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, 4,000 mAh vs 3,700 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S21 — 6.2″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz; Galaxy S22 — 6.1″ 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).
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S22 is lighter at 168 g (vs 169 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 | 6.2″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.1″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 (421 ppi) | 1080 × 2340 (425 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 | 4000 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| OS | Android 11 (up to 14) | Android 12 (up to 15) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 151.7 × 71.2 × 7.9 mm | 146.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 168 g |
| Build | Plastic + Armor Aluminum | Glass Victus+ + Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.