We subjected the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) to our rigorous SBMARK Display test suite to measure its performance Cons six criteria. In the results of this test, we will analyze how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Main display specifications:
- 2X AMOLED panel
- Size: 6.8 inch
- Resolution: 1440 x 3088 pixels
- Aspect Ratio: 20: 9, 500 ppi
- Refresh rate: 1–120 Hz adaptive
Pros
- High level of brightness in sunlight
- Video experience with good brightness, contrast and color management
- Smooth interactions for the web and gallery
versus
- Strong alteration of the image in sunlight
- Many frame discrepancies in video games and video games
- Lack of softness during light transitions
Samsung’s latest flagship has appeared with very promising specs, including screen brightness claimed to reach 1750 cd / m2, an adaptive frame rate, and a Vision Booster feature that adjusts the tone mapping of the display based on lighting conditions. environmental. We compared the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) with its predecessor, the S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), and with two of its main competitors, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the OnePlus 9 Pro.
So what did SBMARK engineers find during testing? Well, first of all yes, the S22 Ultra (Exynos) display measured 1777 cd / m2 in our brightness tests, the brightest smartphone display ever, and thanks to that it shows a strong improvement in readability in sunlight. And secondly, Samsung gets the new highest video score thanks to good brightness, proper tone mapping, and good color rendering.
As for the drawbacks, the default brightness of the new device is too low in shady indoor and outdoor conditions; and even if the Eyesight enhancer the function makes details easier to see in some images viewed in sunlight, in others it has a negative impact on color rendering. Finally, the S22 Ultra (Exynos) takes a step back in terms of video frame drop management compared to the S21 Ultra (Exynos), affecting the motion score of the former.
Let’s take a closer look below.
Test summary
Learn about SBMARK visualization tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, SBMARK engineers perform a series of objective and perceptual tests in controlled laboratory and under real-life conditions. Please note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and related still image (gallery) and video apps with default settings. (For in-depth information on how we rate smartphones and other displays, see our articles, “How SBMARK Tests Display Quality” and “A Closer Look at SBMARK Display Tests”.
The following section collects the key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyzes performed in SBMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations in the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
How the screen readability score is composed
Readability evaluates the ease and comfort with which users can read stationary content (photos and web) on the display in various real-life conditions. SBMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also carried out in real-life environments.
Compared to its predecessor and its competitors included in this article, the maximum brightness of the S22 Ultra (Exynos) is significantly higher: 1777 cd / m2 versus 1379 cd / m2 for the S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), 1066 cd / m2 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max and 702 cd / m2 for the OnePlus 9 Pro. The result is a screen that offers excellent visibility in sunlight.
Readability in a sunlight environment (> 90 0000 lux).
Left to right: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (Exynos), Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, OnePlus 9 Pro
Photo credit: SBMARK; for illustration only
That said, the new flagship has been tuned in such a way that its default brightness indoors and in shady outdoor conditions is lower than its competitors, making it more difficult to see details, as illustrated below.
Readability in an indoor environment (1000 lux).
Readability inside, left to right: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (Exynos), Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, OnePlus 9 Pro
Photo credit: SBMARK; for illustration only
Readability in an outdoor environment (20,000 lux).
Left to right: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos), Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, OnePlus 9 Pro
Photo credit: SBMARK; for illustration only
However, by lowering the default brightness level in low light conditions, the S22 Ultra (Exynos) makes nighttime reading, web browsing or social media enjoyment more comfortable than the S21 Ultra (Exynos), which used to be a little too bright.
The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) is uniform in both brightness and color:
Measurement of luminance and color uniformity
From left: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos), Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, OnePlus 9 Pro
Photo credit: SBMARK; for illustration only
How the Display Color score is composed
The color attribute evaluates the device’s ability to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements made are for fidelity, white point color and gamma coverage. We perform color assessments for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can handle color in its surroundings. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. The perceptual analysis of the color rendering is compared to the reference model displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.
In our lab tests, the S22 Ultra (Exynos) demonstrates good overall color fidelity, as shown in tthe graph at the bottom left. It is better than the S21 Ultra (Exynos) and comparable to OnePlus 9 Pro. The center of each circle is the target color; anything outside the circle represents a noticeable difference in color. The further the arrowhead is outside the circle, the more users will notice the difference between the color on the display and the color of the actual object or graphic next to it. The scatter plot on the right shows that the S22 Ultra (Exynos) shifts towards blue when viewed from an angle.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos), 1000 lux color fidelity in the P3 color space
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (Exynos), white dot on the corner
Under most conditions, the color rendition of the S22 Ultra (Exynos) will please people who like a little saturation, as is expected of a Samsung device.
In sunlight, in addition to excellent readability, the colors on the complexion of the S22 Ultra (Exynos) are faithful, especially when compared to the OnePlus9 Pro, which has a reddish complexion rendering:
Sunlight skin tone rendering
Left to right: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos), Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, OnePlus 9 Pro
Photo credit: SBMARK; for illustration only
But even in sunlight, however, the S22 Ultra (Exynos) aggressively pushes saturation to its maximum level, with the effect that all color shades disappear in many images, as illustrated in the example above. bottom left.
Color rendering in sunlight
Clockwise from top left: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos), Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), OnePlus 9 Pro, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Photo credit: SBMARK; for illustration only
Clockwise from top left: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos), Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), OnePlus 9 Pro, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Photo credit: SBMARK; for illustration only
How the Display Video score is composed
Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device indoors and in low light conditions. We measure the tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis Cons our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.
The device we started our tests with showed a serious problem affecting the video playback of the display. Meanwhile, on February 25, Samsung released a firmware update that fixed the widespread problem. This review reflects the test results of the updated firmware.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) offers very good overall video performance, with good brightness, good contrast management (albeit slightly dark in dark tones) and good color rendering. It is brighter than the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) and the contrast is more natural than the iPhone 13 Pro Max, which shows too much contrast, as you can see in the image below.
Video rendering in a low-low environment (0 lux).
Clockwise from top left: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos), Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, OnePlus 9 Pro
Photo credit: SBMARK; for illustration only
The highlights are well handled and the colors are very faithful on the S22 Ultra (Exynos) as seen in the photo below. Both the S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) and the iPhone 13 Pro Max, however, also show accurate colors, but show a blue and yellow cast respectively, while the S22 Ultra (Exynos) is the more neutral of the three smartphones.
Video rendering in a low-low environment (0 lux).
Clockwise from top left: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos), Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos), Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, OnePlus 9 Pro
Photo credit: SBMARK; for illustration only
The excellent tone mapping of the S22 Ultra (Exynos) and its adapted brightness qualify it for the top slot in the Video attribute.
How the score of Display Motion is composed
The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic content. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are investigated using games and videos.
For motion, although it handles frame drops a little better than its predecessor during gaming, the S22 Ultra (Exynos) scores lower than the S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) and its competitors due to frame drops during video playback. In the test images of the S22 Ultra (Exynos) at 30 fps and 60 fps in a row, the ideal result would be smooth gray fields; instead, you can see many brighter and darker squares which are indicative of frame drops.
The video frame drops
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (Exynos), the frame drops to 30 fps
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (Exynos), the frame drops to 60 fps
Samsung promotes an adaptive refresh rate for the S22 Ultra (Exynos), but our tests show that it doesn’t really adapt to 1Hz / 10Hz. You can see in the first graph below that the device’s refresh rate adjusts to the content. video (in this case, when playing videos on YouTube): The refresh rate of the S22 Ultra (Exynos) is exactly the same as the video.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos), frame rate adaptation to YouTube video playback
But when we compared the menu display of the S22 Ultra (Exynos) with that of the S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) indoors, we saw that the S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) lowered the frame rate to 10 Hz, while the S22 Ultra (Exynos) remained at 120Hz, as shown in this graph:
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (Exynos, yellow) and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos, gray), frame rate adaptation when displaying the menu
Additionally, we were never able to see the S22 Ultra’s (Exynos) frame rate drop below 24 Hz in any of the tests we conducted.
How the Display Touch score is composed
To evaluate touch, SBMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to reproduce and record a series of scenarios for the evaluation of fluidity, accuracy and response time.
This response time test accurately evaluates the time elapsed between a single tap of the robot on the screen and the action displayed. This test is applied to activities that require high responsiveness, such as play.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) is just a bit slower than the S21 Ultra for touch response time while gaming, much like the iPhone 13 Pro Max and faster than the OnePlus 9 Pro, but users hardly they will notice these kinds of differences.
| Device | Touch-to-display response time (in ms) |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) | 58 |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos) | 50 |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | 56 |
| OnePlus 9 Pro | 75 |
Even acknowledging the improved performance over its predecessor, we note that the S22 Ultra (Exynos) still has some difficulty detecting long touches on the edges and corners of its curved screen. The S22 Ultra (Exynos) showed a little more accuracy along the edges when we tested it after turning it off protection from accidental contact mode (on by default), but the improvement was not particularly significant.
While not part of our protocol, our engineers also tested the touch response of the S22 Ultra (Exynos) using its S Pen; report that touching with the S Pen is both pleasant and precise.
How the Display Artifacts score is composed
Evaluating artifacts means checking performance, image rendering, and motion defects that can affect the end-user experience. SBMARK accurately measures device reflectance and the presence of flickering and evaluates the impact of residual aliasing when playing video games, among other characteristics.
The flicker control remains the same on the S22 Ultra (Exynos) and the older S21 Ultra (Exynos), meaning if you are sensitive to flicker, you may want to avoid this device.
Ghost touches are very common, with or without the protection from accidental contact option activated. However, aliasing has improved slightly over the S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos).
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