Google Pixel 6a vs Samsung Galaxy S22 5G comparison
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| Released at Jul, 2022 | Released at Feb, 2022 |
Pros
- Battery with a higher capacity
- Thiner
Side-by-side comparison of the Google Pixel 6a and the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G. The key differences between them: 4410mAh vs 3700mAh battery, 6GB vs 8GB RAM and 178g vs 167g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
71.8 mm (2.83″)
152.2 mm (5.99″)
70.6 mm (2.78″)
146 mm (5.75″)
8.9 mm
7.6 mm
- Google Pixel 6a
- Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX7AS / GB62Z / G1AZG | SM-S901B / SM-S901B/DS / SM-S901U / SM-S901U1 / SM-S901W / SM-S901N / SM-S9010 / SM-S901E / SM-S901E/DS | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 12 | Android 12 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 4.1 | |||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71.8 x 152.2 x 8.9mm | 70.6 x 146 x 7.6mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 178g | 167g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Chalk / Charcoal / Sage | Phantom Black / White / Pink Gold / Green / Graphite / Sky Blue / Violet / Cream / Bora Purple | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1" | 6.1" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 429ppi | 425ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | |||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | 50MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS / 10MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 8MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | 10MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Tensor (5 nm) | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Mali-G78 MP20 | Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB | 8GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR5 | |||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | 128 / 256GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6e | a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.2 | 5.2 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO | GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4410mAh | 3700mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Po | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745496 (v8) | |||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 3682 (v5.1) | |||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Pixel 6a and the Galaxy S22 5G?
The main differences are: 4410mAh vs 3700mAh battery, 6GB vs 8GB RAM and 178g vs 167g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the Pixel 6a or the Galaxy S22 5G?
The Pixel 6a has the bigger battery: 4410mAh vs 3700mAh.
Which has more RAM, the Pixel 6a or the Galaxy S22 5G?
The Galaxy S22 5G has more RAM: 8GB vs 6GB.
Which is lighter, the Pixel 6a or the Galaxy S22 5G?
The Galaxy S22 5G is lighter: 167g vs 178g.
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