Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S22
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S22, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $227 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,575 mAh | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 187 g | 167 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Feb 2022 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8 is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size. Samsung Galaxy S22 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 8 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S22 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 | — |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Global) or Exynos 2200 (Europe) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - Exynos 2200; Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510) - Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Xclipse 920 (Exynos) or Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.68, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-Res Zoom, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, EIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4575 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired (PD3.0), 18W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.92 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches) | 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 187 g (6.6 oz) | 167 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), 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) | — |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, Beidou | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 4, 2023 | 2022, February 09 |
| Status | Released October 12, 2023 | Released 2022, February 25 |
| OS at Launch | — | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8 or Samsung Galaxy S22?
Google Pixel 8 — 4,575 mAh for the Google Pixel 8 versus 3,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S22.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8 or Samsung Galaxy S22?
Samsung Galaxy S22 — 187 g for the Google Pixel 8 versus 167 g for the Samsung Galaxy S22.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8 or Samsung Galaxy S22?
Google Pixel 8 — Oct 2023 for the Google Pixel 8 versus Feb 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy S22.
Is the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S22 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 8/10.