Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
#1874
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
#2857Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Performance
68.560.3
Camera
44.945.4
Display
72.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
62.659.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G features a 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals compared to the 6.44-inch IPS LCD of the Xiaomi Mi Max 2, which has a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the A22 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, offering better efficiency and 5G connectivity, while the Mi Max 2 uses the older Snapdragon 625.
- The A22's camera setup includes a 48 MP main sensor, significantly outperforming the 12 MP camera on the Mi Max 2, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mi Max 2 at 5300 mAh, compared to the A22's 5000 mAh, but both support wired charging without wireless options.
- The A22 runs Android 11 with One UI core 5, while the Mi Max 2 operates on the older Android 7.1.1 with MIUI 11, indicating a more modern software experience on the A22.
- Build quality differs as well, with the A22 using a plastic frame and back, while the Mi Max 2 features an aluminum back and frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
General
Release Date
2021, June 03
2017
Announced
2021, June 03
2017
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A22s 5GNot to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A22
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.44"
Type
TFT LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
12 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)
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1152p@30fps
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm (6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 in)
Weight
203 g
211 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White, Mint, Violet
Gold, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes