I come from the Huawei P40 Pro, a 2019 phone with a Leica camera, and I decided to switch to Samsung's flagship due to the Google issue with Huawei. I was extremely disappointed. The flagship of 2022 cannot be compared to the flagship of 2019. The only positive thing I could find about this phone is that if I didn't have anything else to compare it to, I might have liked it. But since I compared it to the P40 Pro (which the S22 should have easily surpassed and there should be no reason for comparison), I can only say negative things.

Battery:
Even with the screen set to simple HD resolution to save battery,
using dark mode to reduce brightness,
keeping the brightness permanently low,
disabling all apps in the background,
disabling all system sounds,
and constantly using power-saving mode, the battery barely lasts a day with regular use and two SIM cards.

Processor:
It heats up excessively during video calls or when using certain apps,
it freezes or crashes for no reason even with lightweight apps (I don't fully blame the phone, it might be an issue with the apps, but it's still not justified considering the capabilities of such a device).

Camera:
It is a disappointment for a flagship, especially considering the advertising they have done. They talk about the extraordinary zoom, which is indeed impressive, but when you take photos at maximum zoom, it is inferior compared to the P40 Pro, where I could zoom in and see the moon and its craters in detail. The image stabilization for both photos and videos is equally poor.

UI (User Interface):
I have many complaints to write about, but it would be unfair because this does not concern the device itself, but rather the technology and structure of the Android system of the respective company.

In short, if I had the option for a Huawei phone with Google services, it would never cross my mind to buy a Samsung. I can't say that I regretted my decision because I didn't have any other choice, but I definitely felt a huge disappointment considering the price. If it cost around 600€ brand new (considering the current price range), I would say it's okay. But when you sell me a device for 1,300€ (2 monthly salaries) as a flagship, I expect it to be truly the best there is.

First of all, I would like to inform you that my evaluation concerns the s22 ultra with the SNAPDRAGON 8GEN 1 processor, which I was lucky enough to find sealed on the Marketplace for €620. However, I am aware that I will not have a warranty as the device with this SOC is for the United States and is not covered.

In short:
The processor is tireless, it has never lagged, never overheated, and I truly see no reason for an upgrade.
Camera: Excellent day and night, incredible zoom, video is very good but worse than the iPhone, which never misses a frame and is always buttery smooth.
Battery: Easily lasts a day with 7-8 hours of screen-on time, I have never said "too bad" and I never have a charger with me. With the 25w charger I bought, it gets fully charged in less than an hour.
UI: Very good, no lag, no complaints.
Sound: Good, I would like a little more bass intensity.
SPEN: Indifferent, I don't use it, but it can be a work tool for someone.

In conclusion: Beautiful phone with a fantastic screen, which requires attention or an expensive tempered glass due to its curvature, performance and cameras very close to the s23 ultra, and practically the same phone in terms of construction.
If you find it with Snapdragon, get it and you won't regret it!

I am very satisfied. I would also like the Snapdragon processor, but in this model, it is Exynos. From what I have read and seen in some comments, the device heats up a lot in July. To the point where it can stop charging. The only solution I found to avoid this is to put it in power saving mode when I am in a high-temperature environment. It is a bit slower, but it doesn't heat up. When I am in a space with air conditioning, there is no problem. The battery life is not long. But even in the S20 Ultra that I had, it was the same. For me, it shows that with my usage, one charge lasts for 10 hours. Anyway, it charges quickly with the appropriate charger. Not so fast with the wireless charger. Anyone who is satisfied with other brands and tries this phone, expecting it to be better in every aspect than what they had, will probably be disappointed judging by the comments some people write. Mine developed a screen issue after a few months. I would plug it in to charge and the screen wouldn't turn black, but let's say gray. I took it to Samsung and they replaced the screen and battery. From then on, it has been reliable. I also have the S20 Ultra and it works fine, and I still have the S8 Plus. I also had the S9 Plus, an amazing phone. Finally, I would like to add that the cameras are amazing, the zoom is crazy, night shots and videos are very good, the screen is also amazing, and the sound is very good. It plays music loudly in high quality when you have music of such quality, not listening with Spotify but with Deezer or TIDAL, which have HR sound, or Roon for the more knowledgeable users.

I have had the phone since April 2022 and I have no problem with it. I remove one star for the following reasons related to the company's policy.
1) I find it unacceptable for Samsung not to offer in the packaging of its flagship device, the expensive screen protector, silicone case, and fast charger, which are included in mobile phone packages at 1/5 of the value of the S22 Ultra. So, under the pretext of ecology, you pay more, with all that implies in packaging, vehicle emissions until they bring them to your home, etc. Your conclusions about the company's "sensitivities" to the environment.
2) Equally unacceptable, I consider the removal of the memory card which, in combination with the great need for memory capacity due to the large size of photos and videos, forces you to buy the version with large capacity. With such cameras, 128gb memory is minimal, in my opinion, and 256gb is borderline, 512gb is the right choice. The worst of all is that the device, apart from the e-sim, also has the ability for dual sim card, so it could allocate the space of one sim for the use of a memory card. Your conclusions about the company's "sensitivities" to its customers.
3) Lower resale value compared to the iPhone, where in combination with the above, they force you to dig even deeper into your pocket.
Calculating the above, you understand what this means for our pocket.

Owner of the S22 ultra 512GB for six months now, I can say that my experience is the best. It is fast and does not lag at all during multitasking, which happens many times throughout the day.
The screen is flawless in both colors and functionality, and the automatic brightness adjustment is a plus, as it adjusts itself according to the actual environment needs, not just approximately.
The speakers are very loud and clear, even surpassing those of an iPhone owner.
The stylus is a powerful tool that gives you the freedom to perform various tasks.
As for the cameras, they speak for themselves. Whether you know how to use them correctly or not, you have a professional camera in your hands...although one downside is the reduced clarity in night shots. However, it has so many functions and capabilities that I haven't discovered them all yet.
On the negative side, the battery life is not great. It can go from 1% to 100% in about 1 hour and 10 minutes, but with heavy usage, it will need to be charged around 8 PM. With moderate to minimal usage, it can last the whole day and maybe even until the next morning. A significant factor is if you play games, as they quickly drain the battery.
In summary, I believe it is worth its price, but not for more than €1100

In reality, it's the Note 22 ultra. I've been using it for a year now and I have absolutely no complaints. The screen, speed, camera, and build quality are all highly satisfactory. The s pen (a huge asset) is something you realize you can't do without once you start using it, unless you don't have the desire to learn how to use it, in which case you're missing out on a lot. The battery life is satisfactory for my needs.

My daily use includes a lot of music (hours...), connected to a Bluetooth speaker, plenty of browsing, connected to a smartwatch, calls (since it's also a phone), maps, Samsung notes, and drawing with the magical pen, Samsung health, not much social media (I'll leave that to you), plenty of use of the stopwatch and timer, and a little bit (but not every day) of gaming. So the screen on time is respectable. These are the basics of my usage, plus some other things that aren't always daily, and my battery at the end of the day is anywhere from 30 at best to 15 at worst. (Start of the day for the phone is 7:00 and end is 22:00-24:00).

A year later, I'm writing much more calmly because at first, the overall impression was overwhelming. (I don't change devices every six months or every year. I use it quite a bit - let's say it pays for itself - which probably leaves most people indifferent.)

Hello and happy new year. I have had the mobile phone in my possession for about 1 month, the 12/256 version, and I believe that I have reached a good level of usage, over 95%, and I can now give a good review with positives and negatives. I will analyze as much as I can because the phone is so full of features, it is such an interesting device that I want more than 5 pages, so I will definitely forget something.

I should mention that the phone runs the latest version of Samsung's skin and Android 13.

Positives:
1. Display - We are talking about a Super Amoled 2X display at 6.82 inches with a refresh rate of 1-120Hz. It should be noted that it runs at 10-120Hz by default, below 10Hz you will only see it in Power save mode. Very good colors, realistic as needed, very bright under the sun, you will see the 1750 nits when the phone deems it necessary, always in automatic mode, but you can manually adjust it through the settings. In my opinion, you will rarely need it, you won't have any problems, very good automatic brightness sensor. The fingerprint sensor works flawlessly and very quickly.
2. Speed - The Exynos 2200 is a very powerful processor that doesn't lag anywhere, it did everything I asked of the device immediately and quickly. The temperatures I saw in gaming and a little rendering did not exceed 43 degrees with a room temperature of 21.5, which is very good, I believe. Now I noticed something after many tests, in general, the CPU seems to be set to operate at 50-70%, but you can easily change that with a simple button in the settings. However, I think it's not necessary. Samsung wants to keep it as cool and less power-hungry as possible, so it throttles it, but it will give you its maximum power when you really need it. The Samsung UI has an almost perfect optimization, I don't think you will have any problems, the device has nothing to do with the first months of release, everything runs smoothly, there are no lags or delays, everything happens instantly, and you won't have any problems in gaming. Also, the AI, after a few days of learning how you handle the phone, will give you a big boost in the user experience, in terms of speed and the way it works, it will suggest things based on you, purely, and yet it works, it's not a gimmick.
3. Cameras - Overall, a very good camera system for all conditions. Clear photos with nice bright colors. In low light conditions, it is at a good level, I have no complaints, but it could definitely be better, however, the video is very good and stable. But if you want to take a step forward and see the real capabilities of the phone in photography, I would recommend learning how to use the Pro mode.
4. Calls - S Pen - I have no problem with calls, the earpiece is very loud and clear, and my callers hear me just as well. Now, the S Pen, guys, is a tool that if you learn how to use it, it will really help you, I need 2 pages to tell you everything. Day by day, you will learn something new. It has a very good response, a very nice scrolling sensation on the screen, Bluetooth functions, and gestures.
5. Build quality - I don't need to say much, Gorilla Glass Victus+ armor aluminum, very good coating, very nice feel in the hand, sturdy device, but it slips a little.

Note: The translation has been slightly modified to improve readability.

Negatives:
1. Main speakers - They are stereo with Dolby Atmos support, have good sound quality and volume, but I would definitely like them to be 2 clicks louder and they definitely lack bass due to volume. They could definitely have better bass.
2. Battery-charging - It will last you 1 day with moderate use, as long as the AI learns how to work with your phone, you will see significant improvement. However, regardless of that, with heavy use like mine, it lasts around 5-6 hours of screen time and around 7-8 hours with moderate use. If you push it throughout the day, you will need a half-hour charge, otherwise it can last you 5-8 hours until the next charge. Okay, it's not perfect, but considering what this phone is capable of, the screen size, resolution, and having everything open like I do, it's expected to have a slightly higher power consumption. However, it gets the job done for me. Now, as for charging, 45W is not low, but it's not high either. It takes about 1.5 hours to charge from 15% to 100%. Just keep in mind that I noticed and checked that when the phone has an internal temperature above 35 degrees, the charging speed drops below 25W to around 15-18W. Once it goes below 35, it goes back to 45W. This is another safety measure for overheating. I understand that they got scared after the Note 7, but I think it's a bit excessive. Finally, you are given many battery settings, so you might see better numbers than mine.
3. Signal - In the first few days, I missed some calls, but now I have no issues. However, the Wi-Fi signal is slightly worse than my previous phone, and I have no problems with 4G. I don't use 5G as it drains the battery for no reason, and it has the same or worse speed in my area compared to 4G+.

Overall, we are dealing with a very good, capable, and high-quality device. Guys, it's a multitasking monster, essentially a Note, a very special phone with endless possibilities, a pocket computer literally that can also make calls. So, is it worth it? I would say at the 1200 euros I paid from an official store, it's borderline no, but on the other hand, we're talking about a phone that as a unit costs over 550 euros to manufacture, considering the research and development, the very good Samsung UI, the support for 4 years, the marketing, etc. Basically, what it offers as a device that you won't find elsewhere, that's where the price comes from. I would say if you don't need what the device offers or if you're not a tech enthusiast, don't spend your money on it. If you want a flagship Samsung phone, go for the S22 Ultra or the still very good S21 Ultra. That's all from me, I hope I helped.

So I got it on Black Friday, 256gb. Luckily I didn't pay what they were asking because, as another gentleman mentioned, no phone is worth 1000+ unless it has gold or diamonds on it.
Next thing I want to say is that the camera for a flagship and the money they ask for it is generally unacceptable (comparing it to the money they ask and selling it as a flagship).
I had an iPhone 5s, I had the S8 Plus and the P30 Pro. Even the iPhone was better than this one now.
I mean, come on! I repeat that for the money they ask, it's unacceptable for the touch to freeze even once a day and I have to lock and unlock it to straighten the keyboard. I write and write... nothing appears on the screen after a while, then everything appears (several times a day).
I don't play games.
The signal is not a problem and the screen resolution is really good, but come on, we're talking about a 1000 euro phone and it has such malfunctions in 2023 when smartphones have been evolving for 15 years now... I think it's very foul.
They want to compete, but unfortunately with these prices and this quality, they only ruin their name as I see it!

Now that I got rid of it, I can comfortably write about my experience. Let's not lie, those who praise this phone here are doing it to avoid negative thoughts for potential buyers of new and used S22 Ultra devices. The phone is beautiful, and the camera system is the best out there. But as a phone, it's terrible. It never froze on me, except for one time when it restarted while using the camera. It has some glitches in its graphical menu, but coming from a phone with a lower processor, I didn't care much about its smoothness. Maybe I overwhelmed it that day. Lately, it has been freezing with Viber and other apps, but maybe it's the apps' fault. The signal is unacceptable. Next to the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro with the same mobile company, Cosmote, on both phones set to 2G, the signal on the S22 constantly fluctuated. Don't even get me started on the 4G/3G option. However, I do manage to get 5G signal quite often, but it only shows one or two bars. I had to keep it on 2G to save battery and activate 4G when I needed it. Regarding GPS, you won't have any issues when stationary, but when the car goes over 30 kilometers, it takes you to random places, about 20 meters away. The battery was okay, in the first few days it drained quickly until it learned my usage. After that, it lasted a full 12 hours. I had the S21 Ultra before, and it didn't have the problems this one has now. It's not just the processor, but also the graphics card that plays a role. I couldn't play some games from the Play Store on extreme settings, like I did with the S21 Ultra, Poco X3 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, and Mi 11T Pro. The dual speakers have lower volume compared to the S21 Ultra. Lastly, the screen is very bright when it wants to be, you can't force it to emit more light. Recently, a friend of mine had the Redmi Note 9S, and we compared them side by side in broad daylight, and I was embarrassed that I couldn't surpass it, they had almost the same brightness. In the end, I was glad to get rid of it, even though it was 230 euros less than what I paid for it four months ago. I regretted the purchase, but I don't know what the problem is, whether it's the processor or if I got a defective unit, as someone else mentioned here. It's a very beautiful phone, and it's a shame. If you're considering buying it to see if you won't have any issues, it's better to play the lottery or wait two more months for the S23 Ultra. If you believe that someone buys it to keep it for 3-4 years, they're lying to you. The previous S21 Ultra is in its second year and is worth more than this one. The S23 Ultra, if it comes with Snapdragon, then it will be worth keeping. However, the S22 is a failure. I now have the Galaxy Fold 3. It may not have the best cameras, but it has a uniqueness as a smartphone, and for two months now, I haven't noticed any similar issues compared to the S22 Ultra. Of course, I won't keep it for more than a year or two, I like changing devices in short periods because I enjoy the evolution of technology. Evolution, not experimentation. They should have tested it before releasing it to the market. And we shouldn't have to wait for updates, not for security, but for issue fixes that shouldn't exist. Maybe in 2023, these problems will be resolved, I don't know, but it will be too late.

Excellent mobile phone, a very good choice, although I was considering it after coming from the still very good Samsung NOTE 10+. I have read some negative comments here and they really have nothing to do with my own experience.

Specifically,
A. Mobile and wifi signal is excellent, in 1 month I have not missed a single call and more specifically in a semi-basement bar where the other phones in the group (Samsung, Huawei, iPhone, etc.) had no signal at all, the S22 Ultra 12GB/256GB had enough signal for calls and 5G internet.
B. Cameras, videos, etc. have been praised by others, excellent.
C. It is FAST in everything, it has not frozen even once.
D. I charge the battery up to 85% and it lasts almost the whole day, but I don't care, with a 25w charger from 15% to 85% it takes 35 minutes.
E. GPS is excellent.
F. The stylus is excellent, much better than the NOTE 10+, it helps me in various ways.

I have not found anything negative except for the price which is indeed high, but I believe I will have it for 3-4 years without any problem, just like I had the Samsung NOTE 10+. Since all flagships cost around a thousand and some iPhones cost 1500 euros and do half the things that the S22 ULTRA does, which has a stylus and all the good stuff.

Also, it should have come with a charger, but I bought an authentic Samsung 25w for 10 euros, since the difference with the 45w is only 5 minutes faster charging