iPhone 12vs Galaxy S22 Ultra
Weighted overall score across performance, camera, battery, RAM, storage and display — plus the full spec sheet below.
Score breakdown
How each phone scores per category, out of 100.
Performance
iPhone 12 74
Galaxy S22 Ultra 78
Camera
iPhone 12 24
Galaxy S22 Ultra 73
Battery
iPhone 12 68
Galaxy S22 Ultra 91
RAM
iPhone 12 50
Galaxy S22 Ultra 87
Storage
iPhone 12 71
Galaxy S22 Ultra 100
Display
iPhone 12 91
Galaxy S22 Ultra 100
Full specifications
Every field on record — collapse a category to skip it.
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
RAM Differs
4GB RAM
8/12GB RAM
RAM Differs
iPhone 12 4GB RAM
Galaxy S22 Ultra 8/12GB RAM
Body Differs
164g, 7.4mm thickness
228g / 229g (mmWave), 8.9mm thickness
Body Differs
iPhone 12 164g, 7.4mm thickness
Galaxy S22 Ultra 228g / 229g (mmWave), 8.9mm thickness
Video Differs
2160p
4320p
Video Differs
iPhone 12 2160p
Galaxy S22 Ultra 4320p
Camera Differs
12MP
108MP
Camera Differs
iPhone 12 12MP
Galaxy S22 Ultra 108MP
Battery Differs
2815mAh
5000mAh
Battery Differs
iPhone 12 2815mAh
Galaxy S22 Ultra 5000mAh
Chipset Differs
Apple A14 Bionic
Exynos 2200
Chipset Differs
iPhone 12 Apple A14 Bionic
Galaxy S22 Ultra Exynos 2200
OS Differs
iOS 14.1, up to iOS 26.6
Android 12, up to 4 major OS updates
OS Differs
iPhone 12 iOS 14.1, up to iOS 26.6
Galaxy S22 Ultra Android 12, up to 4 major OS updates
Storage Differs
64GB/128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
128GB/256GB/1TB storage, no card slot
Storage Differs
iPhone 12 64GB/128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB/256GB/1TB storage, no card slot
Battery type Differs
PD2.015W
45W15W
Battery type Differs
iPhone 12 PD2.015W
Galaxy S22 Ultra 45W15W
Display resolution Differs
1170x2532 pixels
1440x3088 pixels
Display resolution Differs
iPhone 12 1170x2532 pixels
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1440x3088 pixels
Display size Differs
6.1"
6.8"
Display size Differs
iPhone 12 6.1"
Galaxy S22 Ultra 6.8"
Release date Differs
Released 2020, October 23
Released 2022, February 25
Release date Differs
iPhone 12 Released 2020, October 23
Galaxy S22 Ultra Released 2022, February 25
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Technology
iPhone 12 GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Galaxy S22 Ultra GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
2G bands
iPhone 12 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Galaxy S22 Ultra GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
iPhone 12 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Galaxy S22 Ultra HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2172
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
4G bands
iPhone 12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2172
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2172
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
5G bands
iPhone 12 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2172
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
Speed
iPhone 12 HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Galaxy S22 Ultra HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Announced
2020, October 13
2022, February 09
Announced
iPhone 12 2020, October 13
Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022, February 09
Status
Available. Released 2020, October 23
Available. Released 2022, February 25
Status
iPhone 12 Available. Released 2020, October 23
Galaxy S22 Ultra Available. Released 2022, February 25
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Dimensions
iPhone 12 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
Galaxy S22 Ultra 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight
164 g (5.78 oz)
228 g / 229 g (mmWave) (8.04 oz)
Weight
iPhone 12 164 g (5.78 oz)
Galaxy S22 Ultra 228 g / 229 g (mmWave) (8.04 oz)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Build
iPhone 12 Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Galaxy S22 Ultra Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
SIM
iPhone 12 · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Galaxy S22 Ultra · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
Type
iPhone 12 Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Galaxy S22 Ultra Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
Size
6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
iPhone 12 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Galaxy S22 Ultra 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
Resolution
iPhone 12 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection
iPhone 12 Ceramic Shield glass
Galaxy S22 Ultra Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
OS
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.6
Android 12, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 8
OS
iPhone 12 iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.6
Galaxy S22 Ultra Android 12, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 8
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
Chipset
iPhone 12 Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Galaxy S22 Ultra Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW
CPU
iPhone 12 Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
Galaxy S22 Ultra Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
GPU
iPhone 12 Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Galaxy S22 Ultra Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Card slot
No
No
Card slot
iPhone 12 No
Galaxy S22 Ultra No
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Internal
iPhone 12 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Dual
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
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Dual
iPhone 12 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Galaxy S22 Ultra —
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Features
iPhone 12 Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Galaxy S22 Ultra Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Video
iPhone 12 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.
Galaxy S22 Ultra 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Quad
—
108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Quad
iPhone 12 —
Galaxy S22 Ultra 108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Single
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF
Single
iPhone 12 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Galaxy S22 Ultra 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF
Features
HDR
HDR
Features
iPhone 12 HDR
Galaxy S22 Ultra HDR
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Video
iPhone 12 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Galaxy S22 Ultra 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
iPhone 12 Yes, with stereo speakers
Galaxy S22 Ultra Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
No
3.5mm jack
iPhone 12 No
Galaxy S22 Ultra No
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
WLAN
iPhone 12 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Galaxy S22 Ultra Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
iPhone 12 5.0, A2DP, LE
Galaxy S22 Ultra 5.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Positioning
iPhone 12 GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Galaxy S22 Ultra GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Yes
NFC
iPhone 12 Yes
Galaxy S22 Ultra Yes
Radio
No
No
Radio
iPhone 12 No
Galaxy S22 Ultra No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB
iPhone 12 Lightning, USB 2.0
Galaxy S22 Ultra USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sensors
iPhone 12 Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Galaxy S22 Ultra Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Type
Li-Ion 2815 mAh (10.78 Wh)
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Type
iPhone 12 Li-Ion 2815 mAh (10.78 Wh)
Galaxy S22 Ultra Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
15W wireless (MagSafe)
15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
45W wired, PD3.0
15W wireless (Qi)
4.5W reverse wireless
Charging
iPhone 12 Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
15W wireless (MagSafe)
15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Galaxy S22 Ultra 45W wired, PD3.0
15W wireless (Qi)
4.5W reverse wireless
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue
Colors
iPhone 12 Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Galaxy S22 Ultra Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue
Models
A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2
SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS
Models
iPhone 12 A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2
Galaxy S22 Ultra SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS
SAR EU
0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
1.05 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
iPhone 12 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1.05 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
Price
$ 185.00 / £ 160.00 / € 206.97
$ 319.95 / £ 279.99 / € 357.53
Price
iPhone 12 $ 185.00 / £ 160.00 / € 206.97
Galaxy S22 Ultra $ 319.95 / £ 279.99 / € 357.53
SAR
—
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
SAR
iPhone 12 —
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1.18 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
iPhone 12
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Performance
AnTuTu: 568674 (v8)
GeekBench: 4067 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 968359 (v9)
GeekBench: 3657 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Performance
iPhone 12 AnTuTu: 568674 (v8)
GeekBench: 4067 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Galaxy S22 Ultra AnTuTu: 968359 (v9)
GeekBench: 3657 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
1266 nits max brightness (measured)
Display
iPhone 12 Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1266 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera
Photo / Video
Photo / Video
Camera
iPhone 12 Photo / Video
Galaxy S22 Ultra Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
-24.4 LUFS (Very good)
-27.3 LUFS (Good)
Loudspeaker
iPhone 12 -24.4 LUFS (Very good)
Galaxy S22 Ultra -27.3 LUFS (Good)
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 84h
Endurance rating 108h
Battery (old)
iPhone 12 Endurance rating 84h
Galaxy S22 Ultra Endurance rating 108h