OnePlus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S22
38.6Performance41.4
46.6Display49.4
39.3Camera46.9
55.9Battery34.1
65.3Features78.7
5 spec wins — OnePlus 911 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: OnePlus 9 scores 46.5 against 46.4 for Samsung Galaxy S22. Pick by the categories that matter to you — OnePlus 9 edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 34
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 160% higher Wired charging: 65 W vs 25 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 22% higher capacity: 4,500 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,150 vs 3,650
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″+7% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 425 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,300 nits+18% |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu | 1,040,324 | 1,100,000+6% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Bottom 43% | 1,600+10%Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650Bottom 39% | 4,150+14%Bottom 43% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+22% | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W+160% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 168 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.6 mm+13% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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