Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $206 | $279 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23W | 45W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 212 g | 195 g |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Feb 2022 |
Summary: Google Pixel 7 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size. Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 7 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | — | 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode, Vision Booster, Eye comfort shield |
Platform
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (USA) or Exynos 2200 (International) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - Exynos 2200; Octa-core (1x2.995 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.496 GHz Cortex-A710, 4x1.78GHz Cortex-A510) - Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Xclipse 920 (Exynos) or Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) |
| OS | — | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 (expected up to Android 16) |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Internal_Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card_Slot | No | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.85, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/3.5, 120mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Super Steady video |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Nightography, AI Stereo Depth Map |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; OIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Charging | 23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 45W wired (PD3.0), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Wireless_Charging | 23W wireless (Pixel Stand 2), 12W Qi wireless | — |
| Reverse_Wireless_Charging | Yes | — |
| Capacity | — | 4500 mAh |
Body
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm (6.41 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches) | 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 212 g (7.48 oz) | 195g / 196g (mmWave) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
| IP_Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, October 06 | February 9, 2022 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 13 | Released February 25, 2022 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 17 (with support until 2027) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus?
Google Pixel 7 Pro — 5,000 mAh for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus — 212 g for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus 195 g for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus?
Google Pixel 7 Pro — Oct 2022 for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Feb 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus.
Is the Google Pixel 7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7 Pro 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 8/10.