Samsung Galaxy S22 leads
by 4 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S22 leads overall versus Galaxy S21. Camera: 60.2 vs 74.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy S21
Best for users who prioritize battery.
Samsung Galaxy S22
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Peak Brightness
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 6.2"Better | 6.1" |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 1080 x 2400Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Close match | 1300 nits | 1300 nits |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 424 ppiBetter | 422 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S22 leads | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Better |
Geekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
Storage
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Close match | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
CPU Clock Different | 2.9GHz | 2.8GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 8 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 1x2.9GHz + 3x2.80GHz + 4x2.2GHz | 1x2.8GHz + 3x2.50GHz + 4x1.8GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 584055 | 881428 |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S22 leads | 1100 | 1500Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S22 leads | 3400 | 3800Better |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S22 leads | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International; Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - Europe; Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROWBetter |
GPU Different | Mali-G78 MP14 - International; Adreno 660 - USA/China | Xclipse 920 - Europe; Adreno 730 - ROW |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceRear Aperture
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S22 leads | 12MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 64MP + 12MP + 12MPBetter | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S22 leads | 1/1.76 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S22 leads | 1.1x | 3xBetter |
Digital Zoom Close match | 30x | 30x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Close match | 10MP | 10MP |
Front Sensor Close match | 10MP 1/3.24" front camera | 10MP 1/3.24" front camera |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Close match | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Galaxy S22 is the better choice overall. Key differences: Galaxy S22 scores higher for camera (74 vs 60.2). Galaxy S21 lasts longer on a charge (about 8.2h vs 7.5h of estimated screen-on time). However, Galaxy S21 lasts longer on a charge.
Galaxy S22 scores higher overall than Galaxy S21 once each category is weighted. Chipset: Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - Europe; Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW vs Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International; Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China That makes Galaxy S22 the safer all-round pick, though Galaxy S21 may lead in specific areas.
Best for users who need long battery life. Galaxy S21 provides extended usage with efficient power management.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S22 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 45,920 | ≈ Rs 55,020 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy S21 and Samsung Galaxy S22 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S22 scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S22 is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S21 advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S21 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S21 advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S22 advantage), Geekbench (Single) (Samsung Galaxy S22 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S22 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S21 offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Samsung Galaxy S21: non-PTA approximately Rs 45,920; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S22: non-PTA approximately Rs 55,020; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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