Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,434,169); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera (140 vs 135); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 228g).
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3958
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $1099 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 44/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (97/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1434169 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1588 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3958 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 135 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.9×8.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1099 |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (56/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (97/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.