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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize having a more advanced camera and longer battery life, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a great choice, albeit at an upper midrange price. However, if your budget is a key concern and you're looking for good value, the Samsung Galaxy S22 offers a more budget-friendly option with a camera and battery life that are still quite commendable, though not as high performing as its successor. Both models have the same screen size, and they run on Android operating system. Keep in mind the Galaxy S23's camera improvements and extended battery life when weighing your decision against the price difference. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S22
- The Samsung Galaxy S22 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.7
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has very good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 has good overall camera quality.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 offers a superior selfie experience and overall camera performance, including better software experience, dynamic range, low light capabilities, and versatility compared to the Galaxy S22. These enhancements in the S23, particularly for selfies that are very important, make it an excellent choice for camera enthusiasts seeking advanced features and higher quality photo outcomes, although it may come at a higher price than the S22.
Photo Quality
7.6
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy S23 takes very good photos, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 takes good photos.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 has components like camera versatility and selfie quality that are categorized as good, which means its photos are very good overall. However, the Samsung Galaxy S23 enhances these aspects to a very good level, particularly improving the selfies due to a better selfie camera, therefore producing excellent photos overall.
Video Quality
7.2
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy S22 both have good videos, though the Samsung Galaxy S23 takes somewhat better videos.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 takes excellent videos due to improvements in video stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and microphone quality compared to the already good video capabilities of the Galaxy S22. While both phones have a solid video software experience, the S23 further enhances this with better hardware and software optimization.
Battery
5.3 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy S22 has 5.3 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 has 8 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The Samsung Galaxy S22 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S23 is 6.1 inches.
Cost
$699
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung Galaxy S22 has a price of $699 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 costs $700.
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How the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 25, 2022 | February 17, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 425 | 422 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD8G1 | SD8G2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.3 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3700 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (4.5 watts) | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.75" x 2.78" | 5.76" x 2.79" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.89 oz | 5.93 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Phantom Black, Phantom White, Bora Purple, Green | Pink Gold, Phantom Black, Cream, Lavender, Green, Lime, Graphite | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Lance Ulanoff | February 2023
"The 6.1-inch Galaxy S22 is just what smaller hands ordered, so if you find most modern mobiles too big, this is a great alternative. The Samsung’s chipset will give you loads of power for gaming, video editing or anything else that needs lots of juice."
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Allison Johnson | February 2023
"The 6.1-inch S23 is the best reasonably sized Android phone on the market in the US, partly because almost every other Android phone sold here is gigantic. But it’s also a really good device, with a battery that gets through a full day more comfortably than its predecessor. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset responsible for some of that battery performance improvement is slightly different — and slightly faster — than the 8 Gen 2 in other Android flagships."
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About Samsung
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.
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