Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
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ZTE nubia RedMagic 9 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
ZTE nubia RedMagic 9 Pro
Performance
91.096.7
Camera
97.697.2
Display
97.493.0
Battery
94.338.3
Build
96.779.8
Connectivity
88.790.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
88.681.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both front and back, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 9 Pro uses Gorilla Glass 5, both having aluminum frames.
- Both devices sport a 6.8-inch display, but the S22 Ultra's Dynamic AMOLED 2X offers higher resolution (1440 x 3088 pixels) and HDR support, compared to the RedMagic's AMOLED display (1116 x 2480 pixels) without HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy S22 Ultra utilizes either the Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the RedMagic 9 Pro is powered by the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, providing potentially better performance.
- The camera system on the S22 Ultra is significantly more advanced with a 108 MP main sensor and multiple lenses, whereas the RedMagic 9 Pro has a 50 MP main sensor and fewer options.
- The S22 Ultra has a 5000 mAh battery with 45W charging, while the RedMagic 9 Pro offers a larger 6500 mAh battery with faster 80W charging.
- Lastly, the S22 Ultra runs on Android 12 with One UI 6.1.1, while the RedMagic 9 Pro comes with Android 14 and Redmagic OS 9, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
ZTE nubia RedMagic 9 Pro
General
Release Date
2022, February 09
2023, November 23
Announced
2022, February 09
2023, November 23
Description
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)
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Display
Size
6.8"
6.8"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors (China only), 120Hz, 1600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
1116 x 2480 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1116
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
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
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
Adreno 750
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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
50 MP, (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm, under display
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
6500 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
80W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 35 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
164 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
228 g
229 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, glass back
Colors
Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue, Bora Purple
Sleet (Black), Snowfall (Silver), Cyclone (Transparent Black)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 14, Redmagic OS 9
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass