Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S23 Plus

Name: Samsung Galaxy S22
Brand: Samsung
SKU: samsung-galaxy-s22
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Samsung released the Galaxy S22 in February 2022 and released the Galaxy S23+ in February 2023. The Galaxy S23+ is newer, which brings some advantages, such as an improved processor. But the Galaxy S22 may be the better option if you’re looking for a smaller, or less expensive option. The Galaxy S23+ features include a 6.6” display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, up to 512GB of storage, and a 4700 mAh battery. To compare, 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 Plus

Low price:

$256

Avg price:

$425

What's the best Galaxy S23 Plus price?

Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S23 Plus Pricing

Galaxy S22 prices start at $149, which is cheaper than the Galaxy S23 Plus low price of $256.

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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, up to 256GB of storage, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and a 3700 mAh battery.

To compare, the Galaxy S23+ key specs include a 6.6-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, up to 512GB of storage, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a 4700 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, 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 Plus
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 S23+ is slightly larger and heavier than the Galaxy S22. The Galaxy S23+ measures 6.21” (H) x 3.0” (W) x 0.30” (D) and weighs 6.9 ounces. And, the Galaxy S22 measures 5.7” (H) x 2.78” (W) x 0.30” (D) and weighs 5.9 ounces. Additionally, the Galaxy S23+ features a larger display than the Galaxy S22. The Galaxy S23+ has a 6.6” display size and the Galaxy S22 has a 6.1” display size.

Camera

Camera	Galaxy S22	Galaxy S23 Plus
Primary	50.3 MP
Resolution	8192x6144

The Galaxy S22 camera setup includes a 10MP selfie camera on the front with a 50MP wide, 10MP telephoto, and 12MP ultra-wide camera array on the back. The Galaxy S23+ features a similar camera setup as the Galaxy S22. To compare, the Galaxy S23+ camera setup includes a front-facing 12MP selfie camera and a 50MP wide, 10MP telephoto, and 12MP ultra-wide rear-facing camera array.

Screen

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

The Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S23+ share several similarities in terms of the display. The similarities are as follows: an always-on Dymanic 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.

Otherwise, the Galaxy S22 display measures 6.1 inches and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ cover glass. In comparison, the Galaxy S23+ display measures 6.6 inches and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass.

Battery

Battery	Galaxy S22	Galaxy S23 Plus
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 4700 mAh battery. The Galaxy S22 supports fast wired charging at 25W speeds, the Galaxy S23+ supports fast wired charging at 45W speeds, and both smartphones support fast wireless charging at 15W and reverse wireless charging at 4.5W.

Processing

Processor	Galaxy S22	Galaxy S23 Plus
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 Plus

Available in 6 colors:

Black
Cream
Graphite
Green
Lavender
Lime Green

Which color Galaxy S23 Plus is the most popular?

Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S23 Plus Colors

The Galaxy S22 introduces two new colors not found in the Galaxy S23 Plus color palette: Lavender and Lime Green. Both the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 Plus 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 Plus.

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The Samsung Galaxy S22 and S23+ are both available in a variety of colors, but there are some key differences. The S22 is available in Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream, and Bora Purple. The S23+, on the other hand, is available in Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Lime, and Sky Blue.

Storage Options

Galaxy S22

Choose from 2 storage options:

128GB
256GB

Which Galaxy S22 storage should I buy?

Galaxy S23 Plus

Choose from 2 storage options:

256GB
512GB

Which storage Galaxy S23 Plus is the most popular?

Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S23 Plus Storage

The Galaxy S23 Plus introduces one new storage option not found on the Galaxy S22: 512GB. Both the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 Plus share one storage option: 256GB. However, the Galaxy S23 Plus does not have options for 128GB, as seen on the Galaxy S22.

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The Galaxy S22 is available with options for 128GB or 256GB of storage, and the Galaxy S23+ is available with options for 256GB or 512GB of storage.