Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200; launch prices were $999 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,434,169); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 135); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 3958
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Apple iPhone Air scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 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 Air 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 Air are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 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 Air (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (96/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2200 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1434169 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1588 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 3958 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 135 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.3×77.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 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: $200. Apple iPhone Air was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 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 Air are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 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 Air (56/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (96/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air 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 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users.