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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22

WINNER
G
62.3Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
50.2Performance41.4
63.9Display49.4
71Camera46.9
54Battery34.1
94.7Features78.7
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and battery (+20). 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 9 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 50 vs 41
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 49
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22

  • 16% lower weight: 168 g vs 199 g
  • 11% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.5 mm
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Screen size6.3 ″+3%6.1 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280x28562340x1080
Pixel density495 ppi+16%425 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+131%1,300 nits
Screen-to-body86.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 101,150,000+5%Top 37%1,100,000Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+22%Top 35%1,600Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+13%Top 39%4,150Top 48%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 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 camera42 MP+320%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Capacity4,700 mAh+27%3,700 mAh
Wired charging27 W+8%25 W
Wireless charging21 W+40%15 W
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Weight199 g168 g+16%
Thickness8.5 mm7.6 mm+11%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 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 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy S22
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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