Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro
The Galaxy S23 series is right around the corner, but the Galaxy S22 Ultra is still the company’s most powerful handset. Well, most powerful non-foldable handset. That being said, in this article, we’ll compare the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro. In other words, we’ll compare the best of Samsung with the best of Huawei. Both of these smartphones are quite compelling.
Before we begin, do note that the Huawei Mate 50 Pro comes without Google Play Services. Huawei’s very own services come pre-installed, but that means you don’t have access to the Google Play Store. If that’s something you don’t care about, the Mate 50 Pro is actually a truly excellent smartphone, as we were able to find out in our review. Having said that, let’s kick off this comparison, shall we?
Specs
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | |
| Screen size | 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (120Hz adaptive refresh rate, LTPO) | 6.74-inch QHD+ curved OLED display (120Hz refresh rate) |
| Screen resolution | 3080 x 1440 | 2616 x 1212 |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB (LPDDR5) | 8GB (LPDDR5) |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB, non-expandable (UFS 3.1) | 256GB/512GB, expandable (UFS 3.1) |
| Rear cameras | 108MP (f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 0.8um pixel size. Produces 12MP images with 2.4um pixel size) 12MP (ultrawide, Dual Pixel AF, 120-degree FoV, f/2.2 aperture, 1.4um pixel size) 10MP (telephoto, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, f/2.4 aperture, 1.12um pixel size, 70mm lens, optical zoom 3x) 10MP (telephoto, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, f/4.9 aperture, 1.22um pixel size, 230mm lens, 10x optical zoom, 100x Space Zoom) |
50MP (f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm lens, wide angle, OIS, PDAF, Laser Autofocus) 13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 13mm lens, 120-degree FoV, ultrawide, PDAF) 64MP (f/3.5 aperture, 90mm lens, OIS, PDAF, 3.5x optical zoom) |
| Front cameras | 40MP (f/2.2 aperture, 80-degree FoV, 0.7um pixel size, PDAF) | 13MP (ultrawide, f/2.4 aperture, 18mm lens) ToF 3D (depth/biometrics) |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, non-removable, 45W wired charging, 15W Qi wireless charging, 5W Wireless PowerShare Charger not included |
4,700mAh, non-removable, 66W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless charging Charger included |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9mm | 162.1 x 75.5 x 8.5mm |
| Weight | 228/229 grams | 205 grams (vegan leather)/209 (glass) grams. |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C | 4G LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C |
| Security | In-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic) | In-display fingerprint scanner (optical) |
| OS | Android 12 One UI 4.1 |
Android 12 EMUI 13 |
| Price | $719.99 | €1,299 |
| Buy | Samsung | Huawei |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro: Design
These two phones do look different, and they also feel different in the hand. They both come with a frame made out of metal, and a glass backplate. The Mate 50 Pro also has a vegan leather backplate model, which is the one we reviewed, so that’s the one we can comment on. The Galaxy S22 Ultra has completely flat top and bottom sides, while it’s extremely curved on the right and left sides. The Mate 50 Pro has a more regular body, in line with most modern smartphones, without flat top and bottom portions.
Both smartphones feature curved displays, though the curvature is different, of course. The bezels are thin on both phones, but they look considerably different from the front. The Galaxy S22 Ultra has a centered display camera hole. The Mate 50 Pro, on the flip side, includes a display notch up top. The Galaxy S22 Ultra features four cameras on the back, each of which protrudes from the phone’s backplate directly. The Mate 50 Pro has three cameras back there, all of which are a part of a centered camera island.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is slightly taller, and a bit wider, while it’s also slightly thicker. The Galaxy S22 Ultra does weigh considerably more than the Mate 50 Pro, than both of its variants, actually. It weighs 228 grams compared to 205 / 209 grams (vegan leather & glass models) of the Mate 50 Pro. The Mate 50 Pro does feel nicer in the hand, it seems like the weight distribution is better optimized on the phone. It actually doesn’t feel as large in the hands as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The vegan leather model is also less slippery than the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Both phones do feel quite premium, though.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro: Display
The Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a 6.8-inch QHD+ (3088 x 1440) Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. This panel is curved, and it offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Yes, it’s an LTPO panel, so the refresh rate is adaptive. It does support HDR10+ content, and gets up to 1,750 nits of brightness at its peak. The Gorilla Glass Victus+ is placed on top of this display, for protection purposes, of course.
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro, on the other hand, sports a 6.74-inch 2616 x 1212 OLED display (not an LTPO one). This panel does offer a 120Hz refresh rate, and it can show off 1 billion colors. This display is also curved, and it’s protected by Kunlun Glass, which Huawei boasts a lot about. This panel has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Mate 50 Pro has a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio than the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro does not really support an LTPO display, but that’s not something you’ll notice, due to its great battery life. More on that later. Both of these displays do get quite bright, though the Galaxy S22 Ultra does technically get a bit brighter. They’re both more than sharp enough, and the colors are vivid. The viewing angles are also excellent, while touch response is very good too. Quite frankly, you cannot go wrong with either of these.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro: Performance
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC in most regions. Well, in all of them, except for Europe, the Exynos 2200 is used there. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 model is better in pretty much every way, though, and that’s the one we reviewed. The phone is also equipped with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage is also included. The Huawei Mate 50 Pro comes with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 flash storage.
The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 inside the Mate 50 Pro is a noticeably better SoC, especially for power consumption. But, both phones do perform admirably, so you won’t really notice that difference, at least not in the performance aspect. They fly through everything you throw at them during your use. That even goes for gaming, actually. The Mate 50 Pro does have a lot less games at its disposal, at least through the official AppGallery store, but it can run anything from there with ease. It doesn’t even get that hot either. You really don’t have to worry about the performance, unless you use the Exynos model of the Galaxy S22 Ultra. That variant has seen its fair share of issues since launch.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro: Battery
The Galaxy S22 Ultra features a 5,000mAh battery, while the Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a 4,700mAh battery on the inside. Despite the fact the Mate 50 Pro has a smaller battery and no LTPO display, that SoC and slightly lower screen resolution do help it be on the same level as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Huawei’s optimization has something to do with it as well, of course.
We’ve managed to get around 6-7 hours of screen-on-time on both smartphones. The Mate 50 Pro even went over the 7-hour screen-on-time mark a couple of times. I’d even say that the Mate 50 Pro does offer better battery life out of the two, but not by much. Do note that those numbers do not include much gaming. Also, your mileage may vary due to different usage, different signal strength, and so on. The battery life is good on both, though.
When it comes to charging, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro definitely takes the cake. The Galaxy S22 Ultra supports 45W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The Mate 50 Pro supports 66W wired, 50W wireless, and 5W reverse wireless charging. The Mate 50 Pro also comes with a charger in the box, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra does not.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro: Cameras
The Galaxy S22 Ultra features four cameras on the back. It has a 108-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (3x optical zoom), and a 10-megapixel periscope telephoto unit. The Huawei Mate 50 Pro, on the other hand, features a 50-megapixel main camera (variable aperture), a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto unit. The ultrawide cameras on both phones offer the same FoV.
Now, the pictures from these two phones are different, but both do provide excellent results. These two smartphones are easily amongst the best smartphone cameras on the market. Images from the Galaxy S22 Ultra do turn up looking more processed, in comparison. We’ve also found the Mate 50 Pro to be more reliable in terms of delivering constantly great pictures. The XMAGE camera system with a variable aperture on the main camera seemingly does make a difference, as the phone excelled in pretty much all scenarios, including low light.
Both phones do a great job across the board, but the Mate 50 Pro felt like a more capable phone of the two, at least when it comes to main and ultrawide cameras. Those periscope shots are still Samsung’s specialty, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra easily takes the win in that category. The video recording is really good on both devices.
Audio
You will find stereo speakers on both of these phones. In fact, those stereo speakers are great on both devices. Both phones provide 32-bit/384kHz audio, they provide rich sound output. The Galaxy S22 Ultra speakers are even tuned by AKG. These two phones have some of the best audio output out there at the moment, at least as far as regular phones are concerned.
What they do not have is an audio jack. You will have to rely on their Type-C ports for wired audio connections. If you prefer a wireless connection, however, both phones are equipped with Bluetooth 5.2.
The Galaxy S23 series is right around the corner, but the Galaxy S22 Ultra is still the company’s most powerful handset. Well, most powerful non-foldable handset. That being said, in this article, we’ll compare the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro. In other words, we’ll compare the best of Samsung with the best of Huawei. Both of these smartphones are quite compelling.
Before we begin, do note that the Huawei Mate 50 Pro comes without Google Play Services. Huawei’s very own services come pre-installed, but that means you don’t have access to the Google Play Store. If that’s something you don’t care about, the Mate 50 Pro is actually a truly excellent smartphone, as we were able to find out in our review. Having said that, let’s kick off this comparison, shall we?
Specs
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | |
| Screen size | 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (120Hz adaptive refresh rate, LTPO) | 6.74-inch QHD+ curved OLED display (120Hz refresh rate) |
| Screen resolution | 3080 x 1440 | 2616 x 1212 |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB (LPDDR5) | 8GB (LPDDR5) |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB, non-expandable (UFS 3.1) | 256GB/512GB, expandable (UFS 3.1) |
| Rear cameras | 108MP (f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 0.8um pixel size. Produces 12MP images with 2.4um pixel size) 12MP (ultrawide, Dual Pixel AF, 120-degree FoV, f/2.2 aperture, 1.4um pixel size) 10MP (telephoto, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, f/2.4 aperture, 1.12um pixel size, 70mm lens, optical zoom 3x) 10MP (telephoto, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, f/4.9 aperture, 1.22um pixel size, 230mm lens, 10x optical zoom, 100x Space Zoom) |
50MP (f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm lens, wide angle, OIS, PDAF, Laser Autofocus) 13MP (f/2.2 aperture, 13mm lens, 120-degree FoV, ultrawide, PDAF) 64MP (f/3.5 aperture, 90mm lens, OIS, PDAF, 3.5x optical zoom) |
| Front cameras | 40MP (f/2.2 aperture, 80-degree FoV, 0.7um pixel size, PDAF) | 13MP (ultrawide, f/2.4 aperture, 18mm lens) ToF 3D (depth/biometrics) |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, non-removable, 45W wired charging, 15W Qi wireless charging, 5W Wireless PowerShare Charger not included |
4,700mAh, non-removable, 66W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, 5W reverse wireless charging Charger included |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9mm | 162.1 x 75.5 x 8.5mm |
| Weight | 228/229 grams | 205 grams (vegan leather)/209 (glass) grams. |
| Connectivity | 5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C | 4G LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C |
| Security | In-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic) | In-display fingerprint scanner (optical) |
| OS | Android 12 One UI 4.1 |
Android 12 EMUI 13 |
| Price | $719.99 | €1,299 |
| Buy | Samsung | Huawei |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro: Design
These two phones do look different, and they also feel different in the hand. They both come with a frame made out of metal, and a glass backplate. The Mate 50 Pro also has a vegan leather backplate model, which is the one we reviewed, so that’s the one we can comment on. The Galaxy S22 Ultra has completely flat top and bottom sides, while it’s extremely curved on the right and left sides. The Mate 50 Pro has a more regular body, in line with most modern smartphones, without flat top and bottom portions.
Both smartphones feature curved displays, though the curvature is different, of course. The bezels are thin on both phones, but they look considerably different from the front. The Galaxy S22 Ultra has a centered display camera hole. The Mate 50 Pro, on the flip side, includes a display notch up top. The Galaxy S22 Ultra features four cameras on the back, each of which protrudes from the phone’s backplate directly. The Mate 50 Pro has three cameras back there, all of which are a part of a centered camera island.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is slightly taller, and a bit wider, while it’s also slightly thicker. The Galaxy S22 Ultra does weigh considerably more than the Mate 50 Pro, than both of its variants, actually. It weighs 228 grams compared to 205 / 209 grams (vegan leather & glass models) of the Mate 50 Pro. The Mate 50 Pro does feel nicer in the hand, it seems like the weight distribution is better optimized on the phone. It actually doesn’t feel as large in the hands as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The vegan leather model is also less slippery than the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Both phones do feel quite premium, though.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro: Display
The Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a 6.8-inch QHD+ (3088 x 1440) Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. This panel is curved, and it offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Yes, it’s an LTPO panel, so the refresh rate is adaptive. It does support HDR10+ content, and gets up to 1,750 nits of brightness at its peak. The Gorilla Glass Victus+ is placed on top of this display, for protection purposes, of course.
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro, on the other hand, sports a 6.74-inch 2616 x 1212 OLED display (not an LTPO one). This panel does offer a 120Hz refresh rate, and it can show off 1 billion colors. This display is also curved, and it’s protected by Kunlun Glass, which Huawei boasts a lot about. This panel has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The Mate 50 Pro has a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio than the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro does not really support an LTPO display, but that’s not something you’ll notice, due to its great battery life. More on that later. Both of these displays do get quite bright, though the Galaxy S22 Ultra does technically get a bit brighter. They’re both more than sharp enough, and the colors are vivid. The viewing angles are also excellent, while touch response is very good too. Quite frankly, you cannot go wrong with either of these.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro: Performance
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC in most regions. Well, in all of them, except for Europe, the Exynos 2200 is used there. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 model is better in pretty much every way, though, and that’s the one we reviewed. The phone is also equipped with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage is also included. The Huawei Mate 50 Pro comes with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 flash storage.
The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 inside the Mate 50 Pro is a noticeably better SoC, especially for power consumption. But, both phones do perform admirably, so you won’t really notice that difference, at least not in the performance aspect. They fly through everything you throw at them during your use. That even goes for gaming, actually. The Mate 50 Pro does have a lot less games at its disposal, at least through the official AppGallery store, but it can run anything from there with ease. It doesn’t even get that hot either. You really don’t have to worry about the performance, unless you use the Exynos model of the Galaxy S22 Ultra. That variant has seen its fair share of issues since launch.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro: Battery
The Galaxy S22 Ultra features a 5,000mAh battery, while the Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a 4,700mAh battery on the inside. Despite the fact the Mate 50 Pro has a smaller battery and no LTPO display, that SoC and slightly lower screen resolution do help it be on the same level as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Huawei’s optimization has something to do with it as well, of course.
We’ve managed to get around 6-7 hours of screen-on-time on both smartphones. The Mate 50 Pro even went over the 7-hour screen-on-time mark a couple of times. I’d even say that the Mate 50 Pro does offer better battery life out of the two, but not by much. Do note that those numbers do not include much gaming. Also, your mileage may vary due to different usage, different signal strength, and so on. The battery life is good on both, though.
When it comes to charging, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro definitely takes the cake. The Galaxy S22 Ultra supports 45W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The Mate 50 Pro supports 66W wired, 50W wireless, and 5W reverse wireless charging. The Mate 50 Pro also comes with a charger in the box, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra does not.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 50 Pro: Cameras
The Galaxy S22 Ultra features four cameras on the back. It has a 108-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (3x optical zoom), and a 10-megapixel periscope telephoto unit. The Huawei Mate 50 Pro, on the other hand, features a 50-megapixel main camera (variable aperture), a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto unit. The ultrawide cameras on both phones offer the same FoV.
Now, the pictures from these two phones are different, but both do provide excellent results. These two smartphones are easily amongst the best smartphone cameras on the market. Images from the Galaxy S22 Ultra do turn up looking more processed, in comparison. We’ve also found the Mate 50 Pro to be more reliable in terms of delivering constantly great pictures. The XMAGE camera system with a variable aperture on the main camera seemingly does make a difference, as the phone excelled in pretty much all scenarios, including low light.
Both phones do a great job across the board, but the Mate 50 Pro felt like a more capable phone of the two, at least when it comes to main and ultrawide cameras. Those periscope shots are still Samsung’s specialty, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra easily takes the win in that category. The video recording is really good on both devices.
Audio
You will find stereo speakers on both of these phones. In fact, those stereo speakers are great on both devices. Both phones provide 32-bit/384kHz audio, they provide rich sound output. The Galaxy S22 Ultra speakers are even tuned by AKG. These two phones have some of the best audio output out there at the moment, at least as far as regular phones are concerned.
What they do not have is an audio jack. You will have to rely on their Type-C ports for wired audio connections. If you prefer a wireless connection, however, both phones are equipped with Bluetooth 5.2.
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