Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
40.9Performance43.7
54.3Display57.1
44.2Camera72
52.9Battery55.1
94.7Features78.7
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 89 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and performance (+3). Google Pixel 8 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 features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 20% higher Wireless charging: 18 W vs 15 W
- 18% lower weight: 187 g vs 229 g
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,750 nits
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 44
- 400% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 2 x
- 281% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 11 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 67% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 27 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.8 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi | 500 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+14% | 1,750 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 10 x+400% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 40 MP+281% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,000 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 45 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+18% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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