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 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably lighter (211g vs 228g).

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia Pro-I — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Performance 68
Display 88
Camera 69
Battery 56
Portability 33
Value for money 44
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1434169 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1588 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3958 vs 3373
  • 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 63/100)
  • 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 — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). 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).

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Samsung Exynos 2200 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1434169 1119714
Geekbench Single 1588 1488
Geekbench Multi 3958 3373
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
69
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 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 Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
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 Samsung Exynos 2200
67/100
1434169 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -28.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 28.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
$1199
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

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).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 63/100).

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.