Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200; launch prices were $1299 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,434,169); the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is noticeably lighter (228g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 3958
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 228g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1299
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1434169 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 1588 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 3958 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 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 27 | 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 | 249 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 139.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users.