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Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

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Galaxy S22 Ultra 5GStarting at £335See options
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In a nutshell

They share the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has longer OS support until about 2032 (est.), the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip and Wi-Fi 7. The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G counters with a 10x optical telephoto and a smaller 6.8-inch screen.

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

Available models

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 51/100
Galaxy S25 Ultra 94/100

The Galaxy S25 Ultra should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2032 (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 S25 Ultra until about 2032 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S25 Ultra the longer support window.

Frame:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has an armour aluminium frame and the Galaxy S25 Ultra a titanium one.

Front glass:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and the Galaxy S25 Ultra Gorilla Armor 2.

Weight:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G weighs 228g and the Galaxy S25 Ultra 218g, so the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the lighter phone.

Released

2022
2025Newer

Updates until (est.)

2026
2032Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Armour Aluminium
Titanium

Weight

228g
218gLighter

Release date

25 February 2022
7 February 2025

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus+
Gorilla Armor 2

Dimensions

163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm

Biometrics

Ultrasonic fingerprint
–

Security updates until

2027
2032

Repairability

–
EU repairability class C

Performance

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 67/100
Galaxy S25 Ultra 94/100

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the newer chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy.

Chip:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G runs the Exynos 2200 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is the newer chip, from 2025.

Storage:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G launched in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB and the Galaxy S25 Ultra in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.

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

Chip

Exynos 2200
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

RAM

–
12GB

Storage options

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

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 89/100
Galaxy S25 Ultra 97/100

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger screen, at 6.9 inches.

Size:The Galaxy S25 Ultra's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.8-inch screen on the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G.

Panel:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G uses a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 3088 x 1440 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 3120 x 1440.

Brightness:The Galaxy S25 Ultra peaks at 2600 nits against 1750 on the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

6.8"
6.9"Bigger screen

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

3088 x 1440
3120 x 1440

Peak brightness

1750 nits (maker figure)
2600 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 93/100
Galaxy S25 Ultra 83/100

The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G reaches further, with a 10x optical telephoto.

Main camera:The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 200MP main camera against 108MP on the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, which leaves more detail to crop into.

Ultrawide:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has a 12MP ultrawide and the Galaxy S25 Ultra a 50MP one.

Zoom:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has a 10x optical telephoto against 5x on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

Selfies:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has a 40MP selfie camera against 12MP on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Main camera

108MP
200MPMore megapixels

Ultrawide

12MP
50MPMore megapixels

Telephoto

10MP
50MP

Optical zoom

10xMore zoom
5x

Front camera

40MPSharper selfies
12MP

Video recording

8K 24fps
8K 30fps

Battery

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 85/100
Galaxy S25 Ultra 79/100

Both have the same 5000mAh battery.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G supports Qi 15W and the Galaxy S25 Ultra 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

Video playback (maker)

–
Up to 31 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 79/100
Galaxy S25 Ultra 88/100

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi:The Galaxy S25 Ultra has Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6E on the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, which only pays off with a newer router.

Bluetooth:The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has Bluetooth 5.2 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra Bluetooth 5.4.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

Port:Both have USB-C at the same port speed.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2)
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

–
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth 5.4

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G if you want a 10x optical telephoto and a smaller 6.8-inch screen. Buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.) and the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip.

Buy the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G if

  • You want a 10x optical telephoto
  • You want a smaller 6.8-inch screen
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Buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.)
  • You want the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip
  • You want Wi-Fi 7
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FAQs

The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G should get OS updates until about 2026 (est.) and the Galaxy S25 Ultra until about 2032 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S25 Ultra the longer support window.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has a 10x optical telephoto against 5x on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.8-inch screen on the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G.

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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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