Samsung Galaxy S22
Today
Previous check$310
Amazon: the cheapest today among the stores checked
6.6 out of 10 on the spec sheet
Buy on AmazonSamsung Galaxy S22 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Galaxy S22 costs $290 less today; Galaxy S26 FE has score 1.8 higher (8.4 vs. 6.6).
Samsung Galaxy S22
6.6score
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
8.4score · higher
Samsung Galaxy S22 wins 0by componentSamsung Galaxy S26 FE wins 3
- 8.2Performance8.6
- 7.2Screen8.0
- 6.6Camera6.7
- 3.8Battery7.8
- 10.0Connectivity10.0
- 1.2Longevity10.0
Samsung Galaxy S22 is $290 the cheaperSamsung Galaxy S26 FE is the cheaper
The best for each use
By the spec rule for each use, the same one the lists on this site use.
Cell phones for gaming
Both work. Samsung Galaxy S22 is $290 cheaper.
Cell phones for photos
Both work. Samsung Galaxy S22 is $290 cheaper.
Best value cell phones
Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: 5G, 128 GB and 6 GB of RAM, up to $400.
Cheap cell phones with NFC
Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: NFC confirmed, up to $400.
Cheap 5G cell phones
Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: 5G confirmed, up to $400.
Compact cell phones
Only Samsung Galaxy S22 works: 6.3-inch screen or smaller.
Neither one fits: Cell phones for seniors.
The comparison in detail
Score by component, side by side
Galaxy S26 FE wins on battery and longevity.
- 8.2Performance8.6
- 7.2Screen8.0
- 6.6Camera6.7
- 3.8Battery7.8 (wins)
- 10.0Connectivity10.0
- 1.2Longevity10.0 (wins)
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Today
Previous check$600
Amazon: the cheapest today among the stores checked
8.4 out of 10 on the spec sheet +1.8
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Where is each one cheapest today?
Updated 12/11/2026
Galaxy S22
- Amazon Lowest price$310Buy on Amazon
Galaxy S26 FE
- Amazon Lowest price$600Buy on Amazon
Spec sheet side by side
| Item | Galaxy S22 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Chip changes | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| Cores changes | 8 | 10 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory card | No | No |
| System | Android | Android |
| Factory software version changes | 12 | 16 |
| Screen | ||
| Size changes | 6.1″ | 6.7″ |
| Technology changes | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED Dinâmico 2X |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 px x 2340 px | 1080 px x 2340 px |
| Peak brightness changes | 1,300 nits | not listed |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera changes | 10 MP | 12 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3× | 3× |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity changes | 3,700 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity and extras | ||
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| NFC (tap to pay) | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| General | ||
| Release changes | 2022 | 2026 |
| Weight changes | 167 g | 193 g |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Charging connector | USB-C | USB-C |
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How we choose
Source: Amazon.com catalog, checked on 12/11/2026.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax. The model is the brand plus the name of the phone; the memory versions go in the table. The price range, the median and the position use only models with a score; the price comparison looks at models whose score is within 0.5 points.
The spec score doesn’t measure real-world photos or durability, and the strong or weak point reading is just a comparison of numbers, not a buying recommendation.