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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 fans are eagerly awaiting the next evolution in software, and the recent leak has provided a glimpse into what the future holds. The latest development comes from GeekBench, where the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy Z Fold 5 have been spotted running on One UI 8 and Android 16.
According to Alfaturk, Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Z Fold 5 smartphones have appeared with One UI 8 and Android 16. The Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy Z Fold 5 have achieved single-core scores of 1466 and 1995 and multi-core scores of 3000 and 5055, respectively. We can expect significant performance improvements with the next major update.
It offers a glimpse into what consumers can expect from Samsung’s next software for Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and Z Fold 5 smartphones. Notably, One UI 8 is going to be the last OS upgrade for the Galaxy S22 series and the second-to-last update for the Z Fold5 and Flip5.
Samsung is set to unveil Android 16-based One UI 8 next month, which will come pre-installed on the new foldable Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. The company will expand the new features and enhancements to the older models through updates.
On the other hand, Samsung is getting ready to release a new beta update for the Galaxy S25 series. Also, the first internal testing build of One UI 8 has been spotted for the Samsung Galaxy S24. This hints that the One UI 8 beta program may soon be available for Galaxy S24 users as well.
Samsung is releasing the June 2025 update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra users, which installs new improvements to enhance the device’s system stability. It is currently rolling out to limited users. But the company will soon expand it to more phone holders.
One UI June 2025 update for the Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra devices is rolling out with the One UI versions S901NKS7FYF1, S906NKS7FYF1, and S908NKS7FYF1.
It has a downloadable package with a size of 500 MB. The size of the package indicates that the new firmware may include performance improvements and other internal changes for the device. It may optimize the strength aspects for seamless functioning of the Galaxy phone.
The latest update does not bring any new security patch to the device, but makes some improvements to the system stability. It optimizes some aspects of the Galaxy device to provide a smooth and efficient experience in every task.
For starters, Samsung is is releasing the new update in batches in Korea. It will take some time to reach all users. Though we suggest not skipping any new builds, as they may work as a baseline version for upcoming major software upgrades.
The update mainly brings the June 2025 security patch that eliminates 36 high-level Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) provided by Google and 19 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVEs). Thus, installing the new patch on your device will unlock an efficient and bug-free experience.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 high-resolution renders show a wide cover screen and boxy frame design. Also, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will launch at Unpacked next month i.e. in July 2025.
According to a recent report, Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, 2025, while the set of renders gives us our first look at the upcoming foldable flagship from Samsung.
Onleaks, in collaboration with Android Headlines, leaked high-res renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. The smartphone may go official sometime in July this year, while the set of renders gives us our first look at the upcoming foldable flagship from Samsung.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 has an 8.2-inch inner screen, while the cover screen is 6.3 inches. Additionally, it is wider than the Fold 6, resembling a typical flat-screen smartphone. The inner screen is also edge-to-edge and has a center hole punch on the right side.
Samsung has given a triple camera system in the Galaxy Z Fold 7, along with a flash next to the camera module. Apart from this, there is a punch-hole selfie camera on the outer screen and an under-display selfie camera on the inner screen.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 will feature the Snapdragon 7 Elite chipset for performance. Apart from this, it will be the first device to run on Android 16 (One UI 8) out of the box, along with many software enhancements for better user experience.
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