Stunning display; Premium design; Smart S Pen integration; Class-leading camera zoom;

Expensive; No expandable storage; Too large for some;

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

If you can deal with the average battery life, this is the new flagship Android phone to rule them all – and that’s before taking into account the new S Pen Beautifully engaging display Stunning zoom photography Meaty sound Beatable battery life Main Sony rival sounds better

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

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra carries on the legacy of the much-loved Galaxy Note series. For Galaxy Note 20 Ultra owners, this is a sensible upgrade. They’ll find everything they loved about their phone, including a familiar form-factor (and more!

Beautiful design with integrated S-Pen, Excellent camera performance, World-class display, Excellent performance, Very good battery life, Beautiful design with integrated S-Pen, Excellent camera performance, World-class display, Excellent performance, Very good battery life

Less RAM than the S21 Ultra, Shorter battery life than iPhone 13 Pro Max, Less RAM than the S21 Ultra, Shorter battery life than iPhone 13 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a big, powerful, and attractive Android phone (if you like them monolithic). It’s super-versatile, ready for important work, hand-written notes, gaming, and casual big-screen web browsing – and the cameras are a clear highlight, with the Space Zoom capabilities taking you to infinity and beyond. And, yes, you’ll pay handily for all these features.

Incredible cameras and zoom; Excellent little S Pen; Gorgeous butter-smooth screen;

Pricey; No microSD slot; Battery life could be better

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 new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the perfect hybrid between the mainstream S series and more niche Note with its built-in stylus.

Chic design, Outstanding cameras, Real performer

Too big for some hands, Unexceptional battery life

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the perfect upgrade for existing Galaxy Note users, offering the same design language, a built-in S Pen slot and more. Throw in flagship specs including a WQHD+ 120Hz display, one of the best camera setups around and Samsung’s Exynos 2200 and you’ve got a very...

Incredible S Pen performance, Buttery-smooth, ultra-bright display, All-day battery life, Impressive camera performance

Expensive, Exynos 2200 isn’t as powerful as 8 Gen 1, Slower charging than key rivals, Can be hard to hold one-handed

“The Galaxy S22 Ultra is astonishingly capable in almost all aspects, from camera to productivity, and you probably won't need to consider upgrading for years.”

S Pen is convenient and highly accurate, Versatile camera takes great photos, The latest processor for power, Long software support, Beautiful high refresh rate screen

Not very fast battery charging, Large and heavy