Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra delivers superior performance and camera capabilities with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, 108MP main sensor with 10x periscope zoom, and 8K video recording. Its 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display reaches 1750 nits brightness with 120Hz refresh rate, and the 5000mAh battery with 45W charging ensures all-day usage. Galaxy Z Flip 3 prioritizes portability and innovation with its foldable design, weighing just 183g, though it compromises on camera sophistication, battery capacity (3300mAh), and charging speed. Z Flip 3 uses the older Snapdragon 888, limiting performance compared to the S22 Ultra's flagship chip. For users prioritizing photography, display quality, and sustained performance, the S22 Ultra justifies its $200 premium. Z Flip 3 appeals to those valuing portability and the novelty factor of foldable technology. S22 Ultra is the stronger all-around choice for most users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra if…
- →Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- →Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- →108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 if…
- →First mainstream affordable foldable at $999
- →IPX8 water resistance on a foldable
- →Much larger cover screen than Flip 5G
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Pros
- Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- 108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot under sustained load
- Very heavy and thick body
- 108 MP sensor replaced by 200 MP in the S23 Ultra
- Only 8 GB RAM on base storage variant
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Pros
- First mainstream affordable foldable at $999
- IPX8 water resistance on a foldable
- Much larger cover screen than Flip 5G
- Compact and stylish when folded
- 120Hz inner display
Cons
- Poor battery life with 3300 mAh
- Slow 15W charging
- Dual 12 MP cameras are basic
- Visible display crease
- Snapdragon 888 thermal issues
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 11, One UI 3.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 229 g | 183 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm | 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 10x periscope + 10 MP 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 10W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 1.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable |
| Resolution | 3088 x 1440 | 2640 x 1080 (inner), 512 x 260 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz (inner) |
| Brightness (nits) | 1750 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
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