Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $999 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads — 58/100 vs 50/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3537
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1799
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ scores 8 points higher (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads (46/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 26/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (39/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 14.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Samsung Galaxy S22+ was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (39/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22+ or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads on camera score (39/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22+ over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.