Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A31
#3290Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Samsung Galaxy A31
Performance
78.873.2
Camera
37.819.1
Display
51.282.8
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.80.2
Connectivity
79.962.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.342.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G features a larger 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Galaxy A31 has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, offering better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the A22 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, which is more efficient than the Helio P65 in the A31.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the A31 includes additional macro and depth sensors, enhancing versatility.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The A22 runs Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, while the A31 originally launched with Android 10, upgradable to Android 12.
- The A22 is heavier at 203g compared to the A31's 185g, and both have a plastic build with no water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Samsung Galaxy A31
General
Release Date
2021, June 03
2020, March 24
Announced
2021, June 03
2020, March 24
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A22s 5GNot to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A22
Versions: SM-A315F/DS (International); SM-A315G/DS (Asia, Australia)
Display
Size
6.6"
6.4"
Type
TFT LCD, 90Hz
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1152p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
159.3 x 73.1 x 8.6 mm (6.27 x 2.88 x 0.34 in)
Weight
203 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Gray, White, Mint, Violet
Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red, Prism Crush White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass