Second Hand Galaxy S22 Ultra vs S23 Ultra vs S24 Ultra vs S25 Ultra: Which to Buy (2026)

The best-value second hand Galaxy Ultra is the S23 Ultra: from ₹46,650 at WorthyTen, with a 200 MP camera, the S Pen and a fast Snapdragon chip. The S24 Ultra costs about ₹17,000 more and adds a titanium frame, an anti-reflective screen and seven years of promised updates.

Key Takeaways

• Best value: Galaxy S23 Ultra — from ₹46,650.
• Long support: Galaxy S24 Ultra — seven years of OS updates from its 2024 launch (the S25 Ultra's run a year longer), from ₹64,000.
• Cheapest Ultra: Galaxy S22 Ultra — from ₹40,950, but it has already had its last major Android update.
• All four have a built-in S Pen and a 5,000 mAh battery.
• Prices are WorthyTen's on 28 October 2026 and change with stock.

Price and Key Differences

Model

Chip (India)

Main camera

Telephotos

Frame

WorthyTen from*

Galaxy S22 Ultra	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	108 MP	3x + 10x	Aluminium	₹40,950
Galaxy S23 Ultra	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	200 MP	3x + 10x	Aluminium	₹46,650
Galaxy S24 Ultra	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	200 MP	3x + 5x (50 MP)	Titanium	₹64,000
Galaxy S25 Ultra	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	200 MP	3x + 5x (50 MP)	Titanium	₹72,850

*Lowest in-stock grade, base storage, on 28 October 2026.

S22 Ultra vs S23 Ultra

The S23 Ultra is a bigger upgrade than the price gap suggests. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 runs cooler and gives noticeably better battery life than the S22 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and the main camera moves to 200 MP. For about ₹6,000 more, the S23 Ultra is the better buy for most people.

S23 Ultra vs S24 Ultra

The S24 Ultra adds a titanium frame, a flat screen with Gorilla Armor anti-reflective glass, a faster chip, Galaxy AI from launch (the S23 Ultra got most features in an update) and Samsung's promise of seven years of Android updates. Its second telephoto changes from 10x (10 MP) to 5x (50 MP), which gives sharper results at around 5–10x zoom. If you keep phones for many years, the S24 Ultra's longer support is worth the extra; otherwise the S23 Ultra is the value pick. It was promised four Android upgrades, so Android 17 will be its last.

S24 Ultra vs S25 Ultra

The S25 Ultra has the faster Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 50 MP ultra-wide camera (up from 12 MP), rounded corners and a slightly lighter body. Its S Pen no longer supports Bluetooth Air Actions. The difference is smaller than earlier jumps — about ₹9,000 at WorthyTen.

What to Check

• Battery: all four have 5,000 mAh batteries; a worn battery is the most common issue on older units. Check the condition details on the product page.
• Screen: look for burn-in on a grey background, especially on the S22 Ultra.
• S Pen: make sure it is included and writes smoothly.
• Grade: Grade A looks almost new; Grade C shows wear but passes the same tests and carries the same 1-year warranty. See what the grades mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the S22 Ultra still worth buying?

Only at a clear discount. It is the cheapest Ultra, but it is the oldest and has already had its last major Android update. The S23 Ultra is the safer second hand buy.

Which Ultra has the best camera?

The S25 Ultra, followed closely by the S24 Ultra. For most photos the S23 Ultra is very close, and its 10x telephoto is still useful for distant subjects.

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