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Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S22

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43.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
34.4Performance41.4
49.1Display49.4
40.8Camera46.9
36.9Battery34.1
78.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S217 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S22 wins this phone face-off, 46.4 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+7) and camera (+6). Samsung Galaxy S21 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21

  • 540% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 10 MP

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 34
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 41
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 47% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,100,000 vs 746,547
  • 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,150 vs 3,550

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Samsung Galaxy S22
Screen size6.2 ″+2%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802340x1080
Pixel density421 ppi425 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,300 nits
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)252,025Top 94%—
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)127,819Top 79%—
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)144,909Top 91%—
AnTuTu 10 (UX)221,794Top 88%—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Samsung Galaxy S22
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2100Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 10746,547Top 66%1,100,000+47%Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 52%1,600+12%Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,550Top 56%4,150+17%Top 48%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Samsung Galaxy S22
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto64 MP+540%10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video8K@24fps8K@24fps
Front camera10 MP10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Samsung Galaxy S22
Capacity4,000 mAh+8%3,700 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Samsung Galaxy S22
Weight171 g168 g+2%
Thickness7.9 mm7.6 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Samsung Galaxy S22
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Samsung Galaxy S22
OS at launchAndroid 11 (One UI 3.1)Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
OS update pledge4 years4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21Samsung Galaxy S22
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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