Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S22: Should you upgrade?
Display
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED
Flat FHD+
2,400 x 1,080 at 421ppi
Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate
HDR10+ certified
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED
Flat FHD+
2,400 x 1,080 at 394ppi
Adaptive 120Hz refresh rate
HDR10+ certified
6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED
Flat display
19.5:9 aspect ratio
FHD+ resolution (2,340 x 1,080)
120Hz adaptive refresh rate (10Hz to 120Hz)
240Hz touch sampling rate
6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED
Flat display
19.5:9 aspect ratio
FHD+ resolution (2,340 x 1,080)
120Hz adaptive refresh rate (10Hz to 120Hz)
240Hz touch sampling rate
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Samsung Exynos 2100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Samsung Exynos 2100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Samsung Exynos 2100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Samsung Exynos 2100
RAM
8GB
8GB
8GB
8GB
Storage
128 or 256GB
128 or 256GB
128GB or 256GB
128GB or 256GB
Battery
4,000mAh
Fast wired and wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
4,800mAh
Fast wired and wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
3,700mAh battery
25W wired charging
15W wireless charging
No charger in box
4,500mAh battery
45W wired charging
15W wireless charging
No charger in box
Cameras
Rear:
– Wide-angle: 12MP, ƒ/1.8, 1.8µm with OIS and dual-pixel AF
– Telephoto: 64MP, ƒ/2.0, 0.8µm with OIS and phase-detection AF
– Ultra-wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm with 120-degree FoV
– Wide-angle: 12MP, ƒ/1.8, 1.8µm with OIS and dual-pixel AF
– Telephoto: 64MP, ƒ/2.0, 0.8µm with OIS and phase-detection AF
– Ultra-wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm with 120-degree FoV
3x hybrid optical/digital zoom
30x “Space Zoom”
Front:
– 10MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.22µm, with dual-pixel AF
Rear:
– Wide-angle: 12MP, ƒ/1.8, 1.8µm with OIS and dual-pixel AF
– Telephoto: 64MP, ƒ/2.0, 0.8µm with OIS and phase-detection AF
– Ultra-wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm with 120-degree FoV
– Wide-angle: 12MP, ƒ/1.8, 1.8µm with OIS and dual-pixel AF
– Telephoto: 64MP, ƒ/2.0, 0.8µm with OIS and phase-detection AF
– Ultra-wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm with 120-degree FoV
3x hybrid optical/digital zoom
30x “Space Zoom”
Front:
– 10MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.22µm, with dual-pixel AF
REAR:
– 50MP wide (1.0μm, ƒ1.8, 23mm, 85-degree FoV)
– 12MP ultrawide (1.4μm, ƒ2.2, 13mm, 120-degree FoV)
– 10MP telephoto (1.0μm, ƒ2.4, 69mm, 36-degree FoV, 3x optical zoom)
– 50MP wide (1.0μm, ƒ1.8, 23mm, 85-degree FoV)
– 12MP ultrawide (1.4μm, ƒ2.2, 13mm, 120-degree FoV)
– 10MP telephoto (1.0μm, ƒ2.4, 69mm, 36-degree FoV, 3x optical zoom)
FRONT:
– 40MP wide (ƒ2.2, 23mm, 80-degree FoV)
REAR:
– 50MP wide (1.0μm, ƒ1.8, 23mm, 85-degree FoV)
– 12MP ultrawide (1.4μm, ƒ2.2, 13mm, 120-degree FoV)
– 10MP telephoto (1.0μm, ƒ2.4, 69mm, 36-degree FoV, 3x optical zoom)
– 50MP wide (1.0μm, ƒ1.8, 23mm, 85-degree FoV)
– 12MP ultrawide (1.4μm, ƒ2.2, 13mm, 120-degree FoV)
– 10MP telephoto (1.0μm, ƒ2.4, 69mm, 36-degree FoV, 3x optical zoom)
FRONT:
– 40MP wide (ƒ2.2, 23mm, 80-degree FoV)
Connectivity
4G LTE support
5G (sub-6GHz, SA and NSA, mmWave)
Wi-Fi 6E support
Bluetooth 5.0
4G LTE support
5G (sub-6GHz, SA and NSA, mmWave)
Wi-Fi 6E support
Bluetooth 5.0
5G (mmWave + Sub6)
Wi-Fi 6 (ax), Dual Band
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC support
5G (mmWave + Sub6)
Wi-Fi 6 (ax), Dual Band
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC support
Operating System
One UI 3.1
Android 11
Android 11
Updated to One UI 4 and Android 12
One UI 3.1
Android 11
Android 11
Updated to One UI 4 and Android 12
Android 12
One UI 4.1
Android 12
One UI 4.1
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
IP68
IP68
Security
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock
Color
128GB in Phantom Violet, Phantom Gray, Phantom Pink, and Phantom White
256GB only in Phantom Gray
Future colors: Phantom Gold and Phantom Red
128GB in Phantom Violet, Phantom Silver, and Phantom Black
256GB only in Phantom Black
Future colors: Phantom Gold and Phantom Red
Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Pink Gold
Online exclusives: Cream, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet
Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Pink Gold
Online exclusives: Cream, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet
Dimensions and weight
71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9mm
171g
75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8mm
202g
70.6 x 146 x 7.6mm
168g
75.8 x 157.4 x 7.6mm
196g
