[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. 🙃
@@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
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!
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!)
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
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.
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!
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.
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 😅
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.
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.
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".
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.
I rarely use my S Pen but I have had to sign a few contracts & boy is it convenient! In Sept. 2023, I can get up at 5:30a, pair to my Watch 5 Pro Titanium, hook up the boat, go fishing all day, take a few pics & videos. Then get home around 6 or 7p & relax. It goes back on wireless charging at 9-10p & it's never below 50% besides 1 time it was at 45% battery life in late Sept 2023 because I was watching movies while fishing on a slow day. Never had an issue out in 100°F while fishing here in SE Texas..It's a Powerhouse! I also just looked up resale on Amazon & seen $800-$1000 for the S22 Ultra, so Samsung is retaining its value 🤟
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
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.
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.
on the headphones topic, i dont use headphones on the go very often, so wireless is awful to me. i charge them when ive used them, then if i randomly need them theyve been sitting so long theyre nearly dead, ruining the battery and stuff. plus it feels like a waste of money to spend 100 bucks on a set of earphones i only use rarely. i really would like the headphone jack back.
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.
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 🤙🏼
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
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.
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 TH-cam but TV too. You have a long career ahead of you! Beautiful!
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!!
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.
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.
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+++!
1:35 Uhhh I still use wired earphones and I have the Pixel 6 Pro...it's not really as much a form of expression as it is a convenience for me. Not having to worry about another battery to charge, and the wire making it much harder to lose (besides the fact that it's cheaper anyway) is really nice. As much as I wish the headphone jack still existed on phones, a dongle (for $10) did the job well enough, so I'm not too bothered.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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..
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 know it's an Ultra phone with Ultra specs. Love the specs, but wished it was smaller...! 6.8' is massive... and wayyy to large for me to pocket... Loving your reviews Mobileman!
Am impressed by this phone honestly, can’t wait to have access to it (Samsung only sending spares to every shops event for the biggest carrier in France) I was hesitating with a fold3 but the cameras make it a winner to me.
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
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.
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'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!
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!
Watching on my brand new samsung galaxy s22 ultra which I bought after watching this video first time round. The review I can confirm is 💯 accurate and on the money. Love this thing.
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! 😌
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
Not giving us an SD slot is absolute BS.... no excuse whatsoever. Doesn't matter what's inside, SDs have specific uses that cannot be sidestepped. As such, I'll keep on keeping on with the Note 20 ultra. Worth mentioning too... my cameras are better tbh, especially with the laser focus... my cpu/gpu hangs on just as well... my battery is similar... and uhhh, this isn't a big enough increase in anything to justify getting it if you already have a 20. Maybe the 23 will have an SD card slot, and be marginally better yet. I do rely on the Note though... the spen takes notes, measurements, draws rough mock ups, makes store lists, materials and such, serial numbers, model numbers, so much more... it's constant use. Where most in my position would use paper and pen all day long, I use the phone. But I mean, the screen, resolution, dpi, software, versions of said software, all of it, even ram (the 20u is where the top tier 22 is)... my 20 ultra is IDENTICAL, if not better.
I always enjoy your commentary on galaxy devices and I love your voice, oh so COOL 😎. I personally chose the burgundy S22 Ultra in 512gb as my new device of choice. I utilize my sPen on the regular and it's why I chose this device 👏🏻💯🔥
People who still use wired headphones aren't doing it because it's ironic, they're doing it because they prefer the quality and consistency that a wire provides, it doesn't go much deeper then that.
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.
Longtime Note user and was excited for an upgrade to this one...5 weeks later the screen cracked on the edge in my back pocket. I haven't used a screen protector in several years. So much for gorilla glass victus! DEX is working like a champ. But it is very concerning that Samsung has now partnered with ubreakifix...how many screens are cracking? Not good! Especially for how much these phones cost...
I have the Meze 99 classic headphones which I listen to on Bluetooth with the fiio btr5 receivers using my phone. While having a headphone jack and inbuilt DAC in phones for guys like me would be super useful, the convenience of Bluetooth does it for me 9 out of 10 times.
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!
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)
8/128 as base storage is disappointing for the alleged best non-foldable phone Samsung can make. 2019's Note10+ did 12/256 as base PLUS the expandable storage. The phone is gorgeous but Samsung looks like they are unwilling to make a proper phone with everything they can put on
I got mine Monday.. I got 256 GB white.. I love my phone & one of my favorite things to do with my s pen.. Is to use it as a magnify & take pics/videos with.. It works great with Google messages included
It is inexcusable that the iPhone 13 pro max has a better battery life then the S22 Ultra. Samsung needs to improve significantly. As for storage the S22 Ultra should only offer 256GB, 512 GB 1 TB and 2 TB.
This has nothing to do with Samsung, and everything to do with the efficiencies Apple is able to realize by using vertically integrated hardware and software. It's an issue with all Android phones.
All flagships can take you through a full day (some even a day and a half) of heavy use. It's no secret that the iPhone has the better battery endurance. This is expected because the iPhone pauses any and all processes in the background and gives full focus to whatever the user is trying to do at that moment whereas Samsung devices keep the processes running allowing the user to pick up where they left off offering true multitasking (something that's nonexistent in iOS devices). Point being, if you can still make it through a full day with juice to spare, why are we complaining when we're comparing a more capable phone to the iPhone?
dude said inexcusable...lmao these iphone 13 pro's are a different beast. It will take some effort and optimization for any Android device without a 6000+mAh battery to even match it much less beat it.
I use my Samsung s21 and dex (using a lapdock when needed) as my main machine for everything from office work (email, calander, Ms office, etc), video meetings, coding (using termux to run full development environment locally, vscode, web servers, etc), video editing (lumafusion will make this even better), gaming (Android games, retro games, game streaming using kishi controller or on TV using 8bitdo Bluetooth controller), video entertainment (on phone and pushing to tv), banking, social media, wallet, gps, camera, news, you name it I do it on my phone.
"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.
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.
It is hard to believe when I say that no microSad card slot is a good thing...realized after loosing phone with full 512 gb personal data on it's mixroSad card.
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 was a Note user since number 3 but when the zFold 3 came out I just had to get it. Now I'm torn. I really like having a mini tablet in my pocket but some features of the "new note" look so much better.
For all those who don't know : You can now put 3rd party icon packs on to samsung one UI launcher using goodlock. You are no longer restricted to those awful samaung themes.
I swear, each and every year I hope for 2 things from Samsung flagships. Better video and non - blurry photos of moving subjects, but no...It looks like it isn't a big problem for Samsung. I don't care about megapixels and zooms, messy photos of anything that's moving is just big NO on phone of this price (and name)
@@sushimshah2896 I don't think it has to do with megapixels. Since S7 Edge, my first Samsung phone, there has been an issue with moving subjects. I think their camera software needs some improvements, especially with hardware this powerful.
People would still be using wired headphones, if they were given the option. And especially kids shouldn't be handed tiny battery-powered plugs. 15 bucks worth of headphones used to go a long way. Removing the headphone-jack artificially drives up the cost of basic users.
Optically stabilized 10x zoom is one of the few features Im waiting for on the iPhone. The S21 ultras 10x magnification is so good but if apple can use similar hardware with sensor shift at 10x zoom, well that be literal chefs kiss.
Great Review. Personally, I think turning down artificial sharpness has actually made the image looked better in S22 ultra. I felt S21 ultra sharpness was a bit overdone. In fact, all new phones go overkill when it comes to sharpness. The natural sharpness you get from optics is just better.
Very precise! Maybe is a One UI 4 thing, as my Samsung S20 FE after the update seemed less sharp but then I feel they look less "overprocessed" smartphone way and more natural as in a bigger camera way.
Having the S10e myself I got to say... I'm considering the Note 20 Ultra or the S22 but not the S22 Ultra as an upgrade. The price the lack of better design and diferentiation isn't enough for me to justify paying more than double in Brazil. To bad. I had really high hopes for this one. Maybe the S23 Ultra or even the S25 Ultra depending on my next upgrade will be better options in 2 years or so!
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.
love the no bullshit reviews, perfect. already got the 'green' one but it's now black with the case (silly). the curved screen makes it kind of annoying to hold during video watching, keep touching the screen and making the text go up on it. it's super speedy coming from a sub $300 dollar phone. the camera.. holy cow.. now that's what i wanted in a phone. The battery life isn't that great, but it'll hold up against my old k30 lg and I'm okay with that. 400 MB per-sec download for g5 which blows away phone speeds by 300+. Never stop doing the outside look on the phone, these reviews are where it's at. cheers!
Folks that say "don't be a creep" to street photography are weird. My theory is if you don't want your photo taken in public, don't go to public places. Aside from that, good review.
Great review but I don't think that wired headphones are ironic or anything. A lot of dongle dac amps are really going to bring the A game for more expensive or even demanding IEMs or even headphones in some cases. There are people who care about their on the go audio as much as they care about their cameras or whatever. As much as flagships are taking away the headphone jack, wired iems and headphones will still perform better than whatever TWS or their wireless counterpart in terms of their sound quality, especially with people that can afford these flagships and still care about audio. Why would they want to compromise? It's just nice, enjoying good quality audio, yknow.
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
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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.
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!)
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...
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. 🤷
@@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.
@Live Your Life lmao both are flagship Androids, they're competing with each other as much as with the iphone.
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!
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!
@zero tolerance policy 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
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.
@zero tolerance policy Still runnin' fine with Note 9 here
@zero tolerance policy 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
@@faruq5740 Absolutely enjoying my Burgundy S22 Ultra (Note). Screen is stunning and photos are nice and sharp.
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.
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
Samsung is king of the smartphone camera zoom game
@@SneakyCaleb There's S22
@@justinsm but that small battery and the gen 1 chip yikes
2014 Samsung Galaxy K zoom says hello lol
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".
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.
I rarely use my S Pen but I have had to sign a few contracts & boy is it convenient!
In Sept. 2023, I can get up at 5:30a, pair to my Watch 5 Pro Titanium, hook up the boat, go fishing all day, take a few pics & videos. Then get home around 6 or 7p & relax. It goes back on wireless charging at 9-10p & it's never below 50% besides 1 time it was at 45% battery life in late Sept 2023 because I was watching movies while fishing on a slow day. Never had an issue out in 100°F while fishing here in SE Texas..It's a Powerhouse!
I also just looked up resale on Amazon & seen $800-$1000 for the S22 Ultra, so Samsung is retaining its value 🤟
$600 in my country for a 512gb but Xiaomi 13T pro is already at $550
I'll wait for a bit whether s22U gets to $400 like the s21u today in a few months
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
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.
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.
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 !
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!
on the headphones topic, i dont use headphones on the go very often, so wireless is awful to me. i charge them when ive used them, then if i randomly need them theyve been sitting so long theyre nearly dead, ruining the battery and stuff. plus it feels like a waste of money to spend 100 bucks on a set of earphones i only use rarely. i really would like the headphone jack back.
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.
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 🤙🏼
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?
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.
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 TH-cam but TV too. You have a long career ahead of you! Beautiful!
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!!
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.
I've very much appreciated your work over the years sir. Thanks for this review. I picked up the S22 Ultra over the weekend.
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.
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
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+++!
1:35 Uhhh I still use wired earphones and I have the Pixel 6 Pro...it's not really as much a form of expression as it is a convenience for me. Not having to worry about another battery to charge, and the wire making it much harder to lose (besides the fact that it's cheaper anyway) is really nice. As much as I wish the headphone jack still existed on phones, a dongle (for $10) did the job well enough, so I'm not too bothered.
No one does phone reviews quite like MrM. Fantastic review.
Others reviewing this phone focus on fancy fluff. Mr Mobile convinces me he's a user. Bravo.
Your videos are an art. Been following you since 2017. Keep up the good work.
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
As always you are my favorite TH-cam guy. Your videos are VERY GOOD. Been thinking of switching back to Samsung.
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.
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.
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.
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?
I love the way you put your words together ❤ very nice review 🔥
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
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..
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 know it's an Ultra phone with Ultra specs. Love the specs, but wished it was smaller...! 6.8' is massive... and wayyy to large for me to pocket...
Loving your reviews Mobileman!
As always, a perfection of a review video courtesy from one of the best Techtubers to ever exist. ✨
Sir, i love your work. Thanks for the great review. My preorder arrived on 2/22 instead of 2/25. I'm loving my Note 22 ultra.
Samsung: That zoom though!
Everyone: Yes but what about-
Samsung: IT ZOOMS!!!
Am impressed by this phone honestly, can’t wait to have access to it (Samsung only sending spares to every shops event for the biggest carrier in France) I was hesitating with a fold3 but the cameras make it a winner to me.
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’ll like the video first. Now on to watching an episode I already know will be brilliant. Mr Mobile rocks!
I remember when phones of this class were less then 1k so it's still mind boggling to remember how much these are.
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.
2:54 nice meta reference collecting those 'snapdragon' plants ;)
It's peak summer in Australia right now so if there were overheating issues we'd hear about them.
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'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!
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!
Watching on my brand new samsung galaxy s22 ultra which I bought after watching this video first time round. The review I can confirm is 💯 accurate and on the money. Love this thing.
The best tech reviewer in the game! Hands down 👏
Best review, best video edition, best narrator. Such a pleasure to see this.
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
A delight of video as always, i liked that segment called 60 seconds, good place to hace a quick review of features to not forget.
Liked as always
Not giving us an SD slot is absolute BS.... no excuse whatsoever. Doesn't matter what's inside, SDs have specific uses that cannot be sidestepped. As such, I'll keep on keeping on with the Note 20 ultra. Worth mentioning too... my cameras are better tbh, especially with the laser focus... my cpu/gpu hangs on just as well... my battery is similar... and uhhh, this isn't a big enough increase in anything to justify getting it if you already have a 20. Maybe the 23 will have an SD card slot, and be marginally better yet.
I do rely on the Note though... the spen takes notes, measurements, draws rough mock ups, makes store lists, materials and such, serial numbers, model numbers, so much more... it's constant use. Where most in my position would use paper and pen all day long, I use the phone.
But I mean, the screen, resolution, dpi, software, versions of said software, all of it, even ram (the 20u is where the top tier 22 is)... my 20 ultra is IDENTICAL, if not better.
I always enjoy your commentary on galaxy devices and I love your voice, oh so COOL 😎. I personally chose the burgundy S22 Ultra in 512gb as my new device of choice. I utilize my sPen on the regular and it's why I chose this device 👏🏻💯🔥
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.
People who still use wired headphones aren't doing it because it's ironic, they're doing it because they prefer the quality and consistency that a wire provides, it doesn't go much deeper then that.
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.
Longtime Note user and was excited for an upgrade to this one...5 weeks later the screen cracked on the edge in my back pocket. I haven't used a screen protector in several years. So much for gorilla glass victus! DEX is working like a champ. But it is very concerning that Samsung has now partnered with ubreakifix...how many screens are cracking? Not good! Especially for how much these phones cost...
As per usual, an extremely well made and entertaining review! I love the 60 second segment, let’s bring it back 😁🙏🏼
I have the Meze 99 classic headphones which I listen to on Bluetooth with the fiio btr5 receivers using my phone. While having a headphone jack and inbuilt DAC in phones for guys like me would be super useful, the convenience of Bluetooth does it for me 9 out of 10 times.
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!
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)
8/128 as base storage is disappointing for the alleged best non-foldable phone Samsung can make. 2019's Note10+ did 12/256 as base PLUS the expandable storage. The phone is gorgeous but Samsung looks like they are unwilling to make a proper phone with everything they can put on
I got mine Monday.. I got 256 GB white.. I love my phone & one of my favorite things to do with my s pen.. Is to use it as a magnify & take pics/videos with.. It works great with Google messages included
It is inexcusable that the iPhone 13 pro max has a better battery life then the S22 Ultra. Samsung needs to improve significantly.
As for storage the S22 Ultra should only offer 256GB, 512 GB 1 TB and 2 TB.
2TB? Slow down there a bit
This has nothing to do with Samsung, and everything to do with the efficiencies Apple is able to realize by using vertically integrated hardware and software. It's an issue with all Android phones.
All flagships can take you through a full day (some even a day and a half) of heavy use. It's no secret that the iPhone has the better battery endurance. This is expected because the iPhone pauses any and all processes in the background and gives full focus to whatever the user is trying to do at that moment whereas Samsung devices keep the processes running allowing the user to pick up where they left off offering true multitasking (something that's nonexistent in iOS devices). Point being, if you can still make it through a full day with juice to spare, why are we complaining when we're comparing a more capable phone to the iPhone?
@@KJTD If they get rid of the SD card slot them they have to offer a storage option soo large that no one can fill it.
dude said inexcusable...lmao
these iphone 13 pro's are a different beast. It will take some effort and optimization for any Android device without a 6000+mAh battery to even match it much less beat it.
I use my Samsung s21 and dex (using a lapdock when needed) as my main machine for everything from office work (email, calander, Ms office, etc), video meetings, coding (using termux to run full development environment locally, vscode, web servers, etc), video editing (lumafusion will make this even better), gaming (Android games, retro games, game streaming using kishi controller or on TV using 8bitdo Bluetooth controller), video entertainment (on phone and pushing to tv), banking, social media, wallet, gps, camera, news, you name it I do it on my phone.
"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.
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.
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.
It is hard to believe when I say that no microSad card slot is a good thing...realized after loosing phone with full 512 gb personal data on it's mixroSad card.
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 was a Note user since number 3 but when the zFold 3 came out I just had to get it. Now I'm torn. I really like having a mini tablet in my pocket but some features of the "new note" look so much better.
Your videos are so beautiful. They are really enjoyable to watch.
Thank you!
For all those who don't know : You can now put 3rd party icon packs on to samsung one UI launcher using goodlock. You are no longer restricted to those awful samaung themes.
I swear, each and every year I hope for 2 things from Samsung flagships. Better video and non - blurry photos of moving subjects, but no...It looks like it isn't a big problem for Samsung. I don't care about megapixels and zooms, messy photos of anything that's moving is just big NO on phone of this price (and name)
Well the higher megapickel count is to blame here, not much they can do.
You are better off with an Xperia if you shoot moving subjects a lot.
@@sushimshah2896 I don't think it has to do with megapixels. Since S7 Edge, my first Samsung phone, there has been an issue with moving subjects. I think their camera software needs some improvements, especially with hardware this powerful.
People would still be using wired headphones, if they were given the option. And especially kids shouldn't be handed tiny battery-powered plugs. 15 bucks worth of headphones used to go a long way. Removing the headphone-jack artificially drives up the cost of basic users.
You know you've got a real review when Michael Fisher drops a video on it 🍿📱 📺
Optically stabilized 10x zoom is one of the few features Im waiting for on the iPhone. The S21 ultras 10x magnification is so good but if apple can use similar hardware with sensor shift at 10x zoom, well that be literal chefs kiss.
Great Review. Personally, I think turning down artificial sharpness has actually made the image looked better in S22 ultra. I felt S21 ultra sharpness was a bit overdone. In fact, all new phones go overkill when it comes to sharpness. The natural sharpness you get from optics is just better.
Very precise! Maybe is a One UI 4 thing, as my Samsung S20 FE after the update seemed less sharp but then I feel they look less "overprocessed" smartphone way and more natural as in a bigger camera way.
I find s22ultra images too sharp. There are often even sharpening halos in pictures.
Your narrative skill is exceptional. Well done, Mr Mobile.
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.
Having the S10e myself I got to say... I'm considering the Note 20 Ultra or the S22 but not the S22 Ultra as an upgrade. The price the lack of better design and diferentiation isn't enough for me to justify paying more than double in Brazil. To bad. I had really high hopes for this one. Maybe the S23 Ultra or even the S25 Ultra depending on my next upgrade will be better options in 2 years or so!
The S21 Ultra would be the ultimate sweet spot right now-especially with people selling it to get the new S22
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.
love the no bullshit reviews, perfect. already got the 'green' one but it's now black with the case (silly). the curved screen makes it kind of annoying to hold during video watching, keep touching the screen and making the text go up on it. it's super speedy coming from a sub $300 dollar phone. the camera.. holy cow.. now that's what i wanted in a phone. The battery life isn't that great, but it'll hold up against my old k30 lg and I'm okay with that. 400 MB per-sec download for g5 which blows away phone speeds by 300+. Never stop doing the outside look on the phone, these reviews are where it's at. cheers!
Folks that say "don't be a creep" to street photography are weird. My theory is if you don't want your photo taken in public, don't go to public places. Aside from that, good review.
Great review but I don't think that wired headphones are ironic or anything. A lot of dongle dac amps are really going to bring the A game for more expensive or even demanding IEMs or even headphones in some cases. There are people who care about their on the go audio as much as they care about their cameras or whatever. As much as flagships are taking away the headphone jack, wired iems and headphones will still perform better than whatever TWS or their wireless counterpart in terms of their sound quality, especially with people that can afford these flagships and still care about audio. Why would they want to compromise?
It's just nice, enjoying good quality audio, yknow.
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
A powerful consummate review. Thank you Mr. Mobile