No you don't. In a lot of ways you get a better camera you get faster updates. Easier to use operating system and plus you get to use all the latest Google features such as I am using voice to text
@@therealestmc85 S22 ultra is completely round around its edges and the top and bottom are flat. It's not a boxy design. It's very easy to hold, and the screen real-estate is just phenomenal.
I loved how you actually didn't make a big deal out of camera because for normal everyday users, most of these super advance features are just a cherry on the cake that they aren't going to use. Thank you for making a clear cut decision without taking all miniscule details and complicating it.
Long time Samsung user. Excellent phones. I did just pick up a 6a for a dedicated work line. There are some very cool Pixel features I like. The thing I think many are missing here is pricing. The Pixel 7 series and 6a are exceptional values. And carriers are really starting to ramp up deals for Pixels. The 6a was free with my new line. And I just received a promotion from T-Mobile for a free upgrade to the Pixel 7 on trade in (less sales tax). I am likely going to do this for my personal line.
I got the Pixel 7 Pro on Verizon and they gave me a $700 trade-in credit for my Pixel 4XL. I got the 256GB version and I'm only paying $8 a month. Then the day after I activated the Pixel 7 Pro I received a customer loyalty credit of $25 a month on my line, so after everything, I ended up saving $16 a month on my bill compared to what it was before I got the Pixel 7 Pro!
As a UA-camr who currently uses their phone as a primary camera, and also as a power-user who can't get enough customization features, this makes the choice pretty clear. Exactly the video I was looking for, thanks!
Lots of good information. But with a $300 price difference it's difficult to see this as a fair comparison. Comparing the pixel 7 pro with the s22+ would be more realistic.
As a Pixel 3a owner, I'm extremely hesitant to go with the new google phones this year. One of the biggest reasons I am planning on getting a Samsung, maybe an s23 series, is because I have noticed a lot of reviewers off-handledly mention how they have already scratched their google devices, or cracked the screens, within the first month of ownership. I don't recall the Samsung's ever being mentioned as quite that fragile, and while I do take great care in being gentle with my device... I just do not want to risk buying a phone that people seem to break so quickly. The phones only been out for under a month, and reviewers are already damaging them? No thank you. No matter how gentle you are, you will always inevitably drop your phone. Also apparently Pixel 7s/7 pros flex poorly at the camera bump? aka if you flex them slightly they flex and crack at the metal housing there and that's pretty concerning for me considering, well pockets do flex.... It's a real shame because I love my Google pixel 3a. It's literally my first smartphone. I'm sad to abandon google, but I just don't think I want to stay with them if their phones are stupid easy to crack this year :(
The new Google phones are fine in durability, the reviewers must be taking poor care of their device/have refused to use a case and screen protector, and honestly that's completely on them.
@@minemagicplayz Admittedly I have not seen recent mentions of Pixels being damaged, so you could very well be correct. Maybe reviewers do just take rather poor care of the devices. You make a good point about the cases/protectors too. I know a very large portion of them do not case their phones, which is frankly something I don't get as an everyday user but that's me. I always use the in tandem, it's the easier way to ensure longevity imho. Either way I'm keeping my ear to the ground. Who knows, maybe I will get a pixel 7 after all, if the phones aren't as fragile as I feared!
ive had my pixel 7 pro for 4 months now no problem just buy a leather case wallet and loook after your phone useally a case that can is worthy of dropping and the phone surviving ive cracked samsung galaxys too they smash too , the free vpn and gaming as good as the s22 almost plus i dont care about customissation just as long google can do that for me i like the security google offers is good but samsung has this thing i love the alt usb c Mhl to hdmi link is easy google makes it hard to wire connect the phone to tv which pisses me off alot making me want a samsang .. i heard its possible but im finding the news a pain in the ass and worried about forking money on a uncompatible device
Extra features such as the S-Pen, DeX, etc and build quality make the S22 worth the extra $300 imo. Disappointed that the Pixel 7's USBC does not support HDMI out as I use my phones as additional cameras with my ATEM mini.
Yeah that is a crazy thing with pixels they should be some of the main androids with that feature. Then how Samsung has dex and motorola even has its own version as well now. Apple of course doesn’t have shit but that won’t stop the UA-camrs that are “tech enthusiasts” and used to use “android” from using apple crap
@@robmalcolm8042because you can't buy a phone based on Dex when you take pictures and videos all the time for social media if you use Dex then it's only a few you. At work we were given the Samsung s22 ultra nobody absolutely nobody uses Dex. But when we were at home and you take a single video and edit try to send it to social media teams for promo. The Samsung and pixel (android phones) still lags behind iPhones I mean its night and day. To export a 45 minute video at 4k 30fps with 3d effects on Slice App iPhone took 3 minutes to do the same thing on Android Samsung s22 ultra took 15 mins and crashed 3 times and warned to close background apps and reboot. So yeah Dex will help with that when almost everyone has a laptop. I have used samsungs since note 5 the only thing that I can say is better is customization and the pen. To take notes on the goal especially us we get a lot of pop up meetings throughout the day at work
@@pidzotech1322 that’s because of Sony iphone never made their own camera or sensors. Kudos. And right when it comes to social media that’s from uploading directly thru the camera app that iPhone is better at if you don’t upload directly it’s not going to be a huge difference. But your a female you care about stupid sh** like that which doesn’t matter for a phone. At least with android your not locked the hell down and can’t do anything on it like iPhone I know I have both and my iPhone is useless
@@robmalcolm8042 you missed the whole point it was video exporting in terms of performance Samsung can't even hold water comparing it to iphone it's a fact. Social media, video encoding, photo processing. It's a FACT iphones are better at those things that's why people can actually run their social media using iphones without professional cameras. You can actually do that and edit on ipad at blistering speeds. Samsungs can't do that it's not to say Samsung is a bad phone but to say Samsung is a better phone because it has Dex or pen is just stupid when noone 90% of the time never use those things. But people take photos and videos everyday especially in this era that we are in on things that matter the most an iPhone does it better. To say iphone is a useless phone it's all based on your preference it doesn't say much about billions of people buying iphones to start their social media business, photography and media. I think the word I was actually looking for is optimization. Iphones are better optimized for social media, video processing and photos basically things that matter now. Samsung not so much because hey it's android.
@@pidzotech1322 good for you clearly you prefer it and that’s fine if your a social media nut case and do content it’s great for that. I don’t and don’t enjoy it at all. Android is more fun to me music also sounds worlds better through head phones on android and it’s not even close. iPhones still sound like the old ass iPod classics that has all high volume but you couldn’t make out any range being presented in the music cause it’s just blasting loud at you. Also service connection and Wi-Fi sucks on iPhone as well. Just cause your ok with spending money every month on a glorified subscription device doesn’t mean everyone has to fall for that crap. So go back down your apple tree.
Yes, the features you mentioned on the cameras definitely matter to me. I currently have the S21 Ultra and had traded it in for the iPhone 14 pro through Spectrum but I had 10 days to send in the old phone so I was able to compare them Head to Head in person. The iPhones 15x Zoom on the 14 pro left me wanting more after being used to the 21 Ultras 100 times Zoom. This feature allows me to zoom in 50 or 60 times and take photos of friends on the other side of the lake who don't even realize I'm taking their photo wow the 15x simply left me wanting more. I'm sure the same thing is true with s22 Ultras 100 Exum versus the 30X on the pixel. If Google ever comes up with a 50x then maybe I will consider it!
@@rcathegreat4358 what's so funny about taking photos of friends? I mean I suppose I could take pictures of strangers but why unless they just happen to be in the frame. My friends get a kick out of surprise photos they never post for but I send to them on their birthday or just whenever we want to get a laugh!
@@vn_loc7316 then you know how much fun it is taking stalker shots of them when they don't know you're on the other side. Makes for a lot of fun when you send them photos they didn't even know you were taking. Also, I am one of the fortunate ones, I have friends on both sides of the lake:-)!
Been debating long and hard between these two phones, but ultimately I think the Pixel's rear is ugly with that visor and I'd really like to have the superior zoom in the S22. Now and then, that comes in really handy. Samsung wins for me.
Not sure what to do for the best! Got a Pixel 4A just now and WAS prepared to go for the Pixel 7 Pro next upgrade (April 2023) but a colleague at work swears by their S22 Ultra. The photos are amazing! I love taking photos on holiday and zoom in loads when attending rugby and ice hockey! I LOVE the pixel experience and didn't like the Samsung bloatware back when I had the Note in 2013 but I think the S22 cameras edge it for me? My wife recently upgraded from Pixel 4A to the flip 4 and loves it.
I'll preface this by saying, "I have been a primarily Samsung phone user." The bloatware that plagued the devices are still here (solitaire, Snapchat, etc). Everything is removable though. The bigger issue back then was the Samsung skin "TouchWiz". That is thankfully gone, and has been replaced by the incredible and ever-evolving, One UI. So if you're biggest gripe with Samsung, are those two things, you'll be pretty safe with their current offerings. That being said, if you're not too far into the Samsung ecosystem, the Pixel is just as good as offering too.
@@OGMDr Many thanks for the info! I think I've been unfairly afraid of Samsung due to previous TouchWiz negatives and bloatware from the Note. My wife's Flip 4 is amazing and changed my mind on them as a company tbh. While I'd love to have the Pixel Pro7 with Samsung's camera hardware, I think the camera specs matter more to me, especially with my 1st born due summer 2023! Want to best photos possible!
@@gordonlynch771 Congratulations! That is exciting news! I wish they would do Google play editions of Samsung phones again. An S22 or 23 ultra, running Pixel software, is my dream phone. Caveat that with, Samsung's software has been improved so much! There are certain baked-in software and firmware features (the SSC codec, certain button toggles) that make it hard for me to commit to an ecosystem swap. The hardware does matter of course! There are also a lot of the editing features from the Pixel, they come with a Google One subscription. Even the object removing feature was added to the flagship lineup with the One UI 4.5 update (my fold 3 received 5.0 and android 13 yesterday). So again, not trying to muddy the waters, but you have options and they are both great at this time. Best advice I can give you, is that if you do go Samsung, do not dive too deep into their ecosystem. Trying to make the change after that is akin to trying to switch from iOS to Android. It's possible, but it's painful.
@@OGMDr thanks again Chris! In all honesty, I'm the kind of Android user who wants to stick to/with as much Google only stuff/apps as possible! If I get the Samsung S22 Ultra, I'll only be using their apps where absolutely necessary/unavoidable (like Photos) I appreciate how far Google's software has come and how much they can achieve in post photo software but hardware is king for me if available. Also, Samsung have reportedly been ahead of Google in terms of innovating with the Software One Ui and Google catches up!
@@gordonlynch771 no problem Gordon. From my experience, Samsung has had features for generations of phones, that are now becoming mainstream (by Google and Apple). The last section is a rant you can feel free to skip. I'm with you about the hardware aspect of my tech. That will always outlast software. To combat your photos issue. I have my Google One (Google photos, backups, etc.) backup all of my photos and then delete the copies on my device so I get that storage back. The downside to this, is that unlike with Pixel devices, other Android phones have to pay for storage tiers. Which Apple does too, if you cared to know how others are doing it. The only other thing I can mention is that recently Google has started offering VPN services through Google One exclusively for their devices. Again not sure if that matters to you, but it's information. Lol. It's the small things like that, or the insane transcription capabilities, and a lot of these AI features I wish Samsung would adopt. They already provide the raw chip for the Pixels (tensor is a modified exynos). Qualcomm has powerful AI capabilities baked into their chips that no one seems to want to take advantage of outside of the headphones market.
How is the network and wifi connectivity and call quality. I mean it's a phone after all. P6P it was terrible and had issues with 5G band aggregation. Also how is Bluetooth connectivity and sound quality?
Saki why is it that I an only get an honest review from you🤣🤣🤣. You tell us why there is a price difference and ultimately it's the consumer who has to decide what's important and is 300 dollars extra or less (depending on what you choose) matter. Well done and stay this way....DO NOT CHANGE.!
The beauty and customizability on my S22 Ultra is just a WOW for me. Pixel and Apple simply miss out on the wow factor. All flagship phones are expensive so why not get the most from your money. You can never get bored with the S22 and I like to play😀 Then there's the S-pen, dex and the options just go on and on. My photos come out beautifully and I'm just an amateur. Fast charging is amazing. It's all a matter of choice according to your needs. For me, I want the top dog in the race, so Samsung all the way. Thanks as always Saki. You're definetly a top dog. Love ya💖
The only thing stopping me from switching from my s21 ultra to pixel 7 pro is the lack of customization features on the 7 pro. Not being able to set custom icons is a huge downgrade for me. And i dont wanna use 3rd party launchers as their animations are never as smooth as the stock launcher
@@sayantanray9127 it is not smooth at all. Especially swiping home after using another app and that over time will annoy you very much. And you can definitely use icons on the pixel launcher. The app is shortcut maker. Been using it for years on all my Pixels. It takes a little bit of time to make the shortcut for each app (about 3 mins once you get use to doing it. And there is or use to be a video about 2 or so years ago on UA-cam explaining how to do it). But the results and the smoothness you get from the pixel launcher is well will worth the 3 minutes. And Eye have purchased Nova launcher and still do not feel that all of the customization options are worth missing out on the smoothness of the pixel launcher! Peace and my bad for the long reply! 🤞🏽🕶️💜
They got good deals on the s22 series right now. With the new version around the corner the deals are almost as good as when they released. I was forced to sell mine early on and I have been wanting to get them back.
Saki Awesome Video. I definitely got my geek fix watching the reviews on the both devices but I also just realized that both have no Sd card.Still both amazing devices and you are right hard decision. Thanks so much for sharing Deb ✌️
Thank you for such a practical review, I got the pixel 7 pro, loved the phone, but it was warming up too often and battery was not as good for me atleast
Pixel 7 pro absolutely smashes my s22 ultra. The software experience on the pixel is how android should be not like the s22 ultra which is jittery stutters lags and is just not a great experience
Even then the Samsung will outlast it. Pixels break easily I had two of the first gen even with a otter box on the second one the screen still cracked easily! It’s a reason it’s cheaper and it has a custom exynos which is shit compared to the older pixels with snapdragon chips
Thank you for this video.Been a long time Samsung user since the S2 and a Note user since the Note 8.I was disappointed when the note line ended. The Pixel 7 Pro I believe is the closest thing outside samsung to a samsung phone. Lots of pros and cons to make a decision on. But leaning more back to Samsung. I think the biggest mistake for Android was dropping the SD card and headphone jack.
Yeah but the one in the video is pushing 12-1300 cause it’s snapdragon . Yours is getting the same as the pixel cause the pixel uses a custom exynos as well which sucks. The s23 will push 15-1700 single core and 4500 ish multi and the pixel 7 has almost the same score as the pixel 6
Owing both.thw pixel 7 pro absolutely smashes my s22 ultra. The biggest difference is the software experience..omg the pixel 7 pro just destroys the s22 ultra. It makes it feel like 5 generations behind its that much better. No stuttering no lag no jitters and everything is butter. The cameras are better on the pixel. It's just better all round. Bye bye ultra. The s23 better be extraordinary to come close to the pixel 7 pro w
Also, the S22 Ultra has Dex, so you could potentially save money by not buying a full laptop and just get a UPerfect dock for it that will last multiple generations of phones, and be upgraded with each phone upgrade you'd do anyway.
I just got the P7P and I love the combination of both of these phones. Battery life is still uo for review for the P7P as I just got it but the S22U works brilliant samsung still holds the edge because of the S-Pen.
Watching on my galaxy s22 ultra beautiful and wonderful smartphone. Now for me samsung galaxy S22 ultra don't have competition with Google pixel 7 pro,, Google pixel need a lot of work to do to catch up with samsung
exactly there's barely any differences between the seven and the seven pro and Google needs to add more premium hardware or software features exclusively for the 7 pro the funny thing is Google has a partnership with Samsung and for some reason they can't on the 7 pro use ultrasonic fingerprint sensors but use the normal optical s***** ones they don't have better brightness or better increased brightness on the 7 pro I'm expecting brightness levels like how the s22 ultra gives out or at least something closer to that the only difference is between the seven is you get a slightly better front camera and you get an extra camera and 120 hertz there is no difference and the funny thing is on the 7 pro what they could have added is faster charging speeds but it's crazy mind-boggling to me how there's barely any differentiation and Google is charging an extra $300 between the seven and the seven pro
Pixel 7 pro in terms of design is can get easily get scratchable metal frame of the camera and the shiny back design of it can get easily get finger print and smudges.
All 3 flagships are awesome in different ways. Each has certain things that the others can't match. To greatly over-simplify: S22 - features Pixel7 - value Iphone14 - ecosystem There is alot more to it of course, but those are their major strengths. It depends on the individual which is more important to them. You can't really go wrong with either one.
Amen to this comment. Honestly they all have attributes that appeal to different groups. I never crap on anyone else's preference, because that's not sensible.
No one beats the phone that I own. No it's not the iPhone it's not Samsung and it's not Google it's called. The aPhone because when you need a phone it's always there for you
Receiving a telephone call on the Pixel 7 and Pixel pro is a nightmare. It goes through several hoops before you get it. A lot of times the caller just hung up.
Is the Samsung worth $300 more? To me It depends on how long you're going to keep the phone. I always keep my Samsungs for years. They always keep their zippyness and they stay compatible with all of my tv's. Additionally, I enjoy the extras in the Samsung play store. I have also owned a few Nexus phones. I love that Google always updates Android ASAP.
I must say, this is a very fair comparison. I own both phones, and if I made a video comparing the two, I would have said pretty much the same as you. I'm currently using the Pixel 7 Pro as my DD since It's new and I enjoy stock Android, and I've been using the S22U since it released, but overall the S22U is a better phone. The speakers on the S22U are quite a bit better, not to mention the S22U has a built-in EQ so you can fine tune the sound. The fluidity of the animations on Pixel 7 Pro are really nice, and make the S22U feel a bit rough around the edges. Another thing I've noticed is that it appears the Pixel 7 Pro does heat up a bit more than the S22U. I've done some gaming on both and the Pixel definitely gets warmer. Both are amazing phones and It's hard for me to decide which I like more. I think I like both equally, but for different reasons. :)
The difference between the pixel and the Samsung is the software experience. You buy the pixel for the experience you buy the Samsung for what's on paper specs. Because if you use a pixel right after using a Samsung you will feel the difference
@@tsivilsඞ I used to feel that way until I went to Pixel. I got a Pixel 6 Pro loved it and then switched carriers and went back to Samsung and I just missed my Pixel so back to Google. For me Google experience is so much better than One UI. To each their own it's all what we prefer and like though!
Prefer my s22 plus before I accidentally ran it over. It felt more quality. The body was metal, the glass was nice and thick and it didn't have a trash, curved screen. I've always had a hard time when it came to trying to keep tempered glass on a curved screen - it just doesn't stay on. My only gripe with the s22 plus was the terrible battery life and slow charging. The pixel 7 pro just feels like straight plastic all around. Try tapping on the front display and see how hollow it feels. What I do like is the cleaner UI though, but might be going back to trade it in for another s22 plus. Just can't beat the overall build quality that Samsung puts into their devices.
I use S22 Ultra and was sure to switch to Pixel 7 Pro for a pure android experience + pixel cameras. Now, honestly, I don't know... I also don't use and need the S-Pen so for me they are both similar to each other.
Just got the Pixel and one thing I've already noticed is that it's quick to overheat when using it in the sun. My 22 Ultra only overheats if it remains in Direct sunlight for a while.
I don't know why people even made the upgrade between the s22 ultra to the 7 pro the seven pro is still using the same five millimeter processor and there is barely any upgrades I don't know why people literally use a phone for 6 months and then choose to upgrade right away like you literally got the phone a couple of months ago or half a year ago and you're upgrading right away the funny thing is I'm not trying to talk s*** about you but the seven pro is not a worthy upgrade from the s22 ultra I owned a Google pixel 6 pro used it for a year and realized how bad the device is I want to see some genuine upgrades from Google actually increased the performance on the tensorship you better hardware because right now it just seems like some cheap s***** knockoff they shouldn't even be calling it The seven pro. rather than buying the 7 pro the Google pixel 7 is probably the best phone you can buy for money to value
@@wasifchowdhury6913 people are just bored and addicted to buying and getting something new. There is literally zero logical reason to buy a new phone in 6 months after buying a 22 ultra. That’s a phone you buy to keep for years. It’s just a toy for many. Always swiping, playing with menu’s, changing wallpapers, exploring features
@@xShinobiXx Ill admit for me it was boredom. I got so bored with a phone after 6 months i just wanted something different. At one point i bought like 10 different phones in 3 years. Now i dont care anymore as long as it still works.
Got tired of Samsucks garbage updates that slow down the phone. Got the Pixel and I am not going back. Pixel for the win! No garbage molasses updates. $300 more for a sluggish phone? This is not even fair! Samsung can bite me!
@@bumblebee240. Samsung's updates are notorious for making their phones sluggish over time. I have the Pixel 6A and LOVE it! It's gone down in price to $350 from the regular price of $450!
while i find the S22 ultra sexy and i appreciate the sPen, i left samsung because of bloated software and it lags. I'm back to Sammy with my first note the N20U because Huawei was shot down and oneplus is a mess... To be very honest ill take the pixel over the s22 for price and cleaner software. I wish Samsung would do a more stockish look with thier added on features like back in the day when you could have flashed pixel like firmware or stick with samsungs effort. Google did a beautiful job with the UI design it just lacks the extras samsung gives but it just works One ui / Stock would make an awesome combo
just traded in my s22 ultra for the pixel 7 pro and couldnt be happier. Ive been a samsung user now for the last 5 years. Has some really slick features. So far im loving the pixel.
Going from s22 to Pixel 7 pro soon, just waiting on the phone in the mail (I buy mine outright and use verizon prepay). I'll be sure to check back in once I get the pixel pro.
I have the S22 Ultra. I think in terms of specifications and the pen it's a better deal, but I do think Google is a much better "smart" phone since most of the phone is using intelligent software you typically can't get on a Samsung device such as screening calls or speech to text that is accurate. I'm saying this from a consumer perspective who may not be familiar with what the phones can do, but I think the Pixel is a better buy for most people, again this is coming from an S22 Ultra user whose had the phone since release.
@@Nickoboss29 honestly it's preference. What Google is selling you is more of an intelligent phone that can do more for you with regards to calls etc. The camera in my opinion is still probably one of the stronger components to the phone but Samsung isn't behind on that either. I have one coming today so I'm excited to try it out, but my S22 Ultra is my forever daily driver.
What you aren't addressing here is that the Pixel will NOT let you move the Search Bar on bottom of screens(ALL screens), or the Date\Weather on top left screen, or use voice to text search - pixel forces you to use Google Assistant, and a host of other annoying governors for how you use the Pixel. Don't get me wrong, there's a Lot to like about the Pixel 7Pro besides the price. But as a former LG user navigating their way into another brand platform and trying to hold on to the features they loved and used a lot the Samsung seems the closest. Google Pixel 7Pro is pretty easy to navigate, and if you can get past the oversized screen brightness bar and pull-down menu icons, the rigid "iSO-like "this is what you can change\have\do" or the basic-ness of their "top-of-the-line" phone then this is quite the phone. Really like your channel and enjoy your reviews, comparisons and setup videos.
Dammm pixel looks so fluid so snappy , buttery smooth thank you im ordering the pixel 7😍🔥 i dont want the ugly samsung apps and fonts looks horrible outdated also the software updated are a year later not animore bye ugly samsung
S22 ultra -better screen -brighter screen -stronger front and back -brighter outdoor viewing -better speakers -more customizable -better fingerprint reader Google continues to demonstrate they cannot build a compelling phone
@@McCarthy880 well, that isn't a current issue with Samsung phones but point taken. At least Samsung acknowledged the issue while Google knows of it and turns a blind eye
Pixel to me definitely is Android's iphone. I have to stick with the Note...Ultra. It's the S pen and other features that do it for me. BUT this camera failed error I keep getting has me ready to toss this thing. Never had this issue with the Note 20. Anyone know of any foxes for it beyond clearing cache and data and reboot? Great video as usual!
No idea mate , but I'm thinking it may be a software issue, perhaps you could try a third party camera app from the play store and give it a try . I have another camera app on my faithful old S8+ called open camera which I just gave a bit of a go and it still seems to work ok, it might be worth a try. good luck anyway . did this occur after an update do you think ?
@@DirtyBobBojangles Iphone is not always reliable. I have a 13 pro right now and im having all kinds of trouble receiving phone calls and notifications. My daughters 11 is having the same trouble.
After going from Pixel 6 Pro to S22 Ultra, can say that Samsung is way behind in UI smoothness and cohesiveness. My Pixel 7 Pro arrives today and I will never look back at my S22 Ultra.
Are there any particular examples you could elaborate on? I'm getting the Pixel 7 Pro too, but I'm curious in which areas of smoothness and cohesiveness that the S22 Ultra falls short.
@@xJohnNguyen gesture navigation constantly has hiccups during the "zoom out" animation when going to recent apps, also apps sometimes reopen themselves right after closing them (weird), scrolling in certain third party apps is super glitchy/stutttery.. worst of all, the camera button lag is insane.
@@bankruptsee Ah I see. Makes sense why that would be annoying. I think that's one of the problems with Samsung always trying to push out the latest specs on their phones as it doesn't leave enough time for thorough testing. The high megapixel count on the S22 Ultra surely doesn't help matters with the camera button lag.
Hey Sak. I have an off topic question. I have a spotty carrier using a sim card in an S21ultra. I think this phone can use a virtual Sim card. My question is, can I use a virtual Sim card to a different carrier? Ideally I would like say a 10gig virtual card from carrier B that will automatically connect when the physical sim of the main carrier drops. Is this possible? If so please.... show and tell.
Hello. Hope you are well. Thanks for your videos. If I have the option of buying the S21 Ultra or the S22 Ultra...which one shall I go for. Is it worth putting that extra money and going for the S22 Ultra or shall I just go for the S21 Ultra???
So bored of the customization point for Samsung. It's something but it's not everything. The phone isn't rendered useless without it lol. I'd rather have a smoother experience than a customized phone done by someone who doesn't understand design concepts and making their phone look gaudy and cheap asf. Same as the pen. If only somebody can pull data on how much does the pen get actually used in real life. 1% of the phone's lifetime?
@@geofftech it's great. It lasts me all day after using social media, camera, tiktok. You name it. But if the pixel pro 7 doesn't compare battery wise, I may regret getting it.
Hi,i take a LOT of pics and videos of my daughter who plays softball,so,I really want a great camera. Playing shortstop,i am 60- 100 feet away at times. I assume the 100X zoom camera on the S22 is clearly the better choice?
I have had plenty of samsung phones because i dont do iphones and looking at this new s22u the design is box shaped and the interface is always the same. I recently purchased the google pixel and right away i was welcomed with a smoother iphone feel of interface quality. Just like the guy said, its almost like a google iphone, nothing about it feels like an android. Not to mention the battery is simply amazing which immediately sold me before i even paid attention to the affordable price. For anyone wanting a new interface experience and feel wo getting the iphone, pixel nailed that spot on. Both phones appear to be equal in their own way but im very happy with my new pixel. Fyi, the pixel fold battery is terrible.
So I have a iPhone 12pro max and been on iPhone since the the Samsung s8 so a while I’m considering upgrading my phone to Samsung or google so google pro or s22 ultra (although yes s23 will be out soon) I use my phone for the basics, taking pics a lot watching UA-cam and social media so nothing to in-depth but mainly taking pics of the kids and watching UA-cam which would you recommend?
Both are very beautiful 😍 love then both but exactly as saki says the s22 ultra is a king in both complexity and features advantages camera s-pen but google.pixel 7 pro is simplified still very good for everyday photos but not for quality as s22 ultra 8k video and zoom and clarity sharpness
The cameras can get better over time where as samsung usually dont pass on the better image processing to older models ... i rather simplicity and just works now than flashy expensive bleeding edge ... things are too expensive these days
@@BrandonTobiasKingT also after using the 7 pro for 2 days ....even being less powered the user experience feels more smooth and polished and no more shutter lag
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No you don't. In a lot of ways you get a better camera you get faster updates. Easier to use operating system and plus you get to use all the latest Google features such as I am using voice to text
Both are the same price, whichever choose Google Pixel 7 Pro or S22 Ultra
Just can't ignore how beautiful the S22 ultra looks. Hopefully Samsung will keep the styling for S23 ultra series as well!
I don't like the boxy look and Sharp edges. Pixels feel better in the hand.
They will!
Yeah it's gonna look exactly the same except with barely noticeable more even bezels
@@therealestmc85 S22 ultra is completely round around its edges and the top and bottom are flat. It's not a boxy design. It's very easy to hold, and the screen real-estate is just phenomenal.
I think the s21 ultra looks better overall
I loved how you actually didn't make a big deal out of camera because for normal everyday users, most of these super advance features are just a cherry on the cake that they aren't going to use. Thank you for making a clear cut decision without taking all miniscule details and complicating it.
but ignoring what a pixel can do to a photo is a crime
Long time Samsung user. Excellent phones. I did just pick up a 6a for a dedicated work line. There are some very cool Pixel features I like. The thing I think many are missing here is pricing. The Pixel 7 series and 6a are exceptional values. And carriers are really starting to ramp up deals for Pixels. The 6a was free with my new line. And I just received a promotion from T-Mobile for a free upgrade to the Pixel 7 on trade in (less sales tax). I am likely going to do this for my personal line.
I got the Pixel 7 Pro on Verizon and they gave me a $700 trade-in credit for my Pixel 4XL. I got the 256GB version and I'm only paying $8 a month. Then the day after I activated the Pixel 7 Pro I received a customer loyalty credit of $25 a month on my line, so after everything, I ended up saving $16 a month on my bill compared to what it was before I got the Pixel 7 Pro!
@@Isaiiahii nice! I saved over $100 ordering the pixel directly from Google... Love this phone.. used to have a glitchy one plus phone
There's are features proprietary to pixel... During calls and other features. You should check out a UA-cam video on the cool Google features
As a UA-camr who currently uses their phone as a primary camera, and also as a power-user who can't get enough customization features, this makes the choice pretty clear. Exactly the video I was looking for, thanks!
Which one?
And what choice was that?
lmao...
Obviously the S22 guys..
Lots of good information. But with a $300 price difference it's difficult to see this as a fair comparison. Comparing the pixel 7 pro with the s22+ would be more realistic.
You can get s22 for 899
I've been getting messages from Verizon saying, save $350 on the S22.
@@cliffordzellner5917 haha they are trying to clear the old stocks
As a Pixel 3a owner, I'm extremely hesitant to go with the new google phones this year. One of the biggest reasons I am planning on getting a Samsung, maybe an s23 series, is because I have noticed a lot of reviewers off-handledly mention how they have already scratched their google devices, or cracked the screens, within the first month of ownership. I don't recall the Samsung's ever being mentioned as quite that fragile, and while I do take great care in being gentle with my device... I just do not want to risk buying a phone that people seem to break so quickly. The phones only been out for under a month, and reviewers are already damaging them? No thank you. No matter how gentle you are, you will always inevitably drop your phone.
Also apparently Pixel 7s/7 pros flex poorly at the camera bump? aka if you flex them slightly they flex and crack at the metal housing there and that's pretty concerning for me considering, well pockets do flex....
It's a real shame because I love my Google pixel 3a. It's literally my first smartphone. I'm sad to abandon google, but I just don't think I want to stay with them if their phones are stupid easy to crack this year :(
The new Google phones are fine in durability, the reviewers must be taking poor care of their device/have refused to use a case and screen protector, and honestly that's completely on them.
@@minemagicplayz Admittedly I have not seen recent mentions of Pixels being damaged, so you could very well be correct. Maybe reviewers do just take rather poor care of the devices. You make a good point about the cases/protectors too. I know a very large portion of them do not case their phones, which is frankly something I don't get as an everyday user but that's me. I always use the in tandem, it's the easier way to ensure longevity imho.
Either way I'm keeping my ear to the ground. Who knows, maybe I will get a pixel 7 after all, if the phones aren't as fragile as I feared!
pixel 7 uses a high end Gorilla glass. just because its one grade down from whats on the samsung doesn't make it bad or weak
ive had my pixel 7 pro for 4 months now no problem just buy a leather case wallet and loook after your phone useally a case that can is worthy of dropping and the phone surviving ive cracked samsung galaxys too they smash too , the free vpn and gaming as good as the s22 almost plus i dont care about customissation just as long google can do that for me i like the security google offers is good but samsung has this thing i love the alt usb c Mhl to hdmi link is easy google makes it hard to wire connect the phone to tv which pisses me off alot making me want a samsang .. i heard its possible but im finding the news a pain in the ass and worried about forking money on a uncompatible device
I hated my s22 ultra buggy and felt overly loaded with a bunch of junk. I like k.i.s.s
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I've owned Samsung and many iphones previously, and have had the Pixel 7 Pro for a month and so far, it's my favorite phone ever! Great review!
Extra features such as the S-Pen, DeX, etc and build quality make the S22 worth the extra $300 imo. Disappointed that the Pixel 7's USBC does not support HDMI out as I use my phones as additional cameras with my ATEM mini.
Yeah that is a crazy thing with pixels they should be some of the main androids with that feature. Then how Samsung has dex and motorola even has its own version as well now. Apple of course doesn’t have shit but that won’t stop the UA-camrs that are “tech enthusiasts” and used to use “android” from using apple crap
@@robmalcolm8042because you can't buy a phone based on Dex when you take pictures and videos all the time for social media if you use Dex then it's only a few you. At work we were given the Samsung s22 ultra nobody absolutely nobody uses Dex. But when we were at home and you take a single video and edit try to send it to social media teams for promo. The Samsung and pixel (android phones) still lags behind iPhones I mean its night and day. To export a 45 minute video at 4k 30fps with 3d effects on Slice App iPhone took 3 minutes to do the same thing on Android Samsung s22 ultra took 15 mins and crashed 3 times and warned to close background apps and reboot. So yeah Dex will help with that when almost everyone has a laptop. I have used samsungs since note 5 the only thing that I can say is better is customization and the pen. To take notes on the goal especially us we get a lot of pop up meetings throughout the day at work
@@pidzotech1322 that’s because of Sony iphone never made their own camera or sensors. Kudos. And right when it comes to social media that’s from uploading directly thru the camera app that iPhone is better at if you don’t upload directly it’s not going to be a huge difference. But your a female you care about stupid sh** like that which doesn’t matter for a phone. At least with android your not locked the hell down and can’t do anything on it like iPhone I know I have both and my iPhone is useless
@@robmalcolm8042 you missed the whole point it was video exporting in terms of performance Samsung can't even hold water comparing it to iphone it's a fact. Social media, video encoding, photo processing. It's a FACT iphones are better at those things that's why people can actually run their social media using iphones without professional cameras. You can actually do that and edit on ipad at blistering speeds. Samsungs can't do that it's not to say Samsung is a bad phone but to say Samsung is a better phone because it has Dex or pen is just stupid when noone 90% of the time never use those things. But people take photos and videos everyday especially in this era that we are in on things that matter the most an iPhone does it better. To say iphone is a useless phone it's all based on your preference it doesn't say much about billions of people buying iphones to start their social media business, photography and media.
I think the word I was actually looking for is optimization. Iphones are better optimized for social media, video processing and photos basically things that matter now. Samsung not so much because hey it's android.
@@pidzotech1322 good for you clearly you prefer it and that’s fine if your a social media nut case and do content it’s great for that. I don’t and don’t enjoy it at all. Android is more fun to me music also sounds worlds better through head phones on android and it’s not even close. iPhones still sound like the old ass iPod classics that has all high volume but you couldn’t make out any range being presented in the music cause it’s just blasting loud at you. Also service connection and Wi-Fi sucks on iPhone as well. Just cause your ok with spending money every month on a glorified subscription device doesn’t mean everyone has to fall for that crap. So go back down your apple tree.
Yes, the features you mentioned on the cameras definitely matter to me. I currently have the S21 Ultra and had traded it in for the iPhone 14 pro through Spectrum but I had 10 days to send in the old phone so I was able to compare them Head to Head in person. The iPhones 15x Zoom on the 14 pro left me wanting more after being used to the 21 Ultras 100 times Zoom. This feature allows me to zoom in 50 or 60 times and take photos of friends on the other side of the lake who don't even realize I'm taking their photo wow the 15x simply left me wanting more. I'm sure the same thing is true with s22 Ultras 100 Exum versus the 30X on the pixel. If Google ever comes up with a 50x then maybe I will consider it!
Photos of "friends" lmaooo
"friends"
@@rcathegreat4358 what's so funny about taking photos of friends? I mean I suppose I could take pictures of strangers but why unless they just happen to be in the frame. My friends get a kick out of surprise photos they never post for but I send to them on their birthday or just whenever we want to get a laugh!
My friends casually hang out on other side of lake 🤣
@@vn_loc7316 then you know how much fun it is taking stalker shots of them when they don't know you're on the other side. Makes for a lot of fun when you send them photos they didn't even know you were taking. Also, I am one of the fortunate ones, I have friends on both sides of the lake:-)!
Been debating long and hard between these two phones, but ultimately I think the Pixel's rear is ugly with that visor and I'd really like to have the superior zoom in the S22. Now and then, that comes in really handy. Samsung wins for me.
The pen's single handle beat the pixel
One advantage of the visor is that the phone lay stable on the table during typing.
Honestly, the pixel 6 had the better camera setup, the 7s camera layout is just ugly
Sorry, I got addicted to my s-pen. My note(coughs*) s22 Ultra, is staying with me for a while.
Not sure what to do for the best! Got a Pixel 4A just now and WAS prepared to go for the Pixel 7 Pro next upgrade (April 2023) but a colleague at work swears by their S22 Ultra. The photos are amazing! I love taking photos on holiday and zoom in loads when attending rugby and ice hockey! I LOVE the pixel experience and didn't like the Samsung bloatware back when I had the Note in 2013 but I think the S22 cameras edge it for me? My wife recently upgraded from Pixel 4A to the flip 4 and loves it.
I'll preface this by saying, "I have been a primarily Samsung phone user."
The bloatware that plagued the devices are still here (solitaire, Snapchat, etc). Everything is removable though. The bigger issue back then was the Samsung skin "TouchWiz". That is thankfully gone, and has been replaced by the incredible and ever-evolving, One UI.
So if you're biggest gripe with Samsung, are those two things, you'll be pretty safe with their current offerings. That being said, if you're not too far into the Samsung ecosystem, the Pixel is just as good as offering too.
@@OGMDr Many thanks for the info! I think I've been unfairly afraid of Samsung due to previous TouchWiz negatives and bloatware from the Note.
My wife's Flip 4 is amazing and changed my mind on them as a company tbh.
While I'd love to have the Pixel Pro7 with Samsung's camera hardware, I think the camera specs matter more to me, especially with my 1st born due summer 2023! Want to best photos possible!
@@gordonlynch771 Congratulations! That is exciting news!
I wish they would do Google play editions of Samsung phones again. An S22 or 23 ultra, running Pixel software, is my dream phone. Caveat that with, Samsung's software has been improved so much! There are certain baked-in software and firmware features (the SSC codec, certain button toggles) that make it hard for me to commit to an ecosystem swap.
The hardware does matter of course! There are also a lot of the editing features from the Pixel, they come with a Google One subscription. Even the object removing feature was added to the flagship lineup with the One UI 4.5 update (my fold 3 received 5.0 and android 13 yesterday).
So again, not trying to muddy the waters, but you have options and they are both great at this time. Best advice I can give you, is that if you do go Samsung, do not dive too deep into their ecosystem. Trying to make the change after that is akin to trying to switch from iOS to Android. It's possible, but it's painful.
@@OGMDr thanks again Chris! In all honesty, I'm the kind of Android user who wants to stick to/with as much Google only stuff/apps as possible! If I get the Samsung S22 Ultra, I'll only be using their apps where absolutely necessary/unavoidable (like Photos) I appreciate how far Google's software has come and how much they can achieve in post photo software but hardware is king for me if available. Also, Samsung have reportedly been ahead of Google in terms of innovating with the Software One Ui and Google catches up!
@@gordonlynch771 no problem Gordon. From my experience, Samsung has had features for generations of phones, that are now becoming mainstream (by Google and Apple). The last section is a rant you can feel free to skip.
I'm with you about the hardware aspect of my tech. That will always outlast software.
To combat your photos issue. I have my Google One (Google photos, backups, etc.) backup all of my photos and then delete the copies on my device so I get that storage back. The downside to this, is that unlike with Pixel devices, other Android phones have to pay for storage tiers. Which Apple does too, if you cared to know how others are doing it.
The only other thing I can mention is that recently Google has started offering VPN services through Google One exclusively for their devices. Again not sure if that matters to you, but it's information. Lol.
It's the small things like that, or the insane transcription capabilities, and a lot of these AI features I wish Samsung would adopt. They already provide the raw chip for the Pixels (tensor is a modified exynos). Qualcomm has powerful AI capabilities baked into their chips that no one seems to want to take advantage of outside of the headphones market.
How is the network and wifi connectivity and call quality. I mean it's a phone after all. P6P it was terrible and had issues with 5G band aggregation. Also how is Bluetooth connectivity and sound quality?
Saki why is it that I an only get an honest review from you🤣🤣🤣. You tell us why there is a price difference and ultimately it's the consumer who has to decide what's important and is 300 dollars extra or less (depending on what you choose) matter. Well done and stay this way....DO NOT CHANGE.!
The beauty and customizability on my S22 Ultra is just a WOW for me. Pixel and Apple simply miss out on the wow factor. All flagship phones are expensive so why not get the most from your money. You can never get bored with the S22 and I like to play😀 Then there's the S-pen, dex and the options just go on and on. My photos come out beautifully and I'm just an amateur. Fast charging is amazing. It's all a matter of choice according to your needs. For me, I want the top dog in the race, so Samsung all the way. Thanks as always Saki. You're definetly a top dog. Love ya💖
The only thing stopping me from switching from my s21 ultra to pixel 7 pro is the lack of customization features on the 7 pro. Not being able to set custom icons is a huge downgrade for me. And i dont wanna use 3rd party launchers as their animations are never as smooth as the stock launcher
Keep in mind that the Pixel will allow you to install custom Roms
Use Nova launcher
Nova launcher 11+ is a good option there
@@amirsuhail5821 does Nova have same (buttery smooth) app open/close transitions as the stock pixel launcher?
@@sayantanray9127 it is not smooth at all. Especially swiping home after using another app and that over time will annoy you very much. And you can definitely use icons on the pixel launcher. The app is shortcut maker. Been using it for years on all my Pixels. It takes a little bit of time to make the shortcut for each app (about 3 mins once you get use to doing it. And there is or use to be a video about 2 or so years ago on UA-cam explaining how to do it). But the results and the smoothness you get from the pixel launcher is well will worth the 3 minutes. And Eye have purchased Nova launcher and still do not feel that all of the customization options are worth missing out on the smoothness of the pixel launcher! Peace and my bad for the long reply!
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They got good deals on the s22 series right now. With the new version around the corner the deals are almost as good as when they released. I was forced to sell mine early on and I have been wanting to get them back.
The unmovable Google search bar at the bottom of the display really irks me!
Great video comparison..you helped me with the selection of my next cell phone...s22 ulta here i come!!
awesome review! great perspective on the cameras.
To me ,I think sS22 looks great 👍
S22 Ultra is defintley sexy but the pixel not looking so bad either
Saki Awesome Video. I definitely got my geek fix watching the reviews on the both devices but I also just realized that both have no Sd card.Still both amazing devices and you are right hard decision. Thanks so much for sharing Deb ✌️
Pictures quality and camera features are the top of my list on picking my next phone!
Thank you for such a practical review, I got the pixel 7 pro, loved the phone, but it was warming up too often and battery was not as good for me atleast
Pixel 7 pro absolutely smashes my s22 ultra. The software experience on the pixel is how android should be not like the s22 ultra which is jittery stutters lags and is just not a great experience
Why does everyone talk about everything but the reception the phones get how strong of a signal do the phones get and do they drop calls
That probably has more todo with which phone carrier you go with 📱 📶
I will choose Clean software experience on Pixel rather than Extreme features in S22 ultra. Pixel❤️ But both are value for the money💯
Even then the Samsung will outlast it. Pixels break easily I had two of the first gen even with a otter box on the second one the screen still cracked easily! It’s a reason it’s cheaper and it has a custom exynos which is shit compared to the older pixels with snapdragon chips
Thank you for this video.Been a long time Samsung user since the S2 and a Note user since the Note 8.I was disappointed when the note line ended. The Pixel 7 Pro I believe is the closest thing outside samsung to a samsung phone. Lots of pros and cons to make a decision on. But leaning more back to Samsung. I think the biggest mistake for Android was dropping the SD card and headphone jack.
awesome video I have been waiting for this video
just did a geekbench 5 run on my s21+ exynos. 1087 single core and 3538 multi core. Im surprised how relevant last years phones are
Yeah but the one in the video is pushing 12-1300 cause it’s snapdragon . Yours is getting the same as the pixel cause the pixel uses a custom exynos as well which sucks. The s23 will push 15-1700 single core and 4500 ish multi and the pixel 7 has almost the same score as the pixel 6
@@robmalcolm8042 yes.
@@skaare1 sorry it was a typo meant the one in the video was snapdragon
I'm from India, waiting for pixel 7 pro release. I really like your way of presentation. Nice work!!!
Actually one of the best comparative I wish when one UI 5 android 13 publish you do make a full difference between one UI 5 vs stock 13
Features + Benefits. Excellent review. Very helpful!
great review as i was tempted for the Pixel 7 pro
Nice video :) explained everything well
Just well done:)
Owing both.thw pixel 7 pro absolutely smashes my s22 ultra. The biggest difference is the software experience..omg the pixel 7 pro just destroys the s22 ultra. It makes it feel like 5 generations behind its that much better. No stuttering no lag no jitters and everything is butter. The cameras are better on the pixel. It's just better all round. Bye bye ultra. The s23 better be extraordinary to come close to the pixel 7 pro w
S22 will always do best when compared currently, to me.
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nice video! just want to ask, where do you get that s pen? can't find any other color than black
Also, the S22 Ultra has Dex, so you could potentially save money by not buying a full laptop and just get a UPerfect dock for it that will last multiple generations of phones, and be upgraded with each phone upgrade you'd do anyway.
Advantage of samsung is very customisable more fun amd you can make it looks like really your own phone.
S22 for me, most comleted phone in smartphone world! S21 also, maybe it's better than S22.
I just got the P7P and I love the combination of both of these phones. Battery life is still uo for review for the P7P as I just got it but the S22U works brilliant samsung still holds the edge because of the S-Pen.
Watching on my galaxy s22 ultra beautiful and wonderful smartphone. Now for me samsung galaxy S22 ultra don't have competition with Google pixel 7 pro,, Google pixel need a lot of work to do to catch up with samsung
exactly there's barely any differences between the seven and the seven pro and Google needs to add more premium hardware or software features exclusively for the 7 pro the funny thing is Google has a partnership with Samsung and for some reason they can't on the 7 pro use ultrasonic fingerprint sensors but use the normal optical s***** ones they don't have better brightness or better increased brightness on the 7 pro I'm expecting brightness levels like how the s22 ultra gives out or at least something closer to that the only difference is between the seven is you get a slightly better front camera and you get an extra camera and 120 hertz there is no difference and the funny thing is on the 7 pro what they could have added is faster charging speeds but it's crazy mind-boggling to me how there's barely any differentiation and Google is charging an extra $300 between the seven and the seven pro
Pixel 7 pro in terms of design is can get easily get scratchable metal frame of the camera and the shiny back design of it can get easily get finger print and smudges.
I love my S22 ultra 😍 been a Samsung baby for YEARS! In my opinion it's better than any phone on the market .
How the battery 🔋🔋🔋 life I heard such bad reviews on it
@@marcusgray4773 Not so great.
I want the s22 ultra but the battery 🔋 has me reluctant to get it
All 3 flagships are awesome in different ways. Each has certain things that the others can't match. To greatly over-simplify:
S22 - features
Pixel7 - value
Iphone14 - ecosystem
There is alot more to it of course, but those are their major strengths. It depends on the individual which is more important to them. You can't really go wrong with either one.
Amen to this comment. Honestly they all have attributes that appeal to different groups. I never crap on anyone else's preference, because that's not sensible.
No one beats the phone that I own.
No it's not the iPhone it's not Samsung and it's not Google it's called. The aPhone because when you need a phone it's always there for you
Receiving a telephone call on the Pixel 7 and Pixel pro is a nightmare. It goes through several hoops before you get it. A lot of times the caller just hung up.
Is the Samsung worth $300 more? To me It depends on how long you're going to keep the phone. I always keep my Samsungs for years. They always keep their zippyness and they stay compatible with all of my tv's. Additionally, I enjoy the extras in the Samsung play store. I have also owned a few Nexus phones. I love that Google always updates Android ASAP.
I must say, this is a very fair comparison. I own both phones, and if I made a video comparing the two, I would have said pretty much the same as you.
I'm currently using the Pixel 7 Pro as my DD since It's new and I enjoy stock Android, and I've been using the S22U since it released, but overall the S22U is a better phone.
The speakers on the S22U are quite a bit better, not to mention the S22U has a built-in EQ so you can fine tune the sound.
The fluidity of the animations on Pixel 7 Pro are really nice, and make the S22U feel a bit rough around the edges.
Another thing I've noticed is that it appears the Pixel 7 Pro does heat up a bit more than the S22U. I've done some gaming on both and the Pixel definitely gets warmer.
Both are amazing phones and It's hard for me to decide which I like more. I think I like both equally, but for different reasons. :)
Was really great to learn that $900 is less than $1000
You fail to mention the awesome software features of the pixel. The pixel is the obvious choice.
Nah Samsung galaxy s22 is obvious choice.
The difference between the pixel and the Samsung is the software experience. You buy the pixel for the experience you buy the Samsung for what's on paper specs. Because if you use a pixel right after using a Samsung you will feel the difference
So in your opinion is the Pixel generally a better experience than the Samsung?
Nah I hate stock android. one ui feels soo much better to me
@@tsivilsඞ I used to feel that way until I went to Pixel. I got a Pixel 6 Pro loved it and then switched carriers and went back to Samsung and I just missed my Pixel so back to Google. For me Google experience is so much better than One UI. To each their own it's all what we prefer and like though!
One Ui is amazing, and I prefer it, already has more features and some that Google is adding at the moment
@Bzake your opinions, it's fast and smooth, bettet than any iphone
Prefer my s22 plus before I accidentally ran it over. It felt more quality. The body was metal, the glass was nice and thick and it didn't have a trash, curved screen. I've always had a hard time when it came to trying to keep tempered glass on a curved screen - it just doesn't stay on. My only gripe with the s22 plus was the terrible battery life and slow charging. The pixel 7 pro just feels like straight plastic all around. Try tapping on the front display and see how hollow it feels. What I do like is the cleaner UI though, but might be going back to trade it in for another s22 plus. Just can't beat the overall build quality that Samsung puts into their devices.
I use S22 Ultra and was sure to switch to Pixel 7 Pro for a pure android experience + pixel cameras. Now, honestly, I don't know... I also don't use and need the S-Pen so for me they are both similar to each other.
Very good video! Well done comparison. I’m choosing the Samsung for sure
@SilverCymbalShorts235what’s the giveaway?
On Google Fi's shop, they're same price right now
Just got the Pixel and one thing I've already noticed is that it's quick to overheat when using it in the sun.
My 22 Ultra only overheats if it remains in Direct sunlight for a while.
I don't know why people even made the upgrade between the s22 ultra to the 7 pro the seven pro is still using the same five millimeter processor and there is barely any upgrades I don't know why people literally use a phone for 6 months and then choose to upgrade right away like you literally got the phone a couple of months ago or half a year ago and you're upgrading right away the funny thing is I'm not trying to talk s*** about you but the seven pro is not a worthy upgrade from the s22 ultra I owned a Google pixel 6 pro used it for a year and realized how bad the device is I want to see some genuine upgrades from Google actually increased the performance on the tensorship you better hardware because right now it just seems like some cheap s***** knockoff they shouldn't even be calling it The seven pro. rather than buying the 7 pro the Google pixel 7 is probably the best phone you can buy for money to value
@@wasifchowdhury6913 people are just bored and addicted to buying and getting something new. There is literally zero logical reason to buy a new phone in 6 months after buying a 22 ultra. That’s a phone you buy to keep for years. It’s just a toy for many. Always swiping, playing with menu’s, changing wallpapers, exploring features
@@xShinobiXx Ill admit for me it was boredom. I got so bored with a phone after 6 months i just wanted something different. At one point i bought like 10 different phones in 3 years. Now i dont care anymore as long as it still works.
Got tired of Samsucks garbage updates that slow down the phone. Got the Pixel and I am not going back. Pixel for the win! No garbage molasses updates. $300 more for a sluggish phone? This is not even fair! Samsung can bite me!
Which one should I get as a med student?
@@bumblebee240. Samsung's updates are notorious for making their phones sluggish over time. I have the Pixel 6A and LOVE it! It's gone down in price to $350 from the regular price of $450!
@@bumblebee240. Here is a REAL unbiased review that was posted just a few days ago! ua-cam.com/video/y3RjMgyNI1M/v-deo.html
@Karen And another ua-cam.com/video/Z1ClBu6Ge_g/v-deo.html
while i find the S22 ultra sexy and i appreciate the sPen, i left samsung because of bloated software and it lags. I'm back to Sammy with my first note the N20U because Huawei was shot down and oneplus is a mess... To be very honest ill take the pixel over the s22 for price and cleaner software. I wish Samsung would do a more stockish look with thier added on features like back in the day when you could have flashed pixel like firmware or stick with samsungs effort. Google did a beautiful job with the UI design it just lacks the extras samsung gives but it just works One ui / Stock would make an awesome combo
Nice comparison sakletech
S22 ultra user here.....I got vastly different results from my Geekbench test
Single core score 503
Multi core score 1884
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I think the s pen is the least used item on my note 20 ultra. So I will defo go with the pixel 7 pro
just traded in my s22 ultra for the pixel 7 pro and couldnt be happier. Ive been a samsung user now for the last 5 years. Has some really slick features. So far im loving the pixel.
Great review and great video. Thanks.
Going from s22 to Pixel 7 pro soon, just waiting on the phone in the mail (I buy mine outright and use verizon prepay). I'll be sure to check back in once I get the pixel pro.
Noone is paying 1200 for s22u...they been on sale n are cheaper than for a 256gb for the same price as P7P
true. Dont know why they say the s22u is 200 more when in reality u can get it for the same price
I have the S22 Ultra. I think in terms of specifications and the pen it's a better deal, but I do think Google is a much better "smart" phone since most of the phone is using intelligent software you typically can't get on a Samsung device such as screening calls or speech to text that is accurate. I'm saying this from a consumer perspective who may not be familiar with what the phones can do, but I think the Pixel is a better buy for most people, again this is coming from an S22 Ultra user whose had the phone since release.
Are there other things in wich the Pixel 7 pro might be better?
Please help me
Should I get the s22 ultra now when the prices are low
Or get a pixel 7 pro on the same price
@Axel Draig thanks for the heads up! Agree
@@Nickoboss29 honestly it's preference. What Google is selling you is more of an intelligent phone that can do more for you with regards to calls etc. The camera in my opinion is still probably one of the stronger components to the phone but Samsung isn't behind on that either. I have one coming today so I'm excited to try it out, but my S22 Ultra is my forever daily driver.
What you aren't addressing here is that the Pixel will NOT let you move the Search Bar on bottom of screens(ALL screens), or the Date\Weather on top left screen, or use voice to text search - pixel forces you to use Google Assistant, and a host of other annoying governors for how you use the Pixel.
Don't get me wrong, there's a Lot to like about the Pixel 7Pro besides the price.
But as a former LG user navigating their way into another brand platform and trying to hold on to the features they loved and used a lot the Samsung seems the closest.
Google Pixel 7Pro is pretty easy to navigate, and if you can get past the oversized screen brightness bar and pull-down menu icons, the rigid "iSO-like "this is what you can change\have\do" or the basic-ness of their "top-of-the-line" phone then this is quite the phone.
Really like your channel and enjoy your reviews, comparisons and setup videos.
Here in Texas, Samsung starts at $1,200, pixel starts at $800
Dammm pixel looks so fluid so snappy , buttery smooth thank you im ordering the pixel 7😍🔥 i dont want the ugly samsung apps and fonts looks horrible outdated also the software updated are a year later not animore bye ugly samsung
Got S22U now, very satisfied. I may upgrade to S24 or a Fold that time.
I love the look of the Ultra but not for $300 more.
Does 7 pro has auto focus ???
S22 ultra
-better screen
-brighter screen
-stronger front and back
-brighter outdoor viewing
-better speakers
-more customizable
-better fingerprint reader
Google continues to demonstrate they cannot build a compelling phone
"- better screen
- brighter screen
- brighter outdoor viewing"
😂 stop trying too hard
@@McCarthy880 2 weeks ago my Pixel 7 pro camera glass exploded.
Very cool feature
@@bobsimmons1470 Yes but Samsung still beats it with it's revolutionary battery exploding feature
@@McCarthy880 well, that isn't a current issue with Samsung phones but point taken.
At least Samsung acknowledged the issue while Google knows of it and turns a blind eye
Great comparison and evaluation
Pixel to me definitely is Android's iphone. I have to stick with the Note...Ultra. It's the S pen and other features that do it for me. BUT this camera failed error I keep getting has me ready to toss this thing. Never had this issue with the Note 20. Anyone know of any foxes for it beyond clearing cache and data and reboot?
Great video as usual!
No idea mate , but I'm thinking it may be a software issue, perhaps you could try a third party camera app from the play store and give it a try .
I have another camera app on my faithful old S8+ called open camera which I just gave a bit of a go and it still seems to work ok, it might be worth a try.
good luck anyway .
did this occur after an update do you think ?
If you want a feature packed mixed basket, get an android.
If you want a reliable piece of hardware, get an iphone.
@@mikldude9376 imagine having to download an app to use your Camera😂
How do you android kids function?
@@DirtyBobBojangles Iphone is not always reliable. I have a 13 pro right now and im having all kinds of trouble receiving phone calls and notifications. My daughters 11 is having the same trouble.
With the $800 rebate going on with Google with trade in??? The 7 Pro is the bargain of the year!!
I think the secure folder makes Sammy my go to
Did some research, pixel does have a secure folder. If I get a deal on the 7pro I might pick it up.
The Ui smoothness and better software are the the main reason why i want to switch to pixel
Very helpful!
After going from Pixel 6 Pro to S22 Ultra, can say that Samsung is way behind in UI smoothness and cohesiveness. My Pixel 7 Pro arrives today and I will never look back at my S22 Ultra.
Sure, like your 22ultra will be looking back at you either
@@maxxheidrich2842 i phone look back at you?🧐
Are there any particular examples you could elaborate on? I'm getting the Pixel 7 Pro too, but I'm curious in which areas of smoothness and cohesiveness that the S22 Ultra falls short.
@@xJohnNguyen gesture navigation constantly has hiccups during the "zoom out" animation when going to recent apps, also apps sometimes reopen themselves right after closing them (weird), scrolling in certain third party apps is super glitchy/stutttery.. worst of all, the camera button lag is insane.
@@bankruptsee Ah I see. Makes sense why that would be annoying. I think that's one of the problems with Samsung always trying to push out the latest specs on their phones as it doesn't leave enough time for thorough testing. The high megapixel count on the S22 Ultra surely doesn't help matters with the camera button lag.
Hey Sak. I have an off topic question. I have a spotty carrier using a sim card in an S21ultra. I think this phone can use a virtual Sim card. My question is, can I use a virtual Sim card to a different carrier? Ideally I would like say a 10gig virtual card from carrier B that will automatically connect when the physical sim of the main carrier drops. Is this possible? If so please.... show and tell.
the galaxy screen its beautifull
The camera is the most important feature i look at when comparing
Hello. Hope you are well. Thanks for your videos. If I have the option of buying the S21 Ultra or the S22 Ultra...which one shall I go for. Is it worth putting that extra money and going for the S22 Ultra or shall I just go for the S21 Ultra???
So bored of the customization point for Samsung. It's something but it's not everything. The phone isn't rendered useless without it lol. I'd rather have a smoother experience than a customized phone done by someone who doesn't understand design concepts and making their phone look gaudy and cheap asf. Same as the pen. If only somebody can pull data on how much does the pen get actually used in real life. 1% of the phone's lifetime?
Hmmmm. I have the s22 ultra. I'm happy with its performance overall. I just purchased the pixel 7 pro. Perhaps I made a mistake.
How has the battery life been? What screen resolution are you using?
@@geofftech it's great. It lasts me all day after using social media, camera, tiktok. You name it. But if the pixel pro 7 doesn't compare battery wise, I may regret getting it.
In Australia the s22 is $1999 and 7pro $1299... huge difference
rn s22 ultra is $1299 and 7pro is $990 in a store i checked here in aus
@@PrawnCrack01 which store??
@@PrawnCrack01 optus has a good deal on 7 pro and "gives" you a 6a for free
if you game mainly on a tablet, would you suggest getting the pixel 7 pro?
900 is less than 1000? What would us idiots do without sakitech.
S22 Ultra white color best design smartphone ever made it
Samsung is more customizable and has more features
Hi,i take a LOT of pics and videos of my daughter who plays softball,so,I really want a great camera. Playing shortstop,i am 60- 100 feet away at times. I assume the 100X zoom camera on the S22 is clearly the better choice?
S22 Ultra is The King 👍
I have had plenty of samsung phones because i dont do iphones and looking at this new s22u the design is box shaped and the interface is always the same. I recently purchased the google pixel and right away i was welcomed with a smoother iphone feel of interface quality. Just like the guy said, its almost like a google iphone, nothing about it feels like an android. Not to mention the battery is simply amazing which immediately sold me before i even paid attention to the affordable price. For anyone wanting a new interface experience and feel wo getting the iphone, pixel nailed that spot on. Both phones appear to be equal in their own way but im very happy with my new pixel. Fyi, the pixel fold battery is terrible.
So I have a iPhone 12pro max and been on iPhone since the the Samsung s8 so a while I’m considering upgrading my phone to Samsung or google so google pro or s22 ultra (although yes s23 will be out soon) I use my phone for the basics, taking pics a lot watching UA-cam and social media so nothing to in-depth but mainly taking pics of the kids and watching UA-cam which would you recommend?
Both are very beautiful 😍 love then both but exactly as saki says the s22 ultra is a king in both complexity and features advantages camera s-pen but google.pixel 7 pro is simplified still very good for everyday photos but not for quality as s22 ultra 8k video and zoom and clarity sharpness
8k video is super cropped and terrible it's such a half baked feature
@@gcforreal yeah that's true 👍 I don't use it a lot there to be honest
@@gcforreal agreed, i never use it because of the crop and also it doesn't support image stabilization. 4k is better for me
The cameras can get better over time where as samsung usually dont pass on the better image processing to older models ... i rather simplicity and just works now than flashy expensive bleeding edge ... things are too expensive these days
@@BrandonTobiasKingT also after using the 7 pro for 2 days ....even being less powered the user experience feels more smooth and polished and no more shutter lag