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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22

WINNER
Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
43.7Performance41.4
60.6Display49.4
64.4Camera46.9
54.3Battery34.1
94.7Features78.7
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and camera (+18). Samsung Galaxy S22 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
  • 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22

  • 21% lower weight: 168 g vs 213 g
  • 16% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,100,000 vs 950,000
  • 14% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.8 mm
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Screen size6.7 ″+10%6.1 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDAMOLED
Resolution1344x29922340x1080
Pixel density489 ppi+15%425 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits+85%1,300 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 10950,000Top 51%1,100,000+16%Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+9%Top 42%1,600Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,400+6%Top 43%4,150Top 48%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide48 MP+300%12 MP
Telephoto48 MP+380%10 MP
Optical zoom5 x+67%3 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera11 MP+5%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Capacity5,050 mAh+36%3,700 mAh
Wired charging30 W+20%25 W
Wireless charging23 W+53%15 W
Active use endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Weight213 g168 g+21%
Thickness8.8 mm7.6 mm+14%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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