Samsung Galaxy A22
#1913
vivo Y18
#2046Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A22
vivo Y18
Performance
74.273.9
Camera
47.419.1
Display
80.080.7
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
62.263.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.652.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A22 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a peak brightness of 600 nits, while the vivo Y18 has a slightly larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a peak brightness of 840 nits.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by similar octa-core processors, but the A22 uses the Helio G80, while the Y18 is equipped with the Helio G85.
- The A22's camera setup includes a 48 MP main sensor with OIS, compared to the Y18's 50 MP main sensor without OIS, and both can record 1080p video.
- Both smartphones have a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, and they run different software versions, with the A22 on Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) and One UI 5, while the Y18 comes with Android 14 and Funtouch 14.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic frames, but the A22 is slightly heavier at 186g compared to the Y18's 185g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A22
vivo Y18
General
Release Date
2021, June 03
2024, May 06
Announced
2021, June 03
2024, May 06
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A22 4GNot to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Not to be confused with Vivo Y18 for India
Display
Size
6.4"
6.56"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 600 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (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, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
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)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP, f/3.0 (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
186 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White, Mint, Violet
Mocha Brown, Wave Aqua
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass