Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Pixel 6 Pro: It’s a tough call
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Samsung unveiled its brand new Galaxy S22 series at its on Wednesday, spearheaded by the $1,200 phone. As usual, the Ultra represents the most expensive, nonfoldable handset the South Korean electronics giant has on tap — and it’s loaded with the best mobile tech the company has to offer. There’s a big, amanslot vibrant screen, a high-powered processor amanslot and multiple rear cameras.
The arrival of the S22 Ultra, which is , marks the launch of one of this year’s highly anticipated premium Android phones. But the competition is fierce, and Google’s flagship is so good it won a CNET Editors’ Choice award when it launched at the end of 2021.
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Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Pixel 6 Pro specs comparison
Galaxy S22 Ultra |
Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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Display size, resolution |
6.8-inch AMOLED; 3,088×1,440 pixels |
6.7-inch LTPO OLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 10-120Hz |
Pixel density |
501 ppi |
512 ppi |
Dimensions (Millimeters) |
77.9×163.3×8.9 mm |
163.9×75.9×8.9 mm |
Weight (Ounces, Grams) |
229 g |
7.41 oz; 210g |
Mobile software |
Android 12 |
Android 12 |
Camera |
108-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide) 10-megapixel (telephoto) 10-megapixel (telephoto) |
50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (telephoto) |
Front-facing camera |
40-megapixel |
11-megapixel |
Video capture |
4K |
4K 30, 60fps (rear), 4K 30fps (front) |
Processor |
Snapdragon 8 gen 1 |
Google Tensor |
RAM/Storage |
8GB + 128GB ; 12GB + 256GB; 12GB + 512GB; 12GB + 1TB |
12GB +128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
Expandable storage |
No |
No |
Battery |
5,000 mAh (45-watt wired charger) |
5,003 mAh |
Fingerprint sensor |
In-display |
In-display |
Connector |
USB-C |
USB-C |
Headphone jack |
No |
No |
Special features |
5G (mmWave, Sub6), bundled S Pen, 100x Space Zoom (digital), 10x optical zoom, 47-watt charging support |
5G (mmWave, Sub6), Wi-Fi 6E, Ultra-wideband, 30-watt fast charging, Magic Eraser, Motion mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Cinematic Pan, five years of OS and security updates, IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, Gorilla Glass Victus (front and back) |
Price off-contract (USD) |
$1,200 (128GB) |
$899 (128GB) |
Price (GBP) |
£1,149 |
£849 |
Price (AUD) |
AU$1,849 |
AU$1,299 |
Samsung
Samsung’s latest flagship superphone, the , packs an impressive lineup of specs including a quadruple rear camera, a big, vibrant display and the S Pen stylus from the Galaxy Note series. It comes with a high price, but those of you looking for one of the best Android phones around should have this phone on your shortlist.
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Google’s won a coveted CNET Editors’ Choice award when it launched last year thanks to its awesome camera, solid performance and slick design. It’s still one of the best phones around and it’s well worth considering if you’re looking for a smooth Android 12 experience.