Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Samsung Galaxy S23, 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 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $227 | $253 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,700 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 167 g | 168 g |
| Released | Feb 2022 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S22 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S23 is ahead on battery, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S23 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
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Global) or Exynos 2200 (Europe) | 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 (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.70 GHz 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 |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16 with One UI 8.5 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 (128GB model), UFS 4.0 (256GB, 512GB models) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, 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 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired (PD3.0, 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Capacity | — | 3900 mAh |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 168 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 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Nano SIM; eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 rated (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 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 | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, February 09 | February 1, 2023 |
| Status | Released 2022, February 25 | — |
| OS at Launch | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | — |
| Released | — | February 17, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 — 3,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S22 versus 3,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S22 — 167 g for the Samsung Galaxy S22 versus 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 — Feb 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S22 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 8/10.