Apple iPhone 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S22+
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S22+ delivers superior hardware across nearly every category, justifying its $200 premium. Its 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate and exceptional 1750-nit brightness vastly outperforms iPhone 13's 60Hz OLED panel. Camera capabilities lean decisively toward Samsung: a 50MP main sensor with OIS, 3x optical zoom, and 8K video recording dwarf the iPhone's dual 12MP setup. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with 8GB RAM edges Apple's A15 Bionic in multitasking, while the 4500mAh battery with 45W charging crushes iPhone's 3227mAh capacity and slower 20W charging. iPhone 13 excels in software optimization, MagSafe ecosystem integration, and superior sustained performance through demanding apps. Storage flexibility favors iPhone with 512GB options. For enthusiasts prioritizing cutting-edge specs and camera prowess, Galaxy S22+ is the clear winner. iPhone 13 remains excellent for Apple ecosystem loyalists seeking reliable performance in a compact form factor.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 if…
- →Significantly improved battery life over iPhone 12
- →Cinematic mode for video storytelling
- →Strong A15 Bionic chip handles anything
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22+ if…
- →Larger 4500 mAh battery than S22
- →45W fast charging support
- →Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13
Pros
- Significantly improved battery life over iPhone 12
- Cinematic mode for video storytelling
- Strong A15 Bionic chip handles anything
- Bright and vibrant OLED panel
- Solid value compared to Pro tier
Cons
- Only 60Hz display while Android rivals offered 120Hz
- Lightning connector showing its age
- Notch remains largely unchanged
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 transfer speeds over Lightning
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Pros
- Larger 4500 mAh battery than S22
- 45W fast charging support
- Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
- Bright 1750 nits display
- Same triple camera as S22 Ultra minus periscope
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 throttling issues
- No S Pen support
- $999 places it in Ultra territory from competitors
- No microSD expansion
- No charger in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 | Samsung Galaxy S22+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.64 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3227 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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