Head to head

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 419,999 against PKR 560,000.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G takes it by 15.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G costs PKR 140,001 less.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 567 mAh larger battery.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 15W faster.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has a 60 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 560,000 PKR 419,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 18, 2026 25 February 2022
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm 163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9 mm
Weight 249 g 228 g (Sub6 model) / 229 g (mmWave model) Better
Water resistance IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.8-inch
Resolution 2868 × 1320 pixels 1440 × 3080 pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, up to 1750 nits peak brightness
Protection Ceramic Shield 2 front Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) (Global/USA) or Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) (Europe and selected regions).
CPU 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: 1× Cortex-X2 (3.00 GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.50 GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.80 GHz) Exynos 2200: 1× Cortex-X2 (2.80 GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.52 GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.82 GHz)
GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Adreno 730 / Xclipse 920 GPU (region dependent).
Operating system iOS 27 Android 12 (Upgradeable to newer Android versions with One UI)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 3.1)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Pro Fusion camera system 108MP wide camera with OIS 12MP ultrawide camera (120°) 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom 10MP periscope telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom Laser Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama 100x Space Zoom Better
Selfie camera 18MP Center Stage camera 40MP front camera HDR support Better
Video recording 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture 8K at 24fps 4K up to 60fps 1080p up to 240fps Super Steady Video
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Better 5000 mAh, non-removable Li-Ion battery
Wired charging Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger Better 45W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) Single Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (region dependent), dual standby support.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E (dual-band), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6 5.2
NFC Yes, with reader mode Yes
Sensors Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Face unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor
USB USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G?

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.9 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G at PKR 419,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G cheaper by PKR 140,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G?

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 60W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G?

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) (Global/USA) or Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) (Europe and selected regions)..

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.