Yes, that’s technically an “outdated” high-end handset with a passé Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor under its hood, but the raw speed and, well, everything else should still be more than satisfactory for most Android power users on a relatively tight budget.
There’s also the matter of maneuverability that you may want to take into consideration before making your final buying decision, as the Galaxy S22 Plus is significantly lighter and thinner than the S22 Ultra in addition to slightly shorter and narrower and thus overall considerably easier to use with one hand and even two.
At a discount of nearly 350 bucks, the unlocked S22+ is right now both cheaper than the S22 Ultra and more affordable than it’s ever been at a retailer like Amazon with no trade-in required, no upfront activation on a specific carrier, and no other strings attached whatsoever.