Looking for the best Android smartphone in 2022? If you are, there are a few options that stand out, and two of them are the OnePlus 10 Pro and the Samsung S22 Ultra. The OnePlus 10 Pro is the more affordable of the two, but make no mistake, it’s not lacking in the specs department. On the other hand, the Samsung S22 Ultra is the more expensive phone, but that’s because it’s got some exclusive features that you won’t get with any other Android smartphone. So which of these two phones should you get? We compare them below.
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OnePlus 10 Pro vs Samsung S22 Ultra Comparison Chart
Design
Both the OnePlus 10 Pro and Samsung S22 Ultra are well-built, but the latter features better materials.
These two phones both feature glass backs and fronts with an aluminum frame. They also have an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. In terms of durability, these two are excellent. That said, the Samsung S22 Ultra has the advantage here since it features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ at the front and at the back. In contrast, the OnePlus 10 Pro is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus at the front and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 at the back. The difference is not that huge, but it is still worth mentioning.
The OnePlus 10 Pro and Samsung S22 Ultra have distinct looks that make them easily recognizable. With its rounded corner and beautiful AMOLED screen, the OnePlus 10 Pro is a premium looking phone. At the back, it has a textured finish that allows for better grip. As for the camera module, the Chinese manufacturer took inspiration from Samsung’s S21 lineup, where the camera island blends into the aluminum chassis of the phone.
The Samsung S22 Ultra, on the other hand, has a more boxy shape with sharper corners. It also features a beautiful curved AMOLED screen that’s nice to look at. At the back, the phone has a matte finish, which is good if you don’t like phones that are fingerprint magnets. As for the camera setup, each lenses protrude from the back without a camera island.
Display
The OnePlus 10 Pro and Samsung S22 Ultra both sport AMOLED screens.
The screens on these two phones are quite similar, aside from the size and resolution. Both phones sport AMOLED screens with a max refresh rate of 120Hz with HDR10+ support. The refresh rate is adaptive, from 1Hz to 120Hz—to extend battery life.
As for the size and resolution, the OnePlus 10 Pro has a 6.7-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels. Meanwhile, the Samsung S22 Ultra sports a 6.8-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels. When it comes to text clarity and overall image quality, there’s not much difference between the two, despite the difference in size and resolution.
One thing that the Samsung S22 Ultra screen has over the panel of the OnePlus 10 Pro is its higher peak brightness. With normal indoor use, the difference is not that significant. However, when outdoors, the higher peak brightness of the Samsung S22 Ultra display offers a better experience since it’s easier to see what’s on the screen.
Hardware and Features
The OnePlus 10 Pro is a standard smartphone whilst the Samsung S22 Ultra comes with a stylus.
Both the OnePlus 10 Pro and Samsung S22 Ultra are equipped with the latest and most powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. You can expect that their performance will be similar in many ways. Their base models also feature the same 8GB of RAM, with the more expensive models featuring 12GB of RAM. The Samsung S22 Ultra does have the advantage when it comes to their most expensive models since it offers a variant with 1TB of storage.
On the software side, OnePlus’ OxygenOS feels a bit more easy to use and responsive than Samsung’s OneUI. However, the latter is more feature-packed, and Samsung’s DeX mode is a major advantage for people that like to use their phones for productivity. Along with the S Pen, the Samsung S22 Ultra offers better productivity and functionality.
Camera spec-wise, the Samsung S22 Ultra beats the OnePlus 10 Pro, and it’s the same story when it comes to performance. Photos taken with the S22 Ultra came out with more details and better colors and you also get 10x zoom lens on the phone. On the other hand, images taken with the OnePlus 10 Pro are brighter and a bit more washed out.
Battery
The OnePlus 10 Pro and Samsung S22 Ultra have similar battery performance, but the former charges faster.
Both phones are equipped with 5,000mAh batteries, and their battery performance are roughly the same, with the two lasting around 11 hours. However, the OnePlus 10 Pro offers faster charging. It supports 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging while the Samsung S22 Ultra supports 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.
Verdict
The OnePlus 10 Pro offers faster charging and a much more budget-friendly price but the Samsung S22 Ultra outperforms it in everything else.
OnePlus 10 Pro
More affordable and faster charging
Samsung S22 Ultra
Better overall, but pricey
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is ultimately the better phone, but that’s to be expected since it is more expensive. It offers better visuals, performance and with its DeX mode and S Pen, the phone is better suited for productivity. If you want the best Android phone in the market, the Samsung S22 Ultra should definitely be your choice. The OnePlus 10 Pro is also an excellent phone and it has a very attractive price tag. You can save a couple of hundred dollars by opting to go with it, especially if you don’t need the added features of the Samsung S22 Ultra.
FAQs
Yes, its battery can last around 11 hours on a full charge. It also charges faster than most flagship phones, supporting 80W fast charging.
Yes, you can submerge it in water to up for 30 minutes and it will still function without a hitch. It has an IP68 rating.
It has an IP68 rating, meaning that you can submerge it in water up to 30 minutes without getting damaged.
Yes, it comes with the S Pen.