Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Comparison

In terms of Android flagships, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is among the best options to choose from. The vanilla Samsung Galaxy S23 is a superb pocketable smartphone that offers a lot thanks to its top-of-the-line specifications and compact size. Samsung's flagship from the previous year, the Galaxy S22, likewise has impressive performance and excellent features. So how does the Galaxy S22 fare against the newer Galaxy S23? Let's find out.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Design

Both smartphones have a glass front and back, with the Galaxy S23 using Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for protection and the Galaxy S22 using Gorilla Glass Victus+. They both have aluminum sides and thus are well-built with an excellent in-hand feel.

Moving to the back, the Galaxy S22's frame blends into the camera module, giving the smartphone a cohesive appearance. The Galaxy S23 lacks a camera island and instead opts for a more minimalist design.

Both phones are available in a variety of colors, with the Galaxy S23 offering six options and the Galaxy S22 offering nine.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Display

Both phones have a 6.1-inch, 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with HDR10+ certification and a 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution.

The Galaxy S22 can reach a peak brightness of 1300 nits whereas the Galaxy S23 can soar to a peak brightness of 1750 nits.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S22 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the European model packs Samsung's in-house Exynos 2200.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is equipped with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 "For Galaxy" SoC, which is an overclocked version of the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

The Galaxy S22 has UFS 3.1 storage technology, whereas the Galaxy S23 (except for the 128GB variant) has faster UFS 4.0 storage technology. Both phones come with 8GB of RAM as standard.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Software

The Galaxy S23 ships with Android 13 out of the box, with Samsung's OneUI 5.1 on top. The Galaxy S22 ships with Android 12, but it has been upgraded to Android 13 with OneUI 5.1.

The Galaxy S23 will receive four years of software support, while the S22 will receive three. So, if you intend to keep your phone for a long time, the Galaxy S23 is a better investment.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Camera

Both phones feature a triple-camera setup that includes a 50MP primary camera with Dual Pixel PDAF and OIS, a 10MP telephoto camera with PDAF, OIS, and a 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide camera with a 120˚ field of view.

The Galaxy S23 has an upgraded 12MP selfie camera, whereas the Galaxy S22 has a 10MP camera.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Battery

Both phones support wired charging at 25W, wireless charging at 15W, and reverse wireless charging at 4.5W. In terms of battery capacity, the Galaxy S23 has a larger 3900mAh cell than the Galaxy S22, which has a 3700mAh cell.

Both phones do not come with a charger in the box.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S22: Conclusion

The Galaxy S23 is an incremental improvement over the Galaxy S22. Aside from a newer and faster processor, both phones are nearly identical in terms of display quality, camera, and software.

If you can find some great deals on the Galaxy S22, it might be worth considering because you'll save a lot of money.

The Galaxy S23 is a clear choice for those who can afford to splurge and want the best specs.