Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads
by 11 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S22 Ultra leads overall versus Galaxy S21. Camera: 60.2 vs 83.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy S21
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 6.2" | 6.8"Better |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 1080 x 2400 | 1440 x 3088Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 1300 nits | 1750 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 424 ppi | 501 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Better |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
CPU Clock Different | 2.9GHz | 2.8GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 8 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 1x2.9GHz + 3x2.80GHz + 4x2.2GHz | 1x2.8GHz + 3x2.50GHz + 4x1.8GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 584055 | 968359 |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 1100 | 1500Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 3400 | 3800Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 256GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International; Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - Europe; Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROWBetter |
GPU Different | Mali-G78 MP14 - International; Adreno 660 - USA/China | Xclipse 920 - Europe; Adreno 730 - ROW |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceRear Aperture
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 12MP | 108MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 64MP + 12MP + 12MP | 108MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 1/1.76 | 1/1.33Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 1.1x | 10xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 30x | 100x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads | 10MP | 40MPBetter |
Front Sensor Different | 10MP 1/3.24" front camera | 40MP 1/2.82" front camera |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Different | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S22 Ultra generally outperforms Galaxy S21 across key categories. Chipset: Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - Europe; Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW vs Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International; Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China This makes Galaxy S22 Ultra the better choice for most users, though Galaxy S21 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S22 Ultra excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 45,920 | ≈ Rs 83,720 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy S21 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy S21: non-PTA approximately Rs 45,920; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 83,720; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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