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Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G

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£335

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Galaxy S22 Ultra 5GStarting at £335See options
Galaxy S23 Ultra 5GStarting at £397See options
4.6/5 (37 reviews)
5.0/5 (10 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 6.8-inch screen size, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has longer OS support until about 2027 (est.) and the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip. The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G counters with a lighter 228g body.

At 256GB, both launched at the same £1249.

Available models

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 51/100
Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 58/100

The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2027 (est.) against about 2026 (est.) on the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G.

Software support:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G should get OS updates until about 2026 (est.) and the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G until about 2027 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G the longer support window.

Front glass:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Weight:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G weighs 228g and the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 234g, so the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Released

2022
2023Newer

Updates until (est.)

2026
2027Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Armour Aluminium
Armour Aluminium

Weight

228gLighter
234g

Release date

25 February 2022
17 February 2023

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus+
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm

Biometrics

Ultrasonic fingerprint
–

Security updates until

2027
2028

Performance

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 67/100
Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 75/100

The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has the newer chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.

Chip:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G runs the Exynos 2200 and the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is the newer chip, from 2023.

Storage:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G launched in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB and the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.

AI features:Both support Galaxy AI, the same AI suite.

Chip

Exynos 2200
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 89/100
Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 89/100

The same 6.8-inch size and the same 120Hz refresh rate on both.

Panel:Both use the same Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 3088 x 1440.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 1750 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.8"
6.8"

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

3088 x 1440
3088 x 1440

Peak brightness

1750 nits (maker figure)
1750 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 93/100
Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 88/100

The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has the higher-resolution 200MP main camera.

Main camera:The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has a 200MP main camera against 108MP on the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, which leaves more detail to crop into.

Selfies:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has a 40MP selfie camera against 12MP on the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G.

Video:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G records video at up to 8K 24fps and the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G at up to 8K 30fps.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Main camera

108MP
200MPMore megapixels

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

10MP
10MP

Optical zoom

10x
10x

Front camera

40MPSharper selfies
12MP

Video recording

8K 24fps
8K 30fps

Battery

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 85/100
Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 79/100

Both have the same 5000mAh battery.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G supports Qi 15W and the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.

Wired charging:Both charge at up to the same 45W over a cable.

Battery

5000mAh
5000mAh

Wired charging

45W
45W

Wireless charging

Qi 15W
Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0

Connectivity

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 79/100
Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 81/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 6E.

Bluetooth:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has Bluetooth 5.2 and the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G Bluetooth 5.3.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3.2) port.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2)
USB-C (USB 3.2)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G if you want a lighter 228g body. Buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G if you want longer OS support until about 2027 (est.) and the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip.

Buy the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G if

  • You want a lighter 228g body
Shop from £335

Buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2027 (est.)
  • You want the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip
Shop from £397

FAQs

The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G should get OS updates until about 2026 (est.) and the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G until about 2027 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G the longer support window.

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Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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