Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro (2021) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200; launch prices were $999 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 65/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3095); the main camera is 12 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,434,169 vs 1,413,275); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro has the stronger camera (141 vs 135); the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 13 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2315 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5753 vs 3958
- Lighter: 204g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1434169 vs 1413275
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3095 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra scores 2 points higher (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 13 Pro — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 2200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 1434169 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 1588 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 3958 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3095 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 135 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.7 mm | 163.3×77.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- 3095 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 13 Pro by 1.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 13 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 13 Pro (56/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 13 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users.