Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S23

Name: Samsung Galaxy S22
Brand: Samsung
SKU: samsung-galaxy-s22
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The Samsung Galaxy S22 was released in February 2022 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 was released a year later, in February 2023. The Galaxy S23 is newer, which means you’ll find some improvements, but the Galaxy S23 also has several similarities with the Galaxy S22. The Galaxy S23 features include a 6.1” display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, up to 256GB of storage, and a 3900 mAh battery. In comparison, the Galaxy S22 features include a 6.1” display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, up to 256GB of storage, and a 3700 mAh battery.

Price Comparison

Galaxy S22

Low price:

$149

Avg price:

$230

How much does Galaxy S22 cost?

Galaxy S23

Low price:

$204

Avg price:

$348

What's the best Galaxy S23 price?

Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S23 Pricing

Galaxy S22 prices start at $149, which is cheaper than the Galaxy S23 low price of $204.

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Specs Comparison

The Galaxy S22 specs include a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O FHD+ display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ cover glass, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a 3700 mAh battery.

To compare, the Galaxy S23 key specs include a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O FHD+ flat display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a 3900 mAh battery.

The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 also have some specs in common. Some of the shared specs include 5G cellular connectivity, display refresh rates up to 120Hz, up to 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, USB-C, and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for device security.

Size

Size	Galaxy S22	Galaxy S23
Width	71 mm 2.8 inches
Height	146 mm 5.8 inches
Depth	8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight	168 g 5.9 ounces

The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 are both flagship smartphones from Samsung that feature a 6.9” display size, weigh 5.9 ounces and share nearly identical measurements. The Galaxy S22 measures 5.7” (H) x 2.78” (W) x 0.30” (D), compared to the Galaxy S23's measurements of 5.76” (H) x 2.79” (W) x 0.30” (D).

Camera

Camera	Galaxy S22	Galaxy S23
Primary	50.3 MP
Resolution	8192x6144

The Galaxy S22 camera setup includes a triple rear camera setup that includes 50MP wide, 10MP telephoto, and 12MP ultra-wide cameras, and a front-facing 10MP selfie camera. In comparison, the Galaxy S23 camera setup includes a 50MP wide, 10MP telephoto, 12MP ultra-wide rear-facing camera array, and a front-facing 12MP selfie camera.

Screen

Display	Galaxy S22	Galaxy S23
Resolution	1080x2340
Screen Size	154 mm 6.1 in
Pixels Per Inch	422 ppi	ppi

The Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S23 feature an always-on 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080, an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, an HDR10+ certification, and support for refresh rates up to 120Hz.

One difference between the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 displays is the cover glass protection. The Galaxy S22 is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ cover glass, and the Galaxy S23 display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass.

Battery

Battery	Galaxy S22	Galaxy S23
Capacity	3700 mAh	mAh
Longevity	14 hours	hours
USB	USB-C

The Galaxy S22 is powered by a 3700 mAh battery, and the Galaxy S23+ is powered by a 3900 mAh battery. The Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S23 support fast wired charging at 25W speeds, fast wireless charging at 15W speeds, and reverse wireless charging at 4.5W speeds.

Processing

Processor	Galaxy S22	Galaxy S23
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G SM8450 (Taro)

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Color Choices

Galaxy S22

Available in 9 colors:

Black
White
Cream
Graphite
Green
Purple
Rose Gold
Sky Blue
Violet

Which Galaxy S22 color should you buy?

Galaxy S23

Available in 6 colors:

Black
Cream
Graphite
Green
Lavender
Lime Green

Which color Galaxy S23 is the most popular?

Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S23 Colors

The Galaxy S22 introduces two new colors not found in the Galaxy S23 color palette: Lavender and Lime Green. Both the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 share four colors: Black, Graphite, Cream, and Green. However, the Galaxy S22 does away with Violet, Purple, Rose Gold, White, and Sky Blue, previously seen on the Galaxy S23.

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The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 are available in a variety of colors, each with its own unique personality. The Galaxy S22 is available in Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream, and Bora Purple. The Galaxy S23 is available in Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Lime, and Sky Blue.