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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra X Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB) 07Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra X
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

40mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)

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51 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dynamic AMOLED
HDR10+
120Hz
16 million
+44 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
ModelGalaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998U1) UnlockedGalaxy S22 Ultra 5G SM-S908B/Dual-SIM (Exynos)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/20212/25/2022, Announced: 2/9/2022
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.6 x 165.1 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)77.9 x 163.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)
Weight227 grams (7.95 ounces)228 grams (7.98 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)1440x3088 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)516 PPI501 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1500nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)Xclipse 920 [AMD RDNA 2 based]
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 681099 (v8), 809165 (v9)
Geekbench: 3539 (v5.2)
GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 926504 (v9)
Geekbench: 3783 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (100GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1920 Mbps3000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
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 networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71)
mmWave (260, 261)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
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 networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(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
(quad camera)
108 megapixels
10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9230mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom
10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.33" inches1/1.33" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)40 megapixels40 megapixels
Front camera resolution7296x5472 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.82" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Phantom Black, Silver, Titanium, Navy, Brown
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• Samsung DeX
• Stylus pen support
• Colors: Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• S Pen (Stylus Pen): Bluetooth 2.8ms latency

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 256GB)Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908B/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.77W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)1.19W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.049W/kg (head), 1.585W/kg (body)
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