Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB) vs Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S22+ Plus vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2024 5:55 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:30 PM

Compare Google Pixel 8 X Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S22+ Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	vs	14 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)
+256GB (218GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+6.6"6% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP16% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+45W67% 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.	vs	27W
8GB LPDDR5	vs	+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+187 grams (6.55 ounces)4% Lighter
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
390 PPI	vs	+424 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.56" inches	vs	+1/1.31" inches19% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 10.5MP5% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 15	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
5G Sub6	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4500 mAh	vs	+4575 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.2 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

36 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

HDR10+

120Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S22 Plus 5G SM-S906E/Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)	Google Pixel 8 GKWS6 (Verizon, AT&T) Ultra Wideband
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Colombia	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	2/25/2022, Announced: 2/9/2022	10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 157.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.2 in)	70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	390 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1700nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 16
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 886916 (v9) Geekbench: 3528 (v5.1) GFXBench: 68fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1920 Mbps	5000/1920 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (258, 260, 261)
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, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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, 40, 41, 46, 48) 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, mmWave
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(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	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital 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	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10+	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.24" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	3 microphones
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
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
USB	USB 3.2 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	5.3 + 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/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4575 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	27W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 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: Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)	• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)	1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.717W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)