Samsung Galaxy A22 is a mid-range smartphone; it is a higher version of the Galaxy A21 and A21s. It comes with a bigger battery capacity, improved camera setup, richer display and a higher operating system. Mid-range smartphones have a lot in common in terms of their specs and features.
This device comes with four cameras on the rear; there are three variants of this smartphone with different memory capacity. This device comes with a slot for memory card so the internal memory capacity can be increased. There is also the 5G variant of the smartphone called the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G, its features and specs are almost the same as this apart from chipset and network.
Samsung Galaxy A22 Price in Nigeria and Availability
Samsung Galaxy A22 price in Nigeria is within 100,000 to 125,000 Naira; there are three variant of this smartphone and they are not all sold at the same amount. There is a variant with 64GB ROM / 4GB RAM, 128GB ROM / 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM / 6GB RAM. The variant with the biggest ROM and RAM is the most expensive but please note, the price of mobile phones in the country is controlled by the rate of Foreign Exchange.
Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy A22
The Samsung Galaxy A22 was released in July 2021 a month after the 5G variant was released. Its been available both online and offline. You can get this smartphone from mobile phone stores near you regardless of the city or state you are located but for convenience and to purchase any of the variant you like you can do so online from any of the leading online retail stores. Place your order and have it delivered to you within few working days.
Design
The design of this smartphone is similar to what we have with several other Samsung Galaxy mid-range devices especially in the Galaxy A series. Looking at the back of the device we find a square box housing the four cameras. The LED flash is placed under the box and of course the Samsung branding is also at the back. The device is built with both glass and plastic, the fingerprint scanner is placed on the side. On the front, you will find the selfie camera.
The smartphone weighs 186 grams with 8.4 mm thickness, it’s a 4G LTE network support device, uses duals Nano-SIM and its colors are White, Black Violet and Mint.
Display
The device comes with a Super AMOLED display measuring 6.4 inch with a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, the display has a refresh rate of 90Hz and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The display comes with 600 nits giving it a HDR support. The display density if 274 PPI while the screen-to-body ratio is 84.3%.
Camera Setup
There are four cameras on the rear, there is a 48MP wide camera with f/1.8 aperture, there is an 8MP ultrawide camera that has an aperture of f/2.2, a 2MP macro camera with an aperture of f/2.4 and a 2MP depth sensor camera with an aperture of f/2.4. The LED flash under the cameras helps with lighting and enhancing picture quality especially in the dark. The cameras feature HDR, Panorama etc. It can record videos at 1080p @ 30fps
The front camera which is also known as the selfie camera is a 13MP wide camera with an aperture of f/2.2. It can also record videos at 1080p at 30fps and taking high quality images.
Software
This is one of the most interesting aspects of this smartphone; the operating system running on this device is Android 11 together with One UI Core 3.1 user interface. The Random Access Memory is either 4GB or 6GB while the Read-only Memory is either 64GB or 128GB.
Hardware
The performance level of the smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio 680 chipset; the CPU features an Octa-core while the GPU for graphics is powered by a Mali-G52 MC2.
The Samsung Galaxy A22 is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Po non-removable battery that comes with 18W fast charging support system, this feature enables the device to get fully charged within a short space of time.
Samsung Galaxy A22 main Features and Specs
• 6.4 inch Super AMOLED display, 720 x 1600 pixels (~270 PPI)
• Fingerprint scanner (side)
• Back Cameras – Quad 48 / 8 / 2 / 2 Mega Pixels
• Front Camera – 13 Mega Pixels
• Operating System – Android 11, One UI 3.1
• 4GB / 6GB RAM (Random Access Memory)
• 64GB / 128GB ROM (Read-Only Memory)
• Supports 4G LTE
• 5000 mAh Li-Po non-removable battery, 18W fast charging
• Octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 (12 nm)
Samsung Galaxy A22 Complete Specs & Features
| Dimensions | 159.3mm x 73.6mm x 8.4mm |
| Body | Glass front, Plastic back, Plastic frame |
| Weight | 186 grams |
| Colors | White, Black Violet and Mint. |
Camera
| Selfie Camera | 13MP |
| Selfie Camera Features | – |
| Rear Camera | Quad 48MP, 8MP, 2MP, 2MP |
| Rear Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, (photo/panorama) |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Display
| Screen Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 600 nits (HDR) |
| Screen Size | 6.4 inches |
| Screen Resolution | 720 pixels by 1600 pixels |
| Screen To Body Ratio | 84.3% |
| Pixel Density | 270 PPI |
| Screen Protection | – |
Platform
| Operating System | Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB, 128GB |
| External storage | Yes |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 4G LTE |
| 2G | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | No |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 A2DP |
| Radio | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| NFC | Yes |
Other features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side mounted) accelerometer, proximity, Virtual proximity sensing |
| Earphone Jack | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes |
Power
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po non-removable battery 15W fast charging |
