The Ultra is a total departure for the S22 series, integrating an S Pen stylus, which makes it a lot like a Note that never was. Many features aren't hugely different to the outgoing S21 Ultra, however, but this handset is all about refinement - from that punchy curved edge display to the distinctive rear cameras arrangement.

Hugely bright and punchy screen with adaptive refresh; Distinctive camera design is eye-catching - wholly different to other S22 models; Integrated S Pen stylus - the software and response is super;

Not everyone will want the built-in S Pen stylus - this is S series not Note; No microSD card expansion; Many features of minor difference to S21 Ultra; Expect a big price tag;

Stunning display with fantastic detail and brightness; Versatile camera system with impressive zoom; Good low-light camera performance; Fast charging ; Promise of many years of updates;

Battery life should be better; Design a step backward; You need to buy the fast charger separately;

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is everything you'd expect from a flagship smartphone and more. New features like the slot for the S Pen along with the latest hardware make this perfect for productivity, while the new camera features make for incredible photos and videos.

Incredible 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ display, Powerful smartphone hardware, Incredible camera and advanced features, Has a slot to hold the included S Pen, Long-lasting 5,000mAh battery

No MicroSD card slot, 45W charger not included, Very expensive to buy

When a boring upgrade is actually exciting.

Incredible display, S Pen is now included!, Good battery life, The iconic Galaxy Note design returns, 45W charging is back, Improved camera, Impressive zooming capabilities

Memory downgrade compared to S21 Ultra, Starting at $1,199 this is a very expensive phone, Starts at 128GB, Charger still not included

Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra worth the nearly $2,000 price tag? Is this the phone that Note fans have been waiting for?

The Galaxy Note is back in a big way, even if not by name. Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra (starting at $1,199.99) exhibits all the hallmark features of the Note lineup, with a big build, powerful hardware, long battery life, and, of course, a built-in S Pen stylus. The new model performs better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra from last year, as well as the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (albeit slightly), and is an excellent choice if you want the most phone possible. That said, of the three Galaxy S22 models, the S22+ gets our top recommendation for delivering most of the same features as the Ultra at a lower price and in a more reasonably sized design.Big Body Loses the Curves The Galaxy S22 Ultra is available in several configurations, including 8GB RAM with 128GB storage ($1,199.99), or 12GB RAM with either 256GB ($1,299.99), 512GB ($1,399.99), or 1TB of storage ($1,599.99). Note that the 1TB model appears to be a Best Buy exclusive. The phone comes in matte black, burgundy, green, or whi...

The S22 Ultra is the true successor to the Galaxy Note line, delivering all the excellent Samsung phone features while making no concessions for size, weight, or price.

S Pen integration; Long battery life; Bright screen; Excellent reception in low-signal environments

Very large; Expensive; Back scratches easily; Few camera improvements over predecessor

: The S Pen is back, and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the right place for it

Stunning display, S Pen is a great tool, Cameras impress yet again

Expensive, Weaker battery life than S21 Ultra (but still good)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22+ Software And User Experience The Galaxy S22 series runs Samsung’s One UI 4 skin on top of Android 12. While we generally prefer the cleaner, leaner Android experience found on Google, OnePlus, and Moto’s phones, One UI 4 provides a rich set of features that will...

It’s a refined Galaxy Note, Gorgeous display, Best-in-class shooters, Broad 5G support, Amazing battery life, Premium design, Beautiful display, Superb cameras, Broad 5G support, Amazing battery life

No microSD support, Slightly heavy One UI Skin, No charger in the box, Last year’s industrial design, Slightly heavy One UI Skin, No charger in the box

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the best yet with heaps of power, great camera, S Pen and much more. Starting from $1849 you need a use case.

S Pen is fast, but you need to use it!, Great screen still 16.7M colours, Four years of major software updates, Excellent camera all around, It is a Galaxy S series, and all that goes with it

45W charger required and fast charge not class-leading, Less RAM than S21 Ultra, No microSD or 3.5mm, The base price of $1849 belies the fact that you really need to spend $2149-$2499 to get 12GB/512GB/1TB, Samsung artificially throttles 10,000 apps without telling you