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Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S23
52.8Inno Score
41.4Performance50.8
49.4Display53.3
46.9Camera47.3
34.1Battery47.9
78.7Features78.7
0 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S226 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+14) and performance (+9). 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 Samsung Galaxy S22

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 41
  • Stronger display score: 53 vs 49
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 34
  • 51% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,658,175 vs 1,100,000
  • 35% higher Peak brightness: 1,750 nits vs 1,300 nits

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S23
Screen size6.1 ″6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2340x10801080x2340
Pixel density425 ppi425 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,750 nits+35%
Screen-to-body—87.1 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—552,625Top 50%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—410,856Top 57%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—273,971Top 54%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—420,723Top 44%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S23
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2200Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 101,100,000Top 42%1,658,175+51%Top 21%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,600Top 47%1,950+22%Top 35%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,150Top 48%5,100+23%Top 33%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S23
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto10 MP10 MP
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Max video8K@24fps8K@30fps
Front camera10 MP12 MP+20%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S23
Capacity3,700 mAh3,900 mAh+5%
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S23
Weight168 g168 g
Thickness7.6 mm7.6 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S23
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S23
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4.1)Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
OS update pledge4 years4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S23
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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