Head to head · October 2026
Galaxy S22 Ultra vs iPhone 12 Pro Max in Jordan
A head-to-head spec comparison in JOD — below the table is a conditional take: who each phone suits and which trade-offs matter, rather than one verdict for everyone.
Spec differences between the Galaxy S22 Ultra and the iPhone 12 Pro Max
The table uses published specs and the price status documented on each phone page (observed = from dated OpenSooq listings for new units, estimate = unverified). We have not tested either phone — a higher camera or battery number does not necessarily mean a better result.
| Galaxy S22 Ultra289 JOD | iPhone 12 Pro Max289 JOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (JOD) | 289 (estimate) | 289 (estimate) |
| Chipset | Exynos 2200 | Apple A14 Bionic |
| Performance index | 75/100 | 60/100 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Base storage | 256GB+ | 128GB+ |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED 2K | 6.7" OLED FHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Rear camera | 108+12+10+10 MP | 12+12+12 MP |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 3,687 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 45 W | 20 W |
| Release period | February 2022 | November 2020 |
Who is the Galaxy S22 Ultra for, and who is the iPhone 12 Pro Max for?
Price: about the same (JOD 289) — estimate/estimate.
Chipset: the Galaxy S22 Ultra has a higher specification-based index (75 vs 60/100). This is a chipset-class comparison, not measured gaming performance.
Display: Galaxy S22 Ultra: AMOLED 2K, 120 Hz; iPhone 12 Pro Max: OLED FHD+, 60 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 45 W vs 20 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Galaxy S22 Ultra has 1,313 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Galaxy S22 Ultra 108+12+10+10 MP (4 lenses) vs iPhone 12 Pro Max 12+12+12 MP (3 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Platform: the iPhone 12 Pro Max runs iOS and the Galaxy S22 Ultra runs Android — in practice the biggest difference: your apps, accessories and other devices (watch/laptop) decide more than any row in the table.
Who is it for? Same price (JOD 289), so price does not decide it — the Galaxy S22 Ultra is higher on the chipset index (75 vs 60/100); the iPhone 12 Pro Max makes sense if another row matters more to you (display, battery capacity, camera setup, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Chipset: the Galaxy S22 Ultra has a higher specification-based index (75 vs 60/100). This is a chipset-class comparison, not measured gaming performance.
Display: Galaxy S22 Ultra: AMOLED 2K, 120 Hz; iPhone 12 Pro Max: OLED FHD+, 60 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 45 W vs 20 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Battery: the Galaxy S22 Ultra has 1,313 mAh more capacity. Capacity is not measured endurance — display, chipset and usage change the outcome, and we have not measured either phone.
Camera: Galaxy S22 Ultra 108+12+10+10 MP (4 lenses) vs iPhone 12 Pro Max 12+12+12 MP (3 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Platform: the iPhone 12 Pro Max runs iOS and the Galaxy S22 Ultra runs Android — in practice the biggest difference: your apps, accessories and other devices (watch/laptop) decide more than any row in the table.
Who is it for? Same price (JOD 289), so price does not decide it — the Galaxy S22 Ultra is higher on the chipset index (75 vs 60/100); the iPhone 12 Pro Max makes sense if another row matters more to you (display, battery capacity, camera setup, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Note: Observed price = a representative new-unit price from dated OpenSooq listings; estimate = unverified reference. Specs come from official announcements; we have not tested either phone.