Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S22
40.9Performance41.4
54.3Display49.4
44.2Camera46.9
52.9Battery34.1
94.7Features78.7
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 84 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and features (+16). 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
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 54% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,300 nits
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- 18% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,100,000 vs 930,000
- 15% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 10% lower weight: 168 g vs 187 g
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″+2% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+1% | 425 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+54% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000Top 54% | 1,100,000+18%Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+8%Top 43% | 1,600Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+5%Top 45% | 4,150Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+5% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+24% | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g | 168 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |