Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Cell Phone, 256GB, 12GB RAM, 5000 mAh Battery, Phantom Black - Unlocked

Had a note 20 ultra, decided it didn't wanna work anymore. So, I got the 22 ultra. I am one who doesn't like change. Once i have gotten accustomed to anything, I stick with it. So because of note no longer being made, I had to change my preference. Well, after getting used to 22; Im completely in love with it. Hopefully, it will last me a long time.

I have had this phone now several months. I switched from a Note10+ (aura glow). I miss my old phone. I have not really noticed a performance boost. Minimal at best. I miss the SD card expansion ability. I also didn't see a real improvement in the S pen as advertised. I use the S pen extensively in my profession, and in some cases I have noticed it seems to be less accurate. I have also experienced a lot of wi-fi issues on the S22 Ultra in my home. It disconnects a lot and has trouble streaming consistently. I have no issues with my laptop or desktop computers (wirelessly connected also), so I don't think my wi-fi is the culprit. Also, troubleshooting the wi-fi reveals no issues as well. I don't really find the cameras to be that great either. The zoom capability is impressive, but good luck holding the phone still enough to get a shot unless you keep some sort of phone stand or gimbal on you. Taking a normal picture looks good. If you try to adjust or crop the photo, detail gets lost, especially if you zoom in. I will say that the fingerprint reader is a lot better. Much higher rate of unlock on the first attempt, so that is good. The screen is of course gorgeous as is normal on a Sammy, so I love that. The screen glass does not hold up well to very small micro scratches from fabric (i.e., my pocket). I recommend a screen protector of some type that suits your needs. However, I have found that screen protectors interfere with the accuracy and usability of the S pen, so I opt not to put one on. I use the S pen all the time, so I'm also wondering it that could have a slight scratching effect on the glass over extended use. Bear in mind that a majority of this review is against my experience with the Note10+ (over two years of usage). Overall, the S22 Ultra is a solid phone and I enjoy using it. If you have never used a Samsung phone before, this phone will probably blow you away. So I definitely recommend it in that case. But given the choice again, I would have stuck with my Note10+ a bit longer.