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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Should you upgrade?
The awaited Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone has finally arrived with several advancements over the Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone of 2022. The flagship phone comes with a bigger display, enhanced camera quality and features, the latest Snapdragon processor, and more.
Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: What are the benefits of upgrading?
This year, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra follows the unique design and is getting rid of the Galaxy Note-like boxy design that it has used for the Galaxy S22 Ultra models since 2022. This is a welcome change, as the lack of curves and square corners on the Galaxy S Ultra’s display made it uncomfortable to use with one hand.
On the other hand, the new device comes with an advanced 200MP primary camera and a 50MP ultra-wide camera which is way better than the S22 Ultra’s 108MP camera and 12MP ultra-wide camera. Additionally, it offers a lot of new camera features including AI Virtual Aperture, Galaxy Log, and more.
Another major change can be seen on the processor side. The Galaxy S22 Ultra comes in two processor variants, which users in some countries had to settle for a low-performance chipset. But the Galaxy S25 Ultra only has the Snapdragon 8 Elite worldwide and that too is Galaxy-specific.
Considering the software, the S25 Ultra phones arrive with Android 15-based One UI 7 software. Although the S22 Ultra will get this update very soon, it will only be upgraded until Android 16 while the S25 Ultra will be upgraded until Android 22.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Specs
At a glance, you can see other differences and similarities between the two Galaxy Ultra models through the comparison table below:
| Specs | Galaxy S22 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
| Display | 6.8-inch Edge QHD+*Dynamic AMOLED 2X DisplaySuper Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (1~120Hz)Vision BoosterEye comfort shieldCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+. | 6.9-inch* QHD+Dynamic AMOLED 2X DisplaySuper Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (1~120Hz)Vision boosterAdaptive color toneCorning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 (4 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB or 12GB | 12GB or 16GB in Korea, China |
| Storage | (8GB+128GB) 12GB+ 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,000mAh45W wired charging15W wirelessWireless PowerShare | 5,000mAh45W wired charging15W wirelessWireless PowerShare |
| Camera | 108 MP Wide Camera: F1.8, FOV 85˚12MP Ultra-Wide Camera: F2.2, FOV 120˚10MP Telephoto Camera: 3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36˚ 10MP Telephoto Camera: 10x Optical Zoom, F4.9, FOV 11˚ 40MP Front Camera: F2.2, FOV 80˚ | 200 MP Wide Camera: OIS F1.7, FOV 85˚50MP Ultra-Wide Camera: F1.9, FOV 120˚50MP Telephoto Camera: 5x Optical Zoom, OIS F3.4, FOV 22˚10MP Telephoto Camera: 3x Optical Zoom, OIS F2.4, FOV 36˚ 12MP Front Camera: F2.2, FOV 80˚ |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v 5.2 | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v 5.4 |
| Water resistance | IP69 | IP69 |
| OS | Out of the box: One UI 4.1 | Android 12Currently running: One UI 6.1 | Android 14Next: Android 15 | One UI 7Last: Android 16 | One UI 8 | Out of the box: One UI 7 | Android 15Next: Android 16 | One UI 8Last: Android 22 | One UI 14 |
| S Pen support | Yes-Built-in Bluetooth capacity | Yes-With out Bluetooth capacity |
| Security | Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Vault | Maximum Restrictions settings, enhanced Theft Protection, and a new Knox Matrix dashboard |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green and Burgundy | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver and Titanium Gray |
| Dimensions and weight | 77.9 X 163.3 X 8.9mm, 229g | 77.6 X 162.8 X 8.2mm, 218g |
| Software support: | Up to 4 major Android upgrades | Up to 7 major Android upgrades |
If, after reading this article, you decide that the Ultra models are too expensive for you, why not consider Samsung’s base models? Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13R is another worthwhile conversation.
Would you upgrade from the S22 Ultra to the S25 Ultra?
Samsung has officially released the One UI 8 update for the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, Galaxy A06 5G, and Galaxy F17 5G smartphones. The update is based on Android 16 and obtains new features, a new design, and improved performance. Users of these devices in South Korea and India have started receiving the update.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, A06 5G, and F17 5G. upgraded with One UI 8 (Android 16) update.
The Galaxy A06 5G is receiving One UI 8 with firmware version A066BXXU3BYI8, while the Galaxy F17 5G is receiving firmware version E176BXXU2BYID. Along with One UI 8, it also includes the September 2025 security patch, which fixes bugs and makes the phone more secure.
Based on Android 16, the One UI 8 update brings several useful improvements. The update offers a cleaner and more modern user interface, smoother animations, and faster performance. It furthermore adds better privacy controls, more smart features, and improved battery life.
Samsung has also made some changes to make using the phone easier and more enjoyable. Galaxy users can download the update to their devices by going to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones are getting a fresh update with an October 2025 security patch to improve system security and stability. The update is live for users in Asian countries, including Thailand.
Users of Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra can verify the October 2025 security update with One UI builds S921BXXS4CYJ1, S92BXXS4CYJ1, and S92BXXS4CYJ1, respectively. It is an initial rollout, so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
This new update delivers a better Galaxy experience by enhancing system security and stability. It also fixes several security issues to improve your phone’s performance.
To take advantage of these security improvements, it’s important to install the update as soon as possible. If you haven’t received an update notification, you can check for it manually.
For installation, simply go to your phone’s Settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then tap ‘Download and Install’ to keep your Galaxy smartphone updated with the latest security updates.
Additionally, this new update protects Galaxy devices from security threats by integrating the latest Android and Samsung security patches. Additionally, it includes several bug fixes aimed at providing a more reliable and efficient user experience.
Samsung’s Android 16-based One UI 8 update has started rolling out to its Galaxy A73 and Galaxy M35 5G. The initial deployment has begun in Asia, with expansion to other countries in the Asia region will follow shortly.
Galaxy M35 5G’s One UI 8 comes with PDA software version M356BXXU5CYI8, as spotted by MohammedKhatri, while Galaxy A73 5G owners will receive the update with version A736BXXUAGYJ1 as spotted by ModiboSidibe. It’s a major update, and Galaxy users are advised to trigger installation after backing up their personal data.
The flagship One UI, One UI 8, improves the user experience by improving the design of various apps. Like other One UI versions, some apps have major UI changes, while others have minor changes. You may also notice minor changes to the UI.
The new software improves performance by optimizing app processing. This ensures faster app loading and battery efficiency. Privacy and security aspects have also been improved for Galaxy users.
If you have one of these phones, you can check for the update by going to Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. Install the update now to enjoy the new and improved features.
Looking ahead, Samsung is also operating on One UI 8.5, which is expected to be released in February 2026. Both its Galaxy A73 and Galaxy M35 will also be eligible for that update.
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