Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S21: What's The Difference?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 builds on the already exceptional Galaxy S21 and boasts three variations to ensure there’s a flagship Samsung smartphone capable of making the everyday epic for every lifestyle.

Like the Galaxy S21, all three Galaxy S22 handsets sit effortlessly in your hand thanks to their rounded edges. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ models carry this theme with their dynamic, glossy rounded corners. New colourways of green and rose gold are also available compared to the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21.

These premium feeling smartphones are also slightly lighter and shorter than their predecessors thanks to a more compact design. Find out how Samsung Galaxy S22 vs S21 weight and height compare in the table below.

Unlike the Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Galaxy S22 range really breaks out with its smart and confident rectangular corners for a professional sleek finish. This statement of intent is backed up by a fully integrated S Pen, giving a timeless design that is ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible, every day. Plus, enjoy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra's understated colourways of dark red, green black and white, whilst the size and weight of these smartphones remain relatively similar.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series has helped pioneer the two-day battery, and there’s no change here with the latest flagship smartphones. For the power-thirsty amongst you, the Galaxy S22 Ultra carries the same whopping 5,000mAh battery size* seen in the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but combines with the power efficiency of the 4nm processor to present the longest ever battery used in a Galaxy smartphone.

Like their Galaxy S21 counterparts, the Galaxy S22 and S22+ can keep up with your demands on the go. From the first post of the day to the last, the Galaxy S22 has a long-lasting 3,700mAh battery, and if that’s not enough, the Galaxy S22+ packs in a mighty 4,500mAh battery**.

When you do need a boost, the Galaxy S22 boasts 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0*** which is also supported by the Galaxy S21, giving you all-day power in around 20 minutes. The Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and Wireless PowerShare features are also included in the Galaxy S22 handsets.

Incredible cameras have long been par for the course in the Galaxy S22 series, and both the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Samsung Galaxy S21 have outstanding camera specs. The biggest gains made in this department have been made with the Galaxy S22 and S22+, which have upgraded the wide lenses in the 3-lens rear camera set-up to 50 MP from the 12 MP originally used in the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21. A 10 MP front facing camera is also included.

As with its video capability, it’s the Galaxy S22 Ultra that remains the sharpest shooter, maintaining the 5-piece rear camera set up from the Galaxy S21 Ultra, including its whopping 108 MP wide lens. The Galaxy S22 Ultra also contains a 100x Space Zoom and 3x/10x Optical Zoom for high-quality close-ups from a distance. Portrait Mode and AI image enhancement are also featured for perfect studio-quality close-ups, as well as a 40 MP front camera for stunning selfies.

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