Oppo Find X5 vs Samsung Galaxy S22+: Which Flagship Reigns Supreme?

The Oppo Find X5 and Samsung Galaxy S22+ represent compelling options in the flagship Android space, particularly as prices have adjusted since their initial release. Both aim for a premium experience, but diverge in their approaches to performance, display technology, and charging. This comparison dissects these differences to help you determine which device best suits your priorities.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

For most users, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G emerges as the slightly stronger choice. Its significantly brighter display and wider availability of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant (ROW) provide a more consistently smooth and visually appealing experience. However, the Oppo Find X5’s faster 80W charging is a significant advantage for those prioritizing speed.

PHONES
Phone Names Oppo Find X5 Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - Global1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - Global1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Launch
Announced2022, February 242022, February 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, March 14Available. Released 2022, February 25
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Dimensions160.3 x 72.6 x 8.7 mm (6.31 x 2.86 x 0.34 in)157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Weight196 g (6.91 oz)195 g / 196 g (mmWave) (6.88 oz)
 -IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised)
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Size6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.6 inches, 105.3 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
 -Always-on display
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
GPUAdreno 660Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
OSAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
 UFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Main Camera
FeaturesHasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Single32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm-
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 2x optical zoom, PDAF 50 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 110˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS; HDR, 10‑bit video8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesPanoramaHDR
Single32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 -32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG
Comms
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.2, A2DP, LE
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1)GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
 -Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Battery
Charging80W wired, PD 30W wireless 10W reverse wireless45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 4800 mAhLi-Ion 4500 mAh
Misc
ColorsBlack, White, PurplePhantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream, Bora Purple
ModelsPFFM10, CPH2307SM-S906B, SM-S906B/DS, SM-S906U, SM-S906U1, SM-S906W, SM-S906N, SM-S9060, SM-S906E, SM-S906E/DS, SM-S906L
Price$ 950.00 / £ 218.30 / € 339.00€ 236.99 / $ 194.37 / £ 349.00
SAR-1.19 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)
SAR EU-0.57 W/kg (head)     1.40 W/kg (body)
Tests
Battery life Endurance rating 108h Endurance rating 97h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker -26.3 LUFS (Good) -26.0 LUFS (Very good)
Performance AnTuTu: 810715 (v9) GeekBench: 3331 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 722495 (v8), 886916 (v9) GeekBench: 3528 (v5.1) GFXBench: 68fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Oppo Find X5

  • Significantly faster 80W wired charging
  • Faster wireless charging (30W)
  • Slightly better battery endurance rating

  • Chipset potentially less efficient than Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
  • Regional availability may be limited

Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G

  • Brighter display for better outdoor visibility
  • Potentially more efficient chipset (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant)
  • Wider availability and established ecosystem

  • Slower charging speeds (45W wired, 15W wireless)
  • Exynos variant may exhibit thermal throttling

Display Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ boasts a substantial advantage in display brightness, reaching a measured 1214 nits compared to the Oppo Find X5’s 807 nits. This translates to superior visibility under direct sunlight. Both displays share an 'Infinite' (nominal) contrast ratio, typical of OLED panels, but the S22+'s higher peak brightness makes a tangible difference in real-world usage. While both likely employ LTPO technology for adaptive refresh rates (not explicitly stated in the data, but standard for this class), the S22+'s panel is demonstrably brighter, benefiting content consumption and outdoor usability.

Camera Comparison

Both devices feature capable camera systems, but detailed sensor information is lacking in the provided data. Assuming typical flagship configurations, the S22+'s potential for a larger main sensor (common in Samsung flagships) and more refined image processing algorithms could yield superior image quality, particularly in low-light conditions. The inclusion of OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) is expected on both, but the specifics of its implementation would influence performance. The data doesn't provide enough detail to differentiate beyond general expectations of flagship-level photo and video capabilities.

Performance

The chipset choice is a key differentiator. The Oppo Find X5 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm), while the Galaxy S22+ comes in two variants: the Exynos 2200 (4nm) in Europe and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) in other regions. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, built on a 4nm process, generally offers better thermal efficiency and sustained performance compared to the 5nm Snapdragon 888. The Exynos 2200 has faced criticism for potential throttling under sustained load. The S22+'s CPU, featuring a Cortex-X2 prime core (2.8GHz/3.0GHz depending on region), offers a slight architectural advantage over the Find X5’s Cortex-X1 (2.84GHz). Both phones utilize LPDDR5 RAM, but the S22+'s potential for a more efficient chipset gives it an edge in demanding tasks.

Battery Life

The Oppo Find X5 holds a slight edge in battery endurance with a rating of 108 hours, compared to the Galaxy S22+'s 97 hours. However, this is heavily influenced by charging speed. The Find X5’s 80W wired charging is significantly faster than the S22+'s 45W, allowing for a full charge in a fraction of the time. The Find X5 also offers 30W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging, exceeding the S22+'s 15W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless capabilities. While the S22+ may have a slightly larger battery capacity (not specified in the data), the Find X5’s charging speed is a compelling advantage for users who frequently need to top up their device.

Buying Guide

Buy the Oppo Find X5 if you prioritize incredibly fast charging and are comfortable with potentially sourcing the device from specific regions. Its 80W wired and 30W wireless charging capabilities are unmatched in this comparison. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G if you value a brighter, more vibrant display, a more widely available and potentially more thermally stable chipset (Snapdragon 8 Gen 1), and a more established software ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Exynos 2200 in the European Galaxy S22+ overheat during prolonged gaming sessions?
The Exynos 2200 has been reported to exhibit thermal throttling under sustained heavy load, such as extended gaming. While Samsung implemented software optimizations, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant generally offers better thermal performance. If gaming is a primary concern and you're in Europe, carefully consider this potential limitation.
❓ How long does it realistically take to fully charge the Oppo Find X5 with the 80W charger?
With the included 80W charger, the Oppo Find X5 can typically charge from 0% to 100% in approximately 35-40 minutes. This is significantly faster than the Samsung Galaxy S22+, making it ideal for users who need a quick power boost.
❓ Is the difference in display brightness between the two phones noticeable in everyday use?
Yes, the 1214 nits peak brightness of the Galaxy S22+ is noticeably brighter than the Find X5's 807 nits, especially outdoors in direct sunlight. Content will appear more vibrant and readable on the S22+ in bright conditions.
❓ Which phone is better for video recording?
Without detailed camera specs, it's difficult to say definitively. However, Samsung flagships generally excel in video recording, offering features like Super Steady video and high frame rate options. Both phones are capable, but the S22+ likely has a slight edge based on Samsung's track record.