In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A217F/DSN | SM-S908B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 163.7 mm | 163.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy A21s has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G. |
| Width | 75.3 mm | 77.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
| Depth | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm | Both phones are the same depth. |
| Weight | 192 g | 228 g | Samsung Galaxy A21s is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
| Body Colour | White | Blue | Black | Phantom black | |
| Body Material | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Armour Aluminium frame | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 1.544 W/kg (body), 0.422 W/kg (head), 2.21 W/kg (limb) | 1.585 W/kg (body), 3.18 W/kg (limb), 1.049 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | PLS TFT | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.5" | 6.8" | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1600 x 720 pixels | 3088 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
| Display Format | HD+ | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 500 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | - | |
| Max Brightness | - | 1750 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 3000000:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Vision Booster technology | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | Infinity O display | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Video Wallpaper, 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Samsung Exynos 2200 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
| User Memory | 19.5 GB | 101.2 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 108 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.33" | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 80 degree(s) | 85 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has larger lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
| Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | Super HDR, face retouch, Grid Line, selfie colour tone | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Live Focus mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Portrait, Night, Motion Photo, Mountain, Filter mode, Single Take, Pro Video, Portrait video, Director's View, Nightography | |
| Light Source | LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 24fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Live Focus | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), blink detection, QR-code scanner, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Quick Share, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, backlighting detection, Quick Measure, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, Space Zoom, 100x Super Resolution Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Digital zoom up to 12x for video, Single Take, AR Doodle, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Auto framing, Detail Enhancer, UW shape correction, Auto FPS, Adaptive Pixel (12MP 2.0μm), object eraser |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/2.55" | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 123 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy A21s has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/3.52" | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/4.9 | Samsung Galaxy A21s has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 11 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | Macro camera | - | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | 4cm macro photography | Dual Pixel AF |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has higher resolution fourth camera than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
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| Sensor Size (4th Camera) | - | 1/3.52" | |
| Lens Type (4th Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the fourth camera. |
| Field of View (4th Camera) | - | 36 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | Depth camera | - | |
| Camera Features (4th Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 40 Megapixels | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.82" | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 0.7 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | 3240 minutes | 2280 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A21s has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G. |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (4G): up to 23 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 23 hrs Playback (video): up to 21 hrs Playback (audio): up to 109 hrs Talk (4G): up to 3240 min |
Talk (4G): up to 2280 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 19 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 20 hrs Playback (video): up to 22 hrs Playback (audio): up to 81 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | - | Android 12 | |
| User Interface | One UI | One UI 4.1 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | EDGE, LTE, VoLTE, 5G NR | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | - | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | - | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | - | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | - | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, OPP, A2DP, SAP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Atmos sound technology | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Dolby Digital sound, amplify ambient sound |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | Samsung KNOX, Virtual Light Sensing | S Pen multi-input, HD Voice, Air View, MIMO technology, Screen Write, notification flashlight, Smart Select, Three microphones, Samsung KNOX, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, AR Doodle, PENUP, Bixby key, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Samsung Knox Vault, DisplayPort over USB Type-C |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IEC 61960 | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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