Google Pixel 6a vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G comparison

Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 6a
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Released at Jul, 2022 Released at Feb, 2022

Pros

  • Less weight
  • Battery with a higher capacity
  • Larger display size
  • Screen with a higher pixel density

Side-by-side comparison of the Google Pixel 6a and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G. The key differences between them: 6.1" vs 6.8" display, 4410mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 6GB vs 8 / 12GB RAM and 178g vs 228g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.

Size comparison

77.9 mm (3.07″)
163.3 mm (6.43″)
Google Pixel 6a front
71.8 mm (2.83″)
152.2 mm (5.99″)
8.9 mm
Google Pixel 6a side
8.9 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
  • Google Pixel 6a

Specifications comparison

General

Models
GX7AS / GB62Z / G1AZG SM-S908B / SM-S908B/DS / SM-S908U / SM-S908U1 / SM-S908W / SM-S908N / SM-S9080 / SM-S908E / SM-S908E/DS

Software

Operating System
Android 12 Android 12
Custom UI
One UI 4.1

Body

Dimensions
71.8 x 152.2 x 8.9mm 77.9 x 163.3 x 8.9mm
Weight
178g 228g
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 / Burgundy / Green / Graphite / Red / Sky Blue / Bora Purple

Display

Size
6.1" 6.8"
Type
OLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels 1440x3088 pixels
Density
429ppi 500ppi
Refresh rate
120Hz
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Camera

Rear camera
12MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm 108MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 10MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom / 10MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Front camera
8MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm 40MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, 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 8 / 12GB
RAM type
LPDDR5

Storage

Internal storage
128GB 128 / 256 / 512GB
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 / 6e
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 5000mAh
Type
Li-Po Li-Ion
Fast charging
+ +
Wireless charging
- +
Reverse wireless charging
- +

Performance

AnTuTu
968359 (v9)
GeekBench
3657 (v5.1)

FAQ

What is the difference between the Pixel 6a and the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G?

The main differences are: 6.1" vs 6.8" display, 4410mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 6GB vs 8 / 12GB RAM and 178g vs 228g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.

Which has a bigger battery, the Pixel 6a or the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G?

The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery: 5000mAh vs 4410mAh.

Which has a larger display, the Pixel 6a or the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G?

The Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has the larger display: 6.8" vs 6.1".

Which is lighter, the Pixel 6a or the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G?

The Pixel 6a is lighter: 178g vs 228g.

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