In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S22 and OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S22 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-S901B/DS | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 146 mm | 160.6 mm | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S22. |
Width | 70.6 mm | 73.2 mm | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S22. |
Depth | 7.6 mm | 7.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy S22 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S22. |
Weight | 167 g | 173 g | Samsung Galaxy S22 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S22. |
Body Colour | Sky blue | Pink gold | Green | Phantom black | Phantom white | Graphite | Cream | Violet | Bora purple | Mirror grey | Bahama blue | |
Body Material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Armour Aluminium frame | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S22 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
Repairability Index | 8.2 (out of 10) | - | |
SAR Value | 1.59 W/kg (body), 1.21 W/kg (head), 2.71 W/kg (limb) | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S22 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Fluid Amoled | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.1" | 6.43" | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S22. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy S22. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 425 ppi | 409 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S22 has better pixel density than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
Max Brightness | 1300 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | 2000000:1 | - | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Vision Booster technology | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | Samsung Galaxy S22 has better refresh rate than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. |
Display Features | AOD(Always On Display), Video Wallpaper, 100% DCI-P3 | Wide colour display (P3), Dark mode, sRGB support, AI colour enhancement | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S22 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 2200 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S22 has higher clock speed than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Mali G68 MC4 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S22 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | 101 GB | - | |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.2 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S22 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 50 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S22. |
Sensor Size | 1/1.56" | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.79 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S22. |
Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
Field of View (FoV) | 85 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 1 μm | 0.7 μm | Samsung Galaxy S22 has larger camera pixel size than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy S22 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 30x | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
Special Effects | Super HDR, face retouch, Grid Line, selfie colour tone | HDR, face retouch | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Portrait, Night, Motion Photo, Mountain, Filter mode, Single Take, Pro Video, Portrait video, Director's View, Nightography | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Filter mode | |
Light Source | High CRI LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 24fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Blink detection, QR-code scanner, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, backlighting detection, Quick Measure, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x, Digital zoom up to 12x for video, AR Doodle, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Auto framing, Detail Enhancer, UW shape correction, Auto FPS, Adaptive Pixel (12MP 2.0μm), object eraser | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), DualView, AI Scene Enhancement, 4-in-1 to 1.4μm pixel, AI hightlight video |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S22 has better second camera resolution than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/2.55" | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 120 degree(s) | 119 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S22 has larger second camera lens field of view than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | - | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 10 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S22 has higher resolution third camera than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. |
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Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | 1/3.94" | - | |
Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the third camera. |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 36 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | - | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S22. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.24" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy S22 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S22. |
Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 1 μm | Samsung Galaxy S22 has larger front camera pixel size than OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, face retouch | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Time-lapse mode, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Filter mode | |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel AF | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), AI hightlight video |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S22 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3700 mAh | 4500 mAh | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S22. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | - | Samsung Galaxy S22 has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S22 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
Talk Time | 1980 minutes | - | |
Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 19 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 57 hrs Talk (LTE): up to 1980 min |
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CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S22 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 12 | OxygenOS (based on Android 11) | |
User Interface | Samsung One UI 4.1 | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S22 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n75, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, SDL DL 1500+, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S22 has UWB wireless technology. |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S22 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, LDAC, RAW, ALAC, OPUS, 3GPP, SBC, Vorbis, apt-X HD, GSM, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | MPEG-4, WMV, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, MP4V, 3GPP, AV1 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Dolby Digital sound, amplify ambient sound | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S22 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, sensor core | |
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Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Security Technology | - | Face Unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, notification flashlight, Smart Select, Three microphones, Samsung KNOX, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, Bixby key, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Samsung Knox Vault, DisplayPort over USB Type-C | Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, Super linear speaker |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S22 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G |
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Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, screen protector (pre-applied), SuperVOOC 65W power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |