It happened. I’ve been struggling with it for a long time, but today is the day I officially switch to Android. In recent years, I’ve had a lot of interesting experiences with Google’s operating system, but I kept getting back to the familiar every time. Back to the iPhone I’ve been using for over ten years. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra changes that.

In the last week I have New upper device from Samsung as my default phone and soon I noticed that I no longer wanted to switch. That’s what a smartphone should be, in my opinion.

Android vs iOS

Let me start the article right away with a big disclaimer. There is no winner for me personally in the battle between iOS and Android. Both operating systems have things in order. Where the difference was really big ten years ago, I think every consumer (makes a little effort) can handle both systems.

Personally, I have always had a preference for iOS. As a teenager, I simply thought the iPhone was a nicer phone and that the operating system worked for me. The adventure began with the iPhone 3GS when the market was completely different. There was a huge difference between Android and iOS at the time. As a result, I got into the Apple ecosystem, as it were. I’ve purchased products like iPads and Macs over the years and have found myself using the system mostly as a habit.

When I started at WANT four years ago, a whole new world opened up for me. The difference between the two systems is getting really smaller and smaller. Especially now that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is supported until 2027. For me, it’s no longer a question of which system is the best, but which one works best for you.

So far, I’ve been using iOS by default. No, because I necessarily thought this was the best system. Well, because it has become the norm to use it. In that regard, the book can be closed to me as I switch. Not because of the software, but only because of the hardware.

The best of both worlds

Along with OnePlus, Samsung has regularly made me suspicious of iOS and iPhone in recent years. The Galaxy Note 20, a smartphone that is already two years old, certainly made it difficult for me. I was a fan of the design, was a fan of the S Pen and loved the large, rectangular display. In this regard, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra offers the best of both worlds.

Samsung chose to merge the S series and the Note series. A genius move, given that the top models haven’t differed much from each other in recent years. This time around, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is equipped with the iconic S Pen which, unlike the S21 Ultra, you can store in the device itself.

There will be a lot of consumers who don’t use the stylus very often, but for me personally, it’s a very nice addition. Sign documents, take photos remotely, and write notes from the lock screen: it adds an extra dimension to using your smartphone.

Screen as it should be

As far as I’m concerned, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra display is an example for the rest of the market. Samsung has been ahead in this field for years, but with this model, it strikes a bull’s-eye. I agree with people that a more angular design should work for you, but for me personally, it works well.

With an increased brightness of 1500 nits, the screen is very bright, which mainly pays off when the device is used outside. I must admit that the lowest brightness can sometimes be a bit bright in the dark, but the advantage here far outweighs the disadvantage.

For viewing content, scrolling through feeds, and playing games, Samsung uses different refresh rates. This varies from 1 Hz to 120 Hz, so you are always in the right place.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the whole picture

The biggest strength of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the fact that the image is just right. There are a few jobs that, compared to last year’s model, stand head and shoulders above the rest. The software works well, the battery life is good and the camera system does its job well.

The device works with a modified version of Android 12. One UI 4.1 The version is also called a great layer on top of the operating system. It provides the necessary functions for gentle use and has a beautiful appearance.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra battery can easily take you with you for a day and a half. If you really push the phone to the limit, it will of course be a little less, but it’s a smart boss who knows how to drain the battery of this smartphone in just one day.

The camera system contributes to the whole picture. In terms of hardware, there really isn’t much to find, but in terms of software, Samsung takes a different approach in certain areas. This results, for example, with an improved zoom function, which increases the quality of optical zoom.

With the ExpertRAW app, you have complete control over the system, and the improved night mode makes low-light photos stand out even better. In all fairness, I must say that the iPhone 13 Pro is a little further in this area, but it is really a step forward for the Android market.

Not everything is cookie and eggs

The perfect smartphone has yet to be invented. In fact, I doubt we’ll ever see him. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a powerful and fun smartphone, but it also has to contend with a number of flaws.

Let’s start with the battery. The 5,000mAh battery seems to last less with the S22 Ultra than with the S21 Ultra. The smartphone has a slightly brighter screen and carries with it a stronger SoC. This simply requires a bit of battery and you will notice. The difference with the S21 Ultra is there, but it’s not so great that you have to leave the phone in front of it.

Samsung’s OneUI 4.1 layer is nice overall. However, there are times when it causes problems. Last week I noticed that it sometimes negatively affects the refresh rate (the image is stuttering) and it crashed completely twice. Minor irritation that can be quickly resolved with a simple software update.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Right for You?

‘Taste’. This is the word that defines the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. This is a smartphone that you should really like. The larger (angular) design, the S Pen and the camera system: these are the changes you should feel a bit about.

If you are willing to spend 1249 euros to buy a smartphone, you can really expect something. In my view, the Galaxy S22 Ultra meets this expectation. As mentioned, there are no specifications and functions that outweigh the rest. The whole picture is correct which makes it perfectly to my taste.

However, that doesn’t detract from the fact that I think it’s ridiculous that we hit a certain price point. 1249 euros for a smartphone? I think it’s an incredible amount of money for the phone. But that’s a discussion for a moment later.