Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G vs Google Pixel 9a

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G image

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G

₹49,990

Was ₹34,000 1 month(s) ago

Google Pixel 9a front and back in Iris

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Google Pixel 9a

₹49,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Google Tensor G4
Display6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz6.3", OLED, 120Hz
Camera50MP+10MP+12MP/10MP (Front)48MP+13MP/13MP (Front)
Battery4500mAh, 45W5100mAh, 23W
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB256GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForDesign and Build QualityDisplay, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Performance and Main Camera

General

ColorsPhantom Black, GreenIris, Porcelain, Obsidian
LaunchFebruary 09, 2022March 19, 2025
AvailabilityFebruary 25, 2022April 16, 2025
Launch Price₹84,999₹49,999

Display

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR
Size6.6 inches6.3 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2424 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch393 ppi422 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1750 nits2700 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G

Weight196 grams185.9 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus+Gorilla Glass 3
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Chipset BrandQualcommGoogle
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 1Tensor G4
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 730Mali-G715 MC7
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UIGoogle Android
OS Updates(Years)4 year(s)7 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Camera Resolution50 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution10 MP13 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto HDR, LED flash, PanoramaDual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
Videogyro-EIS, HDR10+gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Front Camera Resolution10 MP13 MP
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Dual Video CallAuto-HDR, Panorama
Video1080p@30/60fps1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps
Front Camera TypeUltrawide

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Capacity4500 mAh5100 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed45 W23 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

WLANWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.25.3
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesBrowsing Assist, Circle to Search, Interpreter, Live TranslateBest Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor