Google Pixel 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S22
The Google Pixel 7 scores 6.5 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S22 scores 6.7. The Google Pixel 7 leads in battery, software support and value for money, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 is ahead in display, performance, camera and design. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 7 cost $200.99 less ($599 vs $799.99). The Google Pixel 7 is the newer phone, announced Oct 6, 2022.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 7
- Bigger battery 4,355 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
- Bigger screen 6.3 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Brighter screen 1,400 nits vs 1,300 nits
- Longer OS update support 5 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price $599 vs $799.99
- Newer model Oct 6, 2022 vs Feb 9, 2022
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S22
- Faster wired charging 25 W vs 20 W
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Lighter 168 g vs 197 g
- Thinner 7.6 mm vs 8.7 mm
- 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 7Samsung Galaxy S22
Overall
6.5
6.7
Display
6.8
7.4
Performance
5.5
5.7
Camera
7.0
7.6
Battery
4.8
4.3
Design
8.4
8.7
Software support
7.4
6.9
Value for money
3.8
3.4
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S22
Size
6.3 inches
6.1 inches
Type
OLED
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
416 ppi
—
Refresh rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
1,400 nits
1,300 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S22
Process
—
4 nm
Max CPU clock
—
3 GHz
GPU
—
Adreno 730
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S22
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.85, 1/1.31"
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
—
10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
—
3×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
8K@24
Front camera
10.8 MP
10 MP
Front video
4K@60
—
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S22
Capacity
4,355 mAh
3,700 mAh
Wired charging
20 W
25 W
Wireless charging
20 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S22
Dimensions
155.6 × 73.2 × 8.7 mm
146 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Thickness
8.7 mm
7.6 mm
Weight
197 g
168 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
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Snow, Lemongrass
Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Pink Gold, Graphite, Cream, Sky Blue, Violet, Bora Purple
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 7Samsung Galaxy S22
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6
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 7Samsung Galaxy S22
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 7Samsung Galaxy S22
Announced
Oct 6, 2022
Feb 9, 2022
Released
Oct 13, 2022
Feb 25, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$599
$799.99
Green marks the stronger value in a row. Specs come from official manufacturer data, cross-checked with established tech media; each phone page lists its sources. Report an error
vs
vs
vs
vs
vs