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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra launched in 2022 as Samsung's first Ultra-branded phone to fold the Note line's S Pen into the standard Galaxy S flagship. Model number SM-S908 (sold in the US as SM-S908UZAAXAA and carrier-locked variants) targeted buyers who wanted a phone-and-stylus combo without a separate Note purchase, plus a camera system built for low light and long zoom. Three years on, it still holds value because the hardware — a flat 6.8-inch display, quad rear camera, and built-in S Pen silo — remains genuinely useful, and Samsung's software support keeps it current longer than most Android phones from the same year. Pick your carrier, storage tier, and condition in the tool above for an instant cash offer, or read how the process works before you commit. If you're ready to move forward, you can sell your smartphone directly to us once you've confirmed your exact configuration below.

Confirm you have the Galaxy S22 Ultra

Open Settings → About phone on the device itself. The model number field will read SM-S908 followed by a carrier suffix. You can also dial *#06# to pull the IMEI and cross-check it against the box or original receipt if you still have either.

SM-S908U / SM-S908U1

  • US retail unit, sold unlocked or through AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon
  • U1 suffix indicates the fully unlocked factory-unbranded version
  • Supports US 5G bands including mmWave on carrier variants

SM-S908UZAAXAA

  • Specific SKU for the unlocked US retail configuration
  • Printed on the original retail box barcode label
  • Functionally identical to other SM-S908U units of the same storage tier

Prefer a visual check? The S22 Ultra has a flat front glass with no curved edges around the punch-hole camera, a squared-off camera housing with four lenses arranged vertically, and a slot on the bottom edge for the built-in S Pen. No other Galaxy S model from this era has that S Pen slot.

Core hardware configurations

Processor

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, used in US market units
  • Same chip across all storage tiers on this page

Memory

  • 12GB RAM on US retail configurations
  • Soldered, not user-upgradable

Storage

  • 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB, selectable above
  • No microSD slot on this generation
  • Higher storage tiers move resale value the most, since they can't be added after purchase

Cameras

  • 108MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, and dual 10MP telephoto lenses (3x and 10x optical)
  • 40MP front-facing camera in the punch-hole cutout
  • Built-in S Pen with Bluetooth for remote shutter and gestures

Display & audio

Display

6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ resolution, with adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz. The panel is flat, not curved, which reduces edge glare and accidental palm touches compared to earlier Galaxy Ultra models.

Audio

Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, with Dolby Atmos support. There is no headphone jack, so wired listening requires a USB-C adapter.

Security

Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, faster and more reliable than the optical sensors used in some competing phones from the same year. Face unlock is also available as a secondary option.

Ports & connectivity

The S22 Ultra keeps things simple on the outside: one port for charging and data, everything else handled wirelessly.

Bottom edge
  • USB-C (USB 3.2)
  • Nano-SIM tray (dual SIM on unlocked models, single SIM plus eSIM on some carrier units)
  • S Pen silo
Wireless
  • 5G sub-6GHz and mmWave (carrier-dependent)
  • Wi-Fi 6E
  • Bluetooth 5.2
  • NFC for contactless payments

Built-in S Pen 108MP camera 120Hz adaptive display IP68 water resistance Wireless PowerShare Ultrasonic fingerprint

Battery, build & more

Battery

5000mAh, with wired and wireless fast charging. Samsung did not include a charging brick in the box, so buyers typically supply their own USB-C power adapter.

Finishes

Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, and Burgundy were the standard retail colors, with a few online-exclusive shades sold directly through Samsung.

Software

Ships on One UI over Android, with Samsung's extended update commitment for this generation. Devices still receiving security patches carry more value than those that have aged out of support.

Known issues

Some early units reported a green line artifact appearing on the display after a software update, a well-documented issue on this model. A working S Pen and an undamaged silo also affect functional grading.

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I find the model number or exact configuration?
Go to Settings → About phone and read the model number field, which will show SM-S908 plus a suffix that indicates carrier or unlocked status. The same screen lists your storage tier under "Device storage," and RAM is fixed at 12GB across all US retail units, so you don't need to check that separately. If the phone won't power on, the model number is also printed on the SIM tray or the original box.
02 How do I tell it apart from the standard Galaxy S22 or S22+?
The clearest tell is the S Pen slot on the bottom edge, which only the Ultra has. The standard S22 and S22+ also use a curved-edge glass design and a rounded camera housing, while the Ultra's screen is flat and its camera bump is squared off with four visible lenses arranged vertically instead of a triangular cluster.
03 Can I sell it with damage, a weak battery, or a locked account?
Yes, a cracked screen, degraded battery, or a phone that won't turn on can still be sold; the condition picker above adjusts the offer to match. What we can't accept is a device still tied to a Samsung or Google account through Find My Mobile or a Google account lock, since that prevents us from resetting and reselling it. Remove the S Pen if it's damaged or missing separately, since that also factors into grading.
04 What raises the trade-in value the most?
An unlocked carrier status usually helps, since it opens the phone to a wider resale pool than a device still locked to AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon. Beyond that, a functioning S Pen with its silo intact, an original screen free of the green-line display issue, and a battery that still holds a full-day charge all matter more than cosmetic wear alone. Higher storage tiers also carry more value since they can't be upgraded after the fact.
05 How do I erase it and get paid?
Back up anything you want to keep, then go to Settings → General → Reset → Factory data reset. Before that, remove the device from your Samsung account under Settings → Accounts and backup, and make sure Find My Mobile is turned off; also sign out of any Google account under Settings → Accounts to clear Factory Reset Protection. Once the phone shows a blank setup screen, it's ready to ship. Shipping is free and insured, and payment goes out after inspection by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, or check. Full details are on our data erasure protocols page.