Samsung Galaxy S22 5G vs Apple iPhone Air
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3700mAh, 25W | 3149mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery | Overall Best Pick |
|---|
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream, Bora Purple | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 09, 2022 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 25, 2022 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹72,999 | ₹1,19,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2736 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 425 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Weight | 167 grams | 165 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED flash | 3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Burst Shooting, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, Night mode, panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait mode, Slow-Mo, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 3D (spatial) video/audio, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, HDR, Night Video Recording, Sensor Shift OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | HdR | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Video, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videos | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 3700 mAh | 3149 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
