Samsung has launched its first S series flagship 5G samrtphone with a built-in S pen the Galaxy S22 Ultra at its Galaxy Unpacked online event along with the Galaxy S22 and S22+ and Galaxy Tab S8 Series. It has a 6.8-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display with 1-120Hz variable refresh rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode, up to 1750 nits brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, and has an in-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner. It runs on the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 4nm 5G SoCs depending on the market with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, up to 1TB UFS 3.1 storage, and is based on the latest Android 12 with OneUI 4.1.
It comes with Galaxy Note’s iconic sharp angles quad rear camera module where a 108-megapixel primary camera with OIS along with 12-megapixel Ultra Wide Lens with a 120-degree field of view, 10-megapixel Telephoto lens for 3x zoom, a 10MP Periscope lens for 10x zoom and supports 100x digital zoom and a 3D ToF sensor. On the front side has a 40-megapixel punch-hole front-facing camera. Both front and back cameras support 8K video shooting.
The company has uses a new Gel-TIM thermal paste capable of transferring heat 3.5x more efficiently. The ‘Nano-TIM,’ a component that shields electromagnetic interference, transfers heat to the vapor chamber more efficiently. The thinner and more durable vapor chamber made of double-bonded stainless steel now covers a wider area from the AP (application processor) to the battery, which improves heat transfer. The phone also has a wide graphite sheet that diffuses heat away from the vapor chamber.
The S22 Ultra also has Ultra-wideband capabilities (UWB) embedded and Wi-Fi 6E support. The glass back of the phone is also protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+ and supports IP68 ratings for dust and water resistance. It is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging, 15W wireless fast charging, and reverse wireless charging.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is the first Galaxy S series phone that comes with a built-in S Pen Stylus with Wacom tech, unlike the S21 Ultra which had the support, but there is no built-in support and is sold as a separate accessory. According to the company, the S Pen has 70% lower latency compared to S21 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Specifications -
| Display | 6.8-inch (3088 x 1440 pixels) Quad HD+ Infinity-O-Edge Dynamic AMOLED Display, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode, up to 1750 nits brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection |
| Processor | Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4nm Mobile Platform / Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 2200 processor |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 12GB RAM with 256GB/512GB/1TB storage |
| OS/UI | Android 12 with One UI 4.1 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano) |
| Rear Cameras | 108MP rear camera with LED Flash, OIS, f/1.8 aperture, 12MP 120° Ultra Wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture, 10MP Telephoto lens for 3x zoom, f/2.4 aperture, OIS, 10MP Periscope lens for 10x zoom, f/4.9 aperture, 100x Space Zoom, Laser autofocus, 4K 60 fps, 8K 30fps |
| Front Camera | 40MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture |
| Features | In-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner, Dust and Water-resistant (IP68) |
| Dimensions | 163×77.9×8.9mm |
| Weight | 229g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, UWB, GPS + GLONASS, USB 3.1, NFC, MST |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging, 15W Qi wireless charging |
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will be available in Burgundy, Phantom Black, Phantom White, and Green Colours. Similar to the S22 and the S22+, the S22 Ultra will also be available in online exclusive colors – Graphite, Red, and Sky Blue hat will be depending on the market.
Pricing and Availability -
The phones will be available from February 25th in several countries, and the pre-order has started now included in India on Samsung India Store at Rs. 1999. Those who pre-reserve will get a free Galaxy SmartTag worth Rs. 2699, and customers can cancel at any time and get a 100% refund, as per the company.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Prices are -
- 8GB RAM/128GB storage version - $1,199 (Rs. 89,725 approx.) / £1,149 (Rs. 1,16,560 approx.) / €1,249 (Rs. 1,06,950 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - $1299.99 (Rs. 97,295 approx.) / £1,249 (Rs. 1,26,690 approx.) / €1,349 (Rs. 1,15,520 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - $1399.99 (Rs. 1,04,780 approx.) / £1,329 (Rs. 1,34,805 approx.) / €1,449 (Rs. 1,24,015 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/1TB storage version - $1599.99 (Rs. 1,19,750 approx.)
