{"id":16172,"date":"2023-09-29T13:00:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T12:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16172"},"modified":"2024-09-02T10:24:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T09:24:38","slug":"samsung-galaxy-s21-vs-s22-buy-the-right-one-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/09\/29\/samsung-galaxy-s21-vs-s22-buy-the-right-one-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy S21 vs S22: Buy the right one for you"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decided on a Samsung Galaxy for your next device? The Samsung <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S22 vs S21<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are great value for money and as they\u2019re only a few years old, you\u2019re likely to bag a sweet deal, especially if you go refurbished.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to delve into the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difference between S21 and S22 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and hopefully, we\u2019ll make your decision that little bit easier!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Samsung-Galaxy-S21-vs-S22\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samsung galaxy S21 vs S22<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Samsung-S21-Ultra-vs-S22-Ultra\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samsung S21 Ultra vs S22 Ultra<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Overview-S22-vs-S21\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview S22 vs S21<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/anh-nhat-yqcloMb3Abw-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16177 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/anh-nhat-yqcloMb3Abw-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/anh-nhat-yqcloMb3Abw-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/anh-nhat-yqcloMb3Abw-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/anh-nhat-yqcloMb3Abw-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"Samsung-Galaxy-S21-vs-S22\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Samsung Galaxy S21 vs S22<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Design and display<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With only a year between them, it&#8217;s no surprise that the differences <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">between the Samsung Galaxy S21 vs S22<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are pretty minor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of design, the Galaxy S22 is slightly smaller. It is 146mm tall and has a 6.1-inch display, whereas the Galaxy S21 is 151.7mm tall with a 6.2-inch display. The S22 Plus is also 157.44mm tall with a 6.6-inch display and the S21 Plus is 161.5mm tall with a 6.7-inch display.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a premium feel to both Galaxy ranges, but the S22 is more compact and has a sleek finish. The S22 also has a glass back made out of Gorilla Glass Victus+ across all three models, making it more durable, whereas the S21 range opted for a plastic back instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can\u2019t really <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compare Samsung S21 and S22<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> displays too much as the original and Plus models share the same Dynamic AMOLED 2x display, the only major difference is the S22 range has a brightness increase. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Processor and battery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> S21 vs S22<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the processor, the Samsung Galaxy S22 wins. But that\u2019s not to say the S21 range isn\u2019t fast and efficient. The Galaxy S21 range is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chip, whereas the S22 was upgraded to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compare Samsung S21 and S22<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> batteries, it\u2019s surprising that the S21 range is bigger. You can count on the S21 range to get you through the day with a 4,000 mAh battery, whereas Samsung reduced the battery size of the S22 to 3,700 mAh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we look at the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S21 Plus vs S22 Plus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the S21 Plus is the winner with a whopping 4,800 mAh battery as the S22 Plus has a smaller 4,500 mAh battery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be happy to know both the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S22 range support wireless charging, which is handy for long journeys and commuting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Camera\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now this is the feature where the Galaxy S22 shines! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galaxy S21 vs S22 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">camera similarities are they feature a triple-lens camera but that\u2019s it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re into photography or won\u2019t settle for anything less than the best, listen up. The S21 has incredible camera specs, including a 12MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide and 64MP telephoto camera with 3x zoom\u2026 so can it get better than this? Oh yes, it can!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say hello to Hollywood worth pics! The S22 changed it up slightly and swapped the 12MP wide camera for a 50MP wide camera. Alongside a 12MP ultra-wide camera and 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/anh-nhat-EAxD2WHqxmY-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/anh-nhat-EAxD2WHqxmY-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/anh-nhat-EAxD2WHqxmY-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/anh-nhat-EAxD2WHqxmY-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/anh-nhat-EAxD2WHqxmY-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"Samsung-S21-Ultra-vs-S22-Ultra\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Samsung S21 Ultra vs S22 Ultra<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Design and display<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re the biggest models from both ranges, let\u2019s dive into the differences between the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S21 Ultra vs S22 Ultra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Firstly, the S21 Ultra has rounded corners and the S22 Ultra has right-angled corners. This is a tiny difference, but turn to the back of both devices and that\u2019s where the changes start to appear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The S21 Ultra has a large camera bump whereas the lenses on the Galaxy S22 Ultra are arranged separately. Plus, the S22 Ultra is definitely giving us Galaxy Note vibes, especially with the slot for the S pen stylus, which isn\u2019t available on the S21 Ultra.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There isn\u2019t a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">size difference between S21 Ultra and S22 Ultra. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both models are 6.8 inches, however, the S22 Ultra has a Dynamic AMOLED QHD display and the S21 Ultra has an AMOLED QHD display. Both are fantastic quality but if you want that little bit more from your viewing experience, the S22 Ultra takes the win.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difference between S21 Ultra and S22 Ultra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the colours. Unfortunately, you can only get the S21 Ultra in Phantom Silver or Phantom Black, which isn\u2019t appealing to those who like to go colourful. Rest assured, with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, you\u2019ll get to choose from Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Green and Burgundy. They\u2019re still not the brightest, but at least you get a few more options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Processor and battery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a powerful device, you can\u2019t go wrong with both Ultra models. The S21 Ultra runs on a Snapdragon 888 chip and the S22 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. However, you\u2019ll get more RAM from the S21 Ultra, which goes up to 16GB but the S22 Ultra only has 12GB.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can\u2019t <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compare the S21 ultra and S22 ultra <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">batteries either as both have a 5,000 mAh battery but the charging is different. The S21 Ultra allows 25W wired and 15W wireless charging, whereas the S22 Ultra enables 45W wired and 15W wireless charging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>S Pen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galaxy S21 Ultra vs S22 Ultra <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">both support the S pen, but there\u2019s a catch with the S21 Ultra\u2026 you have to pay for it and store it separately. You\u2019re practically getting more for your money with the Galaxy S22 Ultra as it comes with the S pen and has a holster for it too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Camera<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cameras on the Ultra models are some of the best by far and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samsung S21 Ultra vs S22 Ultra<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are very similar, almost identical. They both share a 40MP selfie camera, 108MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, two telephoto cameras and even laser autofocus. The only main difference of the S22 Ultra has a larger micrometre sensor for more light on your photos and portrait photos have been improved with the AI Stereo Depth Map Function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/denis-cherkashin-5gnpx69LBW0-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16178 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/denis-cherkashin-5gnpx69LBW0-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/denis-cherkashin-5gnpx69LBW0-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/denis-cherkashin-5gnpx69LBW0-unsplash-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/denis-cherkashin-5gnpx69LBW0-unsplash-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"Overview-S22-vs-S21\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Overview S22 vs S21<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made your decision on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galaxy S21 vs S22<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> yet? If you want an all-round device that is fast, has a sufficient battery and creates excellent selfies then go for the Samsung Galaxy S21 range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you\u2019re looking to go all out on your next upgrade and won\u2019t settle for anything less than a powerhouse, then maybe the S22 Ultra is more your style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that said, cut the cost of your Samsung phone by going refurbished with us! Shop <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/samsung\/galaxy-s21\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished Galaxy S21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or browse our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/samsung\/galaxy-s22\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished Galaxy S22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> models and grab yourself some sweet savings.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/samsung-store\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished Samsung phone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the musicMagpie Store and get your hands on a huge range of models including, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/samsung\/galaxy-s22-ultra\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished Galaxy S22 Ultra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/samsung\/galaxy-s21-ultra\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samsung S21 Ultra<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/samsung\/galaxy-s22-plus\/\">refurbished Samsung S22 Plus<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/samsung\/galaxy-s21-plus\/\">refurbished Samsung S21 Plus<\/a> and many more. You can even make your upgrade cheaper by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/sell-samsung\/\">trading in Samsung phone<\/a> models too.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Decided on a Samsung Galaxy for your next device? The Samsung S22 vs S21 are great value for money and as they\u2019re only a few years old, you\u2019re likely to bag a sweet deal, especially if you go refurbished.\u00a0 Keep reading to delve into the difference between S21 and S22 &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":16179,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2168],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16172"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16172"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17649,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16172\/revisions\/17649"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}