Samsung Galaxy S22 5G vs Google Pixel 7: The Ultimate Showdown

The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G and Google Pixel 7 are two of the most compelling Android phones of the year. Both offer premium designs, powerful performance, and impressive cameras, but they cater to slightly different audiences. This comprehensive comparison will break down every aspect to help you decide which one deserves your money.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Pixel 7 edges out the S22 5G thanks to its superior battery life, cleaner software experience, and competitive pricing. While the S22 boasts a brighter display and potentially faster performance in some scenarios (depending on region), the Pixel 7 offers a more well-rounded package for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Samsung Galaxy S22 5G	Google Pixel 7

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GQML3
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GQML3
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GVU6C

Launch
Announced	2022, February 09	2022, October 06
Status	Available. Released 2022, February 25	Available. Released 2022, October 13

Body
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Dimensions	146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.75 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)	155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm (6.13 x 2.88 x 0.34 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Weight	167 g / 168 g (mmWave) (5.89 oz)	197 g (6.95 oz)
	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised)	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~425 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)
Size	6.1 inches, 90.1 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio)	6.3 inches, 96.7 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)	AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak)
	Always-on display	Always-on display

Platform
CPU	Octa-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	Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW	Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
GPU	Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW	Mali-G710 MP7
OS	Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades

Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1

Main Camera
Dual	-	50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
Features	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama	Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Single	10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF	10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
Triple	50 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	-
Video	8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

Selfie camera
Features	HDR	HDR, panorama
Single	10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF	10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	No	No
35mm jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
	32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG	-

Comms
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG	USB Type-C 3.2
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)	-

Battery
Charging	25W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless	20W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 20W wireless Reverse wireless
Type	Li-Ion 3700 mAh	Li-Ion 4355 mAh

Misc
Colors	Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream, Bora Purple	Obsidian, Lemongrass, Snow
Models	SM-S901B, SM-S901B/DS, SM-S901U, SM-S901U1, SM-S901W, SM-S901N, SM-S9010, SM-S901E, SM-S901E/DS	GVU6C, GQML3, GO3Z5
Price	$ 172.63 / C$ 304.00 / £ 186.11 / € 198.01	€ 199.00 / $ 179.26 / £ 189.99 / ₹ 28,499
SAR	1.03 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)	-
SAR EU	1.21 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)	-

Tests
Battery life	Endurance rating 85h	Endurance rating 96h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-26.4 LUFS (Good)	-26.2 LUFS (Good)
Performance	AnTuTu: 745496 (v8), 881428 (v9) GeekBench: 3682 (v5.1) GFXBench: 69fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 813114 (v9) GeekBench: 3288 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Samsung Galaxy S22 5G

Brighter Display
Compact Size
Versatile Camera System
Premium Build Quality

Shorter Battery Life
Performance Variance (Exynos)
Higher Price

Google Pixel 7

Exceptional Camera Performance
Clean Android Experience
Longer Battery Life
Competitive Price
Timely Software Updates

Tensor Chipset Not as Powerful as Snapdragon
Design Less Distinctive

Display Comparison

Both phones feature excellent OLED displays with vibrant colors and deep blacks. The S22 5G achieves a slightly higher peak brightness (982 nits vs 974 nits), making it marginally better in direct sunlight. However, the Pixel 7's display is exceptionally well-tuned and offers a comfortable viewing experience. Both have a nominal infinite contrast ratio.

Camera Comparison

The Pixel 7 shines in the camera department. Google's computational photography is unmatched, delivering consistently excellent images in various lighting conditions. The S22 5G offers versatile camera options, but its image processing can sometimes be overly saturated. Both phones record high-quality video, but the Pixel 7's video stabilization is generally superior.

Performance

The S22 5G's performance varies by region. The Exynos 2200 (Europe) can sometimes lag behind the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (ROW) in sustained performance. The Pixel 7, powered by the Google Tensor G2, focuses on AI and machine learning tasks, offering smooth performance for everyday use and excellent computational photography. While the S22 might have a slight edge in raw processing power, the Pixel 7's optimizations provide a fluid user experience.

Battery Life

The Pixel 7 takes a clear lead in battery life, boasting an endurance rating of 96 hours compared to the S22 5G's 85 hours. This translates to significantly longer usage between charges. The Pixel 7 also charges at 20W wired and wireless, while the S22 5G supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.

Buying Guide

The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G is ideal for users who prioritize a vibrant, bright display, a compact form factor, and are comfortable with Samsung's One UI. The Google Pixel 7 is a better choice for those seeking exceptional camera performance, a clean Android experience with timely updates, and longer battery life, all at a more accessible price point.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Which phone has better software support?

The Google Pixel 7 receives faster and more frequent software updates directly from Google, ensuring you have the latest features and security patches.

❓ Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G more powerful than the Pixel 7?

While the S22 5G (especially the Snapdragon variant) can offer slightly higher peak performance, the Pixel 7's Tensor G2 is optimized for AI tasks and provides a smooth, responsive user experience.