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Galaxy S22 5G vs Galaxy S23 5G

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£181.49

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£227

£849 new

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Galaxy S22 5GStarting at £181.49See options
Galaxy S23 5GStarting at £227See options
4.5/5 (24 reviews)
4.3/5 (11 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 6.1-inch screen size, the same 50MP main camera and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy S22 5G has the lower launch price and a lighter 167g body. The Galaxy S23 5G counters with longer OS support until about 2027 (est.), the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip and Wi-Fi 6E.

At 128GB, the Galaxy S22 5G launched at £769 and the Galaxy S23 5G at £849.

Available models

Galaxy S22 5G

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Great, Good

Galaxy S23 5G

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy S22 5G 51/100
Galaxy S23 5G 58/100

The Galaxy S23 5G should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2027 (est.) against about 2026 (est.) on the Galaxy S22 5G.

Software support:The Galaxy S22 5G should get OS updates until about 2026 (est.) and the Galaxy S23 5G until about 2027 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S23 5G the longer support window.

Front glass:The Galaxy S22 5G has Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and the Galaxy S23 5G Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Weight:The Galaxy S22 5G weighs 167g and the Galaxy S23 5G 168g, so the Galaxy S22 5G is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Released

2022
2023Newer

Updates until (est.)

2026
2027Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Armour Aluminium
Armour Aluminium

Weight

167gLighter
168g

Release date

11 March 2022
17 February 2023

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus+
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm

Biometrics

Ultrasonic fingerprint
–

Security updates until

2027
2028

Performance

Galaxy S22 5G 67/100
Galaxy S23 5G 73/100

The Galaxy S23 5G has the newer chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.

Chip:The Galaxy S22 5G runs the Exynos 2200 and the Galaxy S23 5G the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is the newer chip, from 2023.

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Galaxy AI, the same AI suite.

Storage:Both launched in the same 128GB and 256GB sizes.

Chip

Exynos 2200
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy

RAM

8GB
8GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S22 5G 81/100
Galaxy S23 5G 85/100

The same 6.1-inch size and the same 120Hz refresh rate on both.

Brightness:The Galaxy S23 5G peaks at 1750 nits against 1300 on the Galaxy S22 5G, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Panel:Both use the same Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2340 x 1080.

Screen size

6.1"
6.1"

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2340 x 1080
2340 x 1080

Peak brightness

1300 nits (maker figure)
1750 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Galaxy S22 5G 68/100
Galaxy S23 5G 70/100

The same 50MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Selfies:The Galaxy S23 5G has a 12MP selfie camera against 10MP on the Galaxy S22 5G.

Video:The Galaxy S22 5G records video at up to 8K 24fps and the Galaxy S23 5G at up to 8K 30fps.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 3x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Main camera

50MP
50MP

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

10MP
10MP

Optical zoom

3x
3x

Front camera

10MP
12MPSharper selfies

Video recording

8K 24fps
8K 30fps

Battery

Galaxy S22 5G 62/100
Galaxy S23 5G 58/100

The Galaxy S23 5G has the bigger battery.

Capacity:The Galaxy S23 5G has the bigger battery, 3900mAh against 3700mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Galaxy S22 5G supports Qi 15W and the Galaxy S23 5G Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.

Wired charging:Both charge at up to the same 25W over a cable.

Battery

3700mAh
3900mAhBigger battery

Wired charging

25W
25W

Wireless charging

Qi 15W
Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0

Connectivity

Galaxy S22 5G 74/100
Galaxy S23 5G 81/100

The Galaxy S23 5G has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 6E.

Wi-Fi:The Galaxy S23 5G has Wi-Fi 6E against Wi-Fi 6 on the Galaxy S22 5G, which only pays off with a newer router.

Bluetooth:The Galaxy S22 5G has Bluetooth 5.2 and the Galaxy S23 5G Bluetooth 5.3.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3.2) port.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2)
USB-C (USB 3.2)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S22 5G if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 167g body. Buy the Galaxy S23 5G if you want longer OS support until about 2027 (est.) and the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip.

Buy the Galaxy S22 5G if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 167g body
Shop from £181.49

Buy the Galaxy S23 5G if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2027 (est.)
  • You want the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip
  • You want Wi-Fi 6E
Shop from £227

FAQs

The Galaxy S22 5G should get OS updates until about 2026 (est.) and the Galaxy S23 5G until about 2027 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S23 5G the longer support window.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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