Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Specs
General
| Device Type | Smart Phone |
| Model | SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS |
| Announced | 09 February, 2022 |
| Released | 25 February, 2022 |
| Status | Available |
Design
| Water Resistant | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 228 g |
| Protection | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
| Colors | Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue |
Display
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Dynamic AMOLED 2x |
| Size | 6.8 inches (17.27 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 px (QHD+) |
| Display Colors Display Colors is refers to the number of different shades of colors that the screen is capable of displaying => 64K colors, 256K colors and 16 million colors, Obviously 16M is highest available range of colors and better than others. | 16M colors |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 501 ppi |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features |
HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak), Always-on display |
| Secondary Display | No |
Camera
| Front Camera | 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF |
| Camera Setup | Quad |
| Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. |
108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Image | 12000 x 9000 Pixels |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Camera Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panorama |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | Laser AF, LED flash |
Hardware
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 12 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X1 + 2.4 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.7 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Adreno 730 |
| RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 12 GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 128/256/512GB Built-in |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Gyro, Proximity |
Network
| SIM TYPE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano SIM |
| SIM Technology | Dual SIM, dual stand-by (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network |
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100) |
| 5G Network | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | |
| Stereo Speakers | YES |
| Loudspeaker | YES |
| Audio Features |
32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | v5.2 with A2DP, LE |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes + A-GPS support & Glonass, BDS, GALILEO |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| Speed | 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G LTE-A (CA), 5G capable |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Features
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Web Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Torch |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | Yes |
| Extra |
45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi/PMA) 4.5W reverse wireless |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Detailed Review
Introduction
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, launched in February 2022, represents the pinnacle of Samsung’s flagship smartphone lineup. It combines cutting-edge technology with premium design, offering significant upgrades over its predecessor, the Galaxy S21 Ultra. This review provides a comprehensive look at the S22 Ultra, covering its design, display, performance, camera system, battery life, software, and more, along with a summary of its pros and cons.
Specifications at a Glance
- Display: 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (3088 x 1440 pixels, 500 ppi)
- Processor: Exynos 2200 (International) / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (USA/China)
- RAM: 8 GB / 12 GB
- Storage Options: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (no expandable storage)
- Rear Cameras: Quad-camera system (108 MP wide, 12 MP ultra-wide, 10 MP telephoto, 10 MP periscope telephoto)
- Front Camera: 40 MP
- Battery: 5000 mAh with 45W fast charging
- Water and Dust Resistance: IP68 rating
- Operating System: One UI 4.1 based on Android 12
- Audio: Stereo speakers, no headphone jack
- Dimensions: 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 228 grams
Design and Build Quality
Aesthetics:
- Premium Build: The Galaxy S22 Ultra features a sleek design with a glass front and back (Gorilla Glass Victus) and an aluminum frame, exuding a premium feel.
- Color Options: Available in Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, and Burgundy.
Durability:
- Gorilla Glass Victus: Provides excellent resistance to scratches and drops.
- IP68 Rating: Can withstand dust and immersion in water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
Ergonomics:
- S Pen Integration: The S22 Ultra includes an integrated S Pen, enhancing productivity for note-taking and drawing.
- Comfortable Grip: Despite its size, the curved edges offer a comfortable grip, though it might be slightly bulky for one-handed use.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra offers a stunning and durable design that feels both modern and sophisticated.
Display
Specifications:
- Size: 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels (500 ppi)
- Refresh Rate: Adaptive 120Hz
- HDR Support: HDR10+ certified
- Peak Brightness: Up to 1750 nits
Performance:
- Stunning Visuals: The Dynamic AMOLED 2X display delivers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and exceptional contrast, making it ideal for multimedia consumption.
- Adaptive Refresh Rate: The 120Hz refresh rate provides smooth scrolling and responsiveness, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Brightness and Clarity: With peak brightness levels reaching 1750 nits, the display remains highly readable even in direct sunlight.
In summary, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra boasts one of the best displays available, offering stunning visuals and a fluid user experience.
Performance
Hardware:
- Processor Options: Exynos 2200 (International) or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (USA/China)
- RAM Options: 8 GB or 12 GB
Performance Evaluation:
- Flagship Performance: The Galaxy S22 Ultra excels in performance, handling demanding tasks, gaming, and multitasking effortlessly.
- Efficient Power Usage: Both processors are built on a 4nm process, ensuring efficient power management without compromising on speed.
- AI Capabilities: Enhanced AI capabilities improve photography, gaming experiences, and app performance.
Benchmark Scores:
- Geekbench 5: Scores around 1,200 (single-core) and 3,600 (multi-core), confirming its position as one of the top-performing smartphones.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra delivers exceptional performance, making it suitable for power users and gamers alike.
Camera
The camera system of the Galaxy S22 Ultra is one of its standout features, offering versatility and impressive quality for photography enthusiasts.
Rear Cameras:
- Primary Lens: 108 MP wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture and laser autofocus
- Ultra-Wide Lens: 12 MP ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture
- Telephoto Lens: 10 MP with 3x optical zoom
- Periscope Telephoto Lens: 10 MP with 10x optical zoom
- Features: Super Steady video, Night mode, 100x Space Zoom, and 8K video recording
Front Camera:
- Resolution: 40 MP with f/2.2 aperture
- Features: Dual Pixel autofocus, 4K video recording
Camera Performance:
- Daylight Photography: The S22 Ultra captures stunning, high-resolution images with excellent detail and dynamic range.
- Low-Light Performance: Night mode significantly improves low-light photography, producing bright and detailed images.
- Zoom Capabilities: The 100x Space Zoom feature allows for impressive zoom shots, although quality may vary at extreme zoom levels.
- Video Recording: Capable of recording 8K video, the S22 Ultra offers superb video quality, with excellent stabilization and color accuracy.
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s camera system is a powerhouse, providing versatility and high-quality results across various scenarios.
Battery Life
Specifications:
- Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
- Charging Options: 45W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Performance:
- All-Day Battery Life: The S22 Ultra easily lasts a full day of moderate to heavy use, thanks to efficient power management.
- Fast Charging: The 45W fast charging can recharge the battery to about 50% in roughly 30 minutes, making it convenient for users on the go.
- Wireless Charging: Wireless charging options are available, offering flexibility in how you power up the device.
In summary, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra provides reliable battery life, complemented by fast charging capabilities for users with busy lifestyles.
Software
Operating System:
- Original OS: One UI 4.1 based on Android 12
- Upgradability: The Galaxy S22 Ultra will receive regular software updates and security patches, ensuring long-term support.
User Experience:
- One UI Features: One UI enhances usability with features like split-screen multitasking, customizable home screens, and a streamlined interface.
- App Compatibility: Compatible with all apps on the Google Play Store, ensuring access to the latest apps and updates.
Software Features:
- S Pen Functionality: The integrated S Pen allows for precise note-taking, drawing, and editing directly on the screen.
- Samsung Services: Access to Samsung Pay, Samsung Health, and Samsung DeX enhances the overall user experience.
In summary, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra offers a feature-rich software experience that leverages the strengths of the One UI, providing a smooth and customizable user interface.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Outstanding Camera System: The quad-camera setup delivers exceptional photo and video quality, making it a top choice for photography enthusiasts.
- Stunning Display: The 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display offers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and smooth scrolling with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Powerful Performance: Equipped with top-of-the-line processors, the S22 Ultra excels in performance, handling demanding tasks effortlessly.
- Integrated S Pen: The inclusion of the S Pen adds productivity features, making it ideal for note-taking and creative tasks.
- Robust Battery Life: The 5000 mAh battery ensures all-day use with fast charging options available.
Cons:
- Pricey: The S22 Ultra is priced at a premium, making it one of the more expensive smartphones on the market.
- Bulky Design: Its size and weight may be cumbersome for some users, especially for one-handed operation.
- No Expandable Storage: The lack of microSD support limits storage options, particularly for users with extensive media libraries.
- No Headphone Jack: The absence of a headphone jack may be a drawback for users who prefer wired audio solutions.
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra stands as a formidable flagship device, offering a combination of high-end performance, an exceptional camera system, and a stunning display. While it comes with a premium price tag, its features and capabilities make it a compelling choice for users seeking the best in smartphone technology. Whether for photography, productivity, or everyday use, the S22 Ultra delivers an outstanding experience that meets the demands of power users and enthusiasts alike.
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