Samsung Galaxy A22
#1386
Samsung Galaxy M22
#1237Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A22
Samsung Galaxy M22
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.449.4
Display
84.584.5
Battery
58.563.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
64.565.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A22 and Galaxy M22 both feature a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the M22 supports HDR, enhancing its visual experience.
- Both devices utilize the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, ensuring similar performance levels, with options for 64GB or 128GB storage and up to 6GB RAM.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with a 48 MP main sensor and 1080p video recording, though the A22 has a slightly wider aperture at f/1.8 compared to the M22's f/2.0.
- Both models house a 5000mAh battery, but the M22 offers faster 25W charging versus the A22's 15W.
- In terms of software, the A22 runs One UI 5, while the M22 uses One UI Core 5.1, indicating a slight variation in user interface experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, weighing 186g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A22
Samsung Galaxy M22
General
Release Date
2021, June 03
2021, September 14
Announced
2021, June 03
2021, September 14
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A22 4GNot to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.4"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 600 nits
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 600 nits (HDR)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@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
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
159.9 x 74 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight
186 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Mint, Violet
Black, White, Light Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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
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 5
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI Core 5.1
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI Core 5.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), unspecified sensors
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes