Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1199 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 50/100 (a 17-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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1434169 vs 1135878
- 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
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $1799
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 228g
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra scores 17 points higher (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 44/100, 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 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1434169 | 1135878 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 135 | — | |
| 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 | 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 | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 26.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (69/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (56/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads on camera score (69/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.