Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
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vivo V29 Pro
#219Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
vivo V29 Pro
Performance
83.384.3
Camera
55.553.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
66.064.5
Build
79.877.8
Overall
74.573.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both front and back, while the vivo V29 Pro has a glass front and back with a plastic frame, making it slightly less robust.
- The S22's 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers superior brightness at 1300 nits and HDR10+ support, compared to the V29 Pro's larger 6.78-inch AMOLED display, which lacks HDR capabilities.
- In terms of performance, the S22 utilizes either the Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, providing high-end processing power, while the V29 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8200.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera with OIS, but the S22 offers more versatile video recording options, including 8K video.
- The V29 Pro has a larger 4600 mAh battery with faster 80W charging, while the S22's 3700 mAh battery supports wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the S22 runs on Android 12 with up to four major upgrades, while the V29 Pro comes with Android 13 and three major updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
vivo V29 Pro
General
Release Date
2022, February 09
2023, October 04
Announced
2022, February 09
2023, October 04
Description
Versions: SM-S901B, SM-S901B/DS (International); SM-S901U (USA); SM-S901U1 (USA unlocked); SM-S901W (Canada); SM-S901N (Korea); SM-S9010 (China); SM-S901E (Asia/Africa)
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.78"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~425 ppi density)
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1260
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
Mediatek Dimensity 8200 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
Mali-G610 MC6
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
10 MP
50 MP
Front Camera Details
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
4600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3700 mAh
4600 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
80W wired, 50% in 18 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.75 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
164.2 x 74.4 x 7.5 mm (6.46 x 2.93 x 0.30 in)
Weight
167 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream, Bora Purple
Himalayan Blue, Space Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1), NavIC
Software
Operating System
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13
OS Version
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No