Motorola Edge 30 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $764 | $499 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,610 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 125W | 45W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.67 in | 6.8 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 228 g |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Feb 2022 |
Summary: Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is ahead on wired charging, refresh rate, main camera. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Edge 30 Ultra is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the cheaper option.
Display
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | P-OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1250 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1440 x 3088 pixels (WQHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Platform
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 15 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - USA/China; Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - Europe/International |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (Snapdragon: 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510; Exynos: 1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 730 (Snapdragon); Xclipse 920 (Exynos) |
Memory
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 200 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.22", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/1.6, (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), AF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/320fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 60 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.61µm | 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF |
| Features | HDR | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4610 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Charging | 125W wired (100% in 25 min), 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless | 45W wired (advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Capacity | — | 5000 mAh |
Body
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.8 x 73.5 x 8.4 mm (6.37 x 2.89 x 0.33 in) | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g (7.02 oz) | 228g / 229g (mmWave) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
| Water Resistance | IP52 dust/splash resistant | — |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM) |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
Comms
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Launch
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, September 08 | February 9, 2022 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, September 08 | Available. Released February 25, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 4,610 mAh for the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Which has the smoother screen, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — 144 Hz for the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra versus 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Which is newer, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra — Sep 2022 for the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra versus Feb 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Is the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 8/10.