Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung W22 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung W22 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 48/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 271g).
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung W22 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 214g vs 271g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 20/100)
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Samsung W22 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 36 points higher (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (51/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Samsung W22 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3515964 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.2" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 832x2268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 158.2×67.1×14.4 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 271 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung W22 5G
- Main: 12MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung W22 5G
- 6.2" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 832x2268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung W22 5G
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Samsung W22 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Samsung W22 5G by 214.0% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung W22 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (96/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (86/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (61/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G (51/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung W22 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung W22 5G by 36 points (84/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Samsung W22 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung W22 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung W22 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Samsung W22 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Samsung W22 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung W22 5G is a better fit for active users.