Google Pixel 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: the most complete comparison

In this article, we will compare the Google Pixel 7 with the Samsung Galaxy S22. The Pixel 7 is Google’s latest and greatest, launching in October 2022. The Galaxy S22 arrived in February, but the two phones are definitely worth comparing. The Galaxy S22 remains the most powerful compact phone Samsung has to offer, excluding the Galaxy Z Flip 4, of course. The Galaxy S22 is actually more compact than the Pixel 7, but the Pixel 7 isn’t exactly huge and is still considered a bit compact.

If you’re not a fan of larger phones and you’re looking to buy a new device, these two should be considered. However, they are completely different, which is why this comparison can help you decide. They do look different, they feel different, and so on. We’ll list their specs first, then compare them across multiple categories. We’ll compare their design, display, performance, battery life, camera and audio performance.

Specifications

Google Pixel 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Design

Both phones are actually made of aluminum and glass. Gorilla Glass Victus is included on the back of the Pixel 7, while the Galaxy S22 features Gorilla Glass Victus+. The Pixel 7 has less curved corners, while both have flat displays. They also include a display camera hole at the top, which is centered. Further differences become apparent when you flip the two phones over.

The Pixel 7 has a camera visor on the back. This time, the visor is covered in metal, the same material as the frame. In fact, that visor is part of the frame, kind of, it’s attached to it, an overall design. The Galaxy S22’s rear camera is also protected by metal, which also protrudes from the frame, but this camera island is much smaller because it’s glued to the top-left corner of the phone’s back.

That being said, the Pixel 7 has two cameras on the back, while the Galaxy S22 has three. More on that later. The Pixel 7 is significantly taller than the Galaxy S22, while also being wider and thicker. Best of all, it’s 30 grams heavier. So if you’re looking for a more compact phone, the Galaxy S22 is it. Both phones are IP68 certified for water and dust resistance, and they’re both slippery. They do feel like premium products, though, and the Galaxy S22 is easier to use with one hand.

Google Pixel 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Display

The Google Pixel 7 features a 6.3-inch fullHD+ (2400 x 1080) AMOLED display. The monitor is a flat panel and supports HDR10+ content. It gets pretty bright at a peak of 1,400 nits, and it’s protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. So it has the same protection as the back. What we’re looking at here, by the way, is a 20:9 display aspect ratio, although the Galaxy S22 has a higher screen-to-body ratio.

Speaking of which, the Galaxy S22 features a 6.1-inch fullHD+ (2340 x 1080) Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel. The display is also flat, but it supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It also supports HDR10+ content with up to 1,300 nits of peak brightness. Gorilla Glass Victus+ protects this panel, and what we’re seeing here is a 19.5:9 display aspect ratio.

Truth be told, both panels are great. The Galaxy S22 technically has a better display because it offers a higher refresh rate, but the Pixel 7 keeps up. They’re all very vivid, very bright, and have excellent viewing angles. They’re also very color accurate and have the deep blacks we love to see on AMOLED panels. The touch response of both is also excellent. You can’t go wrong with either, but if you really need a 120Hz refresh rate, the Galaxy S22 is the one for you.

Google Pixel 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Performance

The Pixel 7 is powered by the Google Tensor G2 SoC. That’s Google’s own SoC, the company’s second-generation flagship SoC. The phone also comes with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage. The Galaxy S22 comes in two variants, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 model and the Exynos 2200 model. It contains 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 flash memory.

Note that we’re using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant of the phone, which is technically better than the Exynos 2200 variant. From what we’ve seen, the SoC does perform better, while it also offers better battery life and a better picture. Having said that, both smartphones perform very well. Despite some differences, they excel in everyday tasks. Much of these differences come down to the game. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 handles demanding games better than the Tensor G2. When it comes to less demanding titles, they all do a great job.

Neither SoC is very thermally managed, so they do get hot, but nothing to worry about. Routine tasks aren’t a problem at all, and they do all of them well. Exynos 2200 Galaxy S22 models may offer different performance, so keep that in mind.

Google Pixel 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Battery

Samsung really lost the ball in the battery department with the Galaxy S22. It includes a very small battery pack, which does reflect battery life. The Galaxy S22 has a 3,700mAh battery, while the Pixel 7 has a 4,355mAh battery. The Galaxy S22 should include at least a 4,000mAh battery pack, if not a larger one.

If you’re not a true light user, chances are you’ll have to charge your phone during the day. Depending on your usage, you may get about 4-5 hours of screen time. On the other hand, the Pixel 7 can offer a lot more than that. We were able to get around 7-8 hours of screen on time, and the phone was even able to pull us past the 8 hour mark a few times. Needless to say, this is a huge difference between the two.

The Pixel 7 supports 21W wired charging, though it takes nearly two hours to fully charge as it slows down significantly after the 50% mark. The phone also offers 21W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. The Galaxy S22 supports 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. Note that neither phone comes with a charger in the box.

Google Pixel 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Cameras

The Pixel 7 has two cameras on the back, while the Galaxy S22 has three. The 12-megapixel ultra-wide unit on the Pixel 7 supports the 50-megapixel main camera. The Galaxy S22 uses a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide unit, and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (3x optical zoom). The Galaxy S22’s ultra-wide camera does offer a slightly wider field of view.

The two phones do offer different pictures. The Pixel 7 gives you contrasting images and takes great photos in HDR. The images have a classic Pixel look and do offer a lot of detail. Even in low light, the Pixel 7 excels because it retains a lot of detail and illuminates the scene. The Galaxy S22 offers a more saturated image, which is also great during the day. In low light, it does fall behind the Pixel 7, although the image it delivers in this setting isn’t bad at all.
Both ultra-wide cameras are very good, although you might want to stick with them during the day. They do a good job in low light, but not as well as the main sensor. As long as you don’t go beyond 3x zoom, the telephoto camera on the Galaxy S22 does a good job. Video recording is fine on both, but is more stable on the Pixel 7. When panning (during video recording) you’ll see some distortion on both phones.

Audio

If you really need a 3.5mm headphone jack on your phone, you’re out of luck. Neither phone offers it. You need a Type-C port for wired connection. They all support Bluetooth 5.2, so you can easily connect wireless headphones. Both phones do this well.

They also include a set of stereo speakers. The sound on the Galaxy S22 is even tuned by AKG, which we do prefer, although the difference isn’t much. The Galaxy S22’s soundstage does seem to be a bit wider, but not by much. You’ll get very balanced audio from both phones.

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