Google Pixel 9 Pro XL / Samsung Galaxy S22

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024); 16 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB or 1 TB storage (1 TB not offered in every market). Model codes: US GGX8B (mmWave), Japan GQ57S (FeliCa), other markets GZC4K. The Indian version has Wi-Fi 6 instead of Wi-Fi 7. The Pixel 9 Pro (6.3-inch) and Pixel 9 are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy S22: Galaxy S22: the 6.1-inch base model, with 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of storage. The processor varies by market. The Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra are separate models.

Specification	Google Pixel 9 Pro XL	Samsung Galaxy S22
Release year	2024	2022
Display	6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992, 486 ppi, 20:9; 1–120 Hz Smooth Display; 2000 nits HDR, 3000 nits peak; >2,000,000:1 contrast LTPO lets the panel drop as low as 1 Hz with static content to save battery and rise to 120 Hz when scrolling; Google notes 120 Hz is not available in every app. The 2000-nit HDR figure is measured with the whole screen lit, the 3000-nit peak with 5% of the screen lit. Google	6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 48–120 Hz; 240 Hz touch sampling in Game Mode; Vision Booster; Eye comfort shield Allowing for the rounded corners the screen is 5.9 inches. Samsung quotes 1,300 nits peak brightness and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Samsung
Cover glass and body	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back (silky matte back), polished recycled-aluminium frame; IP68 IP68 is the dust and water resistance class under IEC 60529; Google notes the protection is not permanent and can weaken with wear, repair or damage. Google	—
Chip	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Titan M2 is a security chip that handles sensitive operations such as passcode and lock-screen verification separately from the main processor. Google	—
Memory and storage	16 GB RAM; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Storage is chosen at purchase and cannot be expanded; there is no memory card slot. Google	8 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB No microSD slot is listed; usable storage varies by market and model. Samsung
Rear cameras	50 MP wide (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch); 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, ƒ/1.7, 123°, autofocus, Macro Focus); 48 MP 5x telephoto (ƒ/2.8, 22°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 30x Google lists 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x as optical-quality zoom; the range up to 30x is software-assisted digital zoom. The wide and telephoto cameras have optical + electronic stabilisation, and there is a multi-zone laser autofocus sensor. Google	50 MP wide (f/1.8, Dual Pixel AF, OIS); 12 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2, 120°); 10 MP telephoto (3x optical, f/2.4, OIS) OIS (optical image stabilisation) offsets hand shake by moving the lens or sensor. Samsung
Video	Rear: 4K 24/30/60 fps, 8K 30 fps with Video Boost, 10-bit HDR video, slow motion up to 240 fps; front: 42 MP autofocus camera, 4K 30/60 fps Video Boost processes footage on Google’s cloud servers to improve night and 8K recordings, so the processed result is not instant and needs an internet connection. Google	—
Battery and charging	Typical 5060 mAh (minimum 4942 mAh); up to 37 W wired with the Google 45 W charger, about 70% in 30 minutes; 23 W wireless with Pixel Stand 2, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share reverse wireless charging No charger is included; the box has a USB 2.0 USB-C cable. Google notes Battery Share noticeably reduces the phone’s own battery life. Google	3,700 mAh (typical); 25 W wired; 15 W wireless; Wireless PowerShare Rated minimum capacity is 3,590 mAh. The charger is sold separately; Samsung recommends its 25 W adapter for this model. Samsung
Connectivity	5G (sub-6; also mmWave on US GGX8B), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2.4/5/6 GHz 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Ultra Wideband, USB Type-C 3.2; nano-SIM + eSIM Wi-Fi 7 gives higher speed and lower latency on the 6 GHz band with a compatible router; the Indian version supports only Wi-Fi 6 (2.4/5 GHz). The USB-C port runs at USB 3.2 speed, but the bundled cable is USB 2.0. Google	5G; LTE; Wi‑Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 Wi‑Fi 6E and UWB are listed only for the S22+. Samsung
Location	Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (outside the US also BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) Dual-band satellite positioning helps reduce errors from signals reflected between tall buildings. Google	—
Authentication and safety	Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, Face Unlock; Satellite SOS (US), Car Crash Detection Satellite SOS is offered only in the US and is free for the first two years; Car Crash Detection is not available in every country or language. Google	—
Software support	Launched with Android 14; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from US Google Store availability Google	—
Audio	Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, noise suppression, spatial audio Google	—
Size and weight	162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm; 221 g Google	70.6 × 146.0 × 7.6 mm; 168 g Samsung
Processor	—	4 nm processor (varies by market) Samsung’s table does not name the processor and says it may differ by market and carrier. Samsung
Front camera	—	10 MP (f/2.2, 80°) Samsung
Software	—	At launch Android 12, One UI 4.1 Samsung
Security	—	Samsung Knox, Knox Vault; fingerprint sensor Samsung
Water resistance	—	IP68 According to Samsung the test condition is 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes; beach and pool use is not advised. Samsung