Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Xiaomi 13
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Xiaomi 13, 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 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $227 | $499 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,700 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.36 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 167 g | 185 g |
| Released | Feb 2022 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S22 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi 13 is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi 13 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 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.36 inches, 97.7 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~414 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Global) or Exynos 2200 (Europe) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (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 (1x3.2 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 14, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 128GB 8GB RAM (UFS 3.1), 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 4.0), 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 4.0), 512GB 12GB RAM (UFS 4.0) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Leica lens, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, EIS | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 1080p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), 1/3.75", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF | — |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 67W wired (PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 38 min), 50W wireless (100% in 48 min), 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.0 mm (glass) or 8.1 mm (silicone polymer) |
| Weight | 167 g | 185 g (glass) or 189 g (silicone polymer) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | 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
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, February 09 | 2022, December 11 |
| Status | Released 2022, February 25 | Available. Released 2022, December 14 (China); 2023, February 26 (Global) |
| OS at Launch | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Xiaomi 13?
Xiaomi 13 — 3,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S22 versus 4,500 mAh for the Xiaomi 13.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Xiaomi 13?
Samsung Galaxy S22 — 167 g for the Samsung Galaxy S22 versus 185 g for the Xiaomi 13.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Xiaomi 13?
Xiaomi 13 — Feb 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Feb 2023 for the Xiaomi 13.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 or the Xiaomi 13 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S22 8/10 and the Xiaomi 13 8/10.