Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

Traditional Note design with modern premium touches - big display, boxy shape, curved edges, unique camera styling.

S Pen eats up internal volume and adds weight, which isn't ideal if you're in for the S Ultra and not the Note Ultra.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra may not have 'Note' in its name, but deep inside we know it is one, probably the last of its kind. From our Note-loving hearts and level reviewer heads alike, it's an easy recommendation.

S Pen is convenient and highly accurate Versatile camera takes great photos The latest processor for power Long software support Beautiful high refresh rate screen

Not very fast battery charging Large and heavy

“The Galaxy S22 Ultra is astonishingly capable in almost all aspects, from camera to productivity, and you probably won't need to consider upgrading for years.”

S Pen integration ; Long battery life ; Bright screen ; Excellent reception in low-signal environments

Very large ; Expensive ; Back scratches easily ; Few camera improvements over predecessor

The S22 Ultra is the true successor to the Galaxy Note line, delivering all the excellent Samsung phone features while making no concessions for size, weight, or price.

S Pen in a flagship, great for creatives ; Industry-leading screen quality ; Faster charging than before ; 10X zoom camera is improved significantly ; Video recording gets smoother stabilization ; 4 years of major software updates ; S Pen in a...

Battery life has gone down from the S21 Ultra ; You get less RAM than last year ; No microSD card slot, no headphone jack ; Loudspeaker quality could be better ; Battery life has gone down from the S21 Ultra ; You get less RAM than last year ; No...

The best looking smartphone on the market, in terms of design ; Samsung displays are second to none, best display in its class ; Samsung's UI is better than ever ; Strong performer and at the top of the class ; Cameras continue to be the best among...

Not everyone will like that the display goes all the way to the edge ; Samsung's UI is not for everyone, but you can change it with a custom launcher ; Speakers are not as good as the iPhone or even other Android phones ; Battery Life is good but some...

Some may not need all of those features or fantastic cameras. Other less expensive options aren’t going to compete head-to-head with S22 Ultra, but many mid-range phones offer good enough features at lower prices.

Complete Bluetooth S Pen support ; Fantastic telephoto results ; Reliable cellular performance ; Gorgeous display ; Further Google/Samsung integration

Battery life could be better ; Expensive

Excellent 120Hz QHD+ display ; Very elegant sleek and square design ; More consistent S Pen integration ; Still the champion when it comes to versatile photos ; Unrivalled Android update policy

Disappointing Exynos 2200 performance ; Poor battery life ; Fast recharge is not fast enough and the $60 charger is not included ; Expensive price ; Basic 8 GB RAM/128 GB storage configuration is too limited

If we were to look at the S22 Ultra in January 2023, we can state the following: The smartphone has aged very well in terms of design and still exudes a certain sense of elegance. The fact that Samsung integrated the S Pen into the chassis is also a...