F-22 and F-35 stealth in a discussion of design requirements

Can an older stealth aircraft outperform a newer one because of its mission profile and design?

The exchange agrees that it can, while distinguishing the required result from the maturity and reliability of the technology used.

A participant suggests that the F-22 has better stealth than the F-35 despite being older. The reply distinguishes the desired mission profile from the maturity of the underlying technology. It characterizes the F-22 as more heavily engineered to ensure the result, while describing the F-35's technology as more developed and reliable. This remains a qualitative comparison in the conversation, without radar-signature measurements or operating conditions.