Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 - specs comparison (2024)

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Display

Size:

6.1 inches

7.6 inches

Resolution:

2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5 ratio, 422 PPI

2208 x 1768 pixels, 22.5:18 ratio, 372 PPI

Technology:

Dynamic AMOLED

Super AMOLED

Refresh rate:

120Hz

120Hz

Screen-to-body:

88.57 %

88.57 %

Peak brightness:

1500 cd/m2 (nit)

Features:

HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Folding inside the device, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Front cover display:

6.2 inches, 2268 x 832 pixels, Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus)

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm)

Processor:

Octa-core, 1x 3.00GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x 2.50GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x 1.80GHz Cortex-A510

Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 680, 64-bit

GPU:

Adreno 730

Adreno 660

RAM:

8GB LPDDR5

12GB

Internal storage:

128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable

256GB, not expandable

Device type:

Smartphone

Smartphone

OS:

Android (13, 12), One UI UI

Android (11)

Battery

Type:

Not user replaceable

Not user replaceable

Charging:

Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W

Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 11.0W

Camera

Rear:

Triple camera

Triple camera

Main camera:

50 MP (OIS, PDAF)

12 MP (OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 23 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.56"; Pixel size: 1.0 μm

Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm

Second camera:

10 MP (Telephoto, OIS)

12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 69 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.94"; Pixel size: 1.0 μm

Optical zoom: 2.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Sensor size: 1/3.6"; Pixel size: 1.0 μm

Third camera:

12 MP (Ultra-wide)

12 MP (Ultra-wide, OIS)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 12 mm; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Flash:

LED

LED

Video recording:

7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)

Yes

Front:

10 MP

4 MP (Under-screen)

Folded:

10 MP

Video capture:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)

Design

Dimensions:

5.75 x 2.78 x 0.30 inches (146 x 70.6 x 7.6mm) , thickness with camera 0.35 inches (8.97 mm)

6.23 x 5.04 x 0.25 inches (158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm)

Folded:

(158.2 x 67.1 x 14.4 mm)

Weight:

5.89 oz (168.0 g)

9.56 oz (271.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus); Frame: Aluminum

Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum

Resistance:

Water, Dust; IP68

Yes; IPX8

Biometrics:

2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint

Fingerprint (touch)

Keys:

Left: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green

Phantom Black, Phantom Green, Phantom Silver

Cellular

5G:

n1, n2, n3, n5, n8, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave

n2, n5, n25, n41, n66, n71, n260, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave

4G (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

4G (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)

3G:

Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900), 9(1700)

Data Speed:

LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s

LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s

SIM type:

Dual Nano SIM + eSIM

Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones:

No 3.5mm jack

No 3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

Dolby Atmos, aptX, aptX-HD

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Wireless screen share

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.2

5.2

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6); Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6); Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2

Features:

Charging, OTG

Charging, OTG

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Other:

NFC

NFC

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Jun 23, 2021

FCC ID value:

A3LSMF926U

Measured SAR:

Head:

0.73 W/kg

Body:

0.86 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.22 W/kg

Wireless Router:

0.79 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 799

Availability

Officially announced:

Feb 09, 2022

Aug 11, 2021

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FAQs

What is better S22 Ultra or Z Fold 3? ›

Battery and water-proofing are other hardware areas where the Galaxy S22 Ultra is better. It comes with a 5,000mAh battery and 45W charging compared to the 4,400mAh battery and 25W charging on the Z Fold 3.

Is it worth upgrading from S22 Ultra to Z Fold 4? ›

Performance and Software

There's not a huge difference in performance between the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 4, even though the latter comes equipped with the overclocked version of Qualcomm's latest silicon - the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

How old is the Galaxy Z fold 3? ›

Samsung unveiled its third generation of folding phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G on 11 August 2021.

Is it worth upgrading from Z Fold 3 to 4? ›

If you've been longing for a better camera, the Z Fold 4 finally delivers. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 keeps the same 12MP ultrawide shooter as the Z Fold 3, and while the megapixel count drops from 12MP (on the Z Fold 3) to 10MP for the telephoto lens, you get 3x optical zoom (compared to 2x) with the new phone.

Why Samsung S22 Ultra is better than iPhone? ›

Camera Specs

The iPhone 14 Pro has a triple-lens setup, but the Samsung S22 Ultra manages to go one better by having four cameras on the rear. Both have an ultra-wide, a standard lens, and a 3x zoom lens, but you also get a 10x zoom lens with the Samsung.

What is the screen quality of the Z fold 3? ›

The screen is also brighter at 1200 nits of peak brightness, making it readable under direct sunlight. It is a 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO panel that supports an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz.

How many times can you flip the Galaxy Z fold 4? ›

The Z Fold 4 can survive 200,000 folds.

When did the Z Fold 5 come out? ›

August 11, 2023

Does the Z fold 3 crack? ›

Do the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 break easily? No. It will not break easily until unless you are talking about screens.

Was the Z Fold 3 discontinued? ›

Samsung is discounting the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and discontinuing the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

What's the difference between Galaxy Fold 3 and 4? ›

The Fold 4 is slightly wider and shorter than the Fold 3, and the camera module has grown to accommodate the new 50MP main camera. Also, the hinge is smaller on the Fold 4, so the cover screen can move over closer to the edge of the phone.

Is the Fold 4 better than the Flip 4? ›

Performance, battery life, and charging

If you plan on doing a lot of multitasking and running multiple apps at once – something the Fold is naturally suited for — it'll be the better choice here. Looking at storage, the Fold 4 offers 256GB of memory as standard and can be had with either 512GB or 1TB.

How many times can Z Flip 3 fold? ›

With the Infinity Flex Display, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 can withstand over 200,000 folds.

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