Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. Samsung Galaxy S21 (SD888)

Samsung Galaxy S22
  • 6.1" (2340x1080) AMOLED
  • 8GB
    Snapdragon 8 SoC     128GB/256GB Storage
  • 50-MP, f/1.8 3 Rear Cameras
  • 3700 mAh W-Charge
Galaxy S22 Price
$799.99. Search
Samsung Galaxy S21 (SD888)
  • 6.2" (2400x1080) AMOLED
  • 8GB
    Snapdragon 888 SoC     128GB/256GB Storage
  • 12.2-MP, f/1.8 3 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 163
  • 4000 mAh W-Charge
Galaxy S21 (SD888)
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Galaxy S21 (SD888) Price
$799.99. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy S22Galaxy S21 (SD888)
ProductGalaxy S22 (Launched 2022-02-09)Galaxy S21 (SD888) (Launched 2021-01-14)
Display6.1" 2340x1080 AMOLED 6.2" 2400x1080 AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 23mm 50-MP f/1.8 (Primary)
  • 12-MP f/2.2
  • 12-MP f/2.4
  • 25mm 12.2-MP f/1.8 (Primary)
  • 13mm 12.2-MP f/2.2
  • 27mm 64-MP f/2
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 10-MP f/2.2
  • 25mm 10-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 8 SoC
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB Storage
  • Snapdragon 888 SoC
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB Storage
  • MicroSDXC
Battery3700 mAh, Wireless Charging4000 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 167g (5.9oz), 70.6x146x7.6 mm (2.78 x 5.75 x 0.30 inches)IP68, 171g (6oz), 71.2x151.7x7.9 mm (2.80 x 5.97 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$799.99$799.99
Price at Launch$799.99$799.99
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Display
Product NameGalaxy S22Galaxy S21 (SD888)
TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum10120
Diagonal (inches)6.1"6.2"
Display/Body Ratio88.6%85.9%
Resolution2340x10802400x1080
Sharpness (PPI)422 PPI424 PPI
Brightness (specs)1300 NITs1300 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy S22Galaxy S21 (SD888)
Megapixel12-MP64-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2
Focal Length (35mm) 27mm
Sensor SizeVery smallLarge
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameGalaxy S21 (SD888)
Megapixel12.2-MP
Aperturef/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Battery
Product NameGalaxy S22Galaxy S21 (SD888)
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)3700 mAh4000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
Computing
Product NameGalaxy S22Galaxy S21 (SD888)
Processor BrandQualcommQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 8Snapdragon 888
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)3 GHz2.84 GHz
RAM Options8GB8GB
Internal Storage Options128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDXC
Operating System + VersionAndroid 12Android 11
Communications
Product NameGalaxy S22Galaxy S21 (SD888)
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT20 2.0 Gbps/316 MbpsLTE CAT20 2.0 Gbps/316 Mbps
LTE Bands1, 12, 13, 17, 2, 20, 28, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 7, 81, 12, 13, 17, 2, 20, 28, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 7, 8
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head0.74 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.08 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.456 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.509 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy S22Galaxy S21 (SD888)
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy S22Galaxy S21 (SD888)
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
Video Formats
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo

Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. Samsung Galaxy S21 (SD888) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 5 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S22Google Pixel 6aSamsung Galaxy S21 (SD888)Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraApple iPhone 13 Pro850900950100010501100115012001250130013501400145015001550160016501700

Geekbench 5 Multi

Higher is better
Google Pixel 6aSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraSamsung Galaxy S21 (SD888)Apple iPhone 13 Pro22502500275030003250350037504000425045004750

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S21 (SD888)Apple iPhone 13 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra140145150155160165170175180185190195200205

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S21 (SD888)Samsung Galaxy S22Apple iPhone 13 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra100105110115120125130135140145150155

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S21 (SD888)Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraApple iPhone 13 Pro125150175200225250275300325350375400

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 13 ProApple iPhone 13Samsung Galaxy S22OnePlus 7Samsung Galaxy S21 (SD888)Samsung Galaxy S20Google Pixel 6Google Pixel 6aSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra25002750300032503500375040004250450047505000