Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22
The Verdict
Both phones deliver flagship performance in a 6.1-inch form factor, but they prioritize different strengths. The iPhone 13 Pro excels with its superior A15 Bionic processor, which consistently outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in real-world tasks, plus a brighter 1200-nit Super Retina XDR display and more versatile camera system with ProRes video and Cinematic mode. Its 203g weight feels substantial, though the stainless steel build exudes premium quality. The Galaxy S22 counters with a larger 3700mAh battery (versus 3095mAh), faster 25W charging, and a 50MP main sensor that captures more detail in stills. It's lighter at 167g, includes expandable storage via microSD up to 1TB, and costs $200 less. Display brightness slightly favors Samsung at 1300 nits. For video enthusiasts and iOS users, the iPhone 13 Pro justifies its premium price. Android users seeking better battery life, faster charging, and value will appreciate the Galaxy S22's practical advantages despite slightly lower computational photography capabilities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 Pro if…
- →ProMotion 120Hz adaptive display
- →Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording
- →Durable Ceramic Shield front cover
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 if…
- →Compact flagship with 6.1-inch 120Hz AMOLED
- →Triple camera with 3x telephoto
- →Lightweight at 167 g
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Pros
- ProMotion 120Hz adaptive display
- Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording
- Durable Ceramic Shield front cover
- Excellent A15 Bionic performance
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- 12 MP camera system unchanged resolution
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- Relatively small 3095 mAh battery
- Starting at $999 was expensive
Samsung Galaxy S22
Pros
- Compact flagship with 6.1-inch 120Hz AMOLED
- Triple camera with 3x telephoto
- Lightweight at 167 g
- Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection
- Four years of OS updates from Samsung
Cons
- Small 3700 mAh battery with mediocre endurance
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot
- Slow 25W charging
- No microSD card slot
- No charger in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 167 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, ProRes, Cinematic mode | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 3x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/1.8 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3095 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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