Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon) review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Snapdragon variant of the Galaxy S22 Ultra is the 2022 flagship that condensed the retired Note line into an S Pen-toting slab: a 6.8-inch 120 Hz OLED, a 108 MP main camera with OIS, and the then-top Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Our everyday score of 82/100 still reads as a capable daily driver, and secondhand pricing has settled into genuinely interesting territory — with a market quirk worth knowing about before you shop.

Display and design

The 6.8-inch OLED runs at 120 Hz with a rated peak of 830 nits — bright enough for outdoor use and still among the better panels of its generation, with a screen score of 61/100. At 228 g with IP68 sealing, this is a big, serious piece of hardware; the compactness score of 64/100 correctly says it is not a one-hand phone. The built-in S Pen remains the differentiator that no mainstream rival copied.

Performance

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 was Qualcomm's 2022 flagship silicon, and it still delivers: everyday performance at 82/100 is smooth, though the gaming score of 27/100 reflects its age against modern titles at high settings. The standard S22 shares the same chip if you prefer something smaller.

Camera

The 108 MP main sensor with optical stabilization is backed by a 12 MP telephoto and a 10 MP ultrawide, with 8K24 video on tap. A camera score of 54/100 places it solidly in the upper-middle of its generation — the main camera still produces detailed, stable shots, and the zoom range covers the everyday spectrum.

Battery and charging

A 5,000 mAh battery with 45 W charging gives a battery score of 40/100 and a charging score of 26/100 — respectable endurance for a power-hungry chip, with top-ups quick enough for a flagship of this era.

Verdict

Used pricing is where this gets interesting: the few 8/128 listings sit around $250, while the healthier sample of 12/256 units clusters near $430 (six listings) — and 12/512 units around $362 (four listings). Yes, the larger-storage tier averages cheaper than the mid tier, a quirk of thin supply rather than logic. If you want the S Pen and a proven camera system at a third of its launch price, this remains one of the better 2022 buys; for a fresher platform, the S23 Ultra sits a step above.