Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Samsung Galaxy S26	Samsung Galaxy S22
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating		Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.30-inch	6.10-inch
Processor	Samsung Exynos 2600	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Front Camera	12-megapixel	-
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel	Unspecified
RAM	12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity	4300mAh	3,700mAh
OS	Android 16	Android 12
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	-
general
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy S26	Galaxy S22
Release date	February 25, 2026	February 9, 2022
AI Enabled	Yes	-
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	149.60 x 71.70 x 7.20	146.00 x 70.60 x 7.60
Weight (g)	167.00	168.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	4300	3,700
Removable battery	No	No
Fast charging	25W Fast Charging	Proprietary
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charging Type	15	-
Colours	-	Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Pink Gold
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Resolution Standard	FHD+	-
Screen size (inches)	6.30	6.10
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2340 pixels	-
Protection type	Gorilla Armor 2	Gorilla Glass
hardware
Processor	deca-core	octa-core
Processor make	Samsung Exynos 2600	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM	12GB	8GB
Internal storage	256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	No	No
Expandable storage type	No	-
Dedicated microSD slot	No	No
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2) + 10-megapixel (f/2.4)	Unspecified
No. of Rear Cameras	3	-
Front camera	12-megapixel (f/2.2)	-
No. of Front Cameras	1	-
Pop-Up Camera	No	-
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	Ultra Wide-Angle	-
Lens Type (Third Rear Camera)	Telephoto	-
software
Operating system	Android 16	Android 12
Skin	One UI 8.5	One UI 4
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 ax	802.11 ax
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.40	Yes, v 5.20
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	-
3G	Yes	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes

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