Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Google Pixel 9a
Samsung Galaxy S22 Phantom Black 128GB
Samsung
64 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
Google
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy S22 Phantom Black 128GB
72 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy S22 receives mostly positive feedback for its sleek design, sharp display, and smooth performance. Users appreciate its slim and lightweight feel, as well as its good value for the price. However, one reviewer reported battery issues, and the Q&A section shows unanswered questions about eSIM, network compatibility, and warranty, which may concern potential buyers.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Sharp display
- Smooth performance
- Slim and lightweight
- Good value for price
Cons
- Battery issues
- Unanswered Q&A concerns
Design 3
Display quality 2
Performance 3
Battery life 1
Value for money 2
Network compatibility 2
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Battery Life
Gaming
Foldable
Flagship
Rugged
Compact
Photography
Business
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1300 nits | 2700 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Octa-core | 3.1 GHz |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.80 | 3.10★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 10 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 3x★ | 2x |
| Video | 8K@24fps★ | 4K |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,700 mAh | 5,100 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W★ | 23W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | 25W Fast Charging | Power Delivery |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.19 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S22 Phantom Black 128GB
- Strong camera (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong display (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9a
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.