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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A22 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A22 5G X Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB) 31Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3200

108
MP

40mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra X
6.6"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)

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Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB) vs Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+16GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (457GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (103GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs90Hz
+1440x3200 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+516 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs399 PPI
+6.8"3%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP155%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+(front) 40MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)13 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs1152p (2048x1152)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+25W67%
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.
vs15W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
227 grams (7.95 ounces)vs+203 grams (7.11 ounces)12%
Lighter
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
5G Sub6 / 5G SA/NSA
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
ModelGalaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G998U1) UnlockedGalaxy A22 SM-A226B/Dual-SIM NFC (128GB+4GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/29/2021, Announced: 1/14/20216/24/2021, Announced: 6/3/2021
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.6 x 165.1 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)76.4 x 167.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.58 in)
Weight227 grams (7.95 ounces)203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.8" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)516 PPI399 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display features1500nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 13
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)
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, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 681099 (v8), 809165 (v9)
Geekbench: 3539 (v5.2)
GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 242155 (v8), 223188 (v9)
Geekbench: 1719 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory16GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (457GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1920 Mbps2000/1024 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 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71)
mmWave (260, 261)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78, 79)
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
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 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 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

📷 Camera

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
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
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2115°1/5"1.12µm
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps1152p (2048x1152) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.33" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)40 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution7296x5472 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
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
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
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: Gray, White, Mint, Violet

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1 512GB)Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B/DSN 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.77W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.73W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
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