Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S21+Samsung Galaxy S21+Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G996B
Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 UltraGlobal · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S908B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G996B
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S908B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.0Design & Materials 8.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.9Performance & Hardware 7.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.9Camera 8.6Camera
Connectivity score 8.2 Connectivity 8.5 Connectivity
Battery score 5.9 Battery 7.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
49 reviews
8.8
107 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Specs Samsung Galaxy S21+ price compare Samsung Galaxy S21+
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-G996B 		Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra price compare Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S908B
Inches 6.7" 6.8"
Resolution FHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 88% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 75.6 mm
161.6 mm
7.8 mm 		77.9 mm
163.3 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 200 g 227 g
Micro Exynos 2100
Octa-Core 		Exynos 2200
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 749.100
v10 		1.023.311
v10
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX555
2 3 		1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KHM3
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 44 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 16

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-G996B, s21 plus, galaxy s21 plus, s21 + SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS

Release Date
Release date January 2021,
5 years ago 		February 2022,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Size
75.6 mm • 161.6 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.9 mm • 163.3 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 200 g 227 g
Usable surface 88 % 89 %
Materials Plastic, Glass, Aluminium Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Black
Gold
Silver
Red
Violet
Black
White
Gray
Green
Copper

Screen
Diagonal 6.7" 6.8"
Type AMOLED • Dynamic Amoled 2X AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3088 px
Density 393 Pixels per inch 501 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • RGBW panel
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1750 cd/m²
  • 3000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO 2.0 (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.2
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
9.4
Is it comfortable?
8.8
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.1
9.0
Number of reviews
49 reviews
107 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 2100 Samsung Exynos 2200 (S5E9925)
CPU 1x Cortex-X1 2,91 GHz + 3x Cortex-A78 2,81 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2,21 GHz. 1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.496 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.78GHz Cortex-A510
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G78 MP14 AMD Xclipse 920 555MHz

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
749.100
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
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1.023.311
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 84% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.7
8.4
Number of reviews
49 reviews
107 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 108 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX555 Samsung S5KHM3
Type CMOS ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-9 (3x3)
Sensor size 1/1.76" 1/1.33"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12.2 Mpx
12.2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX563
Sony IMX563
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
1.40 µm
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.55"
1/2.55"
3
Camera type

Telephoto + portrait

Telephoto + portrait
Resolution
64 Mpx
10 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung Bright S5KGW2
Sony IMX754
Type
ISOCELL
CMOS BSI
Pixel size
0.80 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/1.72"
1/3.52"
4
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
10 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 4.9
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Sony IMX754
Type
CMOS BSI
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/3.52"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 10 Mpx 44 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX374 Samsung S5KGH1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Pixel size 1.22 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/2.65"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
111
Mobile
118
Photo
89
Video
131
Mobile
127
Photo
131
Video
135
Selfie
130
Photo
144
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
8.5
Quality of selfies
8.5
9.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.0
8.9
Number of reviews
49 reviews
107 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • SBC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.540 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.3
9.3
Number of reviews
49 reviews
107 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
25.0W 		Yes,
45.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Bypass Charging
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 39%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 31%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
49 reviews
107 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 2 years ago
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 14%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 32%
    Every six months
  • 60%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 26%
    Every six months
  • 68%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
49 reviews
107 reviews
Prices
From $ 217 --
From $ 297 --

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