Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra
Short answer: the Galaxy S24 Ultra is a two-generation jump and the far better phone. It has a flat screen, titanium frame, the much faster and cooler Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, a 200MP camera with a 50MP 5x periscope and seven years of updates. The S22 Ultra only makes sense if your budget is strict and you mainly want an S Pen phone with a QHD+ screen.
Updated 11 November 2026
Design and build
The S22 Ultra has a curved 6.8 inch screen with an Armor Aluminium frame and Gorilla Glass Victus+. The S24 Ultra switches to a titanium frame, a flat screen and Corning Gorilla Armor, which is tougher and has an anti-reflective coating. Both are IP68 and both carry a built-in S Pen.
Weight is close: 228 g for the S22 Ultra and 232 g for the S24 Ultra. The flat screen of the S24 Ultra is easier to use with the S Pen and causes fewer accidental edge touches, and it is easier to fit with a screen protector.
Display
Both use a 6.8 inch QHD+ AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh. The S24 Ultra uses an LTPO panel that reaches 2600 nits peak, against 1750 nits on the S22 Ultra, so it is much easier to read under strong midday sun.
The anti-reflective Gorilla Armor glass on the S24 Ultra also cuts glare indoors and outdoors. If you use your phone a lot outside, for deliveries, field work or driving, this is a clear daily upgrade.
Performance and chipset
The S22 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200, depending on region. Both chips ran hot and slowed down in long games. The S24 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, which is far faster in CPU and graphics and much more efficient.
For WhatsApp, banking apps and social media both feel smooth. The gap shows in gaming, video editing and summer heat: the S24 Ultra stays cooler and keeps full speed, while the S22 Ultra warms up and throttles sooner.
Cameras
The S22 Ultra has a 108MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP 3x telephoto and 10MP 10x periscope. The S24 Ultra has a 200MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP 3x telephoto and a 50MP 5x periscope.
The S24 Ultra gives sharper photos at most zoom levels thanks to the 50MP periscope, which can crop to about 10x with good detail. The S22 Ultra's true 10x lens is still useful for far subjects, but its main camera and night photos are clearly behind. Video moves from 8K 24fps to 8K 30fps.
Battery and charging
Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery and 45W wired plus 15W wireless charging. The S24 Ultra lasts longer in real use because its chip and LTPO screen are much more efficient. The S22 Ultra often needs a top-up by evening with heavy use.
If you face long load shedding hours or travel often, the S24 Ultra's battery life is a strong reason to upgrade. No charger comes in the box with either phone.
Specs side by side
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Exynos 2200 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
- Display: 6.8 inch QHD+ 120Hz curved vs 6.8 inch QHD+ 120Hz flat LTPO
- Peak brightness: 1750 nits vs 2600 nits
- Main camera: 108MP vs 200MP
- Periscope: 10MP 10x vs 50MP 5x
- Telephoto: 10MP 3x vs 10MP 3x
- Battery: 5000 mAh vs 5000 mAh
- Charging: 45W wired, 15W wireless vs 45W wired, 15W wireless
- Frame: Armor Aluminium vs titanium
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7
- Launch software: Android 12, One UI 4.1 vs Android 14, One UI 6.1
Software and updates
The S22 Ultra launched with Android 12 and was promised four major Android upgrades, so it is near the end of its upgrade path. The S24 Ultra launched with Android 14 and gets seven years of Android and security updates, plus Galaxy AI features such as Circle to Search, Live Translate and Note Assist. For a phone you want to keep for years, the S24 Ultra is far safer.
PTA Patch Approved and SIM notes in Pakistan
Our Android phones, including the S22 Ultra and S24 Ultra, are Non Custom box pack units that are PTA Patch Approved, so a local SIM works normally. Only our iPhones are sold as PTA Patch Approved. See how PTA status works in our guide on checking PTA status (How to Check PTA Status of Any Mobile Phone).
The S24 Ultra is nano-SIM plus eSIM. The S22 Ultra is nano-SIM plus eSIM on most units, with dual nano-SIM on some regional variants.
Who should buy which
Buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want a flagship that will stay fast and updated for many years, with a brighter flat screen, titanium body and better cameras.
Buy the Galaxy S22 Ultra only if the price gap is large and you want an S Pen phone for notes and calls. For a middle option, see Galaxy S22 Ultra vs S23 Ultra (Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Galaxy S23 Ultra).
