Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra delivers a mature flagship experience at $1199.99, featuring a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1750 nits brightness and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Its 108 MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and dual periscope telephoto (10x and 3x) excels in zoom versatility, while the 5000 mAh battery supports 45W charging. The device offers up to 1 TB storage and solid one-handed usability despite its weight. Xiaomi's 14 Ultra commands $300 more but justifies it with a newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, superior 3000-nit display, and significantly faster charging at 90W wired and 80W wireless. Its camera system pivots to 50 MP across multiple focal lengths with a larger 1-inch sensor, variable aperture on the main lens, and 8K Dolby Vision video capture. The 5300 mAh battery, 16 GB RAM standard, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity represent meaningful generational upgrades. Performance and display brightness strongly favor Xiaomi, while Samsung's telephoto variety and proven software ecosystem appeal to different priorities. At $1199.99, Samsung offers exceptional value for a 2022 flagship, though Xiaomi's 2024 technology and charging capabilities present future-proofing advantages for users willing to pay premium pricing.
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 Xiaomi 14 Ultra if…
- →Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- →Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- →Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO display
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
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Pros
- Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO display
- Fast 90W wired and 80W wireless charging
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
Cons
- Heavy at 224 g
- HyperOS still ships with bloatware in some regions
- Limited official availability in the US
- Premium price tag
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 229 g | 224 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Titanium alloy frame, eco-leather back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm | 161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP variable f/1.6-f/4.0, 1-inch Sony LYT-900 |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Dolby Vision |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 10x periscope + 10 MP 3x optical | 50 MP 3.2x f/1.8 + 50 MP 5x periscope f/2.5 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5300 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3088 x 1440 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1750 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
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