Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Apple iPhone 14: Specs
Specs Samsung Galaxy S22 Apple iPhone 14 Build
Glass back Aluminum frame
Aluminum middle frame Glass front and back “Ceramic Shield” for front glass
Dimensions & Weight
146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm 167 g for the non-mmWave model 168g for the mmWave model
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm 172 gr
Display
6.1-inch AMOLED 2X display 2340 x 1080, 425 PPI HDR10+ certified 120 Hz refresh rate Always on screen
6.1-inch OLED screen, Resolution 2556 x 1179 pixels at 460 PPI 60 Hz refresh rate Display HDR, True Tone, Wide Color (P3) 800 nits peak brightness, 1200 nits peak brightness (HDR)
SoC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US, select other regions) Samsung Exynos 2200 (most other countries)
RAM & Storage
128/256 GB internal storage 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM There is no microSD card slot
6GB of RAM 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, No microSD card
Battery charging
3,700 mAh battery 25W USB PD 3.0 PPS wired charging Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (only available with Samsung Super Fast Wireless Charger and Super Fast Wireless Charger Duo) Wireless PowerShare (reverse wireless charging)
3,279 mAh capacity for up to 20 hours of video playback 20W wired charging MagSafe 15W charging 7.5W Qi wireless charging
Security
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
Rear cameras
Main 50MP (F/1.8, 1.0μm, 85˚ FOV), case 12MP Ultra Wide (F/2.2/1.4μm/120˚ FOV) 10MP telephoto lens (F2.4/1.0μm/36˚ FOV)
Main: 12MP wide, f/1.5 aperture, 1.9μm Sensor-shift OIS Seven element lens 5x digital zoom Secondary: 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.4 aperture
Front Camera 10MP (F2.2/1.22μm/80˚ FOV) TrueDepth Camera: 12MP, ƒ/1.9 Ports
USB Type-C No headphone jack
USB Type-C No headphone jack
Sound
Stereo speakers Dual Bluetooth audio
Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos Spatial sound
Connectivity
5G: Non-Standalone (NSA), Standalone (SA), Sub6 / mmWave LTE: Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LTE Cat.20 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5/6 GHz) Bluetooth v5.2 NFC GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou
5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO and LAA Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 Ultra Wideband (UWB) NFC
Software
Android 12 with One UI 4.1 Four major Android OS updates were promised Five years of security patches
Other characteristics
Samsung Pay (MST in some countries, NFC)
Design & Appearance
Apple iPhone 14 and Galaxy S22 have familiar designs. This is especially true for the iPhone 14, which does not seem to be distinguishable from its predecessor except for the new colors. It has flat sides and a square camera module at the back. The notch is still there, as is the lightning port at the bottom. Speaking of the Galaxy S22, it retains the general design of its predecessor, but there are a few changes. For one, the Galaxy S22 trades the S21’s plastic back for a glass back. Second, it features a color camera island that doesn’t blend into the mid-frame. The iPhone 14 is slightly taller than the Galaxy S22 and slightly heavier. Both phones are made of high-quality materials, with an aluminum frame and glass back. In terms of durability, the S22 has Gorilla Glass Victus Plus on the front, while the iPhone 14 has Ceramic Shield protection. Additionally, both devices are IP68 certified for dust and water resistance. But even then you should definitely pick up a protective case to protect your shiny new phone from drops and scratches. No matter which phone you choose, you’ll have a wide range of color options. The Galaxy S22 is available in Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream and Bora Purple. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 is available in Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue and Red. Both the Galaxy S22 and iPhone 14 have 6.1-inch displays, which are considered small by today’s standards. The Galaxy S22’s AMOLED panel has 1080 x 2340 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 1300 with HDR10+ support. The iPhone 14 panel offers a higher resolution at 1170 x 2532 pixels and provides 1200 nits brightness and Dolby Vision support. Additionally, it supports Apple’s True Tone feature to provide a more readable experience in different lighting conditions. When it comes to refresh rate, the iPhone 14 is at a disadvantage as it is locked to 60Hz. The Galaxy S22, on the other hand, can scale its refresh rate up to 120Hz for a smoother scrolling experience and dial it down to 48Hz to save battery. The iPhone 14 also doesn’t offer an Always-on Display similar to the Galaxy S22. Let’s not mince words here. The Galaxy S22 has a superior display. Not only does the Galaxy S22 have a more immersive display thanks to a less distracting notch, but it’s also smoother and brighter than the iPhone 14’s panel.
camera
On the back of the iPhone 14 is a familiar dual-camera setup consisting of a 12MP f/1.5 main camera and a 12MP f/2.4 ultra-wide camera. The ultra-wide shot is unchanged from the iPhone 13, but the main camera has been upgraded with faster upscaling and a larger pixel size for improved light sensitivity. There’s also an all-new 12MP f/1.9 selfie camera on the front, which promises big improvements in low light. The Galaxy S22 features a triple camera setup, with a 50MP f/1.8 main shooter, a 10MP f/2.4 telephoto lens, and a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor. As you can see, the Galaxy S22 has a more versatile camera setup. It has a dedicated 10MP telephoto lens that offers 3x optical zoom and up to 30x digital zoom. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 lacks a zoom lens, but offers 5x digital zoom from the main camera. In terms of image quality, both the phones are neck to neck. In daylight, the primary cameras of both phones deliver sharp images with good detail retention, high dynamic range and excellent contrast. However, as you can notice in the samples attached below, the Galaxy S22 favors saturated colors that look pleasing to the eyes, while the iPhone 14 shots show true colors. For low-light and night photography, both phones offer a dedicated night mode. The iPhone 14 also benefits from Apple’s new imaging suite called the Photonic Engine, which the company says delivers 2.5x better mid-to-low light performance in the main camera and up to 2x in the ultra-wide camera.
iPhone 14 camera samples
Galaxy S22 sample images
While there’s no clear winner in photography, the iPhone 14 takes the lead in the video department. The iPhone series has always delivered best-in-class video performance, and the iPhone 14 is no different. No matter which format or resolution you choose, you’ll get buttery-smooth video footage with rock-solid stabilization. Additionally, the new Action mode further enhances the phone’s video capabilities by offering gimbal-like stabilization. One advantage the Galaxy S22 has over the iPhone 14 is that it can shoot 8K footage while the former goes beyond 4K.
Performance, battery life and software
The iPhone 14 packs last year’s A15 Bionic chipset. It’s the first time the standard iPhone doesn’t have Apple’s latest and greatest silicon, with the company reserving the new A16 Bionic chipset for the more expensive Pro models. The Galaxy S22 processing package depends on the market. In Europe, you get Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2200 chipset, while other markets get Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Although the iPhone 14 has an older chipset, it blows the Galaxy S22 out of the water in raw performance. In Geekbench, the iPhone 14 scored 1714 in single-core and 4567 in multi-core, while the Galaxy S22 only scored 1,216 and 3,126, respectively. While the iPhone 14 dominates the benchmarks, the Galaxy S22 shines in real-world performance, offering fast and fluid performance thanks to its 120Hz display. System scrolling and navigation feels sluggish on the iPhone 14 due to the 60Hz panel. The difference is only noticeable if you’re coming from a 90Hz or 120Hz monitor. This shouldn’t be a problem if you’ve never used a high refresh rate monitor before. Both phones are available in multiple storage configurations. The Galaxy S22 is available in 128GB and 256GB variants with 8GB of RAM, while the iPhone 14 is available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB variants with 6GB of RAM. Battery life is another area where the iPhone 14 beats the Galaxy S22. The Galaxy S22’s 3,700mAh battery is 300mAh smaller than its predecessor. Samsung believed that the smaller screen and more efficient chipset would make up for the reduced battery on the Galaxy S22, but it didn’t work out that way, as the phone struggled to last a full day of heavy use. The iPhone 14, on the other hand, is more reliable and you’ll have no problem getting through a full workday, even with heavy use. When it comes to charging speed and convenience, Samsung’s flagship has the iPhone 14 pretty good. The Galaxy S22 offers faster 25W wired charging compared to the iPhone 14’s 20W charging speed. Both phones also support wireless charging, though only the Galaxy S22 offers reverse wireless charging. The iPhone 14 continues to use the dedicated Lightning port instead of the universal USB-C port used by all Android phones, including the Galaxy S22. This means you’ll need to carry a separate charging cable for your iPhone while traveling. In terms of software, the iPhone 14 comes with iOS 16 out of the box, while the Galaxy S22 runs Android 12 with One UI 4 on top. If Apple’s excellent track record is any indication, we can expect…
