12R vs Galaxy S22

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

12R

$699

78.3/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.3

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery78/100

· 2022

Galaxy S22

$799

78.3/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.3

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera91/100

Battery58/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy 12R:

✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($699 vs $799)
✓Larger 4,500 mAh battery capacity (+800 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Galaxy S22:

✓36g lighter chassis (167g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.1" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	12R	Galaxy S22
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Screen Size	6.7"	6.1"
Resolution & Density	N/A	2340x1080 (425 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	1,300 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Samsung GN5
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	12 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP	10 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight	203 g	167 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	3,700 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	25W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$699	$799

Editorial Lab Verdict

12R edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, 12R ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy 12R:

Larger battery capacity: 4,500 mAh (+800 mAh more) · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

When to buy Galaxy S22:

Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: 12R vs Galaxy S22

Which phone is better: 12R or Galaxy S22?

12R leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.3/100 compared to Galaxy S22 (78.3/100), driven by advantages in Larger battery capacity: 4,500 mAh (+800 mAh more) and More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB.