iQOO 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Which is better

iQOO 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been the best android phone of the year thus far. Although it was released in early 2022, it’s still the benchmark for android phones released in late 2022. So, does the iQOO 11 Pro has what it takes to be better than the Galaxy S22 Ultra?

The iQOO 11 Pro is a very good smartphone that has a chipset better than that of the Galaxy S22 Ultra. But, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a bigger battery, better camera sensors, and an inbuilt Stylus/S PEN. This shows that depending on the type of user you are, you’ll prefer one over the other.

In this iQOO 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra specs comparison, we’ll be sharing the similarities and differences between these two phones. By the time you get to the conclusion of this article, you should know which phone is right for you, the Galaxy S22 Ultra or the iQOO 11 Pro.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Specs	iQOO 11 Pro	Galaxy S22 Ultra
Display	6.78-inches, 144Hz	6.8-inches, 120Hz
Display Features	AMOLED, HDR10+	AMOLED, HDR10+
RAM	up to 16GB	up to 12GB
Storage	up to 512GB	up to 1TB
MicroSD Card	NO	NO
Back Camera	50MP + 13MP + 50MP	108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP
Front Camera	16MP	40MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Software	Android 13	Android 12
Battery	4,700mAh (200W)	5,000mAh (45W)
Water & DustProof	YES (unspecified)	YES (IP68)

iQOO 11 Pro vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: Display, Design, and Durability

The iQOO 11 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that supports HDR10+ and 144Hz refresh rate while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a bigger 6.8-inch OLED display that supports HDR10+ and 120Hz refresh rate. The front design of both smartphones is very similar. Both phones have the same curved screen and has a centered punch hole.

On the rear, both smartphones also look very different. The iQOO 11 Pro has a camera module on the back panel while the Galaxy S22 Ultra has its rear camera sensors pointing out from inside the back frame. The pictures above best describe the difference in design between the Galaxy S22 Ultra and iQOO 11 Pro.

As for durability, both phones are made of the same materials but the Galaxy S22 Ultra is certified to be IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) and also features an Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance but the iQOO 11 Pro is not certified to have either feature. The volume and power buttons are located on the right side of the frame on both phones.

It is important to note that the screen of the Galaxy S22 Ultra is more curved than the screen of the iQOO 11 Pro. So, if you don’t like an aggressively curved screen, you’ll prefer the design of the iQOO 11 Pro and vice versa.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Camera

Camera	iQOO 11 Pro	Galaxy S22 Ultra
Primary	50MP	108MP
Telephoto	13MP	10MP + 10MP
Ultra-wide	50MP	12MP
Front	16MP	40MP

The cameras of the iQOO 11 Pro are good but not as good as those of the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The iQOO 11 Pro has a 50MP OIS main camera while the Galaxy S22 Ultra has a 108MP OIS main camera. The main camera of the Galaxy S22 Ultra takes sharper and more detailed photos than the main camera of the iQOO 11 Pro.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is also equipped with two telephoto lenses (a 10MP periscope lens and a 10MP telephoto) while the iQOO 11 Pro has just one 13MP telephoto lens. The periscope lens of the Galaxy S22 Ultra has 10x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom while the 13MP telephoto lens of the iQOO 11 Pro has 2x optical zoom. So, you can take clearer photos of objects from a very distance with the cameras of the S22 Ultra.

The cameras of the Galaxy S22 Ultra also have more features. For example, aside from OIS, the main camera of the Galaxy S22 Ultra has a Laser AutoFocus feature while that of the iQOO 11 Pro does not. The 12MP ultra-wide lens of the Galaxy S22 Ultra has a Super Steady Video feature while the 48MP ultra-wide lens of the iQOO 11 Pro does not.

So, placed side by side, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better camera phone than the iQOO 11 Pro. And if you’re into shooting videos and taking photos, you’ll find the cameras of the Galaxy S22 Ultra more useful than those of the iQOO 11 Pro. But, if you’re an everyday smartphone user, you might not even know the difference.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: Chipset, Performance & Storage

The performance of both smartphones is different because both phones are powered by two different chipsets. The iQOO 11 Pro features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Both are Qualcomm chipsets and are very powerful chipsets with fast CPU cores and power GPU.

However, the chipset in the iQOO 11 Pro has faster and newer CPU cores than the chipset in the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The chipset in the iQOO 11 Pro has a faster 5G MODEM, a better AI engine, and a better ISP. We have details of both chipsets and you should read about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 to understand the differences.

The storage options available on both smartphones are different. The storage options available in the iQOO 11 Pro are 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 16GB + 512GB storage while the storage options available in the Galaxy S22 Ultra are 8GB RAM + 128GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, and 12GB RAM + 1TB storage. None of these phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Software

The iQOO 11 Pro boots Origin OS 3 based on Android 13 out of the box while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra boots OneUI 4 based on Android 12 out of the box. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to get up to five years of software updates while the iQOO 11 Pro will get three. The UI, icons, settings, navigation, etc on both smartphones are different.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: Battery & Other Features

The iQOO 11 Pro is powered by a 4,700mAh battery while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is powered by a 5,000mAh battery. The Galaxy S22 Ultra supports 45W wired fast charging while the iQOO 11 Pro supports 200W wired fast charging. The iQOO 11 Pro supports 50W wireless charging while the Galaxy S22 Ultra supports 15W wireless charging. Other features available in both smartphones are:

stereo speakers (32-bit/384kHz audio)
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic)
Stylus, 2.8ms latency-Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro (Galaxy S22 Ultra only)
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
NFC
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (Galaxy S22 Ultra only)
Infrared Port (iQOO 11 Pro only)
Audio Tuned by AKG (Galaxy S22 Ultra only)
GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, etc.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Price

The starting price of the iQOO 11 Pro (8 + 256GB) is about $899 which is cheaper than the $1099 starting price of the Galaxy S22 Ultra (8GB + 128GB). So, between the iQOO 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra which is better? See the conclusion of this iQOO 11 Pro vs Galaxy S22 Ultra comparison below for the answer.

iQOO 11 Pro	Price
Buy on Giztop	$899.00

Galaxy S22 Ultra	Price
Buy on Amazon	$999.99
Buy on Amazon (EUR)	€1,239.00
Buy on Amazon (UK)	£949.00

iQOO 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Conclusion

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is better than the iQOO 11 Pro. The only areas where the iQOO 11 Pro is better than the Galaxy S22 Ultra are performance and faster charging. In every other area, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is better than the iQOO 11 Pro.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: PROS and CONS

The iQOO 11 Pro has a better chipset and thus better performance
The Galaxy S22 Ultra has a bigger battery but the iQOO 11 Pro has faster wired and wireless charging
The Galaxy S22 Ultra has a better camera system and features
The base model of the iQOO 11 Pro has twice the RAM and storage of the Galaxy S22 Ultra and is priced the same
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will get more years of software updates than the iQOO 11 Pro
The iQOO 11 Pro has a smoother 144Hz refresh rate compared to the 120Hz of the S22 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is more durable than the iQOO 11 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has an inbuilt SPEN/Stylus which makes it a better phone for productivity.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is currently getting a discounted price and is sold for less than $900 right now. If you like taking photos, shooting videos, and doing artwork, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is the phone you should buy not the iQOO 11 Pro. But, if you’re not into photography and you don’t have a need for the SPEN but you like playing games then buy the iQOO 11 Pro for its incredible performance and faster charging.