Vertu Aster vs Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)

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

6/18/2022 8:59 AM, updated: 2/9/2025 5:31 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S22 X Vertu Aster 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2275
mAh

(Non removable)

29Points Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB) Compare Vertu Aster X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)

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3 Advantages Vertu Aster	vs	29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
+469 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	422 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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 32bit Quad-core	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB	vs	+128GB (100GB available)56% More internal storage for applications and files
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)16% Lighter
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)47% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
4.7"	vs	+6.1"30% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 10MP4 times 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 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2275 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh63% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
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Model	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
Other model names	Vertu Aster VM-01C, Vertu Aster 4G LTE	Galaxy S22 5G SM-S901E (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico
Brand	Vertu	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2014	2/25/2022, Announced: 2/9/2022
Depth	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	69 x 143.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.65 in)	70.6 x 146 millimeters (2.78 x 5.75 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	469 PPI	422 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Sapphire Glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 881428 (v9) Geekbench: 3682 (v5.1) GFXBench: 69fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB	128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1920 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/800/850/900/1900/2100/2600	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.24" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2275 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
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: Black, Blue, Orange, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Vertu Concierge service • Titanium body • Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement • Wireless Charging Qi-enabled • Java framework	• Colors: Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vertu Aster	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.04W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.07W/kg (head), 1.336W/kg (body)