Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22

Our Verdict: If you've got the Galaxy S20 Plus 5G, the Galaxy S22 is two years of updates on from it. The S20 Plus 5G has the better camera on paper, 64MP versus 50MP, and the S20 Plus 5G packs the bigger battery, 4500mAh against 3700mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The S20 Plus 5G has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.7" against 6.1" and sharper at 524 PPI, and storage goes higher on the S22 5G, up to 256GB against 128GB. Coming from the S20 Plus 5G, the S22 5G is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.

Expert Rating
4.4
19 reviews
4.3
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.1"
Display
Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1440 x 3200 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
524 422
Rear Camera
64 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
10 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 990 Exynos 2200
Battery
4,500 mAh 3,700 mAh
Storage
128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Triple SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162 x 74 x 7.8 mm 46 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight
188 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
- £19.00/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £179.00
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Samsung Galaxy S22 Samsung Galaxy S22
Expert Rating 4.4
19 reviews
4.3
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.1"
Display Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1440 x 3200 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 524 422
Rear Camera 64 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 10 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 990 Exynos 2200
Battery 4,500 mAh 3,700 mAh
Storage 128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Triple SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE, apt-X 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162 x 74 x 7.8 mm 46 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight 188 grams 167 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts - £19.00/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free - £179.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G or Samsung Galaxy S22?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S22's 6.1", the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G has the sharper display at 524 pixels per inch versus 422, and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G uses a Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen panel while the Samsung Galaxy S22 has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G or Samsung Galaxy S22?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G features a 64 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy S22?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy S22 use?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G is powered by the Exynos 990, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 uses the Exynos 2200.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G or Samsung Galaxy S22?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is the more portable of the two: it's 21g lighter at 167 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 46 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G or Samsung Galaxy S22?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy S22 run?

Both phones run Android.