Huawei Pura X Max vs Samsung Galaxy S22+
The Verdict
The Huawei Pura X Max and Samsung Galaxy S22+ sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is the cheaper of the two at $999 versus $1,600, a difference of about $601. The Huawei Pura X Max is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Huawei Pura X Max stands out for exceptional 4000-nit peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility, while Samsung Galaxy S22+ is praised for larger 4500 mah battery than s22. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Huawei Pura X Max if…
- →Exceptional 4000-nit peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- →Variable aperture main camera (f/1.4-2.0) adapts to lighting conditions
- →Fast 100W wired charging and wireless charging support
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22+ if…
- →Larger 4500 mAh battery than S22
- →45W fast charging support
- →Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
Pros & Cons
Huawei Pura X Max
Pros
- Exceptional 4000-nit peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- Variable aperture main camera (f/1.4-2.0) adapts to lighting conditions
- Fast 100W wired charging and wireless charging support
- Lightweight at 221g despite large 6.9-inch display
- IP68 dust and water resistance rating
Cons
- Limited availability in Western markets
- No microSD card slot for storage expansion
- Price premium for flagship features
- Heating concerns reported under sustained load
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 | Huawei Pura X Max | Samsung Galaxy S22+ |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.4-2.0 variable aperture | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 12MP f/2.0 3.5x optical | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 40MP f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Champagne Gold | — |
| Weight | 221g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6010mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 100W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Brightness | 4000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1750 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | — |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 195 g |
| Material | — | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.64 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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