Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads
by 12 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 FE leads overall versus Galaxy S22. Software: 62.9 vs 100.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy S22
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Best for users who prioritize performance and battery.
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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 differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceResolution
Refresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 6.1" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 1300 nits | 1900 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S22 leads | 422 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Close match | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Geekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 2.8GHz | 3.3GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 8 | 10 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 1x2.8GHz + 3x2.50GHz + 4x1.8GHz | 1x3.3GHz + 2x2.74GHz + 5x2.36GHz + 2x1.8GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 881428 | 2535201 |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 1500 | 2300Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 3800 | 8035Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - Europe; Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW | Exynos 2500 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Xclipse 920 - Europe; Adreno 730 - ROW | Xclipse 950 |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Sensor Size
Rear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S22 leads | 50MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter | 50MP + 12MP + 8MP |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/1.56 | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Close match | 3x | 3x |
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@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 10MP | 12MPBetter |
Front Sensor Different | 10MP 1/3.24" front camera | 12MP 1/3.2" 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@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Camera Features Different | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 FE generally outperforms Galaxy S22 across key categories. Chipset: Exynos 2500 (3 nm) vs Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - Europe; Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW This makes Galaxy S26 FE the better choice for most users, though Galaxy S22 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and battery. Galaxy S26 FE excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 55,020 | ≈ Rs 195,997 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 250,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy S22 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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 S26 FE scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the better choice overall, winning in 3 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S22 advantage), Geekbench (Single) (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Geekbench (Multi) (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage).
Both phones are capable. Compare sensor sizes, OIS, and video features to decide.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy S22: non-PTA approximately Rs 55,020; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: non-PTA approximately Rs 195,997; PTA Rs 250,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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