Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Specs Comparison

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8.5
Samsung Galaxy S22
7.2
Samsung Galaxy S24
8.5
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S22 Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S21
Released · Feb 25, 2022
Released · Jan 31, 2024
Released · Jan 29, 2021
6.1-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
6.2-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
6.2-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
50 MP Main · 10 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
12 MP Main · 10 MP Selfie
8GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
3700 mAh
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.1-inch 6.2-inch 6.2-inch
Resolution
2340 x 1080 px, 19.5 ratio, 422 PPI 2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 416 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 424 PPI
Technology
Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz 120Hz (adaptive)
Screen-to-body
88.57 % 90.87 % 86.06 %
Peak brightness
1500 cd/m2 (nit) 2600 cd/m2 (nit) 1300 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 1x 3.00GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x 2.50GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x 1.80GHz Cortex-A510 Octa-core, 1x 3.39GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 3.1GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.9GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A520 Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 680, 64-bit
GPU
Adreno 730 Adreno 750 Adreno 660
RAM
8GB (LPDDR5) 8GB 8GB (LPDDR5)
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable 128GB (UFS 3.0), not expandable
OS
Android (14, 13, 12), One UI UI Android (14) Android (13, 12, 11), Samsung One UI
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
3700 mAh 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 15.0W 		Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 15.0W 		Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 15.0W
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Untested
Browsing
12h 23min
Video
7h 26min
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
6h 37min
Browsing
16h 18min
Video
8h 20min
Gaming
10h 45min
Battery Life Estimate
4h 28min
Browsing
7h 47min
Video
7h 36min
Gaming
7h 9min
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Camera

Rear
Triple camera Triple camera Triple camera
Main camera
50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 23 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm 		50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 24 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm 		12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.76"
Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera
10 MP (Telephoto, OIS)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 69 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.94"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm 		10 MP (Telephoto, OIS)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 67 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.94"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm 		64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0
Focal Length: 29 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.7"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm 		12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm 		12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash
LED LED LED
Video recording
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps) 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Video light, EIS
Front
10 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 10 MP (PDAF, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
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Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
152
Overall
156
Photo
147
Video
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
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Design

Dimensions
5.75 x 2.78 x 0.30 inches
(146 x 70.6 x 7.6mm)
thickness with camera 0.35 inches (8.97 mm) 		5.79 x 2.78 x 0.30 inches
(147 x 70.6 x 7.6mm)
thickness with camera 0.35 inches (8.85 mm) 		5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches
(151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm)
Weight
5.89 oz(168.0 g) 5.93 oz(168.0 g) 6.03 oz(171.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus)
Frame: Aluminum 		Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Frame: Aluminum 		Back: Plastic
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP68 Yes; IP68 Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue Phantom pink, Violet, Gray, White

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n8, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, mmWave, 5G Ready Bands n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G
Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type
Dual Nano SIM + eSIM Dual Nano SIM + eSIM Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Radio
FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.2 5.3 5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6)
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 		802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 		802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band
MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, OTG Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, OTG Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Hearing aid compatible
M3/T3
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other
NFC NFC NFC, ANT+

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Mar 30, 2022
FCC ID value: A3LSMS901U 		Date approved: Nov 30, 2023
FCC ID value: A3LSMS921U 		Date approved: Dec 08, 2020
FCC ID value: A3LSMG991U
Measured SAR
Head: 1.03 W/kg
Body: 1.15 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.25 W/kg 		Head: 1.23 W/kg
Body: 1.14 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg 		Head: 0.36 W/kg
Body: 1.08 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 3.96 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.09 W/kg
Phablet: 2.49 W/kg

Buyers information

Price
$ 799 $ 800 / € 899 $ 800
In The Box
Phone, Type-C cable, Papers USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Paperwork C to C Data Cable, Ejection Pin

Availability

Officially announced
Feb 09, 2022 Jan 17, 2024 Jan 14, 2021

Alternative variants

With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB
Price $ 849
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB (UFS 4.0)
Price $ 860
with 256GB storage
Internal storage 256GB
International
System chip Samsung Exynos 2200 (4 nm)
Processor Octa-core, 1x 2.8GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x 2.50GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x 1.7GHz Cortex-A510
GPU Xclipse 920
Weight 5.89 oz(167.0 g)
5G Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6
International
System chip Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
Processor Deca-core, 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-X4 + 2x 2.9GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.95GHz Cortex-A520
GPU Xclipse 940
for Europe
System chip Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm)
Processor Octa-core, 2900 MHz, 1x 2.91GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x 2.81GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x 2.2GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit
GPU Mali G78 MP14
Weight 5.96 oz(169.0 g)
5G Bands SA, NSA, Sub-6
FCC approval Date approved: Dec 18, 2020
FCC ID value: A3LSMG991B
Measured SAR Head: 0.42 W/kg
Body: 0.94 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 3.96 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.34 W/kg
Phablet: 2.37 W/kg
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