Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
#1874
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
#1632Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Performance
68.570.8
Camera
44.945.7
Display
72.572.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
62.663.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G and Galaxy F42 5G share similar build quality, featuring a glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back, with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both have a 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, though the F42 has a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels compared to the A22's 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, but the F42 offers more RAM options starting at 128GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the F42 has a superior 64 MP main camera versus the A22's 48 MP, while both have an 8 MP front camera.
- Both models are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 15W charging.
- They run on Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, with One UI Core 5, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
General
Release Date
2021, June 03
2021, September 29
Announced
2021, June 03
2021, September 29
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A22s 5GNot to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A22
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.6"
Type
TFT LCD, 90Hz
TFT LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1152p@30fps
1152p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
203 g
203 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White, Mint, Violet
Matte Aqua, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes