Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S22 5G


Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy S26
vs
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G

Quick Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S26 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S22 5G. Samsung Galaxy S26 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S22 5G

NameSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
RAM12 GB8 GB
Display6.3 in6.1 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Battery4300 mAh3700 mAh
Camera50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple
PriceRs. 87999Rs. 85999

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Detailed Comparison

Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is February 25, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 is Rs. 87999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 09, 2022. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S22 5G is Rs. 85999.

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S22 5G has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26's 6.3 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26 has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S22 5G has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S22 5G has display density of 422 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S26 has only 411 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S26 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Samsung Galaxy S22 5G's ~ 88.6%. Samsung Galaxy S26 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S22 5G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Samsung Galaxy S26's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S22 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S26 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S22 5G (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S26 has 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S22 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S26 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S22 5G's 10 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 12 version.

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Full Comparison

NameSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
General
ModelSM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DSGalaxy S22
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeSIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Security Updates7 years
Release DateFebruary 25, 2026February 09, 2022
Design
Dimensions71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm70.6 x 146 x 7.6 mm
Weight167 g168 g
Bezel lessYesYes
ColorsCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
Display
TypeColor Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors)Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20.5:919.5:9
PPI~ 411 PPI~ 422 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 90%~ 88.6%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Armor 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Brightness2600nits
FeaturesPrivacy DisplayAlways-on Display, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 4UFS 3.1
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G Bands5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
Vo5GYesYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
BluetoothYes, v5.4, A2DP, LEYes, v5.2, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-C v3.2Yes, USB-C v3.2
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB on-the-go, USB Charging
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSYes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
NFCYesYes
AI FeaturesGalaxy AI
Water ResistanceYes, 1.5 m upto 30 minYes, 1.5 m upto 30 min
IP RatingIP68IP68
Dust ResistantYesYes
Camera
Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto)
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)		50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto)
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
OISYesYes
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesBest Face, auto-HDR, panoramaAuto-HDR, panorama
Video Recording8K, 4K, 1080p8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole		10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v16Android v12
Custom UIOneUI 6.0
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2600Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
CPU3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor3 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
GPUXclipse 960Adreno 730
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APEMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE
VideoMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
FM RadioNoNo
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery3700 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 25WYes, 25W Fast Charging
Wireless ChargingYes, 15WYes, 15W
Reverse ChargingYesYes, 4.5W
Reverse Wireless ChargingYes, 4.5W

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