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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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SamsungGalaxy S21 UltraSamsungGalaxy S22 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2021February 2022
Display
Screen size6.8″6.8″
Resolution3200 × 14403088 × 1440
Sharpness516 pixels per inch501 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,750 nits
Display typeEdge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (3,200 × 1,440), HDR10+ certified; adaptive 120 Hz (10–120 Hz); 6.8 inches as a full rectangle, 6.6 inches with rounded cornersEdge Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (3,088 × 1,440), 120 Hz; 6.8 inches
Pixel density515 ppi–
Brightness detail1,500 nits peakPeak 1,750 nits
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus front and backCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
Display featuresEye Comfort ShieldVision Booster
Performance
ChipExynos 2100Exynos 2200
Memory12 GB – 16 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPU5 nm, 64-bit octa-core, 2.9 GHz + 2.8 GHz + 2.2 GHz; 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, or 16 GB with 512 GB4 nm octa-core, 2.8 GHz + 2.5 GHz + 1.8 GHz; 8 GB of RAM with 128 GB, 12 GB with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB
Storage type128, 256 or 512 GB; no microSD slot128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera108 MP108 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera10 MP10 MP
Optical zoom10×10×
Front camera40 MP40 MP
Main camera108 MP wide-angle, phase detection AF, OIS, F1.8, 0.8 µm, 83°; laser AF sensor108 MP, F1.8, OIS; 2.4 μm effective pixels with nine-to-one binning; Super Clear Glass lens
Ultra wide camera12 MP Dual Pixel AF, F2.2, 1.4 µm, 120°12 MP, F2.2
Telephoto camera10 MP Dual Pixel AF, 10x optical, OIS, F4.9, 1.22 µm, 10°10 MP, F4.9, 10x optical zoom
Second telephoto camera10 MP Dual Pixel AF, 3x optical, OIS, F2.4, 1.22 µm, 35°10 MP, F2.4, 3x optical zoom
Front camera40 MP phase detection AF, F2.2, 0.7 µm, 80°40 MP, F2.2
Zoom3x and 10x optical; 100x Space Zoom3x and 10x optical zoom; digital zoom up to 100x
Video recording8K at 24 fps; 4K at 60 fps8K (7,680 × 4,320) at 24 fps; slow motion at 960 fps (HD) and 240 fps (Full HD)
Camera features–Nightography; Auto Framing
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 22 hoursUp to 22 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WUp to 15 W
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical, 4,855 mAh rated; wireless video playback up to 22 hours; internet use up to 18 hours (LTE) or 18 hours (Wi-Fi); talk time up to 41 hours (4G)5,000 mAh typical, 4,855 mAh rated; wireless video playback up to 22 hours; internet use up to 19 hours (LTE) or 20 hours (Wi-Fi); talk time up to 38 hours (4G)
Wired chargingUSB PD 3.0 (PPS) fast charging, AFC and QC2.0 compatible; 25 W45 W with Samsung's 45 W adapter (sold separately)
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC); 15 WFast Wireless Charging 2.0; up to 15 W
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight227 g228 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.9 mm
Height × width165.1 × 75.6 mm163.3 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusYesYes
MaterialsMetal frame with Contour Cut camera housing; Deluxe Frosted Haze matte finishGorilla Glass Victus+ front and back with an aluminium frame; built-in S Pen with 70% lower latency than before
ColoursPhantom Black, Phantom Silver; Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy and Phantom Brown on Samsung.comPhantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy
Water resistance detailIP68, up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP68
BiometricsUltrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, face recognitionIn-screen fingerprint sensor, face recognition
SensorsUltrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, proximity, ambient lightAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, light, proximity
SpeakersStereo speakers; UHQ 32-bit and DSD64/128 playback–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11Android 12 with One UI 4.1
Software updates–Up to four major Android updates
Connectivity
Mobile network5G (NSA, SA), Sub65G Sub6; 4G LTE
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMNano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Ultra WidebandYesYes
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; DisplayPort output up to 4K at 60 fpsUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDouGPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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