Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1199 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,434,169 vs 1,232,200); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has the stronger camera (135 vs 105); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 228g).

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Performance 68
Display 88
Camera 69
Battery 56
Portability 33
Value for money 44

Sony Xperia 1 III

Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 30

What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1434169 vs 1232200
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1588 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3958 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 11W
  • Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 228g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 44/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (65/100 vs 33/100).

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor Samsung Exynos 2200 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1434169 1232200
Geekbench Single 1588 1500
Geekbench Multi 3958 3537
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 3088x1440 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 11W
DXOMark (camera) 135 105
Main camera 108 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 12 MP
Front camera 40 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1750 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.9×8.9 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 228 g 186 g
Launch price $1199 $1299

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 40MP
69
camera

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery

Sony Xperia 1 III

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Samsung Exynos 2200
67/100
1434169 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 -16.4%
1232200 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 16.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

$1199

Sony Xperia 1 III

$1299

Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (69/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (65/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads on camera score (69/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.