Traditional Note design with modern premium touches - big display, boxy shape, curved edges, unique camera styling.

S Pen eats up internal volume and adds weight, which isn't ideal if you're in for the S Ultra and not the Note Ultra.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra may not have 'Note' in its name, but deep inside we know it is one, probably the last of its kind. From our Note-loving hearts and level reviewer heads alike, it's an easy recommendation.

S Pen is convenient and highly accurate Versatile camera takes great photos The latest processor for power Long software support Beautiful high refresh rate screen

Not very fast battery charging Large and heavy

“The Galaxy S22 Ultra is astonishingly capable in almost all aspects, from camera to productivity, and you probably won't need to consider upgrading for years.”

Beautifully engaging display ; Stunning zoom photography ; Meaty sound

Beatable battery life ; Main Sony rival sounds better

If you can deal with the average battery life, this is the new flagship Android phone to rule them all – and that’s before taking into account the new S Pen

Incredible cameras and zoom ; Excellent little S Pen ; Gorgeous butter-smooth screen

Pricey ; No microSD slot ; Battery life could be better

Incredible 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ display ; Powerful smartphone hardware ; Incredible camera and advanced features ; Has a slot to hold the included S Pen ; Long-lasting 5,000mAh battery

No MicroSD card slot ; 45W charger not included ; Very expensive to buy

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is everything you'd expect from a flagship smartphone and more. New features like the slot for the S Pen along with the latest hardware make this perfect for productivity, while the new camera features make for incredible...

Improved S Pen implementation ; Big, bright display

Very expensive ; Less RAM than S21 Ultra

Bright and punchy screen with adaptive refresh rate ; Distinctive camera design is eye-catching - and it's very capable too ; Integrated S Pen stylus is great (but not everyone will use it)

Battery life is questionable ; Software not entirely bug-free ; Not everyone will want the built-in S Pen stylus - this is S series not a Note after all ; No microSD card expansion ; Pricey

The Ultra is a total departure for the Galaxy S22 series, integrating a little S Pen stylus, which makes it rather like the Note that never was. Many features aren't hugely different to the outgoing S21 Ultra, however, but this handset is all about...

Incredible S Pen performance ; Buttery-smooth, ultra-bright display ; All-day battery life ; Impressive camera performance

Expensive ; Exynos 2200 isn't as powerful as 8 Gen 1 ; Slower charging than key rivals ; Can be hard to hold one-handed

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the perfect upgrade for existing Galaxy Note users, offering the same design language, a built-in S Pen slot and more. Throw in flagship specs including a WQHD+ 120Hz display, one of the best camera setups around and...