Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A22
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.449.1
Display
84.584.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.875.8
Overall
64.564.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A22 features a plastic build with a Super AMOLED display measuring 6.4 inches at a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 has a more premium aluminum construction and a larger 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A22 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, whereas the RedMagic 3 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 855, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 48 MP rear camera, but the RedMagic 3 supports higher video resolutions, including 8K, while the A22 offers optical image stabilization.
- They both have a 5000 mAh battery, but the RedMagic 3 supports slightly faster charging at 18W compared to the A22's 15W.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy A22 runs Android 11 with One UI 5, while the RedMagic 3 comes with Android 9, upgradable to Android 10, featuring a gaming-focused interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A22
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3
General
Release Date
2021, June 03
2019
Announced
2021, June 03
2019
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A22 4GNot to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 3
Display
Size
6.4"
6.65"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 600 nits
AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~274 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 640
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
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/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
Front Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
8K@15fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1920fps
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, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC4
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)
171.7 x 78.5 x 9.7 mm (6.76 x 3.09 x 0.38 in)
Weight
186 g
215 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Mint, Violet
Black, Red, Camouflage, Red/Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Redmagic 3.0
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Redmagic 3.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

