Samsung Galaxy A22 4G smartphone review – AMOLED in a mid-range smartphone without 5G
Just like you can hardly imagine today that there were once smartphones without LTE, you may not be able to find many smartphones without 5G in a few years. But at this point, Samsung pursues a two-pronged approach, offering several of its mid-range smartphones in one version with 4G and another with 5G. In this way, those who don't need a superfast mobile connection can still save some money, or can they?
Well, if you actually compare the current Internet prices of the Galaxy A22 4G and Galaxy A22 5G, the savings are marginal at most. But at least the Samsung Galaxy A22 4G that we are evaluating in more detail in this test is more compact than its 5G sibling and also brings an AMOLED screen and some improvements in the camera. So is this a real alternative?
Possible Competitors in Comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Drive | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78.1 % v7 (old) | 08 / 2021 | Samsung Galaxy A22 4G Helio G80, Mali-G52 MP2 | 186 g | 128 GB eMMC Flash | 6.40" | 1600x720 | |
| 79.6 % v7 (old) | 08 / 2021 | Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Dimensity 700, Mali-G57 MP2 | 203 g | 64 GB eMMC Flash | 6.60" | 2400x1080 | |
| 81.1 % v7 (old) | 06 / 2021 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S Helio G95, Mali-G76 MP4 | 178.8 g | 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.43" | 2400x1080 | |
| 81.8 % v7 (old) | 10 / 2020 | Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC SD 732G, Adreno 618 | 215 g | 64 GB UFS 2.0 Flash | 6.67" | 2400x1080 | |
| 81.7 % v7 (old) | 05 / 2021 | Realme 8 Helio G95, Mali-G76 MP4 | 177 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.40" | 2400x1080 |
Case – Simple plastic in the Galaxy smartphone
Overall, the case looks a little simpler than that of the Galaxy A22 5G, and the reflective back cover that is made from fairly ordinary plastic is available in white, black, and a pale violet color. The case appears fairly robust and the material transitions are clean. The rounded corners help the Galaxy smartphone to feel good when holding it in the hand.
At 6.4 inches, the smartphone is noticeably smaller and lighter than its 5G version, which should benefit those with smaller hands. However, with the realme 8 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S, there are also smartphones in this price class that are even lighter.
Equipment – Small differences in price
The Samsung Galaxy A22 LTE is available in two storage versions at the following manufacturer prices:
- Samsung Galaxy A22 – 4GB RAM / 64 GB storage: 209 Euros (~$246)
- Samsung Galaxy A22 – 4GB RAM / 128 GB storage: 229 Euros (~$269)
So the price difference is not very large. NFC is available, allowing you to use mobile payment services.
There is also a microSD slot, giving you the option to expand the storage significantly. This is a dedicated slot, so that you can additionally use two SIM cards.
microSD Card Reader
In our test transferring data to the microSD, the Samsung Galaxy A22 4G performs at eye level with its 5G sibling and overall quite fast. However, in the Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT), the values are rather in the middle of the field of comparison devices.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (Angelbird V60) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Angelbird V60) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501) | |
Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)
Software – Updates? Perhaps...
OneUI 3.1, which is based on Android 11, is preinstalled on the Samsung Galaxy A22 4G. Samsung's inhouse software interface is designed so that all the important operational elements are located at the bottom part of the screen, allowing even those with small hands to operate the smartphone as comfortably as possible. This is of course only the case for the operating system but not necessarily for third-party apps. At the time of this test, the security patches are at the level of May 2021 and should be updated as soon as possible.
It is unfortunate that unlike other manufacturers, Samsung is unwilling to specify how long there will be software updates for its smartphones, so we can only hope that the Galaxy A22 4G will be updated for still some time.
While the manufacturer has preinstalled several third-party apps, you can easily uninstall them.
Communication and GNSS – Not much variety for the Samsung smartphone
The standard of the Samsung Galaxy A22 WLAN module is called "WiFi 5." In terms of communication speed, the smartphone performs at the class level. However, it does not offer MIMO such as the Poco X3 from Xiaomi, which is able to almost double its data rates using this. The data transfer speed of our test unit remains relatively stable, but the signal strength quickly drops with increasing distance to the router.
The Samsung Galaxy A22 4G does not offer 5G, and the variety of LTE frequencies offered is also only mediocre. Those who often travel to faraway places should make sure that they will be able to access the mobile Internet with the smartphone at their travel destination. The reception strength of the Galaxy smartphone is okay, but there are definitely some smartphones that get a higher signal quality in the same location.
| Networking | |
| iperf3 transmit AX12 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Realme 8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | |
| iperf3 receive AX12 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Realme 8 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | |
A short time after we step outside, the smartphone is already able to locate its position with a good accuracy of 2 meters. The GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou satellite networks are supported and quickly found, and SBAS is also used to improve the accuracy.
In our practical test, a bike tour where we also take the Garmin Edge 520 for comparison, the Samsung smartphone shows itself quite accurate in its location determination. While it is still not completely exact, the locating accuracy is sufficient for everyday navigation.
Telephone Functions and Voice Quality – The clarity is mediocre
Samsung has preinstalled its own telephone app, which replaces Google's standard app and whose operation is also similarly intuitive. VoWiFi and VoLTE are supported.
During phone calls, the voice of our conversation partner sounds a bit boomy using the internal earpiece at maximum volume and is accompanied by other noises. So the understandability is at a rather mediocre level, but still okay. We ourselves are also able to speak with a slightly lower voice, but our voice sounds slightly dull to our conversation partner.
When using the speaker phone mode with the built-in speaker, our conversation partner sounds fairly loud and the clarity is also acceptable. However, we should not lower our voice too much, since otherwise the microphone will not be able to record it.
Cameras – With OIS and macro lens
In terms of the cameras, if you compare the equipment specified for the Samsung Galaxy A22 4G and Galaxy A22 5G, at first glance you might think that they have an identical camera system.
However, if you take a closer look you might see some differences: while the Galaxy A22 4G also brings a 48-Megapixel camera, it offers optical image stabilization, which is not available in the 5G version. In addition, the wide-angle lens has slightly higher resolution and there is a dedicated macro lens, even if it only has a 2-Megapixel resolution.
So overall, the camera system of the 4G version is even more flexible and better protected from blurry results, as long as you use the main camera.
Depending on the situation, the pictures taken with the main camera of the Galaxy A22 4G appear quite different compared to those of the Galaxy A22 5G. In general, they are slightly brighter. If you focus on one object, it is reproduced a bit sharper, but if you take a panorama shot, the results appear more blurry, although pixel artifacts are not as apparent as in the 5G model. Overall, this is also a camera that is typical for the price class and doesn't really stand out, but does a fairly solid job in bad light conditions and in terms of high contrasts.
Thanks to its higher resolution, the wide-angle lens is indeed able to take slightly more detailed pictures. However, this still only makes it more suitable for snapshots that are not enlarged too much, since a lot of details are lost. It is not possible to zoom in several steps automatically switching between lenses, but you have to manually switch between them directly.
Videos can be recorded at a maximum of Full-HD resolution and 30 fps, which is a limitation compared to the 5G model where at least 2K was possible. Instead, the autofocus appears to be more reliable.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
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Evaluating the recordings under defined light conditions in the lab, the Samsung Galaxy A22 4G is at the class level. At first glance, the sharpness is fairly good, but it slightly decreases toward the edges. The color reproduction and contrast also appear to be decent. Under low light conditions, the pictures of the Galaxy A22 4G are slightly better illuminated than those of the 5G version, but you are still not getting night pictures that are really good.
Accessories and Warranty – A lot of repair options
In addition to the phone, the box of the Galaxy smartphone also includes a USB-C cable and the corresponding charger, as well as a SIM tool and various papers. Samsung currently does not offer any accessories specific to the smartphone in its online shop.
The warranty period is 24 months. Samsung offers many different options to get the smartphone repaired, either on-site or sending it. You can also see the options for standard repairs outside of the warranty online.
Input Devices and Operation – A fast sensor
The touchscreen is accurate and also responsive to inputs in the corners. The display of the Samsung Galaxy A22 is a 90-Hz panel, which allows inputs via touchscreen to be quickly displayed on the screen, leading to a subjectively smoother operation.
The fingerprint sensor is integrated into the standby button on the side. It works quickly and reliably: The moment you touch the sensor, the Galaxy smartphone is already unlocked. Face recognition is also supported, but this method can be more cumbersome at times than unlocking via fingerprint sensor, since you first have to waken the smartphone from standby.
Display – AMOLED but dark
Compared to its 5G sibling, the large advantage of the Galaxy A22 4G version could be the AMOLED screen. However, this appears to be a very dark display that hardly gets any brighter than 350 cd/m² and is thus unsuitable for using it outdoors.
In addition, at an expanded 720p, the resolution is significantly lower than the Full-HD resolution of the Galaxy A22 5G and all the other comparison devices. Of course, the difference is not as gravely apparent in a 6.4-inch smartphone as in a TV that is 30 inches or larger. However in a direct comparison, the slightly more muddy image is clearly noticeable.
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Brightness Distribution: 92 %
Center on Battery: 349 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.87 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.91
ΔE Greyscale 2.7 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
140.9% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.07
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G Super AMOLED, 1600x720, 6.4" | Samsung Galaxy A22 5G IPS, 2400x1080, 6.6" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.4" | Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC IPS, 2400x1080, 6.7" | Realme 8 Super AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.4" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -4% | 64% | 45% | 44% | |
| Brightness middle | 349 | 415 19% | 706 102% | 623 79% | 590 69% |
| Brightness | 352 | 378 7% | 701 99% | 600 70% | 607 72% |
| Brightness Distribution | 92 | 76 -17% | 98 7% | 93 1% | 92 0% |
| Black Level * | 0.26 | 0.54 | |||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 5.87 | 5.41 8% | 2.1 64% | 1.8 69% | 2.64 55% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 15.51 | 9.77 37% | 4.9 68% | 4.7 70% | 6.85 56% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.7 | 4.8 -78% | 1.5 44% | 3.3 -22% | 2.4 11% |
| Gamma | 2.07 106% | 2.348 94% | 2.29 96% | 2.26 97% | 2.265 97% |
| CCT | 6970 93% | 7748 84% | 6447 101% | 6712 97% | 6913 94% |
| Contrast | 1596 | 1154 |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 127.6 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 127.6 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 127.6 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8705 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
In our tests with the CalMAN software and spectral photometer, we determine that the color reproduction is fairly inaccurate in the "Vivid" preset. According to our experience, things should be better in the "Natural" mode, but the color accuracy is still mediocre at most for an AMOLED display.
The display flickers at the frequencies typical for OLEDs, so sensitive persons should try out the screen at a low brightness first, before buying it.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 3 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 3 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 15 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 3 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 3 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 15 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.8 ms). | ||
Due to the dark display, reflections become a strong hindrance in bright surroundings, so it is better if you retreat into the shade. In terms of the viewing angles, there is a very slight darkening if you look at the display from the top, but overall, the display contents can be read easily from any position.
Performance – Mid-range power in the Galaxy smartphone
The MediaTek Helio G80 is a mid-range SoC, but the comparison devices all use more current and powerful SoCs despite falling into a similar price range.
So is the Samsung Galaxy A22 4G a bit weak? Not really. The performance is sufficient for everyday tasks and many apps, but you just get a bit more power elsewhere for more demanding tasks, running several apps in parallel, or an even smoother system.
In terms of the graphics performance, the smartphone remains behind as well. Although at first glance, the low-resolution display gives the impression that the ARM Mali-G52 MP2 does a fairly good job, if you look at the test results instead of the screen, it becomes clear that in a fair match up, all the comparison devices are ahead.
| GFXBench 3.1 | |
| on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen (sort by value) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G80 (13 - 31, n=7) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (3.7 - 166, n=175, last 2 years) | |
| 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G80 (14 - 16, n=7) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (8.3 - 365, n=175, last 2 years) | |
| AnTuTu v8 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G80 (177851 - 181928, n=4) | |
| AImark - Score v2.x (sort by value) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G80 (6865 - 7292, n=4) | |
In the browser benchmarks, the results of the smartphone are average for its class. In practice, the load times of websites can be slightly longer, and you particularly have to wait briefly for pictures when scrolling.
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=169, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (Chrome 85) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G80 (29 - 40, n=8) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (Chrome 92) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (Chrome 91) | |
| JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (Chrome 85) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G80 (54 - 60.8, n=6) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (Chrome 92) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (Chrome 91) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 569, n=152, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (Chrome 85) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chome 92) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (Chome 92) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G80 (21.8 - 32, n=8) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (Chrome 91) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Average of class Smartphone (38 - 347, n=80, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (Chrome 85) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (Chrome 92) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G80 (43 - 60, n=7) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (Chrome 91) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=210, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (Chrome 85) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G80 (10432 - 12744, n=9) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (Chrome 92) | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (Chrome 91) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (Chrome 91) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio G80 (3227 - 4076, n=8) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (Chrome 92) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (Chrome 85) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (Chrome 92) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=167, last 2 years) | |
* ... smaller is better
You have to be content with the slower eMMC memory in the Galaxy A22 4G. This is not sufficient anymore to keep up with similarly priced devices in terms of the storage speed.
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G | Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | Realme 8 | Average 128 GB eMMC Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | 9% | 65% | 39% | 55% | -9% | 445% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 297.7 | 300.5 1% | 498.8 68% | 506 70% | 526 77% | 284 ? -5% | 1887 ? 534% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 183 | 210.3 15% | 372 103% | 173.1 -5% | 187.8 3% | 194.6 ? 6% | 1474 ? 705% |
| Random Read 4KB | 101.2 | 118 17% | 110.5 9% | 123.4 22% | 144 42% | 82.7 ? -18% | 279 ? 176% |
| Random Write 4KB | 66.9 | 69.2 3% | 121 81% | 112.6 68% | 133 99% | 55.4 ? -17% | 312 ? 366% |
Games – Possible also above 60 fps
When gaming, the Galaxy A22 4G proves that significantly more than 60 fps are quite possible in 2D games even in this price class. "Armajet" runs at an average of 67 fps, which, although much less than in the Galaxy A22 5G, is still more than in many other devices that are just not optimized for high fps numbers. In this regard, the publishers of games are similarly challenged as the smartphone manufacturers.
In "PUBG Mobile," we see the behavior that is usual for this price class: at low detail level, 40 fps are possible at times, but otherwise most games run at 30 fps and there are also some stutters from time to time. We measure the frame rates with GameBench.
In terms of controlling the game, the Galaxy A22 4G strikes a decent figure. The touchscreen responds quickly and reliably, and the position sensor also does its job well.
Emissions – Warm, but without throttling
Temperature
45.4 °C (~114 °F) is a maximum heat development that is quite high and can already be slightly uncomfortable in regular environment temperatures. However, this temperature development is not at a dangerous level, even though it could even increase significantly on hotter days.
At least, the system temperature has hardly any effect on the performance, as the stress test scenarios of the 3DMark tell us: Here the smartphone is able to maintain at least 98.3% of its starting performance even after longer load.
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Realme 8 | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 45.4 °C / 114 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 45.4 °C / 114 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 24.1 °C / 75 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
Speaker
The speaker in the Galaxy smartphone produces a slightly lower volume than the one in the 5G version of the A22, but this is still sufficient for everyday usage. The sound spectrum slightly overemphasizes the high frequencies, as you would expect in this price class. However, it still doesn't sound boomy to the ears even at maximum volume.
You can connect external speakers or headphones via Bluetooth or the 3.5-mm audio port. While this works without any problems, for wireless transfer there is no aptX codec support for improved sound via Bluetooth. You can adjust the audio output to your personal hearing via a hearing test.
Samsung Galaxy A22 4G audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (80.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 27.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.2% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (24.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 57% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 36% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 37%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 73% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 21% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (83.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 31.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.3% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (6.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.8% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (24.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 56% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 37% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 37%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 72% of all tested devices were better, 6% similar, 22% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Battery Life – Slow charging in the Galaxy
Power Consumption
In terms of its power consumption, the smartphone operates within a relatively narrow spectrum. So it tends to be more power hungry when you don't use it much and fairly efficient, when there is a high load.
| Off / Standby |   0.1 / 0.2 Watt |
| Idle |  1.5 / 2.1 / 2.5 Watt |
| Load |
2.9 / 4.9 Watt |
    
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max: Metrahit Energy | |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A22 5G 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC 5160 mAh | Average Mediatek Helio G80 | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 12% | 17% | -23% | -9% | -24% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 1.5 | 0.9 40% | 0.69 54% | 0.93 38% | 1.025 ? 32% | 0.885 ? 41% |
| Idle Average * | 2.1 | 1.3 38% | 1.46 30% | 2.47 -18% | 2.04 ? 3% | 1.451 ? 31% |
| Idle Maximum * | 2.5 | 1.7 32% | 1.5 40% | 2.51 -0% | 2.35 ? 6% | 1.608 ? 36% |
| Load Average * | 2.9 | 3.8 -31% | 3.67 -27% | 5.62 -94% | 4.18 ? -44% | 6.55 ? -126% |
| Load Maximum * | 4.9 | 5.8 -18% | 5.58 -14% | 6.93 -41% | 6.95 ? -42% | 9.92 ? -102% |
* ... smaller is better
Power Consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power Consumption: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)
Battery Life
In terms of the battery life, there is hardly any difference between the 4G and 5G versions of the Galaxy A22. While both are able to get a lot of battery life out of their 5000-mAh batteries, their strengths lie in different scenarios. The Galaxy A22 4G lasts slightly longer in our WLAN test, and Galaxy A22 5G shows more endurance while handling more demanding tasks. However, the differences are very small overall. In the overall comparison, both smartphones do a fairly good job.
On the other hand, Samsung is not quite up to date anymore with its charging. The Galaxy A22 4G is able to charge at a maximum of 15 watts, which means that at times you might have to wait for more than 2 hours for the battery to be fully recharged.
| Samsung Galaxy A22 4G 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A22 5G 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC 5160 mAh | Realme 8 5000 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | -0% | 7% | -10% | -17% | |
| Reader / Idle | 2867 | 2853 0% | 3612 26% | 2427 -15% | |
| H.264 | 1297 | 1307 1% | 1172 -10% | 1188 -8% | |
| WiFi v1.3 | 1252 | 1156 -8% | 1087 -13% | 1116 -11% | 1039 -17% |
| Load | 299 | 316 6% | 368 23% | 280 -6% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict – Solid, but hardly spectacular
While the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G was able to convince us overall, the 4G version of the smartphones presents a different picture: You are getting a smartphone here that simply isn't able to keep up with similarly priced competitors in some areas.
First, there are the slow storage and fairly mediocre system performance, and then there is also the dark screen, although at least it is a 90-Hz display. All this is packaged in a fairly robust and ergonomic case that is not very spectacular, though.
So why should you pick the 4G version, if there is hardly any noticeable price difference? Of course, the price might become much more affordable in the following weeks and months than that of the 5G version, but there you get much more performance, a higher-quality case, and a significantly better voice quality when making phone calls. And of course there is also 5G, so you are better-prepared for the future.
The Samsung Galaxy A22 4G is a fairly simple LTE smartphone that isn't able to fully keep up with the competitors in some areas.
In contrast to the other manufacturers, it is surprising that Samsung doesn't like to say anything about how long you can count on updates for your smartphone. In addition, you get much faster charging and also more performance with the Xiaomi Poco X3, but also only 12 months of warranty. Generally, there are a lot of competitors in this price class that simply appear to offer a higher quality than the Galaxy A22 4G.
Those who just want a 4G smartphone and are Samsung fans can't go very wrong with the test unit, but they should be aware that there are higher-quality alternatives for the same amount of money and perhaps consider the 5G version.
Price and Availability
In Europe, the Samsung Galaxy A22 4G is currently available in three colors and two storage sizes. The price difference between the 64 and 128 GB version is around 20 Euros (~$24), depending on the vendor, with the Galaxy A22 with 128 GB of storage costing about 230 Euros (~$270) in many places in Europe. In the US, the global unlocked version of the Galaxy A22 4G with 128 GB is available from Amazon for $279 (or $259 for 64 GB version). Alternatively you can get it from international ebay vendors.
Samsung Galaxy A22 4G
- 08/31/2022 v7 (old)
Florian Schmitt