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Galaxy S22 5G vs Galaxy S25

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£181.49

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£799 new

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Galaxy S22 5GStarting at £181.49See options
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In a nutshell

They share the same 50MP main camera, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Galaxy S22 5G has the lower launch price and a smaller 6.1-inch screen. The Galaxy S25 counters with longer OS support until about 2032 (est.), more memory with 12GB of RAM and the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip.

At 128GB, the Galaxy S22 5G launched at £769 and the Galaxy S25 at £799.

Available models

Galaxy S22 5G

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Great, Good

Galaxy S25

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy S22 5G 51/100
Galaxy S25 89/100

The Galaxy S25 should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2032 (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 S25 until about 2032 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S25 the longer support window.

Front glass:The Galaxy S22 5G has Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and the Galaxy S25 Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Weight:The Galaxy S22 5G weighs 167g and the Galaxy S25 162g, so the Galaxy S25 is the lighter phone.

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

Released

2022
2025Newer

Updates until (est.)

2026
2032Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Armour Aluminium
Armour Aluminium

Weight

167g
162gLighter

Release date

11 March 2022
7 February 2025

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus+
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm

Biometrics

Ultrasonic fingerprint
–

Security updates until

2027
2032

Repairability

–
EU repairability class C

Performance

Galaxy S22 5G 67/100
Galaxy S25 94/100

The Galaxy S25 has the newer chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy.

Chip:The Galaxy S22 5G runs the Exynos 2200 and the Galaxy S25 the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is the newer chip, from 2025.

Memory:The Galaxy S25 has 12GB of RAM against 8GB on the Galaxy S22 5G, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

Storage:The Galaxy S22 5G launched in 128GB and 256GB and the Galaxy S25 in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.

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

Chip

Exynos 2200
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

RAM

8GB
12GBMore memory

Storage options

128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S22 5G 81/100
Galaxy S25 92/100

The Galaxy S25 has the bigger screen, at 6.2 inches.

Size:The Galaxy S25's 6.2-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the Galaxy S22 5G.

Brightness:The Galaxy S25 peaks at 2600 nits against 1300 on the Galaxy S22 5G, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

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

Screen size

6.1"
6.2"Bigger screen

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)
2600 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Galaxy S22 5G 68/100
Galaxy S25 70/100

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

Selfies:The Galaxy S25 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 S25 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 S25 67/100

The Galaxy S25 has the bigger battery.

Capacity:The Galaxy S25 has the bigger battery, 4000mAh against 3700mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Galaxy S22 5G supports Qi 15W and the Galaxy S25 Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.

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

Battery

3700mAh
4000mAhBigger battery

Wired charging

25W
25W

Wireless charging

Qi 15W
Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0

Video playback (maker)

–
Up to 29 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy S22 5G 74/100
Galaxy S25 88/100

The Galaxy S25 has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi:The Galaxy S25 has Wi-Fi 7 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 S25 Bluetooth 5.4.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

Port:Both have USB-C at the same port speed.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2)
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

–
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth 5.4

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S22 5G if you want the lower launch price and a smaller 6.1-inch screen. Buy the Galaxy S25 if you want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.) and more memory with 12GB of RAM.

Buy the Galaxy S22 5G if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a smaller 6.1-inch screen
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Buy the Galaxy S25 if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.)
  • You want more memory with 12GB of RAM
  • You want the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip
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FAQs

The Galaxy S22 5G should get OS updates until about 2026 (est.) and the Galaxy S25 until about 2032 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S25 the longer support window.

The Galaxy S25's 6.2-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the Galaxy S22 5G.

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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