Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4 XL
Samsung Galaxy M22
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
50.949.4
Display
84.584.5
Battery
61.563.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
65.465.2
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4 XL features a premium build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, while the Samsung Galaxy M22 has a more basic plastic construction.
- In terms of display, the Pixel 4 XL offers a higher resolution P-OLED screen at 1440 x 3040 pixels compared to the M22's Super AMOLED display at 720 x 1600 pixels, although both support a 90Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, the Pixel 4 XL is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities over the Helio G80 in the M22.
- Camera-wise, the Pixel excels with a 12.2 MP rear camera and advanced software processing, while the M22 has a 48 MP camera but with less sophisticated image processing.
- The M22 has a larger 5000 mAh battery, compared to the 3700 mAh in the Pixel 4 XL, allowing for longer usage, but lacks wireless charging.
- Both devices run Android 13, though the Pixel offers a more streamlined software experience without additional manufacturer overlays.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4 XL
Samsung Galaxy M22
General
Release Date
2019, October 15
2021, September 14
Announced
2019, October 15
2021, September 14
Description
Also known as Google Pixel XL4
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.4"
Type
P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 600 nits (HDR)
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/2.0, (wide), 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
25W 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)
159.9 x 74 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 2.91 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, Light Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-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 Core 5.1
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI Core 5.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), unspecified sensors
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
