Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 scores 7.1 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra scores 7.4. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leads in display and performance, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is ahead in camera, battery, design and value for money. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra cost $600 less ($1,199.99 vs $1,799.99). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is the newer phone, announced Aug 10, 2022.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- Folding design
- Second (cover) screen
- Bigger screen 7.6 inches vs 6.8 inches
- Newer model Aug 10, 2022 vs Feb 9, 2022
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Bigger battery 5,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 25 W
- Longer optical zoom 10× vs 3×
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IPX8
- Lower launch price $1,199.99 vs $1,799.99
- Lighter 229 g vs 263 g
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Overall
7.1
7.4
Display
8.4
8.1
Performance
6.4
6.0
Camera
7.9
8.4
Battery
4.9
5.9
Design
7.9
8.3
Software support
6.9
6.9
Value for money
2.7
3.8
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Size
7.6 inches
6.8 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1812 × 2176 px
1440 × 3088 px
Pixel density
373 ppi
501 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
—
1,750 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus+ (cover screen and back)
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Cover display
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2316 x 904, 48–120 Hz
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Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
—
3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 730
Adreno 730
RAM
12 GB
8 GB / 12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
108 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.33"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
10 MP, 3× optical
10 MP, 10× optical, periscope
Optical zoom
3×
10×
Rear cameras
3
4
Rear video
8K@24
8K@24
Front camera
10 MP
40 MP
Front video
—
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Capacity
4,400 mAh
5,000 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
25 W
45 W
Wireless charging
15 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Dimensions
155.1 × 67.1 × 15.8 mm
163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
15.8 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
263 g
229 g
Form factor
Foldable
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IPX8
IP68
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
Colors
Graygreen, Phantom Black, Beige, Burgundy
Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy, Graphite, Sky Blue, Red
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.2
5.2
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
OS at launch
Android 12L
Android 12
Interface
One UI 4.1.1
One UI 4.1
OS updates
4 years
4 years
Security updates
5 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Announced
Aug 10, 2022
Feb 9, 2022
Released
Aug 26, 2022
Feb 25, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,799.99
$1,199.99
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