Galaxy S21+ vs Galaxy S22+
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S21+ and the Galaxy S22+ — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S21+ vs Galaxy S22+: the key differences
The Galaxy S22+ arrived in 2022, 1 year after the Galaxy S21+ (2021), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S22+ runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Exynos 2200, while the Galaxy S21+ uses the Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S21+ has the larger battery, 4,800 mAh vs 4,500 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S21+ — 6.7″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz; Galaxy S22+ — 6.6″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S21+ — 12 + 64 (3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide); Galaxy S22+ — 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide).
- ◆Charging: Galaxy S21+ — 25 W; Galaxy S22+ — 45 W.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S22+ is lighter at 196 g (vs 200 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S21+ shipped with Android 11 (up to 14); Galaxy S22+ with Android 12 (up to 15).
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ | Galaxy S22+ |
|---|---|---|
| Release | January 2021 | February 2022 |
| Display | 6.7″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.6″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 (394 ppi) | 1080 × 2340 (393 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Exynos 2200 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB | 128 / 256 GB |
| Main camera | 12 + 64 (3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| OS | Android 11 (up to 14) | Android 12 (up to 15) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 × 75.6 × 7.8 mm | 157.4 × 75.8 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 196 g |
| Build | Glass Victus + Armor Aluminum | Glass Victus+ + Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.