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Samsung Galaxy S22 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
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NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the choice for maximum performance, connectivity, and battery capacity; the Galaxy S24 suits buyers who value 512GB of storage and Tri-Band. The Galaxy S22 5G trails and is the better buy only if it costs less.
The Galaxy S26 leads performance with 3,064,672 points in AnTuTu, versus 1,935,000 for the Galaxy S24 and 1,022,200 for the Galaxy S22 5G. It also reaches 4.6 GHz, while the others reach 3.39 GHz and 3 GHz; its UFS 4.1 storage and 12GB of RAM also surpass the S22 5G's UFS 3.1 and 8GB. The S24 matches the S26 on RAM and storage type, but its 512GB doubles the 256GB in the other two phones.
The S24 and S26 reach 2,600 nits, compared with 1,300 nits on the S22 5G; the S26 also has a 6.3-inch display, versus 6.2 inches and 6.1 inches. Its 4,300mAh battery exceeds the S24's 4,000mAh and the S22 5G's 3,700mAh, although all three charge at 25W. For connectivity, the S26 adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4; the S24 offers Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and Tri-Band, while the S22 5G stops at Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G is the better buy only if it costs less; its 256GB storage trails the Galaxy S24’s 512GB.
Samsung Galaxy S24
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the better buy for performance-focused buyers, with 3,064,672 AnTuTu points and a 4,300mAh battery.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 5.8 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S24, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB · 256 GB
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 5,000,000 :1
- against 2,000,000 :1
- Wi-Fi Features
- Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- against Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO · Wi-Fi Password Sharing
Samsung Galaxy S26, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 3,700 mAh · 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,064,672
- against 1,022,200 · 1,935,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) · Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2 · Bluetooth 5.3
Specification comparison
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Pink, Green, Purple, Grey, Blue, Cream | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Green, Orange, Cyan, Blue | Black, White, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.6 mm | 70.6 mm | 71.7 mm |
| Body Height | 146 mm | 147 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 167 g | 167 g |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 90.9 % Best value | 90 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C | A Best value |
| Foldable | No | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 4,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 41 h | 51 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 | — |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 920 | Xclipse 940 | Xclipse 960 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz | 3.39 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,022,200 | 1,935,000 | 3,064,672 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 2,193 | 3,445 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 6,920 | 11,611 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core Snapdragon configuration or deca-core Exynos configuration, depending on region. | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 4,183 | 7,230 Best value |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 2,600 nits Best value | 2,600 nits Best value |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.2″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 425 ppi Best value | 416 ppi | 411 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | — |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless, DCI-P3 | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3 |
| Integrated Projector | No | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 14 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 14 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years | 7 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.03 W/kg Best value | 1.23 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.15 W/kg | 1.1 W/kg Best value | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.21 W/kg | 0.87 W/kg Best value | 1.21 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.59 W/kg | 1.35 W/kg | 1.1 W/kg Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, HID, EDR | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — | — |
| UPC | — | — | — |
| Launch price | — | 909 € | — |
| MPN | — | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — | — |
