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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Outcome-based comparison: Which phone should you buy?
Devices (2)
Overall Outcome Winner
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Leads in 4 of 6 categories (67% of evaluated outcomes)
Performance
S22 Ultra
Camera
S22 Ultra
Battery
Tied
Ecosystem
S22 Ultra
Value
S22 Ultra
Price and value
Is Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra worth KSh 1,500 more than Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?
What the extra KSh 1,500 buys, from each phone's published specifications.
With the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- Optical zoom: 10x optical zoom (not listed for the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G)
- Video: 8K video vs 4K video
- Wireless charging: wireless charging vs no wireless charging
- Screen: 6.8" screen vs 6.7" screen
With the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
- •Price: KSh 1,500 less
- •Battery: Same 5,000 mAh
- •Wired charging: Same 45W wired charging
- •Refresh rate: Same 120Hz refresh rate
- •Storage: Same from 128GB storage
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra if main camera and optical zoom matter most to you. Otherwise the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G costs KSh 1,500 less.
Outcome Scores
We translate specs into real-world results. Click any category to review our verified testing rationale.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Flagship-tier
100WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Mid-Range
65
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Top tier
100WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Capable
53
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Excellent Endurance
86
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Excellent Endurance
86
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Top tier
87WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Adequate
45
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Exceptional Value
93WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Fair Value
62
Available Colors
Storage Options
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Should You Buy It?
Direct buying guidance for each phone in this matchup.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Buy if you're a...
- •Power users, gamers, and content creators who demand top-tier speed
- •Photography enthusiasts who want pro-level shots in any lighting
- •Travellers and heavy users who hate mid-day charging
- •Users invested in a specific ecosystem (Apple / Samsung / Google)
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Buy if you're a...
- •Travellers and heavy users who hate mid-day charging
- •Future-proofing: 5G connectivity for faster mobile data
Skip if...
- •You're heavily invested in Apple or Samsung accessories
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