Overall Score
62.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#1874)62.6
Performance(#1570)68.5
Camera(#2409)44.9
Display(#2767)72.5
Battery(#2430)58.5
Build(#2117)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G features a plastic build with a glass front, measuring 167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm and weighing 203 grams.
- Its 6.6-inch TFT LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals.
- Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, it runs on an octa-core CPU and comes with various RAM and storage configurations.
- The rear camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, a 5 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1152p@30fps, while an 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The device is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery that supports 15W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- It operates on Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, with One UI core 5.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The phone is available in Gray, White, Mint, and Violet colors.
- Notably, it includes a headphone jack, which is becoming less common in modern smartphones.
- Overall, the Galaxy A22 5G combines solid specifications with a functional design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, June 03
Announced2021, June 03
DescriptionAlso known as Samsung Galaxy A22s 5GNot to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A22
Display
Size6.6"
TypeTFT LCD, 90Hz
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording1152p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight203 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGray, White, Mint, Violet
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
OS VersionAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes