Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver excellent experiences but target different priorities. iPhone 14 Plus offers a larger 6.7-inch display with crisp Super Retina XDR OLED technology, the blazing-fast A15 Bionic chip, and reliable iOS ecosystem strength. Its 12MP camera system with sensor-shift OIS produces exceptional computational photography results. Galaxy S22 Ultra counters with a larger 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at 120Hz refresh rate, superior brightness at 1750 nits, a massive 108MP main sensor, and dual telephoto lenses delivering true 10x zoom capability. Performance-wise, both processors excel, though the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 edges ahead in raw benchmarks. Samsung's 5000mAh battery with 45W charging significantly outlasts Apple's 4325mAh with 20W charging. For photography enthusiasts seeking zoom versatility and all-day battery life, the S22 Ultra justifies its $300 premium. However, the iPhone 14 Plus appeals to iOS users prioritizing software consistency, single-handed usability, and sustained performance over time.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
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 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
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 14 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 229 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 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 | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 3088 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 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 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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