Meizu 20 Infinity vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: The Ultimate Showdown

The smartphone landscape is fiercely competitive, and two titans are vying for your attention: the Meizu 20 Infinity and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Both offer premium features and impressive performance, but which one truly delivers the best experience? Let's dive into a comprehensive comparison.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Meizu 20 Infinity boasts a significantly faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and faster charging. However, the S22 Ultra’s established ecosystem, superior camera versatility, and brighter display give it a slight edge for most users, especially those invested in Samsung’s services.

PHONES
Phone Names Meizu 20 Infinity Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 421, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
 -1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Launch
Announced2023, March 302022, February 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, June 12Available. Released 2022, February 25
Body
Build-Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Dimensions163.4 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (6.43 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Weight215 g (7.58 oz)228 g / 229 g (mmWave) (8.04 oz)
 -IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) Stylus, 2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)
Display
Protection-Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Resolution1368 x 3192 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~511 ppi density)1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
Size6.79 inches, 107.7 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 600 nits (typ), 1800 nits (peak)Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
 -Always-on display
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
GPUAdreno 740Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
OSAndroid 13, Flyme 10Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
 UFS 4.0UFS 3.1
Main Camera
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLaser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Quad-108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 12 MP f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.9", PDAF, OIS, optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55"-
Video8K, 4K, 1080p; gyro-EIS8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRHDR
Single32 MP, f/2.4, (wide)40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF
VideoYes4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 -32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG
Comms
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.2, A2DP, LE
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
 Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportSamsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Battery
Charging65W wired, PD PPS, QC4 50W wireless45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 4800 mAhLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsGray, Green, SilverPhantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue, Bora Purple
Models-SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS
PriceAbout 820 EUR€ 397.07 / $ 269.98 / £ 304.99 / ₹ 63,899
SAR-1.18 W/kg (head)     0.98 W/kg (body)
SAR EU-1.05 W/kg (head)     1.58 W/kg (body)
Tests
Battery life-Endurance rating 108h
Camera-Photo / Video
Display-Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker--27.3 LUFS (Good)
Performance-AnTuTu: 968359 (v9) GeekBench: 3657 (v5.1) GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Meizu 20 Infinity

  • Blazing-fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
  • Faster charging (wired & wireless)
  • Unique design
  • Excellent display

  • Less established software ecosystem
  • Camera not as versatile as S22 Ultra
  • Availability may be limited

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

  • Versatile and excellent camera system
  • Bright and vibrant display
  • Mature software ecosystem
  • S Pen functionality

  • Slightly older chipset
  • Slower charging speeds
  • Can be expensive

Display Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s display is a standout, boasting a measured peak brightness of 1266 nits and an infinite contrast ratio. While the Meizu 20 Infinity’s display is undoubtedly excellent, Samsung’s offering provides a more visually striking experience, especially in bright sunlight. Both utilize AMOLED technology with vibrant colors and smooth refresh rates.

Camera Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra remains the camera champion. Its versatile camera system, including multiple lenses and impressive zoom capabilities, offers greater flexibility. While the Meizu 20 Infinity’s camera is competent, it doesn't match the S22 Ultra’s overall image quality and feature set. The S22 Ultra also excels in video recording.

Performance

Here, the Meizu 20 Infinity takes a clear lead. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset significantly outperforms the S22 Ultra's Exynos 2200 (or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 depending on region). Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the Meizu.

Battery Life

Both phones offer excellent battery life, with the S22 Ultra claiming an endurance rating of 108 hours. The Meizu 20 Infinity’s 65W wired charging and 50W wireless charging provide faster top-ups compared to the S22 Ultra’s 45W wired and 15W wireless charging.

Buying Guide

The Meizu 20 Infinity is ideal for power users and Android enthusiasts seeking top-tier performance and a unique design. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better choice for those prioritizing camera versatility, a mature software ecosystem, and a brighter, more vibrant display, particularly if they're already within the Samsung ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Which phone has better gaming performance?
The Meizu 20 Infinity, thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, offers significantly better gaming performance than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
❓ Is the S Pen worth it?
If you value stylus input for note-taking, drawing, or navigation, the S Pen on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a major advantage. The Meizu 20 Infinity doesn't offer stylus support.