera is what separates a good phone from the rest and the Ultra is a clear winner of this round, though the Plus is not following too far from behind. The S22 range has different camera modes to serve your photography and other visual needs. From single take images to portrait shots, the Pro Video, options for food and panorama images, slow-mo and super slow motion, hyperlapse and director’s view, the visual game has changed.
Taking pictures in low-lights conditions may have been a struggle before, but now with nightography, the night owls can soar. You don’t need to worry about third party editing applications because the series offers a range of default editing tools on the cameras like the “object eraser”.
The S22+ comes with a standard 10 megapixel selfie camera with Dual Pixel AutoFocus (DPAF) with a pixel size of 1.22μm. The next-generation flagship phone offers an 80˚ field of view, an aperture level of F2.2, same as the S22 Ultra, and a 1/3.24″ image sensor size.
One camera just won’t cut it. The rear is suited with three cameras, each with a different function, all coming together for the main purpose of providing you with flawless images at any time of the day or night.
Camera 1: 12MP Ultra Wide Camera
Pixel size: 1.4μm
FOV: 120˚
F.No (aperture): F2.2
1/2.55″ image sensor size
Camera 2: 50MP Wide-angle Camera
Dual Pixel AF, OIS
Pixel size: 1.0μm (12MP 2.0μm)
FOV: 85˚
F.No (aperture): F1.8
1/1.56″ image sensor size
Camera 3: 10MP Telephoto Camera
Pixel size: 1.0μm
FOV: 36˚
F.No (aperture): F2.4
1/3.94″ image sensor size
Space Zoom
3x Optical Zoom
Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x
OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation)
Tracking AF
The S22 Ultra earns its name and is truly the extremist of “note”. It comes with a 40MP selfie camera, also with PDAF, but, with a smaller pixel size of 0.7μm compared to its counterpart with a 10MP selfie camera and a 1.4μm pixel size, and a 1/2.82″ image sensor size.
If you thought three cameras were a lot, the S22 Ultra had not entered the group chat. A quad rear camera is literally increasing the stakes.
Camera 1: 12MP Ultra Wide Camera
Dual Pixel AF
Pixel size: 1.4μm
FOV: 120˚
F.No (aperture): F2.2
1/2.55″ image sensor size
Camera 2: 108MP Wide-angle Camera
PDAF, OIS
Pixel size: 0.8μm (12MP 2.4μm)
FOV: 85˚
F.No (aperture): F1.8
1/1.33″ image sensor size
Camera 3: 10MP Telephoto Camera
Dual Pixel AF
Pixel size: 1.12μm
FOV: 11˚
F.No (aperture): F4.9
1/3.52″ image sensor size
10x Optical Zoom
Camera 4: 10MP Telephoto Camera
Dual Pixel AF
Pixel size: 1.12μm
FOV: 36˚
F.No (aperture): F2.4
1/3.52″ image sensor size
3x Optical Zoom
Space Zoom
3x, 10x Dual Optical Zoom
Super Resolution Zoom up to 100x
OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation)
Laser AF
Battery capacity is another important feature to consider when buying a new phone because a phone with more capacity means less charging time. This is another win for the Ultra, which comes standard with a 5000mAh, and the plus follows closes at 4500mAh.
Storage on a phone contributes to how quickly it responds to instructions. The S22 plus has storage of 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage, or 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra offers more storage options and space. 12GB RAM with 1TB internal storage, 12GB RAM with 512GB internal storage, 12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage, or 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage.
Both models function on Android 12 and have a water resistance rating of IP68, which means they can stay submerged in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes (claimed).
To conclude our review, a notable difference between the two phones is the S Pen. A design feature of the Samsung Galaxy Note makes an appearance for the first time on an S model. The S22 Ultra tops it all off with the S Pen, which has air actions, air view, live message, Samsung Notes, screen off memo, smart select, AR Doodle, Bixby Vision, and many other cool new features.
Some facts about the S22+
Eight different colourways
Dimensions: 75.8 x 157.4 x 7.6mm
Weight: 195g
6.6″ flat FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Infinity-O Display (2340×1080)
393 ppi
HDR10+ certified
120Hz refresh rate
Some facts about the S22 Ultra
Seven different colourways
Dimensions: 77.9 x 163.3 x 8.9mm
Weight: 228g
6.8″ edge Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Infinity-O Display (3088×1440)
500 ppi
HDR10+ certified
120Hz refresh rate
S Pen (Screen write, Translate; Glance; Magnify; PENUP; Colouring; Write on calendar)
So which one should you buy? The S22 Ultra might be the obvious first choice because it’s the top of the range and is the premium model on offer, but the S22+ is definitely a top contender. It all boils down to your budget and preference.
The Galaxy S22 range is now available for purchase in South Africa. For more information, click here.