Motorola Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G22 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2022 7:13 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:01 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra X Motorola Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB) Compare Motorola Moto G22 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Motorola Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	227 grams (7.95 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+16GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (49GB available)	vs	+512GB (457GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+516 PPI91% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"	vs	+6.8"5% Larger screen
(quad camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP126% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 40MP151% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 12	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
20W	vs	+25W25% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP52 certified	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G22 NFC Dual-SIM XT2231-2	Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), (Middle East)	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	3/4/2022	1/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/2021
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.94 x 163.95 millimeters (2.95 x 6.45 in)	75.6 x 165.1 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	227 grams (7.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	516 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	My UX	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G37 (MT6765V/CB) (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core) 3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 120575 (v9) Geekbench: 942 (v5.4)	AnTuTu: 657150 (v8), 727634 (v9) Geekbench: 3457 (v5.2) GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	16GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	512GB (457GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	5000/1920 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9240mm1/3.24"1.22µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.24"1.22µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.33" inches
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	40 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Cosmic Black, Pearl White, Iceberg Blue, Mint Green	• Colors: Phantom Black, Silver, Titanium, Navy, Brown • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • Samsung DeX • Stylus pen support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G22 (XT2231-2 64GB)	Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998B/DS 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.24W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.84W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)	0.714W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)