Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
41.4Performance79.3
49.4Display63.6
46.9Camera47.3
34.1Battery54.2
78.7Features94.7
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2211 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25+ wins this phone face-off, 66.3 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+38) 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 Samsung Galaxy S22
- 12% lower weight: 168 g vs 190 g
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 145% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,153 vs 4,150
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 513 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 2,600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 1,100,000 | 2,763,072Top 22% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 866,625Top 16% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 996,402Top 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 347,621Top 28% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 552,424Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600Top 43% | 3,141+96%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150Top 46% | 10,153+145%Top 7% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP+20% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 4,900 mAh+32% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+12% | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.3 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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