Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) vs Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6a vs Samsung Galaxy S22 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/23/2022 8:02 AM, updated: 11/20/2023 5:24 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S22 X Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB) Compare Google Pixel 6a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+431 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	422 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+4410 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3700 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR5	vs	+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
178 grams (6.23 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)7% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP197% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 10MP26% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 13	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

30 Common items in both devices

128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (100GB available)

UFS 3.1

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

6.1"

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
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Model	Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Pixel 6a GX7AS (AT&T, T-Mobile)	Galaxy S22 5G SM-S901B/Dual-SIM (Exynos)
Country or region available	Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022	2/25/2022, Announced: 2/9/2022
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)	70.6 x 146 millimeters (2.78 x 5.75 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
Display type	OLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	431 PPI	422 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G78 MP20	Xclipse 920 [AMD RDNA 2 based]
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)	AnTuTu: 881428 (v9) Geekbench: 3682 (v5.1) GFXBench: 69fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3000/1920 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.24" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4410 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green	• Colors: Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901B/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	1.21W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)