Google Pixel 4 XL
#1211
Samsung Galaxy A22
#1386Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4 XL
Samsung Galaxy A22
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
50.949.4
Display
84.584.5
Battery
61.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
65.464.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4 XL features a premium build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, while the Samsung Galaxy A22 uses a plastic frame and back, resulting in a less premium feel.
- The Pixel's 6.3-inch P-OLED display offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 3040 pixels and HDR support compared to the A22's 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 4 XL is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities over the A22's Helio G80.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 12.2 MP rear camera with advanced features like dual pixel PDAF and OIS, while the A22 has a 48 MP rear camera but lacks the same level of video recording capabilities.
- The Pixel has a smaller 3700 mAh battery but supports wireless charging, whereas the A22 offers a larger 5000 mAh battery with standard charging.
- Both devices run on Android 13, but the Pixel provides a more streamlined software experience with its stock Android interface, while the A22 features Samsung's One UI 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4 XL
Samsung Galaxy A22
General
Release Date
2019, October 15
2021, June 03
Announced
2019, October 15
2021, June 03
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL4
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A22 4GNot to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Display
Size
6.3"
6.4"
Type
P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 600 nits
Resolution
1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
PPI
1440
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 640
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AFTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.31 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
159.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
Weight
193 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Black, White, Mint, Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes