Phone Comparison
Compare Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
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Better Display
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Better Performance
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Better Value
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Overview
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Category | Flagship | Performance |
| Price | $300 | $950 |
| Score | N/A | 92/100 |
| Display | 6.8 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 3 nm |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 12GB, 16GB RAM |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB , 512 GB , 1TB |
| Battery | Li-ion 5000 mAh | Li-ion 5000 mAh |
| Main Camera | 108 MP | 200 MP |
| OS | Android 12, up to 4 major upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 16 up to 5 major Android upgrades. One UI 5 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - TDS-CDMA | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO & TD-SCDMA |
| 4G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261, 262, 263, 384, 388, 40, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261, 262, 263, 384, 388 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL) | HSPA 1.8 Mbps |
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm² (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~510 ppi density) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1750 nits (peak) | 2600 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 |
| HDR | HDR10+ | 10+ |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 3 nm |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-A715 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 - ROW | Adreno 750 (2.34 GHz) |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 16Gb |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.x |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | N/A |
| Expandable | No | no |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Quad | 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Main | 108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Ultrawide | 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 50 MP, |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, OIS, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@30/60fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Selfie | 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Li-ion 5000 mAh | Li-ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0 | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Wireless | 15W wireless (Qi) | 25W wireless (Qi2.2) |
| Reverse | 4.5W reverse wireless | 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 228 g (7.94 oz) | 214g (7.53 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM - dual eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM - Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue, Bora Purple | Cobalt Blue, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band. Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | Yes (Equipped with high-performance landscape stereo speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Atmos for Gaming. It natively processes 32-bit/384kHz high-resolution audio files like FLAC and Apple Lossless over its Type-C digital audio interface. For wireless casting, it integrates Samsung Seamless Codec alongside high-bandwidth Bluetooth 5.2 pipelines for LDAC and aptX HD protocols) | N/A |