Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

The Google Pixel 7 Pro scores 7.3 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra scores 7.4. The Google Pixel 7 Pro leads in software support and value for money, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is ahead in performance, camera and battery. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 7 Pro cost $300.99 less ($899 vs $1,199.99). The Google Pixel 7 Pro is the newer phone, announced Oct 6, 2022.

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Google Google Pixel 7 Pro
7.3 From $899
Discontinued
Samsung Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
7.4 From $1,199.99
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Key differences

Why choose the Google Pixel 7 Pro

  • Longer OS update support 5 years vs 4 years
  • Lower launch price $899 vs $1,199.99
  • Newer model Oct 6, 2022 vs Feb 9, 2022
  • Faster wireless charging 23 W vs 15 W
  • Lighter 212 g vs 229 g
  • Higher screen resolution 1440 × 3120 px vs 1440 × 3088 px

Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

  • Faster wired charging 45 W vs 23 W
  • Bigger screen 6.8 inches vs 6.7 inches
  • Longer optical zoom 10× vs 5×
  • Brighter screen 1,750 nits vs 1,500 nits
  • More storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
  • Higher-resolution video 8K@24 vs 4K@60

PhoneRanked scores

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

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Overall 7.3 7.4
Display 8.1 8.1
Performance 5.7 6.0
Camera 8.2 8.4
Battery 5.5 5.9
Design 8.3 8.3
Software support 7.4 6.9
Value for money 4.0 3.8

Display

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Size 6.7 inches 6.8 inches
Type OLED OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1440 × 3120 px 1440 × 3088 px
Pixel density 512 ppi 501 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Peak brightness 1,500 nits 1,750 nits
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus Gorilla Glass Victus+

Performance

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Process — 4 nm
Max CPU clock — 3 GHz
GPU — Adreno 730
RAM 12 GB 8 GB / 12 GB
Storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type UFS 3.1 UFS 3.1
microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.85, 1/1.31" 108 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.33"
Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 48 MP, 5× optical, periscope 10 MP, 10× optical, periscope
Optical zoom 5× 10×
Rear cameras 3 4
Rear video 4K@60 8K@24
Front camera 10.8 MP 40 MP
Front video 4K@60 4K@60

Battery and charging

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Capacity 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh
Battery type — Li-Ion
Wired charging 23 W 45 W
Wireless charging 23 W 15 W
Reverse wireless ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Dimensions 162.9 × 76.6 × 8.9 mm 163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9 mm
Thickness 8.9 mm 8.9 mm
Weight 212 g 229 g
Form factor Bar Bar
Frame Aluminum Aluminum
Back Glass Glass
Water resistance IP68 IP68
Fingerprint Under-display optical Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM —
Colors Obsidian, Snow, Hazel Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Burgundy, Graphite, Sky Blue, Red

Connectivity and features

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.2 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 ✕ No ✕ No
IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
OS at launch Android 13 Android 12
Interface — One UI 4.1
OS updates 5 years 4 years
Security updates 5 years 5 years

Launch and price

Spec Google Pixel 7 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Announced Oct 6, 2022 Feb 9, 2022
Released Oct 13, 2022 Feb 25, 2022
Status Discontinued Discontinued
US launch price $899 $1,199.99

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