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Phone Network Comparison: Apple IPhone 14 Vs. Samsung Galaxy S22

Phone Network Comparison: Apple iPhone 14 vs. Samsung Galaxy S22

When it comes to network speed, both the Apple iPhone 14 and Samsung Galaxy S22 are equipped with HSPA and LTE-A technologies. However, the Samsung Galaxy S22 has a faster LTE-A speed with Cat20 2000/200 Mbps compared to the iPhone 14’s LTE-A speed. In terms of 5G network, both smartphones support SA/NSA/Sub6, but the iPhone 14 supports more 5G bands than the Samsung Galaxy S22.

Phone network Comparison
Apple iPhone 14
Samsung Galaxy S22
network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps; 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
network SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) or Dual eSIM – International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers – USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – China Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by)
2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
3G Network
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 – A2882, A2884 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 – SM-S901B
5G Network
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 – A2882, A2884 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 – SM-S901B
Network Review
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In terms of network SIM, the Apple iPhone 14 offers more flexibility with its dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) or Dual eSIM that can support multiple numbers internationally or a dual Nano-SIM in the USA and China. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S22 offers a single SIM (Nano-SIM) or dual Nano-SIMs + eSIM for dual stand-by.

Both smartphones support 2G and 3G networks, with similar HSDPA frequencies. For 4G networks, the iPhone 14 supports more bands than the Samsung Galaxy S22, including 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, and 66 – A2882, A2884. Samsung Galaxy S22, on the other hand, supports 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, and 66 – SM-S901B.

Overall, both smartphones are highly capable in terms of network compatibility, but the iPhone 14 has more bands for 4G and 5G networks, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 offers a faster LTE-A speed. Consumers should consider their location and network requirements when choosing between these two phones.

Full Specs Comparison For Apple iPhone 14 vs Samsung Galaxy S22