Motorola Moto G 06 Power vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

Our Verdict: Only the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is a 5G phone; the Motorola Moto G 06 Power maxes out at 4G, and there's more battery in the Moto G 06 Power, 7000mAh to 4500mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The Moto G 06 Power has the bigger screen at 6.9" against 6.6", while the S22+ 5G has the sharper one at 390 PPI, and the S22+ 5G offers up to 256GB of storage versus 64GB on the Moto G 06 Power. Get the S22+ 5G if those extras are worth it to you; otherwise the Moto G 06 Power covers the basics for less.

If you'd rather pay up front, the Moto G 06 Power is the cheaper buy at £90 SIM-free.

Screen
6.88" 6.6"
Display
IPS LCD AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
260 390
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) Exynos 2200
Battery
7,000 mAh 4,500 mAh
Storage
64GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android 15 Android 12
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.4 x 77.5 x 8.8 mm 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm
Weight
220 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£8.50/mo (£0.00 upfront) -
SIM-free
£89.99 £224.99
Motorola Moto G 06 Power Motorola Moto G 06 Power Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
Screen 6.88" 6.6"
Display IPS LCD AMOLED
Resolution 720 x 1640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 260 390
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) Exynos 2200
Battery 7,000 mAh 4,500 mAh
Storage 64GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.4 x 77.5 x 8.8 mm 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm
Weight 220 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £8.50/mo
£0.00 upfront
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SIM-free £89.99 £224.99
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Motorola Moto G 06 Power
Motorola Moto G 06 Power

24 Months

64GB

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0.5GB

Data

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Unlimited

£8.50 per month, with FREE phone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus's 6.6", the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus has the sharper display at 390 pixels per inch versus 260, and the Motorola Moto G 06 Power uses a IPS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £89.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G 06 Power and Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is available in 64GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G 06 Power and Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus use?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is powered by the Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus uses the Exynos 2200.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is the more portable of the two: it's 25g lighter at 195 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm, and is slimmer at 7.6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G 06 Power and Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus run?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power runs Android 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus runs Android 12. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.