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Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
41.4Performance82.4
49.4Display66
46.9Camera47.3
34.1Battery71.7
78.7Features94.7
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2212 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+41) and battery (+38). 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 $1,100

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 41
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 49
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
  • 177% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 4,150

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S26+
Screen size6.1 ″6.7 ″+10%
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution2340x10803120x1440
Pixel density425 ppi516 ppi+21%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits2,600 nits+100%
Screen-to-body—90.7 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S26+
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2200Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu1,100,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,600Top 43%3,393+112%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,150Top 46%11,515+177%Top 2%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S26+
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 S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity3,700 mAh4,900 mAh+32%
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging15 W20 W+33%
Active use endurance—16.4 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S26+
Weight168 g+12%190 g
Thickness7.6 mm7.3 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S26+
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.26.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S26+
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4.1)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge4 years7 years+75%

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S22Samsung Galaxy S26+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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