Google has picked an interesting way of battling leaks — it simply reveals its upcoming Pixel phones a few months in advance. So, thanks to a Google I/O presentation, we now have some info on the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. By all accounts, it seems we are going to get a very similar pair as last year — a very aggressively priced, “mainstream” Pixel 7, with the same powerful chip inside and the same astounding main camera, and then a Pro version with more bells and whistles. Samsung also launches a “mainstream” phone of its own. The Galaxy S22 is the cheapest from the S22 trio and has almost all of the features you can find in the Plus. It’s very easy to assume that most people that are looking for an “affordable flagship” will have their sights set on the Pixel 7 on one side, and the Galaxy S22 on the other.

Now, the Galaxy S22 has the benefit of rocking a full trio of cameras — from ultra-wide, to wide, to zoom camera — while the Pixel 7 will probably skip out on the zoom part, as its predecessor did. But, on the flipside, the Pixel 7 may be much more lucratively priced than the Galaxy S22. The latter starts at $799 with no trade-ins and no promos, while the former may be priced at $599, if it follows the 2021 model pricing plan.

Of course, the Galaxy S22 gives you a different type of experience, too, with the completely redesigned UI and access to Samsung’s ecosystem through SmartThings. The Pixel, on the other hand, is a very Google-centric device, which is sure to get the newest Android features straight from Google, plus a heavy focus on Assistant functionality.

So, how will they compare when it comes to cameras, performance, experience, and sheer bling?

Pixel 7 vs Galaxy S22 in a nutshell:

-Very different, but distinct designs

-Two main cameras on Pixel 7, three on S22

-Tensor chip on Pixel, Snapdragon (Exynos) on S22

-Slightly larger screen on Pixel 7

-Google’s Android vs Samsung’s One UI