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[SAMSUNG GALAXY S22 ULTRA REVIEW]
You might not think the kind of person who needs to sign a lot of contracts on the go … would be the same type of person who plays high-end mobile games for hours on end … or the type of person who sees a tugboat going by and wonders “hey, just how epic is the Captain’s beard?”
But as nine years of Galaxy Note will attest, that person does exist (and until foldables stole my heart, I was one of them). And even though Samsung changed the product name for 2022, the company has reaffirmed its commitment to that special customer with the most capable Android phone you can buy (short of the Galaxy Fold series). It's a controversial take to some; come see why I'm standing by it, in MrMobile's Galaxy S22 Ultra Review!
[ABOUT MRMOBILE’S SAMSUNG GALAXY S22 ULTRA REVIEW]
MrMobile’s Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review was produced following fourteen days with a Galaxy S22 Ultra review sample provided by Samsung. Device tested on Verizon in and around Brooklyn NY, on build number SP1A.210812.016.S908U1UEU1AVA6.
MrMobile does not accept compensation from the manufacturers of the products he reviews in exchange for producing content. No payment was provided and no manufacturer or carrier was afforded a preview, editorial input or copy approval rights concerning this review. The lone sponsor of this video is dbrand.
[LINKS]
Power-A MOGA XP5-X Controller [Amazon]:
www.amazon.com/PowerA-Bluetoo...
Samsung now promises 4 years of updates to all recent Galaxy devices [Android Central]:
www.androidcentral.com/samsun...
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Benchmarks Demonstrate Qualcomm's CPU Struggles [PCMag]:
www.pcmag.com/news/snapdragon...
Android Central Podcast:
www.androidcentral.com/podcast
Remembering the original Galaxy Note [Android Central]:
www.androidcentral.com/rememb...
Samsung Galaxy Note II Review [Pocketnow]:
• Samsung Galaxy Note II...
[MUSIC]
"Sense" by Elision [Soundstripe]:
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"Boys Ride Beasts" by Cloud Wave [Soundstripe]:
app.soundstripe.com/songs/10957
"Daytime At The Disco" by Brent Wood [Soundstripe]:
app.soundstripe.com/songs/13787
[CHAPTERS]
00:00 Note, Resurrected
00:49 Mourning MicroSD
02:14 whynotboth.gif
03:20 The Stress Test
05:58 A Camera for Zoomers
10:22 Welcome Back, S Pen
11:32 Shilling for Stickers
12:25 Sixty Seconds on the Small Stuff
13:29 Twelve C-Notes!
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[DISCLOSURES]
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[TYPO ALERT] Welp, I'm a moron. "iPhone 12 Pro" should read as "iPhone 13 Pro" in those comparison shots. Sorry, folks - this is what I get for not having a copy editor. 🙃
Man! We trust you.. and love your way of presenting the video.
@@MAR786786 Thanks! Prices seem to have come way down since I bought it a few years back. It's quite slow, but it gets the job done: www.amazon.com/SanDisk-128GB-Ultra-Drive-Type-C/dp/B01EZ0X55C
I came to the comments to ask this very question! Thanks for letting us know.
How could one apply to be your copy editor?
@@TheMrMobile Great review as always! I have been waiting fr ur review. If possible could you do the review of exynos variant. Thnx.
Fantastic and concise review. That Statue of Liberty photo zoom was incredible.
It really blew my mind. We've all seen some zoom shots in the reviews but this was the first time I actually rewatched it multiple times because I couldn't believe it.
Not only that, but it actually seems like a real world usecase I could see myself use one day
That clip was freaking fantastic. Oscar worthy in just 15seconds
My mind went away !!!
I'd rather have a cheaper phone because who's going to be taking pictures like that everyday?
@@bland9876 I think u missed the point...
6:46 That shot with the incremental zoom out to show just how far the shot was taken from was pretty jaw dropping! I respect that you also briefly acknowledged the potential "creep" concern with such optical power as well. Though I'll still be sticking with my Note 9 for just a little bit longer, brilliant review as always!
honestly one of the best showcases i have ever seen from how good this camera tech has become.
Still on the note 9, here too! Don't really feel the need to upgrade.
Sticking with note 20 ultra, but this phone looks great. If it had an SD card I would switch
Creep
Floss: scumbag activities 😂😂
Still have my note 9 as well. But I think it is time to bite the bullet as I have replaced and cracked my screen. Replaced the wobbling charging port and it started to woble again. Also, the battery upgrade would be nice cause I drive with maps a lot and forget to charge it. But it will suck cause my truck does not have Bluetooth :( but maybe ill just replace the screen again and keep the legend alive for another year!)
Samsung has legitimately impressed me over the last few years. Especially on the software support front. I never would have thought my Galaxy would be on an update schedule that's more or less in line with my Pixel.
@Live Your Life why he would not ?
@@afd1040 perhaps it's about the meaning of those words rather than what they represent in the mobile space. Ehhh who knows. 🤷
yeah impressed by mocking apple and following them without an utter shame like enslaved peasants lmao
@@agoogleuser5398 not true i can see everything on my note 20 u
I assume the fast update policy mostly applies to their phone lineup and, in particular, their flagships. I have a Galaxy Tab S6 Lite which, granted, is almost two years old [since official release in May 2020] and the Lite moniker means it wouldn't get the same love as its non-Lite peers, but I'm still waiting for an update to One UI 4.X from 3.1 while the Android 13 developer preview is out and its stable version will be released in a few months. Also I don't agree with the suggestion that we as consumers should "take it easy" on Samsung just because Samsung produces a wide variety of phones and tablets and that it theoretically means more work to get the timely software updates done across all devices. Now don't get me wrong. There's so much I appreciate about Samsung products and especially the One UI and how far they've come in terms of both aesthetics and performance of the OS and how Samsung phones have always had features years ahead of competition. But honestly, the update policy still has some way to go before being seen as Pixel-level.
I really like that 60 seconds you dedicate to the details! Some of us look across the internet for those details, because almost everyone speaks about the more obvious stuff! Keep up the good work!
Hey Michael, 3 things.
1) This review should honestly be called “Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: The Movie”. As per usual, the script, cinematography, explanation, presentation, your voice and microphone quality (as well as the pace and intonations that characterize your speech) were all top notch. Cinema grade, might I say. This was a whole story.
2) I see you still play Smash Hit. I first became aware of that game from your OnePlus 2 review for Pocketnow back in 2015; that video is literally what caused me to download that game.
3) Keep up the great work. I’ve subscribed and unsubscribed to and from a number of tech channels over the years, but I make sure I’m always subscribed to yours. It was a huge hit in the mobile review sector when you took a break from reviewing a few years back 😅
When he records himself talking, his voice level changes abruptly to a point where I have to crank my volume up to hear him.
Considering smartphone design has plateaued in the past 3 years, the headphone jack and Micro sd slot should be resurrected by phone companies.
2 days with this phone and I am still blown away by how the the processing power and software make a ridiculously good product.
Same here. Really enjoying the S22 Ultra. Upgraded from Note 20 Ultra.
blown away for the 1st year , after that they'll get a downgrade from scammys inorder to upgrade
@@neggas- Still runnin' fine with Note 9 here
@@neggas- Used Note 10 for nearly 3 years, never once had a problem.
@@tomkillackey1458 I have note 20 ultra, hope the upgrade worth it especially the smoothness and social media camera
First time I've watched a MrMobile review the day of release *with* the phone he's reviewing. Thanks to you multiple of my family members use Z Fold3s, and now I'm sure I got it right getting the S22 Ultra, haha.
Glad to have been of service; hope you enjoy!
hahah, laugh more cuz 2 years in and the S22U be at 300 , hehehe
@@neggas- that's dumb talk dude
@@TheMrMobile there is spammer I believe acting like they are you telling people to message him on telegram
Must be a wealthy family
This is probably the first time I have been convinced to buy a phone. The Statue of Liberty zoom blew me away of how far we have come.
Just want it in a smaller size
Blow me away? dude you are litterally paying like 1500 , you get what you pay for
Even a 2013 lumia had 74mm magnification with a 40MP cam
Samsung is king of the smartphone camera zoom game
@@SneakyCaleb There's S22
@@justinsm but that small battery and the gen 1 chip yikes
Your outro enough goes a long way in my enjoyment of your channel! Unbias, unpurchased, uninfluenced it's rare these days and so refreshing. Thank you for that. The then fact you make great content is also awesome haha. Cheers from Brisbane Australia 🤙🏼
On day 3 with the phone now and really loving having my "Note" back. The battery life has definitely been less than stellar but I'm hoping it improves with time...most Samsung phones do.
Battery life will always get better after a few days of owning a new phone. It's how it was with my s21 ultra as well
My first impression is the same as yours, the phone is awesome so far but the battery life not so much. I also hope given an update plus some time to settle down after initial setup will result in better battery life.
@@NM_rocker gotta agree, initial battery life is really bad. Has yours improved Mark? I'll just say I'm glad these phones have Super Fast Charging at 25W because I hate having my phone running below 50% battery or above 80... wish you can manually set the phone to restrict charging to those parameters.
@@alphaspartan it’s gotten a bit better after adaptive battery out some apps to sleep that I only use once I a while. There’s a setting in the battery section that you can set so the battery only charges to 85%, I think the battery percentage will still say 100% but it doesn’t fully charge b
@@NM_rocker I finally went in and manually added a bunch of apps into deep sleep so that I could eek out some additional battery life. I was getting impatient waiting for the OS to do it. 😅 Unless I have a faulty battery, this s Spen seems to drain a lot of battery compared to the S21U.
2:54 nice meta reference collecting those 'snapdragon' plants ;)
Thank you, Mr. Mobile.
You're the ONLY reviewer I've seen so far that didn't make the stupid "Note name mistake" as a joke. Instead, you just told it as it is. It's a Note in all but the name. Not just that, you STRONGLY said it while others seemed to skip around it. You also pointed out things you missed as an actual Note user which I genuinely think only as a long term full feature user could understand.
Even though I have already ordered my unit (an online exclusive colour with the matching S Pen of course), this sir, is the review I've been waiting for.
As an iPhone user (i12pm) I'm jealous - mostly. Zoom, wow! S Pen, wow! Well done Sammy.
Now on to the reviewer! Your presentation, voice modulation etc are unsurpassed, not only on UA-cam but TV too. You have a long career ahead of you! Beautiful!
I havent had a super flagship in a long time, usually i've been getting mid range or slightly under flagship, but ive had my eye on the s22 ultra.
That statue of liberty picture absolutely blew my mind. WOW
You know you've got a real review when Michael Fisher drops a video on it 🍿📱 📺
Succinct and stylish, as always. Love a good Mr. Mobile review on the morning.
Quick aside: I ended up buying an Artek folding keyboard based on your reviewing, and ya know what? I love it. My favorite iPad Pro 11 accessory. Long-haul battery, satisfying mechanism and haven't had a Bluetooth hitch yet. Also, it's a hell of a conversation starter.
Thank you for "ALWAYS" making such super informative reviews here on youtube. Always look forward to your reviews.💓
What a cool review!! Really enjoyed your perspective Mr. Mobile... as well i must say your narration style and choice of words, rhythm, subtle puns are so chic... it is very enjoyable to hear you thru a review, i felt the same when I watched your Pixel 6 California trip review..
Your videos are an art. Been following you since 2017. Keep up the good work.
DeX is one of the reasons why I bought a Samsung. Having a device you can fit in your pocket which can almost function as a PC, makes it a solid all in one device. Hopefully Samsung further improves it in the future.
I always look forward to your reviews Michael. Keep up the great work!
Got my S22 Ultra on 2-22-22....and have been blown away since ! Your shot of the Statue of Liberty says it all, GREAT VID as usual !
Very detailed review and excellent production and content quality as always. I have a Samsung s21 Ultra that I'm going to stick with: Although I'd LOVE to have the build in S-pen storage, I just can't justify the cost at this time. Also, thanks for the comparison of the camera to the S21 Ultra, very well done! A+++!
As per usual, an extremely well made and entertaining review! I love the 60 second segment, let’s bring it back 😁🙏🏼
I love the way you put your words together ❤ very nice review 🔥
5:22 "hello dex" reference to samsung dex. such a movie buff and not surprising coming from an actor. when i found your channel, i immediately had a feeling like you're a trained actor with the way you present in your vids and your occasional movie references. this is definitely my fav tech channels out there and thx for the content!
Great review 👍. Hoping the zoom functionality makes its way to the Fold later this year. Also, not sure whether you know about Theme Park that is part of the GoodLock app on the galaxy store? You can set 3rd party icon packs from the Play store in that app, and you can make your own themes too.
No one does phone reviews quite like MrM. Fantastic review.
Reliable reviews, always on point, kept me enthused all throughout. Always looking forward for you take on different pieces of tech. May this channel Live long and prosper 🖖
You really are the best tech reviewer I follow. I watch your reviews for phones I have NO intention of buying because you are so informative! I'll be sticking with my S21 from last year but enjoyed this one very much!
I'm a software engineering student with no plans of buying most of the tech you review but man, your reviews are like crisp short movies. Loved it every time!
I absolutely love your review! Very comprehensive and relevant for most people use case.
As a Note user for the last 6 years, I am absolutely agree with your opening statement! 😂 A versatile device that able to do wide array of activities are the reason I keep using Galaxy Note. The S Pen might feel like gimmicky, or something nice-to-have, but I ended up using it more than I expected.
Great review of the camera. not many youtubers go to this length to review it. I really enjoyed the sample shots you took
I was waiting for your review my man. Very great as expected. Keep on
As always you are my favorite UA-cam guy. Your videos are VERY GOOD. Been thinking of switching back to Samsung.
I always enjoy getting your take on things and look forward to your thoughts on DeX. I have Z Fold 3 and not looking back any time soon. It just does everything I need it to and doesn't feel cramped like a normal phone. The S22U, on the other hand, looks like the next upgrade for possibly my wife as she is a HUGE shutter bug for kids, animals, etc. so that might be right up her alley. That or the S21U.
Guess you didn't watch the review carefully, this camera isn't suited for fast moving subjects-(kids, animals, the like)-you just mentioned. The Xperias are much better in that regard.
The higher megapickel count along with the large sensor do have their drawbacks too (including readout speed/shutter lag, shallow depth of focus which can be a problem in certain situations), but all that aside it's a great camera system, just make sure she can handle such a huge brick (I personally can't)!
@@sushimshah2896 did you seriously just recommend a sony phone for photography? Hell no 🤣 sony can't even do hdr properly. And samsungs only really struggle with moving subjects in lower light. A pixel would be a way better option than a sony ever could be
@@propersod2390 If only the Pixel 6 Pro were available in more countries, there's currently only around 10 countries that have the Pixel 6/Pros and even then, some of these regions only carry the 128GB Variant. Importing the phone is not really an option as there will be RMA issues and stuff.
But gotta agree, the Sony Xperia's ain't that great after viewing sample videos on youtube. The S22 series will still be the current widely adopted phones globally because of availability issues of the other devices.
@@propersod2390 I don't know why you find it surprising, Sony has been improving, sure it may not be on par in terms of the Auto output, but it isn't a mainstream device for insta-lovers anyway.
And I never said that the Xperias have better cameras than the Note, ahem S22U in every situation, I responded for a very specific use-case of the original commenter.
And no amount of crazy HDR will save your photo if the subject is out of focus (clearly the animals weren't shot in low-light, so it shouldn't have been blurry according to you, yet they were)!
And when it comes to the Pixel (6/Pro specifically), I certainly wouldn't recommend those bug-ridden & generally worse QC phones to anyone I know, not to mention that they are just as limited as the Xperias in terms of availability.
@@propersod2390 For just taking photos and for fast moving subjects they are good.
And they are the only ones taking photography seriously enough to still include a two-stage camera button, unlike all the other clowns.
Ive been following Mr., Fisher since he was at Pocketnow several years ago, so now im doing research for a new phone, ive decided to revisit this review and come straight to this channel for it. Simply the best reviews out there. Thank you. We just love you Mr Mobile!!
Really appreciated this review. You had me won over until the comment at the end about the Pixel 6 Pro and the Fold 3. I know it wad a quick comment, but thank you for putting things into perspective.
You're simply the best! I love your practical approach to your reviews considering even the most subtle details. It's rather unfortunate that I cannot even afford a $300-dollar phone but all the same, it's amazing watching your reviews on high earned phones.
I think the best part of this review was that it came out literally as I was unboxing my own 22 ultra. Great video as always though!
Nice. Enjoy!
Wow the cameras on this thing are amazing. That first video in the harbor had so much going on and that video picked up every detail.
MrMobile I've watched many if your reviews but haven't commented to say thanks. Your review helped make the decision to spend a little extra and buy the S22 Ultra. Keep up the great work.
I always had struggled to replace my p30 pro because i love the camera an their Leica processing which is very different from others....I wanted tp upgrade to another Huawei with more zoom which is now not possible here...S22 ultra is a compelling smartphone..i love zooming and clicking images... nice showcase of zoom
I got mine on Feb 22. Went with the 256gb black and love it. I had the s20 and also had the S21 ultra and I am very happy with the S22 ultra. I also have the tab S7 plus and do not use the Spen that much, but find myself using the pen with the phone more often. Good job on the review
New flagship every year? Bit of a waste of money dont you think?
Excelente como siempre , adoro este canal y te sigo hace mucho tiempo .
I've very much appreciated your work over the years sir. Thanks for this review. I picked up the S22 Ultra over the weekend.
"He went to fricken California without me, that jerk.!" 🤣🤣🤣 I would have reacted the same way. But anyways, it seems like everyone is getting somewhat of a different experience when it comes to the cameras across the board. Samsung definitely needs to optimize the experience like soon, now that the general public is starting to get their S22 devices.
Samsung: That zoom though!
Everyone: Yes but what about-
Samsung: IT ZOOMS!!!
I’ve enjoyed your make phone fun again series! I’ve been waiting on your review of this phone!
Hahaha l love that Obi Wan - Dex clip! 😂 Great review! 👍
Easily becoming one of my favorites if not the favorite smartphone reviewer. Also the "when phones were fun" reviews are great and unique. Thanks Mr mobile, for your great content!
I imagine sean connery reads "the pen is mightier" in celebrity jeopardy, and will ferrell.. i mean alex trebek as a host...
As the norm for Mr.Mobile, Fantastic crisp review 👌
And the background score is just ever so fitting 💕
WONDERFUL
Others reviewing this phone focus on fancy fluff. Mr Mobile convinces me he's a user. Bravo.
i currenlty have the fold 3, really wanted one, the fold 3 is amazing, but I miss the cameras of other phones, I don't use the large screen enough, so been waiting for this review, I hate to say it but I'm going to swap to the s22 ultra, fits my needs better, just needed to make sure no major downfalls
I have a headphone jack and really do use it on a daily basis. Its super convenient to switch calls from phone to a laptop. Android tws earphones just haven't reached that kind of seamless integration just yet unlike the apple earpods.
6:47 Wow, that Statue of Liberty zoom shot was absolutely beautiful! ❤️
Best review, best video edition, best narrator. Such a pleasure to see this.
As always, a perfection of a review video courtesy from one of the best Techtubers to ever exist. ✨
Great review! The portrait shots are amazing! 1:07 the removal of the headphone jack from smartphones is not an issue. You can easily hook up wired headphones with USB to 3.5MM Audio Adapter with 32bit/384khz Hi-Rez Output build in independent DAC chip. They are cheap and remain secure. I use it for my S22 Ultra and have no complaints. But the micro SD card slot is bit of an issue, although transferring files is easy.
What about if you're charging your device?
Great review Michael, helped me a lot as I’ve just got this phone, returned from Apple and really enjoying it but you have made me more aware of a few features. Don’t have to carry 2 phones now as I’m dual SIM, personal & Work.
I’m adapting well to the option of sending messages or calling someone by it announcing on screen which method I want to use, should have done this after Lockdown to be honest.
Great shots of LIC loved them and many thanks for a great, honest review of a great product.
I've never done this before, but after being on the fence for a while about my next device choice, and your video largely helping me settle on a pick, I felt compelled to come back and share this tidbit.
While I love mobile photography in theory, I personally have always had a love/hate relationship with it in execution, largely due to a (benign) condition which causes my hands to shake a bit more than average, making it really tricky to consistently capture quality pictures and videos without a good stabilization system of some kind (I've considered a few handheld stabilizing gimbals but never ended up picking one up). Eventually I got used to the fact that 7/10 shots I attempted resulted in some variant of a "Try to reduce camera shake for a clearer shot" message from my camera app, and an unusably blurry end product, resulting in me trying to use my camera far less, and when I did, taking as many shots as I could to make sure I had a few workable options to choose from in the end. I picked up the S22 ultra recently, and yesterday took it on a walkabout to try taking some pictures and videos to test out the new cameras - I didn't miss a single shot due to blur, even when zooming it felt almost like I was using a tripod - I cannot express how relieving and exciting it is to be able to take consistently clear pictures using only my phone is. Not trying to sell this to anyone by any means, but if anyone is in a similar position with having trouble capturing stable and clear pictures/video on mobile due to shaky hands, see if you can try this camera out to see if it helps - I'm not sure if this stabilization is present on other S22 models, but if anyone knows if it is, or knows any other devices with similarly helpful stabilization, please feel free to thread them! My last two devices were OnePlus 8T and Galaxy S9 and neither were anywhere close in terms of camera stability, at least not in my hands.
Thanks for attending my Ted talk, remember to stay hydrated!
This sort of review comes only from the Mr. Mobile. Informative, fun, excellent narrative and amazing editing. One of my favorite Tech channels for a reason.
I remember when phones of this class were less then 1k so it's still mind boggling to remember how much these are.
Best review so far. MKB review was so light on real world usage. Thanks. Though I'll be returning my S22U as isy the Exynos model and battery life amongst other thibgs6are just not good enough. I'm really hoping the a Pixel 7 pro deliverers. Until then I'll fall back to my Pixel 3 which still has a fantastic camera.
Finally! The review I've been waiting for! Excellent as always.
The "don't be a creep" bit had me laughing out loud
Mission accomplished! Haha - wanted to do it with a wig and a dress, but ran out of time.
Another great review. Although I do miss having an s pen, I will stay with my S21. I've been enjoying it even more after the android 12 update
S pens are available on eBay for a 2 bucks.
Absolutely love watching your reviews its like listening to a really good audio-book, always suspensful but also super informative I ended up getting S22 Ultra because of it, thanks Michael!
I love the shot of Meze 99 Classic on your table.
I loved my z fold 2. A lot actually, however the phone is too fragile for me. I worked in an industrial setting and have a small child. I had the most durable case it still was too risky. The phone broke after only 7 months for a damaged hinge the 1st time. It was only a matter of time for another mishap. I am glad I was part of the initial experience. I know what it has to offer. In a few generations I'll be ready to fold again. In the meantime a power phone like this will do.
I am not buying the folds yet. It think they still have to learn from their designs. It's basically a new type of phone, and I suppose the future, eventually.
Exact same situation for me, traded in my ZF2 for this.
I still use wired headphones for lossless audio Michael. I can't get on with Bluetooth ear buds.
More power to you, if you can tell the difference. I've never been on that audiophile train.
@@TheMrMobile I'm no expert either, but to my ears anyway, lossless on Apple sounds better than audio on Spotify.
Still the best narrator in the game, with actually useful review info in your videos. It's more than just eye candy, it's quality content. Keep up the great work!
Been waiting for the review
I absolutely LOVE my S22 Ultra! It arrived early like two days ago, and I love the loud speakers and brighter screen! I came from the S21 Ultra and it's quite the difference! 😌
Are the speakers an improvement over the S21 Ultra ones?
@@drstrr Definitely! Not significantly, but you could definitely tell a difference!
So the brightness is a upgrade ? I'm coming from the s20 ultra and getting the s22 ultra in 2 weeks mainly because of the new brightness feature since I'm outside alot with my phone
as a big fan of sony omnibalance and tube design the s22 ultra was finally a phone worthy to upgrade from my sony xperia xz1
i adore the design and build quality
the screen is finally the kind of bright i want
i get 6 hours of onscreen time max none adaptive brightness and i feel this is ok, my mate 10 pro still does 9 hours max brightness which is my benchmark but 6 hours is at the limit of acceptable and i guess it's what i have to accept for max brightness
i would also honestly say a sd card slot is nice to have but it's sortof redundant today with as much as 500 or 1 tb of storage, sd cards also does not play well with android, so it's nice but i don't miss it a lot i never used it but it was nice to just have it same with a headphonejack which i also never used
some complaints i have
ce markings on the back and youtubers receiving specialized s22 ultras with no markings it's so unfair, i spoke to samsung and they told me these specialized review units are what samsung envisioned for the design before regulations of ce markings, allthought sony hid all these markings inside on paper on older xperia devices why couldn't samsung do that? oddly enough sony stopped doing that too, and i hate it.
camera performance is terrible just terrible
lag overall in the ui not sure if it's exynos or the fact that i received mine 2 weeks ago before the day 1 patch but the phone does not feel smooth
speaker not frontfacing i miss that from my sony
the s22 ultra is the phone sony should have made not samsung
i think foldables are the better way to go at that price but i am so obsessed with design and i can't stand the design of foldables right now weirdly almost closed, asymetrical for no reason at all as those curves can be removed but i guess people are obsessed about curves, if the fold 4 has a squared off design like the s22 ultra i'd buy that instead
The lack of a MicroSD card slot and of course the price is the thing that's putting me off getting this (or the S22 Plus). I keep my phones for years (I'm currently rocking a S8), so I keep filling them with data for that entire time, to the point that in the last year I got a new MicroSD card for it because the previous 128GB one wasn't cutting it anymore.
Still tempted mind, but I'm a lot less eager since I found out about the lack of MicroSD. Might consider the Fold as well, considering the price.
Your take on reviews is so great especially when I want so much information on a new phone that's stressing me to pre-order now or lose the deal HAHAHA
They all should bring back the Micro Sd card in all phones
My Note 9 still works pretty well and it's in great condition because I keep in a case. But my carrier is offering me $400 for it if I get the 22 Ultra.
Still trying to decide if I want to do it. I know if I wait till next year's model I'd get even less for my Note 9, which will be 4+ years old by then.
Very tempting to upgrade even though there is nothing wrong with my 9.
FINALLY a phone worth upgrading too
My Huawei mate 20 pro has been so good 4yrs in and it's still holding up compared with a lot of flagships
On the other hand, I have often consider Galaxy photos to be over sharpen / contrast/ saturated. From your samples, I actually appreciate the dialed down processing.
Amazing and always witty review, it's like we are actually hanging out with you! I have a XS Max (brand new insurance replacement) and I was going to upgrade to the S22 Ultra, but honestly after this review I am not convinced this "shiny new tech" is actually an upgrade. Great review, especially because it keeps the phone makers honest by pointing out the shortcomings and the features that are the same as last year's $1000+ device.
You’re 100% correct and you are sane and can see through the ‘shiny new tech’. To be fair, the XS Max **is** an absolute beast, especially when it launched in 2018. The A12 chip was almost too powerful at the time-only NOW does the S22 Ultra’s Snapdragon chip just barely get a few points higher in benchmarks in CPU only. We’re talking barely.
The $1,099 price was incredibly worth it in 2018 especially with that A12 because it’s paying off with that raw power to run iOS 15 without breaking a sweat in 2022. And it’ll most likely do the same for iOS 16.
I also got a brand new replacement in 2021 lol, it feels so brand new. Are you using it without a case or with a case?
@@Johnnygga While I agree the A12 is still plenty powerful, saying it has _just_ now been beaten is a bit on overstatement. The Snapdragon 865 (2019) had better benchmark results than the A12. Apple's silicon is definitely ahead of the competition but everything ages
Loved this review! As someone who's is upgrading from the 2018 Samsung Note 9, I can't wait to get my until as I feel I'm finally upgrading to a phone that has everything I want/need. Regardless whether the photos are slightly softer than the S21 Ultra they are bound to be way better than what I'm currently using. And even though I'm losing the headphone jack and SD card slot what I'm gaining is so much more and plan to use this phone for just as long as I did my Note 9.
The only sad part of this review is I can't believe I missed your Ingress stream! So saddening!
Ha- I'll do another, don't worry!
1:30 No. That's only the case for the US, where everyone uses iPhones. In most of the rest of the world, people still widely use wired headphones, and not as "retro self expression".
Thanks for a Awesome review, it’s been a longtime since I seen a review from you. Hope all is well with you and your family; Stay Safe!
The best tech reviewer in the game! Hands down 👏
Hopefully, in a few iterations they bring back extendable storage. That's the big deciding factor for me when upgrade in a few more years. ,
I think that ship has long saled with Samsung.... and wont come back.
They try too hard to be apple
Never say never…
…never!
There will be other options elsewhere if that turns out to be the case.
@@Matanumi they've already done it once. Realized the mistake then brought it back.
You earned a fan! Great review. Subscribed.
Thanks Michael. Great review as usual. One question though: which speakers are louder? On S22 Ultra or Z Fold 3?
Youre one of the only reviewers I trust, thanks for your honest opinon and the way you review ur products
Have been waiting for this review! This will help me decide if I should keep my Pixel 6 pro or return and get S22 Ultra.
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Keep your Pixel unless it's giving you troubles. I know there's a lot of software issues plaguing the Pixel 6 Pro.
@@Photo0021 Ye
@@Photo0021 Or low battery life
@@Photo0021 I have not had any issues at all. Also after seeing the review, I do not think its worth it.
Thanks for the review. Dose the newest S-pen work well with the previous models such as S21 ultra?
Your camera review segment has peaked my interest in this phone’s capabilities more so than other reviews I’ve seen so far. Not taking away from any other reviewers, yours just resonated more with me.
Your videos are so beautiful. They are really enjoyable to watch.
Thank you!
I like the zoom on my s21 ultra while I had it. I found the 6 pro camera to be more consistent and especially with skin tones. Thought it was marketing first lol. That was the only advantage was the 100 time zoom. I never take photos that far. Not even on my mirror less camera
Still holding onto my note 9. But with a cracked screen that I have already replaced and cracked again, a wobbling charger that I have also replaced, and battery that that barely lasts till dinner (drive with maps all day), I think it is finally time to upgrade. Vary happy that Samsung is still keeping the S pen alive cause I use it everyday to jot down notes for customers (a lot faster than typing or having a clip board)
@5:24 Dope editing move!