Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G price drop: now ₹69,999, buy or wait?

Amazon has cut the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G from ₹99,999 to ₹69,999. Who should buy it, and when the iQOO 15R or Motorola Signature is the smarter pick.

Edited by Anmol Mishra

9 November 2026. Amazon has cut the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G from ₹99,999 to ₹69,999. Who should buy it, and when the iQOO 15R or Motorola Signature is the smarter pick.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (12 GB/256 GB) at ₹69,999 only if you specifically want its camera and screen. For most people, two other phones are the smarter spend. Amazon has cut it from ₹99,999, and this is the lowest price of the last 30 days.

The drop is real and the phone is still good. But its chip is older, and two newer phones sit below it on price. Here is how the three compare.

This is the cheapest it has been in a month

The Ultra has also spent time at its highest price within the last 30 days. Today is the bottom of that range, not a mid-sale blip. If you were waiting for a signal, this is it.

Buyers rate it well: 4.4 from 2,669 reviews on Amazon. That is a large pool and a steady score, so you are not gambling on an unknown.

Screen and camera still justify the Ultra

The display is a 6.8" AMOLED at 120 Hz. If you spend the day scrolling Instagram, reading long WhatsApp threads or following Google Maps on a bike mount in harsh afternoon sun, the screen is the part you notice most.

The camera is a 108 MP sensor with OIS. Stabilisation matters more than megapixels for evening shots, shaky hands and clips shot from a moving vehicle. If photography is why you are looking at an Ultra at all, this is where it earns its money.

The 5,000 mAh battery with 45 W charging is adequate for a day of UPI and chat. A long train ride without a charger will test it.

The chip is the Ultra's weak spot

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 scores 913K on AnTuTu. That is the lowest score among the 23 phones between ₹55,000 and ₹85,000 on sync8. You are paying mid-bracket money for the slowest processor in it.

Everyday apps will run without complaint. An evening of BGMI in a warm room is where the gap would show, so gamers should look elsewhere. The 4 Years of OS updates help, but the hardware underneath is the oldest of the three phones here.

Its SyncScore is 73. Both alternatives score 90.

The iQOO 15R is the smarter buy

The iQOO 15R (12 GB/256 GB) costs ₹59,999 on Amazon, less than the Samsung. It has the same 12 GB + 256 GB memory and a 50 MP camera. It scores 90 on SyncScore and holds a 4.5 rating from 928 reviews.

The 7,600 mAh battery is the headline. Next to the Samsung's 5,000 mAh, it suits a college-bag day of Maps, hotspot and video calls, or a train journey where you are not hunting for a socket.

Skip it if the Ultra's 108 MP OIS camera is what you are paying for. The iQOO's 50 MP sensor is a different proposition. If the camera is not the deciding factor, this is the stronger phone for less.

Motorola Signature is fastest but unproven

The Motorola Signature (12 GB/256 GB) is ₹61,990 on Amazon. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SM8845 scores 3098K on AnTuTu, against the Samsung's 913K. You also get a 6.8" AMOLED at 165 Hz, 90 W charging, a 50 MP OIS camera, a 5,200 mAh battery and 7 Years of OS updates.

The catch is the rating: 3.7 from only 35 reviews. That is a thin sample and the weakest score of the three. The spec sheet is excellent, but few buyers have reported back yet.

It suits someone who wants the fastest, longest-supported phone here and is comfortable being an early buyer. If you want a proven option, do not pick this one.

Buy now if the camera is your reason

If you want the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G for its camera and screen, buy now. The price was higher within the last 30 days, so waiting risks a rebound.

If you have no strong reason to choose the Samsung, skip it. Gamers and anyone who wants the phone to stay quick for years should not buy it. Pick the iQOO 15R for battery and a proven rating, or the Motorola Signature for raw speed if you can live with few reviews.

Verdict

Buy the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G now only if its 108 MP OIS camera and large AMOLED screen are what you want, because this is the lowest price in 30 days. Most buyers will do better with the iQOO 15R at ₹59,999. The Motorola Signature at ₹61,990 is for those who want the fastest phone and accept its 35 reviews.

Prices on 9 November 2026

FAQ

Is this the lowest price for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G?
It is the lowest in the last 30 days on Amazon. Over that period the price ranged from ₹69,999 to ₹99,999.

Is the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G good for BGMI at this price?
It is not the best choice. Its AnTuTu score of 913K is the lowest of the 23 phones between ₹55,000 and ₹85,000 on sync8. The Motorola Signature scores 3098K, and the iQOO 15R has a 7,600 mAh battery for long sessions.

Which is better, iQOO 15R or Motorola Signature?
The iQOO 15R is the safer pick, with a 4.5 rating from 928 reviews and a 7,600 mAh battery. The Motorola Signature has faster hardware and 7 Years of OS updates, but only 35 reviews and a 3.7 rating.