Samsung Galaxy S22 vs S22 Plus vs S22 Ultra

In terms of design, the Samsung S22 looks like its predecessor. For example, the device has the rounded corners that are characteristic for a Samsung S smartphone. The cameras are incorporated into a camera island with a striking design that emerges from the side of the device. The starter model from this series is 7cm wide and 14.6cm high. That makes the S22 one of the most compact smartphones currently available.

The S22 Plus has exactly the same design as the S22. The size of the Samsung S22 and S22 Plus does differ. The S22 Plus is a lot bigger. The device is 7.5cm wide and almost 16cm high. As a result, the S22 Plus is more difficult to fit in a small pocket. Just like the S22, the S22 Plus has a luxurious glass back. The colors are the same as well. You can choose from black, white, green, and pink.

The design of the S22 Ultra is quite different. The square corners are similar to the design of the previous Samsung Note series. In addition, the rear cameras are separate and aren't incorporated into a camera island. The S22 Ultra is almost 8cm wide and 16.3cm high. That makes the device difficult to put in your pocket. The Ultra is available in black, white, green, and red.

The S22 is a compact device. As a result, it only has room for a small 3700mAh battery. With average use, you may have to charge this smartphone during the day. Samsung doesn't include a charger, so you have to purchase one separately. The S22 supports wired fast charging at 25W. With the Samsung 25W fast charger, you can charge the device up to 60% in half an hour. A full charge takes about 70 minutes. You can also charge the S22 wirelessly at 15W, just like the S22 Plus and Ultra.

The 4500mAh battery of the S22 Plus lasts an entire day with average use. Samsung doesn't include a charger in the box of the S22 Plus either. You can charge the S22 Plus with a 25W or 45W charger. With the more expensive yet faster 45W charger, the device will be back up to 70% in 30 minutes. A full charge takes an hour. The 45W charger doesn't work at maximum speed if you use the cable that's in the box. That's why it's smart to choose the Samsung 45W charger with accompanying cable. For the 25W charger, you can use the cable that comes in the box.

The large 5000mAh battery of the S22 Ultra lasts more than a day with average use. This device doesn't include a charger either. That's why it's smart to order a 25W or 45W charger as well. Since you need a suitable cable for the 45W charger, it's a slightly more expensive option. On the other hand, it does fully charge your S22 Ultra in an hour. That's more than 10 minutes faster. The 45W charger especially makes a difference during the first minutes. That's convenient if you quickly want to charge your smartphone before you head out.

With the 3 rear cameras of the S22, you can take razor-sharp and colorful photos during the day and in low-light situations. That's because all of the lenses have a night mode. We already saw this mode on the standard lens, but it's a new feature for the 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and the 10-megapixel telephoto lens. The telephoto lens has a 3x optical zoom. That means you can zoom in 3 times without your photos or 8K videos becoming less sharp. You can take selfies with the 10-megapixel camera on the front.

The S22 Plus has exactly the same cameras as the S22. That means it also has a night mode on both the 50-megapixel standard camera and the telephoto and wide-angle lenses. With the wide-angle lens, you can fit tall buildings or wide landscapes in your photo in their entirety. You can record videos in 8K quality at 24 fps, just like with the S22 and S22 Ultra. If you record something in the lower 4K quality, the images are even smoother at 60 fps. The 10-megapixel selfie camera is the same as the one on the S22.

The S22 Ultra has the best cameras on the market right now. With the 108-megapixel standard lens, you can see even the smallest details of every photo. The dual telephoto lens doesn't just offer a 3x optical zoom, but a 10x optical zoom. As a result, you can take a razor-sharp photo of an animal from a large distance or a spontaneous photo of your son or daughter. The lenses on the S22 Ultra all have a night mode as well. With the 40-megapixel camera on the front, you can take sharp selfies.

The Samsung S22 has a small 6.1-inch screen. That makes it one of the few high-end smartphones that you can easily operate with one hand. On the Full HD screen, you can see less details than on the screens of other smartphones with this price. With average use, Full HD will do fine. In addition, the colors on this AMOLED screen are vibrant. The screen refreshes 120 times per second, so movement when you scroll or game looks smooth.

The 6.6-inch screen of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is a lot larger. As a result, this smartphone is more difficult to operate with one hand. What's more, the Full HD screen is almost exactly the same as that of the S22. Movements look smooth and the colors are rich thanks to the AMOLED screen. The only difference is in the brightness of the screen. You can set this up to 20% higher on the S22 Plus. A bright screen is easier to read when the sunlight hits it.

The Samsung S22 Ultra has a large 6.8-inch AMOLED screen. This is useful when you game or watch a movie, but the device is difficult to operate with one end. Thanks to the Quad HD resolution, you can see all of the details of your movie, game, or series. The S22 Ultra is the only device is suitable for the included S Pen stylus. With it, you can quickly take notes that are converted into digital text. In addition, you can edit photos and videos with extra precision. You can store the S Pen in the cutout in the device.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 runs on an Exynos 2200 processor. This is one of the most powerful processors of this moment. That means you can use the S22 for the most demanding apps, 3D games, and other tasks. Thanks to the large 8GB RAM, you can even quickly switch between different apps. With the S22, you can choose from versions with 128GB or 256GB storage. The device doesn't have room for an external memory card.

The S22 Plus has the same processor as the S22. Even the 8GB RAM is the same. That means you can also use the S22 Plus to multitask with different demanding apps. Just like with the S22, you can choose from versions with 128GB and 256GB storage. Do you store a lot of movies, series, and music on your smartphone? Choose the latest version, because you can't expand this storage with a memory card either.

The S22 Ultra also runs on the powerful Exynos 2200 processor. Unlike the other models, the S22 Ultra is available in 3 storage versions. These are 128, 256, and 512GB. The RAM of this last version isn't 8GB, but 12GB. As a result, you can switch between different app even more smoothly. The 512GB storage is useful if you store a lot of movies, music, and photos with the largest file format.