Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are two of the most anticipated smartphones of 2022. Both devices offer a wealth of features and advanced specifications that cater to different needs. So, which one should you buy? In this blog post, we will compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra side-by-side to help you make a decision.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is a more traditional flagship smartphone with provided S Pen. It doesn’t have any fancy foldable features, but it does have a massive 6.9-inch display. And like the Galaxy Z Fold 4, it also has a 5G-compatible processor. The difference in processors between the two models is small. S22 Ultra uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, whereas Z Fold 4 uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 shows off the company’s engineering prowess. The phone can be used in two different modes: folded up or unfolded like a mini tablet. The phone’s hinge is incredibly sturdy, and the display itself is crisp and clear. But the folded-up (cover display) state neither supports graphics-intensive works nor S Pen. The cover display and S22 Ultra’s main display can not be compared. Galaxy Z Fold 4’s cover display is not packed as many pixels per inch as the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s screen, but it doesn’t matter much.

Now the main screen of Galaxy Z Fold 4. When unfolded, it does leave a crease. The feel of an S Pen is like drawing over an unfolded notebook. It is not like a tablet. If you have a lot of plans around illustrations using a larger screen, you should test it in some shop/showroom.

Now talk about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra packs a larger 5,000mAh battery than 4,400mAh on the Z Fold 4. Naturally, the battery of Z Fold 4 does not stay more than 7 hours.

The main Galaxy S22 Ultra special feature is the S Pen. It comes bundled, and there is a slot for it. Galaxy Z Fold 4 supports a special version of the S Pen with a retractable nib but there is no slot for easily carrying it. You have to depend on the case to carry it.

Now comes the camera. Everyone knows that in the year 2022, it is very difficult to beat the cameras of Galaxy S22 Ultra. This set is probably equipped with the best cameras ever on a smartphone. On the other hand, the cameras of Galaxy Z Fold 4 are quite average. They are not closest to bad or ordinary but you can not compare them with S22 Ultra. The only mentionable technology is the under-display camera in Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Talk about multitasking. Galaxy Z Fold 4 beats at multitasking with the support of working with three windows and a taskbar. The large display of Galaxy Z Fold 4 is just great for multitasking.

The last point is the price. The difference in pricing between the two is about $600. Galaxy S22 Ultra is cheaper yet one of the most advanced smartphones on this planet at this moment.

In conclusion, we can say that Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a great phone for media consumption and maybe video calls, and call conferences. S22 Ultra is an allrounder. You can not live just with a Galaxy Z Fold 4 as the main device. It is nice to have Galaxy Z Fold 4 or some version of Fold just like we have refrigerators and televisions in our homes. It is not a device which will require frequent upgrades. That is not true for S22 Ultra. When S25 Ultra will be launched, S22 Ultra will become outdated.