Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 66/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,434,169 vs 1,320,406); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has the stronger camera (135 vs 118); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 228g).
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Higher AnTuTu: 1434169 vs 1320406
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (69/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3958
- Lighter: 185g vs 228g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra scores 1 points higher (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (66/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1434169 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1588 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3958 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 135 | 118 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.9×8.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 8.6% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (66/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 1 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 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads on camera score (69/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.