Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 67/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,434,169); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 3958
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (69/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 14 points higher (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 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 Air 2 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (100/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1434169 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 1588 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 3958 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 135 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 163.3×77.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 139.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 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 Air 2 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (69/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (100/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads on camera score (69/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users.