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Galaxy S22 vs iPhone Air: Which One Should You Buy?

Galaxy S22 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Samsung · 2022

Galaxy S22

Galaxy S22
78/ 100
Launch price$799
Apple · 2025

iPhone Air

iPhone Air
78/ 100
Launch price$999
Head-to-head

iPhone Air wins 4 of 8 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Galaxy S22
Galaxy S22
2 wins
iPhone Air
iPhone Air
4 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplayConnectivitySecurityValue
Galaxy S22iPhone Air
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeediPhone Air
    80
    90
  • CameraGalaxy S22
    91
    82
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieiPhone Air
    40
    76
  • BatteryTie
    58
    58
  • DisplayiPhone Air
    86
    90
  • ConnectivityiPhone Air
    83
    88
  • SecurityTie
    100
    100
  • ValueGalaxy S22
    68
    55
Key differences
  • Galaxy S22 has the bigger battery3,700 mAh vs 3,149 mAh
  • Galaxy S22 charges faster25W vs 20W
  • Galaxy S22 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
  • iPhone Air has the bigger screen6.5" vs 6.1"
  • iPhone Air is lighter165 g vs 167 g
  • Galaxy S22 launched cheaper$799 vs $999
  • iPhone Air has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 10 MP
  • iPhone Air has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.2
  • iPhone Air has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
  • iPhone Air has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
  • iPhone Air has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S22
  • ✓$200 cheaper at launch ($799 vs $999)
  • ✓Bigger 3,700 mAh battery (+551 mAh)
  • ✓50 MP main camera
Reasons to buy iPhone Air
  • ✓2 g lighter (165 g), easier to hold
  • ✓48 MP main camera
  • ✓6.5" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationGalaxy S22iPhone Air
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPhone Air Wins Display
Screen typeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size6.1"6.5"
Resolution & Density2340x1080 (425 ppi)2736x1260 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1,300 nits peak3,000 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone Air Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsAdreno 730Apple GPU (6-core)
Operating SystemAndroid 12iOS 26
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy S22 Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Samsung GN548 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP
Telephoto Zoom10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OISNone (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera12 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens10 MP, f/2.218 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 iPhone Air Lightest Chassis
Dimensions146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mm
Weight167 g165 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity3,700 mAh3,149 mAh
Wired Fast Charging25W wired fast charging20W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging15W wireless charging25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.26.0
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch Price$799$999
Our verdict

Galaxy S22 wins — BeastScore 78.3/100

After comparing all the specs, Galaxy S22 is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 78.3 vs top rival 78.1 and Larger battery capacity: 3,700 mAh (+551 mAh more).

Buy Galaxy S22 if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 78.3 vs top rival 78.1 · Larger battery capacity: 3,700 mAh (+551 mAh more)

Buy iPhone Air if you want

Brighter screen: 3,000 nits peak vs 1,300 nits · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

Common questions

Which is better: Galaxy S22 or iPhone Air?

Galaxy S22 leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.3/100 compared to iPhone Air (78.1/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 78.3 vs top rival 78.1 and Larger battery capacity: 3,700 mAh (+551 mAh more).

What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy S22 and iPhone Air?

Galaxy S22 has a 6.1-inch display and 3700 mAh battery. iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch display and 3149 mAh battery.

How do Galaxy S22 and iPhone Air compare for speed?

Galaxy S22 scores 80/100 for performance; iPhone Air scores 90/100.

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