Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S22 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy S24: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the choice for the best display and more performance headroom: it reaches 2,600 nits, has 12 GB of RAM, and uses LPDDR5X. The Galaxy S23 is the more balanced option for connectivity and battery priorities, while the S22 5G is only the better buy if it costs less.
The Galaxy S24 has 90.9% usable surface, versus 88% on the S22 5G and 86.8% on the S23, and its 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio exceeds 3,000,000:1 and 2,000,000:1. The S23 keeps a clear Wi-Fi advantage: it adds Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, compared with Wi-Fi 6E on the S24 and Wi-Fi 6 on the S22 5G.
For performance, the S24 combines a Samsung Exynos 2400, 12 GB of RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage; the S23 offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 8 GB, and UFS 4.0. The S23 and S24 have 3,900 mAh and 4,000 mAh batteries, versus 3,700 mAh on the S22 5G, while all three share 25 W charging, 15 W wireless charging, and 41 h per cycle.
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is better for buyers seeking a brighter display and more performance headroom, with 2,600 nits and 12 GB of RAM.
Samsung Galaxy S24
The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G is only the better buy if it costs less; its 3,700 mAh battery is smaller than the S23’s 3,900 mAh and S24’s 4,000 mAh.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 16
- against 13 · 14
- Max. upload speed
- 3,670 Mbps
- against 3,000 Mbps · 2,550 Mbps
Samsung Galaxy S23, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, 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
- Max. download speed
- 10,000 Mbps
- against 7,350 Mbps · 9,640 Mbps
Samsung Galaxy S24, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB · 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR5 · DDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 1,300 nits · 1,750 nits
- Usable Surface
- 90.9 %
- against 88 % · 86.8 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 920 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Xclipse 940 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz | 3.36 GHz | 3.39 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,022,200 | 1,752,375 Best value | 1,935,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,843 | 2,193 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 4,854 | 6,920 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores and three Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core Snapdragon configuration or deca-core Exynos configuration, depending on region. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — | 4,183 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Pink, Green, Purple, Grey, Blue, Cream | Black, White, Pink, Grey, Purple, Green, Beige, Lime, Cream, Lavender | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Green, Orange, Cyan, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 70.6 mm | 70.9 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Body Height | 146 mm | 146.3 mm | 147 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 168 g | 167 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 86.8 % | 90.9 % Best value |
| 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 |
| Repairability Class | — | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 3,900 mAh | 4,000 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, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | — | 41 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,750 nits | 2,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.1″ | 6.2″ 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 | 425 ppi Best value | 416 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 | 3,000,000 :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 | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | 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 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 13 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 |
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 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 | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| 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, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync | 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 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.03 W/kg | 0.95 W/kg Best value | 1.23 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.15 W/kg | 0.88 W/kg Best value | 1.1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.21 W/kg | 0.96 W/kg | 0.87 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.59 W/kg | 1.3 W/kg Best value | 1.35 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,350 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 9,640 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,670 Mbps Best value | 3,000 Mbps | 2,550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, HID, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | — | 909 € |
| Model numbers | SM-S901B, SM-S901B/DS, SM-S901U, SM-S901U1, SM-S901W, SM-S901N, SM-S9010, SM-S901E, SM-S901E/DS | SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS, SM-S911U, SM-S911U1, SM-S911W, SM-S911N, SM-S9110, SM-S911E, SM-S911E/DS | SM-S921B, SM-S921B/DS, SM-S921U, SM-S921U1, SM-S921W, SM-S921N, SM-S9210, SM-S921E, SM-S921E/DS |
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