Apple iPhone 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra dominates across nearly every dimension, justifying its $500 premium over the iPhone 11. Display technology showcases the most dramatic difference: S22 Ultra's 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 120Hz refresh rate and 1750 nits vastly outperforms iPhone 11's 6.1-inch 60Hz LCD at 625 nits. Camera capabilities heavily favor Samsung, featuring a 108MP main sensor with advanced 10x periscope zoom versus iPhone 11's dual 12MP setup. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with 8GB RAM eclipses the A13 Bionic's 4GB configuration. Battery capacity nearly doubles (5000mAh vs 3110mAh) with significantly faster 45W charging. Connectivity improvements include 5G, USB-C, and Wi-Fi 6E support. However, iPhone 11 remains excellent for budget-conscious users prioritizing iOS ecosystem, longevity, and reliable mid-range performance. For photography enthusiasts, multitaskers, and those demanding flagship features, Galaxy S22 Ultra is the clear choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 if…
- →Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- →Night mode on main camera
- →Dual camera system with ultrawide
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra if…
- →Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- →Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- →108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11
Pros
- Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- Night mode on main camera
- Dual camera system with ultrawide
- Great battery life for the price
- Wide range of color options
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution on 6.1-inch screen
- No telephoto camera
- 5W charger in the box (no fast charger)
- No 5G connectivity
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Pros
- Built-in S Pen silo is a unique productivity feature
- Versatile quad-camera with 10x periscope telephoto
- 108 MP main sensor captures excellent detail
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot under sustained load
- Very heavy and thick body
- 108 MP sensor replaced by 200 MP in the S23 Ultra
- Only 8 GB RAM on base storage variant
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 229 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP 10x periscope + 10 MP 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3110 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 3088 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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