Google Pixel 8 / Samsung Galaxy S22

Google Pixel 8: Pixel 8 (2023); 128 and 256 GB; Obsidian, Hazel and Rose. The Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8a are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy S22: Galaxy S22: the 6.1-inch base model, with 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of storage. The processor varies by market. The Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra are separate models.

Specification	Google Pixel 8	Samsung Galaxy S22
Release year	2023	2022
Display	6.2-inch Actua OLED; 1080 × 2400, 428 ppi; 20:9; Smooth Display 60–120 Hz; always-on display Google quotes 1400 nits for HDR and 2000 nits peak; contrast above 1,000,000:1. Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than the 6.2-inch rectangle. Google	6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 48–120 Hz; 240 Hz touch sampling in Game Mode; Vision Booster; Eye comfort shield Allowing for the rounded corners the screen is 5.9 inches. Samsung quotes 1,300 nits peak brightness and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Samsung
Body and durability	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front and back; matte aluminium frame; IP68 IP68 (IEC 60529) applies when the device leaves the factory; Google notes the phone is not waterproof or dustproof and resistance is not permanent. The aluminium in the housing is 100% recycled. Google	—
Processor and security	Google Tensor G3; Titan M2 security chip Google provides seven years of Android OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from when the device first became available on the US Google Store. Google	—
Memory and storage	8 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB UFS 3.1 Storage options vary by region and channel; there is no memory card slot. Google	8 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB No microSD slot is listed; usable storage varies by market and model. Samsung
Rear cameras	50 MP wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.31-inch sensor, 82°, optical + electronic stabilisation); 12 MP ultrawide with autofocus (ƒ/2.2, 125.8°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is software-based. Autofocus on the ultrawide enables Macro Focus shots. Google	50 MP wide (f/1.8, Dual Pixel AF, OIS); 12 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2, 120°); 10 MP telephoto (3x optical, f/2.4, OIS) OIS (optical image stabilisation) offsets hand shake by moving the lens or sensor. Samsung
Video	4K at 24/30/60 fps on rear and front cameras; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264) Editing features such as Audio Magic Eraser require the Google Photos app. Google	—
Front camera and unlocking	10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera (ƒ/2.2, fixed focus, 95°); under-display fingerprint sensor and Face Unlock Google	—
Battery and charging	Minimum 4485 mAh (typical 4575 mAh); beyond 24 hours, up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; up to 27 W wired and 18 W wireless charging; Battery Share 27 W is measured with the Google 30 W USB-C Charger (USB-PD 3.0 PPS) and gives about 50% in 30 minutes; the adapter is sold separately. 18 W wireless needs the Pixel Stand (2nd gen); Qi EPP chargers give up to 12 W. Google	3,700 mAh (typical); 25 W wired; 15 W wireless; Wireless PowerShare Rated minimum capacity is 3,590 mAh. The charger is sold separately; Samsung recommends its 25 W adapter for this model. Samsung
Wireless	Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be, 2.4/5/6 GHz; US, Canada, UK, EU and Australia); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS It is listed as Wi‑Fi 6E in Japan and Wi‑Fi 6 in Taiwan, Singapore and India. The model for Europe and other markets is GPJ41. Google	—
SIM	Dual SIM (single nano-SIM + eSIM) eSIM depends on the carrier and country. Google	—
Port and audio	USB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers; three microphones The USB-C cable in the box is USB 2.0. Google	—
Sensors	Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer Google	—
Size and weight	150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm; 187 g Google	70.6 × 146.0 × 7.6 mm; 168 g Samsung
Processor	—	4 nm processor (varies by market) Samsung’s table does not name the processor and says it may differ by market and carrier. Samsung
Front camera	—	10 MP (f/2.2, 80°) Samsung
Software	—	At launch Android 12, One UI 4.1 Samsung
Connectivity	—	5G; LTE; Wi‑Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 Wi‑Fi 6E and UWB are listed only for the S22+. Samsung
Security	—	Samsung Knox, Knox Vault; fingerprint sensor Samsung
Water resistance	—	IP68 According to Samsung the test condition is 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes; beach and pool use is not advised. Samsung