Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200; launch prices were $1199 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,434,169).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 3958
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 228g vs 233g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, 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 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2200 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1434169 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 1588 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 3958 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 135 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.3×77.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users.