Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Compare Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Exynos 2500, 108MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…

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Galaxy S26 FE

$699

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MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy S26 FE: Closely Matched Rivalry

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE stand virtually neck-and-neck in overall performance, each targeting different user priorities. In camera testing, the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery life remains closely matched. Select the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G for Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, or the Galaxy S26 FE if 4900mAh battery capacity suits your workflow best.

🔋 BatteryTie

Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,000 mAh.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S26 FE

Galaxy S26 FE provides greater sustained gaming output with its Exynos 2500 and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S22 Ultra 5G

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G wins photography with 108MP main imaging and 10x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $699.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy S26 FE: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S26 FE
Screen size	6.8"	6.7"
Resolution	1440 x 3088Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	501 ppiWinner	385 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1750 nits	1900 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S26 FE
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	Exynos 2500
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	1,020,000	2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi	4150	8900Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S26 FE
Main sensor	108 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4Winner	3
Optical zoom	10xWinner	3x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	40 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps HDR10+	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S26 FE
Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,900 mAh
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S26 FE
Weight	228 g	193 gWinner
Thickness	8.9 mm	7.4 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S26 FE
Operating system	Android 12	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G	Galaxy S26 FE
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$699	$699