Introduction This article will take a look at two of the most highly anticipated smartphones from Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Samsung Galaxy S23. Both of these devices are expected to be released in February 2022 and 2023 respectively, and both are likely to feature some impressive specs and features. We'll take a closer look at the design and materials, hardware, cameras and connectivity of each device, as well as the battery, to see how they compare.
Design & Materials Starting with the design of the two devices, we can see that both feature a 6.1” AMOLED screen with 1080x2340 (FHD+) resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. The Samsung Galaxy S22 has a peak brightness of 1300 cd/m² and a contrast ratio of 2000000:1, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 has a peak brightness of 1200 cd/m² and a contrast ratio of 3000000:1. Both devices also feature stereo speakers, an aluminium frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ for the S22 and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for the S23. The usable surface is also slightly different between the two, with the S22 having 88.2% usable surface, while the S23 has 87.6% usable surface.
Hardware In terms of hardware, the Samsung Galaxy S22 is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) processor, 8GB RAM (LPDDR5) and 128GB or 256GB (UFS Storage 3.1) of storage. It has an AnTuTu score of 889845 and a fingerprint display for security. As for the Samsung Galaxy S23, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 (4nm) processor, 8GB RAM and 128GB, 256GB or 512GB (UFS Storage 3.1, UFS Storage 4.0) of storage. It has an AnTuTu score of 1148900, and also has a fingerprint display for security.
Camera The two phones have very similar camera specs, with both featuring a triple-camera setup. The Samsung Galaxy S22 boasts a Samsung GN5 50Mpx standard camera with f/1.8 aperture and ISOCELL technology, a Sony IMX713 12Mpx wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and pixel size 1.400, and a Sony IMX772 12Mpx telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture and pixel size 1.000. The front selfie camera has 10Mpx with an f/2.2 aperture and a pixel size of 1.220. It also has optical stabilization (OIS), 4K video, 8K video, ultra-wide angle 120°, telephoto sensor PDAF and OIS, and 3x optical zoom. The Samsung Galaxy S23 also has a similar setup, though it has a Samsung S5K3LU 12Mpx front selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture and a Samsung GN5 50Mpx standard camera with f/1.8 aperture and pixel size 1.000, a Sony IMX564 12.2Mpx wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, and a 10Mpx telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. It also has Optical Stabilization (OIS), 4K video, 8K video, 3X optical zoom and 30X digital zoom.
Connectivity In terms of connectivity, both devices have Bluetooth 5.2 (S22) and 5.3 (S23), Dual SIM, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), eSIM, Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX.
Battery The Samsung Galaxy S22 is powered by a 3700mAh battery with a 25.0W fast charge and wireless charging capabilities, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 is powered by a 3900mAh battery with a 25.0W fast charge, wireless charging and reverse charging.
Conclusion In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are two very impressive smartphones with a host of features and specs that make them stand out in the market. From their design, hardware, cameras and connectivity to their battery life, these two devices have something for everyone and are sure to be a hit when they are released.
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
8.8
Ki Cost-effective Score |
8.9
Ki Cost-effective Score |
Design and Screen score | 8.4 Design & Materials | 8.5 Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 8.2 Performance & Hardware | 8.6 Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 8.5 Camera | 8.6 Camera |
Connectivity score | 8.8 Connectivity | 8.8 Connectivity |
Battery score | 5.1 Battery | 5.5 Battery |
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User score |
8.8
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9.7
10 reviews
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Specs |
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Inches | 6.1" | 6.1" |
Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
Usable surface | 88% useful | 88% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
Dimensions |
70.6 mm 146.0 mm 7.6 mm |
70.9 mm 146.3 mm 7.6 mm |
Weight | 167 g | 168 g |
Micro |
Exynos 2200 Octa-Core |
SnapD. 8 Gen2 Octa-Core |
RAM | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
AnTuTu |
889.845 v9 |
1.148.900 v9 |
Battery | 3700 mAh | 3900 mAh |
Main Camera |
1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 GN5 2 3 |
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50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 GN5 2 3 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 | SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 |
Bands | ||
OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 13 Tiramisu |
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Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Aliases | SM-S901B, SM-S901B/DS, Samsung Galaxy S22 5G | SM-S911B |
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Release date |
February 2022, 1 year ago |
February 2023, 4 months ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
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Size |
70.6 mm
Print 3D Model
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70.9 mm
Print 3D Model
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Weight | 167 g | 168 g |
Usable surface | 88 % | 88 % |
Materials | Aluminium alloy, Glass | Glass, Aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Colors |
Black
White
Green
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Black
White
Gray
Purple
Green
Lima
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Diagonal | 6.1" | 6.1" |
Type | AMOLED | AMOLED • Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
Resolution |
FHD+ 1080 x 2340 px |
FHD+ 1080 x 2340 px |
Density | 390 Pixels per inch | 422 Pixels per inch |
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Model | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 |
CPU | 1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.496 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.78GHz Cortex-A510 | 1x3.2GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 3x2.02 GHz Cortex-A510 |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 4 nm | 4 nm |
Frequency | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
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GPU | AMD Xclipse 920 555MHz | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
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RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
Type | RAM LPDDR5 | -- |
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Score |
889.845
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 94% of devices
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1.148.900
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 98% of devices
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Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Type | UFS Storage 3.1 | UFS Storage 3.1 |
SD Slot | No | No |
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Fingerprint | Yes, in screen | Yes, in screen |
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Sensors |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | No | No |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
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No. of cameras | Triple rear camera | Triple rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 50 Mpx | 50 Mpx |
Sensor | Samsung GN5 | Samsung GN5 |
Type | ISOCELL | ISOCELL |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 | ƒ/ 1.8 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | 1.00 µm | 1.00 µm |
Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2x2) | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | 1/1.57" | 1/1.57" |
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Flash | LED | LED |
Optical Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
Slow Motion Video |
Yes, 960 fps |
Yes, 960 fps |
Others |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 10 Mpx | 12 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Samsung S5K3LU |
Type | -- | ISOCELL |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.2 | ƒ/ 2.2 |
Pixel size | 1.22 µm | -- |
Pixel Binning | -- | -- |
Sensor size | -- | -- |
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DxOMark Score |
120 Mobile 119 Photo 116 Video |
133 Mobile - Photo - Video |
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3G |
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2G |
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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
Type |
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Wi-Fi |
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Others |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption | Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption |
Others |
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Navigation |
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USB |
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European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
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American measurement The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
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Capacity |
3700 mAh
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3900 mAh
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Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
Fast charge |
Yes, 25.0W |
Yes, 25.0W |
Others |
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Operating System |
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Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |