Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22

The Google Pixel 10 Pro scores 8.1 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S22 scores 6.7. The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads in display, performance, camera, battery, software support and value for money. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy S22 cost $199.01 less ($799.99 vs $999). The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the newer phone, announced Aug 20, 2025.

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Google Google Pixel 10 Pro
8.1 From $999
Top score
Samsung Samsung Galaxy S22
6.7 From $799.99
Discontinued

Key differences

Why choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro

  • Bigger battery 4,870 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
  • Faster wired charging 30 W vs 25 W
  • Bigger screen 6.3 inches vs 6.1 inches
  • Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
  • Brighter screen 3,300 nits vs 1,300 nits
  • Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years

Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S22

  • Lower launch price $799.99 vs $999
  • Lighter 168 g vs 207 g
  • Thinner 7.6 mm vs 8.6 mm
  • Reverse wireless charging

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Overall 8.1 6.7
Display 8.6 7.4
Performance 7.2 5.7
Camera 8.6 7.6
Battery 5.3 4.3
Design 8.5 8.7
Software support 9.2 6.9
Value for money 5.0 3.4

Display

Spec Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Size 6.3 inches 6.1 inches
Type OLED, Super Actua OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1280 × 2856 px 1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density 495 ppi —
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✓ Yes ✕ No
Peak brightness 3,300 nits 1,300 nits
HDR — HDR10+
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass Victus+

Performance

Spec Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Process 3 nm 4 nm
Max CPU clock 3.78 GHz 3 GHz
GPU PowerVR D-Series DXT-48-1536 Adreno 730
Geekbench 6 single-core 2,240 —
Geekbench 6 multi-core 5,870 —
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type UFS 4.0 UFS 3.1
microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.3" 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56"
Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Ultrawide 48 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP, 5× optical, periscope 10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom 5× 3×
Rear cameras 3 3
Rear video 8K@30 8K@24
Front camera 42 MP 10 MP
Front video 4K@60 —

Battery and charging

Spec Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Capacity 4,870 mAh 3,700 mAh
Wired charging 30 W 25 W
Wireless charging 15 W 15 W
Reverse wireless ✕ No ✓ Yes
Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Dimensions 152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm 146 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Thickness 8.6 mm 7.6 mm
Weight 207 g 168 g
Form factor Bar Bar
Frame Aluminum Aluminum
Back Glass Glass
Water resistance IP68 IP68
Fingerprint Under-display ultrasonic Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No
SIM eSIM only Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Pink Gold, Graphite, Cream, Sky Blue, Violet, Bora Purple

Connectivity and features

Spec Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 6.0 5.2
USB USB-C 3.x USB-C 3.x
NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack ✕ No ✕ No
Stereo speakers ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Satellite ✓ Yes ✕ No
IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
OS at launch Android 16 Android 12
Interface — One UI 4.1
OS updates 7 years 4 years
Security updates 7 years 5 years

Launch and price

Spec Google Pixel 10 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Announced Aug 20, 2025 Feb 9, 2022
Released Aug 28, 2025 Feb 25, 2022
Status Released Discontinued
US launch price $999 $799.99

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