Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 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 18 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,434,169); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the stronger camera (172 vs 135); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (211g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 3958
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 211g vs 228g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4288 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, 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 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 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1434169 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 1588 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 3958 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | 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 | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.3×77.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (97/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users.