Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279 | $799 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 195 g | 196 g |
| Released | Feb 2022 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is ahead on battery, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode, Vision Booster, Eye comfort shield | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 (expected up to Android 16) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (USA) or Exynos 2200 (International) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | 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 | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Xclipse 920 (Exynos) or Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 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 | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (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 | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Nightography, AI Stereo Depth Map | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45W wired (PD3.0), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 195g / 196g (mmWave) | 196 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual physical SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM) on select models. Can use one physical SIM + one eSIM. |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 9, 2022 | February 1, 2023 |
| Status | Released February 25, 2022 | Available. Released 2023, February 17 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus — 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus versus 4,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus — 195 g for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus versus 196 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus — Feb 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus versus Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 8/10.