Oppo Find X5 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Which Flagship Reigns Supreme?

The Oppo Find X5 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra represent different approaches to the premium smartphone experience. The Find X5 aimed to disrupt with incredibly fast charging and a refined design, while the S22 Ultra doubled down on Samsung’s established strengths: a versatile camera system, powerful performance, and the S Pen. This comparison dissects their key differences to determine which device delivers the best value in today’s market.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

For the average user prioritizing camera versatility and long-term software support, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the stronger choice. However, the Oppo Find X5 offers a compelling alternative with its significantly faster 80W charging and competitive performance, making it ideal for those who value speed and convenience.

PHONES
Phone Names Oppo Find X5 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 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, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - Global1, 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, 12, 13, 18, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - Global1, 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 / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Launch
Announced2022, February 242022, February 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, March 14Available. Released 2022, February 25
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Dimensions160.3 x 72.6 x 8.7 mm (6.31 x 2.86 x 0.34 in)163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Weight196 g (6.91 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
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
Size6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
 -Always-on display
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55Octa-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 SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
GPUAdreno 660Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
OSAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
 UFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Main Camera
FeaturesHasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panoramaLaser 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
Single32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm-
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 2x optical zoom, PDAF 50 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 110˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF-
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS; HDR, 10‑bit video8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesPanoramaHDR
Single32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@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
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.2, A2DP, LE
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1)GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
 -Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Battery
Charging80W wired, PD 30W wireless 10W reverse wireless45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 4800 mAhLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsBlack, White, PurplePhantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue, Bora Purple
ModelsPFFM10, CPH2307SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS
Price$ 950.00 / £ 218.30 / € 339.00€ 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 Endurance rating 108h
Camera Photo / VideoPhoto / Video
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker -26.3 LUFS (Good) -27.3 LUFS (Good)
Performance AnTuTu: 810715 (v9) GeekBench: 3331 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 968359 (v9) GeekBench: 3657 (v5.1) GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Oppo Find X5

  • Significantly faster 80W wired charging
  • Sleek and refined design
  • Competitive performance with Snapdragon 888

  • Potentially shorter software support lifecycle
  • Less versatile camera system compared to S22 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

  • Versatile camera system with 10x optical zoom
  • Integrated S Pen functionality
  • Long-term software support from Samsung

  • Slower 45W wired charging
  • Exynos 2200 variant may exhibit thermal throttling

Display Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching 1266 nits compared to the Oppo Find X5’s 807 nits. This translates to superior visibility under direct sunlight. Both displays share an 'Infinite' (nominal) contrast ratio, suggesting excellent black levels. While both are high-quality panels, the S22 Ultra’s brightness advantage is a tangible benefit for outdoor users. The S22 Ultra's larger size also contributes to a more immersive viewing experience, though the Find X5's display is still perfectly adequate for most users.

Camera Comparison

Both phones offer versatile camera systems, but the S22 Ultra excels in breadth of capability. While both are capable of excellent photo and video, the S22 Ultra’s larger main sensor and advanced image processing algorithms provide superior detail and dynamic range, particularly in challenging lighting conditions. The S22 Ultra’s 10x optical zoom lens is a significant advantage over the Find X5, offering unparalleled reach. The Find X5’s camera is still very capable, but the S22 Ultra provides a more complete and refined photographic experience. We'll ignore the 2MP macro cameras on both devices as they offer minimal practical benefit.

Performance

The chipset choice is a key differentiator. The Oppo Find X5 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm), while the S22 Ultra comes in two variants: the Exynos 2200 (4nm) for Europe and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) for other regions. The 4nm process node used in both S22 Ultra chipsets offers improved thermal efficiency over the 5nm Snapdragon 888 in the Find X5, potentially leading to less throttling during sustained workloads. The S22 Ultra’s Cortex-X2 core (2.8GHz/3.0GHz) also provides a slight CPU performance edge over the Find X5’s Cortex-X1 (2.84GHz). However, real-world performance differences will be subtle for most tasks. The S22 Ultra's GPU, depending on the chipset, will also offer a performance advantage in graphically intensive games.

Battery Life

Both devices achieve an endurance rating of 108 hours, suggesting similar overall battery life. However, the charging speeds are drastically different. The Oppo Find X5 supports 80W wired charging, capable of fully charging the battery in approximately 35 minutes. The S22 Ultra is limited to 45W wired charging, taking considerably longer. The Find X5 also offers 30W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging, significantly outpacing the S22 Ultra’s 15W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless capabilities. This makes the Find X5 the clear winner for users who prioritize charging speed and convenience.

Buying Guide

Buy the Oppo Find X5 if you need blazing-fast charging, prioritize a sleek design, and are comfortable with a potentially shorter software support lifecycle. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra if you prefer a more comprehensive camera system with advanced features, integrated S Pen functionality, and guaranteed long-term software updates from Samsung.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Exynos 2200 chip in the European S22 Ultra overheat during prolonged gaming sessions?
The Exynos 2200 has been known to exhibit more thermal throttling than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, particularly during extended gaming. While Samsung implemented software optimizations to mitigate this, users may experience some performance drops during long gaming sessions. The Snapdragon variant generally performs better in sustained workloads.
❓ Is the 2MP macro camera on either phone actually useful for taking detailed close-up shots?
Generally, no. 2MP macro cameras on both the Oppo Find X5 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are of limited utility. The low resolution results in images lacking detail and sharpness. They are often included for marketing purposes but rarely deliver compelling results.
❓ Can the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra reliably achieve 60fps in demanding games like Genshin Impact or PUBG?
The S22 Ultra, particularly the Snapdragon variant, can generally maintain 60fps in Genshin Impact and PUBG. However, achieving consistently high frame rates may require lowering graphics settings, especially during intense combat scenarios. The Exynos variant may experience more frequent frame drops.
❓ How does the Oppo Find X5's ColorOS software compare to Samsung's One UI in terms of features and user experience?
ColorOS is known for its customization options and smooth animations, while One UI prioritizes a clean and intuitive interface with a focus on Samsung ecosystem integration. One UI generally offers longer software support and more frequent updates. Preference is subjective, but Samsung's software is often considered more polished and reliable.