Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 42950 | Rs. 159990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 09, 2022. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42950. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 6.9 inch screen. There is Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has display density of 566 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 390 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 50 MP Quad Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S22 Plus 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 09, 2022 | January 17, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 157.4 x 7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 566 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 35W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |