Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G - Detailed Comparison

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Review the table below to see a side-by-side analysis of all key specs and features for each phone.

Our Pick: iPhone 15 Pro Max is the best choice based on specs comparison.

Expert Comparison

Updated October 2025 by Mk Mobile Arena team

Compare Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G side by side. Our table below provides a detailed, unbiased analysis of all key specifications and features to help you make an informed decision. No prices or sales—just pure information and expert insights.

Specification	Apple iPhone 16 Pro View Details	iPhone 15 Pro Max View Details	Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G View Details
Basic Information
Brand	Apple	Apple	Samsung
Release Date	2024, September 20	, September 22	Released 2022, February 25
Views	2	11	21
Launch
Announced	09 September, 2024	2023, September 12	2022, February 09
Status	Released 2024, September 20	Available. Released 2023, September 22	Available. Released 2022, February 25
Body
Dimensions	149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)	159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)	163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight	199 g (7.02 oz)	221 g (7.80 oz)	228 g / 229 g (mmWave) (8.04 oz)
Build	Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)	Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)	Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Display
Type	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)	Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
Size	6.3"	6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)	6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1206x2622 pixels	1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)	1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
Platform
OS	iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.4	iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.4	Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Chipset	Apple A18 Pro	Apple A17 Pro	Exynos 2200
CPU	Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)	Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)	Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - Europe Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW
GPU	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)	Xclipse 920 - Europe Adreno 730 - ROW
Memory
RAM	8	8	8/12
Storage	128GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot	256GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot	128GB/256GB/1TB storage, no card slot
Card Slot	No	No	No
Main Camera
Setup	Triple: 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)	N/A	N/A
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)	N/A	N/A
Video	4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.	N/A	N/A
Selfie Camera
Setup	Single: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)	N/A	N/A
Features	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.	N/A	N/A
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	N/A	N/A
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	N/A	N/A	N/A
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE
GPS	N/A	N/A	N/A
NFC	Yes	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Features
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Type	Li-Ion 3582 mAh	Li-Ion 4441 mAh	Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging	25W	N/A	N/A
Misc
Colors	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium	Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue, Bora Purple
Models	A3293, A3083, A3292, A3294, iPhone17,1	A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108, iPhone16,2	SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS