Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
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Samsung Galaxy M12
#2709Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Samsung Galaxy M12
Performance
68.560.3
Camera
44.944.9
Display
72.572.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
62.660.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G features a larger 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Galaxy M12 has a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, both offering a smooth visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the A22 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, providing better processing capabilities compared to the Exynos 850 in the M12.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the A22 5G can record video at 1152p, whereas the M12 is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 15W charging for both, ensuring long usage.
- The A22 5G runs on Android 11 with One UI Core 5, while the M12 operates on Android 11 with One UI Core 3.1, indicating a more updated software experience for the A22 5G.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the A22 5G is slightly lighter at 203g compared to the M12's 212g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Samsung Galaxy M12
General
Release Date
2021, June 03
2021, April 19
Announced
2021, June 03
2021, April 19
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A22s 5GNot to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A22
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy M12 for India
Display
Size
6.6"
6.5"
Type
TFT LCD, 90Hz
PLS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G52
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 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)
48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
1152p@30fps
1080p@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)
164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)
Weight
203 g
212 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White, Mint, Violet
Black, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
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, One UI Core 3.1
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes