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Galaxy S22 Plus vs iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked): Which one is worth it?

Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.

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Galaxy S22 Plus

Samsung · 2022

$899–$1,379

Overall 78/100

Editorial estimateFull Galaxy S22 Plus guide →
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iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked)

Apple · 2025

$999–$1,299

Overall 86/100

Official anchorFull iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked) guide →

Quick verdicts (our rubric)

  • Best for camera

    iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked)

  • Best for battery

    Tie

  • Best for performance

    iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked)

  • Best value score

    Galaxy S22 Plus

  • Best overall rubric / for most people

    iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked)

Which fits you?

Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.

Galaxy S22 Plus

78

Worth it

$899–$1,379

iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked)

69

Depends on your priorities

$999–$1,299

→ For $1150 with value first: Galaxy S22 Plus edges ahead on this rubric.

Full comparison

SpecGalaxy S22 PlusiPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked)
Price band (US MSRP)$899–$1,379$999–$1,299
Release year20222025
Camera8/109/10
Battery8/108/10
Performance8/1010/10
Display8/1010/10
Value7/106/10
Overall score78/10086/100

Galaxy S22 Plus — pros

  • Balanced mix of performance and battery
  • Very capable camera system for most users
  • Good value compared with pricier flagships

iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked) — pros

  • Balanced mix of performance and battery
  • Very capable camera system for most users
  • Good value compared with pricier flagships

Galaxy S22 Plus — cons

  • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models

iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked) — cons

  • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models

Galaxy S22 Plus — best for

  • Power users
  • Photography
  • Everyday flagship buyers

iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked) — best for

  • Power users
  • Photography
  • Everyday flagship buyers

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