Samsung Galaxy A22s 5G vs Galaxy A22
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Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.6-inch Samsung Galaxy A22s 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G) that was released on November 3, 2021, against the Samsung Galaxy A22, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G80 and came out 5 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A22s 5G
- 46% higher pixel density (399 vs 274 PPI)
- 47% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (316K versus 214K)
- More energy-efficient CPU – MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G
- 34% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 702 and 524 points
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A22
- Optical image stabilization
- Super AMOLED display (versus competitor''s TFT LCD)
- Weighs 17 grams less
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (
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) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
Value for money
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 399 ppi | 274 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 380 nits | 390 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 82.3% | 84.3% |
| Display features | - | - Always-On Display |
| RGB color space | - | 140.9% |
| PWM | - | 127 Hz |
| Response time | - | 6 ms |
| Contrast | - | ∞ Infinity |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 167.2 mm (6.58 inches) | 159.3 mm (6.27 inches) |
| Width | 76.4 mm (3.01 inches) | 73.6 mm (2.9 inches) |
| Thickness | 9 mm (0.35 inches) | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Weight | 203 g (7.16 oz) | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Gray, Green | White, Black, Green, Purple |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| L3 cache | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Lithography process | 7 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 128 | 48 |
| GPU clock | 950 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~243.2 GFLOPS | ~91.2 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
| CPU | 102659 | 70472 |
| GPU | 56484 | 30158 |
| Memory | 71737 | 57692 |
| UX | 83456 | 55742 |
| Total score | 316769 | 214887 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
| Max surface temperature | - | 47.5 °C |
| Stability | - | 98% |
| Graphics test | - | 4 FPS |
| Graphics score | - | 682 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | - | 5420 |
| Video editing | - | 5652 |
| Photo editing | - | 10831 |
| Data manipulation | - | 6482 |
| Writing score | - | 6186 |
Memory
| RAM size | 4 GB | 4, 6 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1866 MHz | 1866 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 64, 128 GB | 64, 128 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13) | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13) |
| ROM | One UI Core 5.0 | One UI Core 5.0 |
| OS size | 18 GB | 18.1 GB |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery type | - | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (23% in 30 min) | Yes (23% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 2:30 hr | 2:20 hr |
| Web browsing | - | 14:56 hr |
| Watching video | - | 15:49 hr |
| Gaming | - | 06:03 hr |
| Standby | - | 130 hr |
General battery life
Camera
| Matrix | 48 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 8000 x 6000 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (720p) | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Angle of widest lens | 115° | - |
| Lenses | 3 (48 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP) | 4 (48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens |
- 48 MP
- Aperture: f/1.8 - Focal length: 26 mm - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Sensor: 1/2" (CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
- 48 MP
- Aperture: f/1.8 - Focal length: 26 mm - Phase autofocus - Optical stabilization |
| Ultra-wide lens |
- 5 MP
- Aperture: f/2.2 - Pixel size: 1.12 micron - Sensor: 1/5.0" (CMOS) |
- 8 MP
- Aperture: f/2.2 - Pixel size: 1.12 micron - Sensor: 1/4.0", Sony IMX355 (CMOS) |
| Macro lens | - |
- 2 MP
- Aperture: f/2.4 |
| Depth lens |
- 2 MP
- Aperture: f/2.4 |
- 2 MP
- Aperture: f/2.4 |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode | - Bokeh mode |
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4128 x 3096 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
| Pixel size | - | 1.12 microns |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | - | 1/3.1" |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features |
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features |
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC * | Yes | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM * | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support * | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| LTE Cat * | 18 | 7 |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Speakers test
Max loudness
Other
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | November 2021 | June 2021 |
| Release date | November 2021 | June 2021 |
| SAR (head) | - | 0.52 W/kg |
| SAR (body) | - | 1.59 W/kg |
| Sensors |
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 15 W | Yes, 15 W |
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Disclaimer!
NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the display, performance, and connectivity are more important to you, then choose the Samsung Galaxy A22s 5G . But if the camera is more of a priority – go for the Samsung Galaxy A22 .
