Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22
The Verdict
Pixel 7 Pro delivers superior computational photography and a larger, brighter display (6.7 inches, 1500 nits vs 6.1 inches, 1300 nits) with superior 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate technology. Its 5x optical zoom telephoto lens and 12GB RAM give meaningful advantages for zoom shots and multitasking. Battery capacity favors Pixel at 5000 mAh versus Galaxy's 3700 mAh, translating to longer real-world usage. However, Galaxy S22 impresses with a lighter build (167g vs 212g), slimmer profile (7.6mm vs 8.9mm), and faster charging speeds relative to its smaller battery. Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 matches Tensor G2 in practical performance, while Galaxy's 8K video recording is a notable spec advantage, though 4K is more practical. Pixel 7 Pro edges ahead due to superior computational features, larger screen real estate, and battery endurance, justifying its $100 premium. Galaxy S22 suits users prioritizing portability and lower cost, but Pixel's camera system and display technology make it the stronger overall package.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if…
- →Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- →Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- →LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 if…
- →Compact flagship with 6.1-inch 120Hz AMOLED
- →Triple camera with 3x telephoto
- →Lightweight at 167 g
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Pros
- Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
- Guaranteed five years of OS updates
- Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging
Cons
- Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
- Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
- Heavy at 212 g
Samsung Galaxy S22
Pros
- Compact flagship with 6.1-inch 120Hz AMOLED
- Triple camera with 3x telephoto
- Lightweight at 167 g
- Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection
- Four years of OS updates from Samsung
Cons
- Small 3700 mAh battery with mediocre endurance
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot
- Slow 25W charging
- No microSD card slot
- No charger in the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 212 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm | 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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