The iPhone 14 is better than its predecessor, but it's also more expensive and doesn't have many significant upgrades.

Even faster, with a better camera and more features.

Charger is optional. Lacks telephoto lens. Price has been increased.

With an integrated S Pen. With the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung combines the top models of the S and the Note series. The smartphone uses high-end components in all areas and splurges in superlatives. Find out in our test, whether this combination succeeds and where there might be some problem areas.

very bright and accurate display, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E and eSIM, will get updates for a long time, S Pen included, IP68 certification, great voice quality

storage not expandable, lack of audio codecs for Bluetooth, adaptive display only between 24 - 120 Hz at this point, weak gaming performance, 5 GHz WLAN not particularly fast

No matter what camp you land on in the Android market, you have to admit that Samsung is the king. The company has a long history of being the most competent and successful Android phone maker.

So should you buy the Galaxy S22 Ultra? That's a bit of a tough one. The S22 Ultra does not feel like an S series phone, it feels like a Note. So for Note users and those who appreciate the S Pen, well, it's the newest and pretty much only option in town. And a super powerful one at that!

S Pen in a flagship, great for creatives, Industry-leading screen quality, Faster charging than before, 10X zoom camera is improved significantly, Video recording gets smoother stabilization, 4 years of major software updates!

Battery life has gone down from the S21 Ultra, You get less RAM than last year, No microSD card slot, no headphone jack, Loudspeaker quality could be better, Jittery swiping, microstutter with gesture nav in One UI

Editor's Choice: The Galaxy S22 Ultra offers new Note-inspired features, but otherwise isn't that different from the S21 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a big, powerful, and attractive Android phone (if you like them monolithic). It’s super-versatile, ready for important work, hand-written notes, gaming, and casual big-screen web browsing – and the cameras are a clear highlight, with the Space Zoom capabilities taking you to infinity and beyond. And, yes, you’ll pay handily for all these features.

Incredible cameras and zoom; Excellent little S Pen; Gorgeous butter-smooth screen;

Pricey; No microSD slot; Battery life could be better

Stunning display with fantastic detail and brightness; Versatile camera system with impressive zoom; Good low-light camera performance; Fast charging ; Promise of many years of updates;

Battery life should be better; Design a step backward; You need to buy the fast charger separately;

The new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the perfect hybrid between the mainstream S series and more niche Note with its built-in stylus.

Chic design, Outstanding cameras, Real performer

Too big for some hands, Unexceptional battery life

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the perfect upgrade for existing Galaxy Note users, offering the same design language, a built-in S Pen slot and more. Throw in flagship specs including a WQHD+ 120Hz display, one of the best camera setups around and Samsung’s Exynos 2200 and you’ve got a very...

Incredible S Pen performance, Buttery-smooth, ultra-bright display, All-day battery life, Impressive camera performance

Expensive, Exynos 2200 isn’t as powerful as 8 Gen 1, Slower charging than key rivals, Can be hard to hold one-handed

“The Galaxy S22 Ultra is astonishingly capable in almost all aspects, from camera to productivity, and you probably won't need to consider upgrading for years.”

S Pen is convenient and highly accurate, Versatile camera takes great photos, The latest processor for power, Long software support, Beautiful high refresh rate screen

Not very fast battery charging, Large and heavy