• 6.1" (2340x1080) AMOLED
  • 8GB
    Snapdragon 8 SoC
    128GB/256GB Storage
  • 50-MP, f/1.8 3 Rear Cameras
  • 3700 mAh W-Charge
  • 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

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy S22Galaxy S21 (SD888)
ProductGalaxy S22 (Launched 2022-02-09), Price: 799.99 USD at AmazonGalaxy S21 (SD888) (Launched 2021-01-14), Price: 799.99 USD at Amazon
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

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Geekbench 5 Multi

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GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

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GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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