Google Pixel 9 / Samsung Galaxy S22

Google Pixel 9: Pixel 9 (GUR25 global model, G2YBB US, G1B60 Japan); 12 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB; Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen and Peony. The Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9a 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 9	Samsung Galaxy S22
Release year	2024	2022
Display	160 mm (6.3-inch) Actua OLED; 1080 × 2424 at 422 ppi; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 According to Google it reaches up to 1,800 nits in HDR and up to 2,700 nits peak, with contrast above 2,000,000:1. Smooth Display varies the refresh rate between 60 and 120 Hz with the content. 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
Glass and build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; polished back with satin metal frame; IP68 IP68 is a dust and water resistance rating; Google notes it is not permanent and that liquid damage is not covered by the warranty. Google	—
Chip	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Google	—
Memory and storage	12 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB There is no memory card slot; storage options may vary by region. 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 (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch sensor, optical + electronic stabilisation) and 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, autofocus, ƒ/1.7, 123°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; Google lists optical-quality zoom at 0.5x, 1x and 2x. The ultrawide camera also handles Macro Focus; a laser autofocus (LDAF) sensor is fitted. 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
Front camera and video	10.5 MP front camera (autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95°); rear 4K at 24/30/60 fps, front 4K at 30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps Video offers optical stabilisation, fused stabilisation, Cinematic Pan and Audio Magic Eraser; digital video zoom goes up to 7x. Google	—
Battery and charging	Typical 4,700 mAh (minimum 4,558 mAh); 24+ hours; up to 27 W wired, about 55% in roughly 30 minutes; 15 W wireless with Pixel Stand, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share Google measures 27 W and 55% in 30 minutes with its separately sold 45 W charger; the box contains only a 1 m USB-C cable (USB 2.0). Battery Share lets the back of the phone wirelessly charge other Qi devices. 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
Operating system and updates	Launched with Android 14; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates The seven years count from when the device first went on sale on the US Google Store. Google	—
Connectivity	5G sub-6 GHz (the US model adds mmWave); Wi-Fi 7 (2.4/5/6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS The Indian model has Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 + 5 GHz). Dual-band GNSS receives two frequencies from positioning satellites for more accurate location in cities. Google	5G; LTE; Wi‑Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 Wi‑Fi 6E and UWB are listed only for the S22+. Samsung
SIM, port and audio	Single nano SIM + eSIM; USB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers, three microphones There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack; unlocking uses fingerprint and face recognition. Google	—
Size and weight	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm; 198 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
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