Category Breakdown
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Performance
97.591.0
Camera
95.597.6
Display
95.797.4
Battery
91.794.3
Build
81.496.7
Connectivity
85.988.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
87.188.6
Summary
- The Honor Magic4 Ultimate features a robust build with a ceramic back and aluminum frame, weighing 242g, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has a slightly lighter design at 228g, utilizing Gorilla Glass Victus+ for added durability.
- Both devices sport a 120Hz refresh rate, but the S22 Ultra's Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels compared to the Magic4's 1312 x 2848 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both utilize high-end chipsets, with the Magic4 equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the S22 Ultra offering either the Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, depending on the region.
- The camera systems differ significantly, with the S22 Ultra boasting a 108 MP main sensor and advanced video capabilities, including 8K recording, while the Magic4 Ultimate features a versatile quad-camera setup with a maximum of 64 MP periscope lens.
- Battery capacity is higher in the S22 Ultra at 5000mAh versus the Magic4's 4600mAh, although the latter supports faster charging at 100W.
- Both run on Android 12 but with different software experiences, the Magic4 using Magic UI 6 and the S22 Ultra featuring One UI 6.1.1, which is noted for its extensive update support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
General
Release Date
2022, March 17
2022, February 09
Announced
2022, March 17
2022, February 09
Description
Also known as Honor Magic4 Prestige Edition, Honor Magic4 Ultimate Edition
Versions: SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS (International); SM-S908U (USA); SM-S908U1 (USA unlocked); SM-S908W (Canada); SM-S908N (Korea); SM-S9080 (China); SM-S908E (Asia/Africa)
Display
Size
6.81"
6.8"
Type
LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
Resolution
1312 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
PPI
1312
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW
GPU
Adreno 730
Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
Memory
512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.12", 1.4µm, PDAF64 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm64 MP, f/3.5, 90mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.5", PDAFTOF 3D (depth)
108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.4, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1.22µmTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10-bit video
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4600 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4600 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
100W wired, 100% in 30 min50W wireless5W reverse wireless5W reverse wired
45W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.6 x 74.7 x 11.4 mm (6.44 x 2.94 x 0.45 in)
163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight
242 g
228 g
Materials
Glass front, ceramic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Colors
Ceramic Black, Ceramic White
Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue, Bora Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Magic UI 6
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

