The three selected smartphones adopt different design approaches in terms of design, in particular with regard to the integration of photo sensors at the rear. The Samsung Galaxy S22 has a clean style with its three sensors aligned vertically on a plate located in the upper left corner of the rear side. This plate, with rounded corners, blends harmoniously into the overall design of the phone. The Google Pixel 9, meanwhile, is distinguished by a horizontal strip which crosses almost the entire width of the device to house its photo sensors, an original aesthetic choice which clearly stands out for other models. On the other hand, the iPhone 13 Pro adopts a more conventional configuration with three photo sensors arranged in triangle inside a square placed at the top left of the back of the phone.
In terms of dimensions, the Samsung Galaxy S22 is the most compact while the Google Pixel 9 is the largest. Regarding the weight, the iPhone 13 Pro, with its 204 grams, is the heaviest of the three, while the Galaxy S22 is the lightest with 167 grams.
The three smartphones offer different profiles: the iPhone 13 Pro opts for flat edges, while the Galaxy S22 and Pixel 9 offer more rounded contours. Regarding the colors, the Galaxy S22 offers a wide range including black, white, pink gold, green, graphite, light blue, purple and cream. The iPhone 13 Pro offers more classic colors such as green, graphite, golden and blue, while the Pixel 9 plays the card of originality with shades like porcelain, black, pink and almond green.
In terms of sealing, the three models benefit from an IP68 certification, ensuring them resistance to water and dust, thus guaranteeing a certain durability.
Which is the most powerful and what is the best screen?
In terms of performance, each smartphone is equipped with an efficient processor, but notable differences exist. The Samsung Galaxy S22 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, a high -end processor known for its power and energy efficiency. The iPhone 13 Pro, on the other hand, has the Apple A15 chip, known for its excellent optimization with iOS. Finally, the Google Pixel 9 works thanks to the Tensor G4, a chip developed by Google which relies on artificial intelligence and software optimization.
In terms of RAM (RAM), the Google Pixel 9 has 12 GB, offering better multitasking management. The Samsung Galaxy S22 offers 8 GB, while the iPhone 13 Pro is satisfied with 6 GB, which may seem lower, but is offset by the optimization of the iOS operating system. Regarding internal storage, all models offer 128 GB or 256 GB options, without the possibility of extension via a micro SD card.
For the display, all three have an Amoled screen, but with notable differences. The Google Pixel 9 is distinguished with a slightly larger diagonal by 6.2 inches, against 6.1 inches for its competitors. In terms of brightness, the Pixel 9 reaches an impressive peak of 2700 cd/m² under certain conditions, surpassing the Galaxy S22 (1300 CD/m²) and the iPhone 13 pro (1200 CD/m²). Regarding fluidity, the Galaxy S22 and the Pixel 9 offer a 120 Hz refresh frequency, against only 60 Hz for the iPhone 13 Pro, which gives more fluid navigation on the first two.
-In summary, the classification of screens, taking into account the size, the brightness and the fluidity, places the Pixel 9 in mind, followed by the Galaxy S22, then the iPhone 13 Pro, which remains efficient despite its rate of Limited refreshment.
What configurations for photos and what connectivity?
In terms of photography, each model offers a distinct configuration. The Galaxy S22 and the iPhone 13 Pro embark three sensors, while the Pixel 9 only has two. The Galaxy S22 incorporates a 50 megapixel main sensor, an ultra-angle of 12 megapixels and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The iPhone 13 PRO relies on three 12 megapixel sensors, covering the high angle, ultra-angle and 3X optical zoom functions. The Pixel 9, on the other hand, offers a main sensor of 50 megapixels, accompanied by an ultra-angle of 48 megapixels, also capable of making macro sockets. For selfies, the Pixel 9 offers slightly higher resolution with 10.5 megapixels, against 10 megapixels for the Galaxy S22 and 12 megapixels for the iPhone 13 Pro.
Regarding connectivity, the Pixel 9 is the most advanced with Wi-Fi 7, while the Galaxy S22 and iPhone 13 Pro are satisfied with Wi-Fi 6. All are compatible 5G, NFC and Bluetooth, although the Pixel 9 Distinguished by a more recent version, 5.3, against 5.2 for the Galaxy S22 and 5.0 for the iPhone 13 Pro. None of the three models has a jack, and none has an infrared transmitter.
What about autonomy and charging capacities?
The Google Pixel 9 has the largest battery with 4700 mAh, which should ensure the best autonomy, although it depends strongly on uses. The iPhone 13 Pro, with its 3095 mAh battery, is the least loti, while the Galaxy S22 offers a capacity of 3,700 mAh.
In recharging matters, the Pixel 9 benefits from a quick wired load of 30 watts and a wireless recharge of 23 watts, while the Galaxy S22 supports up to 25 wired and 15 Watts in wireless . The iPhone 13 Pro, meanwhile, is limited to 15 whed and wireless watts.
