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Motorola Moto E22i

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About the Motorola Moto E22i

The Moto E22i is the stripped-back version of Motorola's 2022 entry-level pair, and the giveaway is the battery: 4,020mAh, where nearly every rival at this level uses 5,000mAh. What you get in return is a lighter, slimmer phone at 169g and 8mm thick, which makes it easier to live with than the chunky budget handsets it competes against. Motorola kept the 90Hz refresh rate on the 6.5-inch 720p screen, so scrolling feels reasonably fluid, and the MediaTek Helio G37 handles messaging, maps and video without complaint. It will not handle much more than that: 2GB of RAM means background apps close constantly, and the 16MP main camera is a daylight-only proposition. Android 12 Go keeps things light, but its update window has long since closed, so security patches have stopped. The water-repellent coating covers spills rather than submersion. Today it makes most sense as a compact, lightweight spare handset or a simple first phone, rather than something you would rely on all day.

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Tracking the best prices since 18 May 2026.

Moto E22i vs Moto E32 - Key Differences

Feature Motorola Moto E22i Moto E32
Display 6.5-inch HD+ LCD, 90Hz 6.5-inch HD+ LCD
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 Unisoc T606 (12nm)
Battery 4,020 mAh, 10W charging 5,000 mAh
Camera 16MP main + 2MP depth, 5MP front 16MP main + 2MP + 2MP, 8MP front
Weight 169 g 190 g
Dimensions 163.6 × 74.7 × 8.0 mm 163.0 × 74.0 × 8.5 mm
SIM-free price Not available From £79.99

Frequently asked questions

Is the Moto E22i worth buying?
The Moto E22i is worth buying only as a light, cheap secondary phone. Its 90Hz screen and low 169g weight are pleasant for the money, but the 4,020mAh battery is smaller than rivals offer, 2GB of RAM restricts multitasking, and it no longer receives security updates. A newer Moto E is a better daily phone.
Does the Moto E22i have 5G?
No, the Moto E22i is a 4G LTE phone with no 5G support. It connects to 4G on every UK network, which is fine for streaming, calls and messaging, but you will not see 5G speeds.
How long does the Moto E22i battery last?
The Moto E22i has a 4,020mAh battery, which is noticeably smaller than the 5,000mAh cells most budget phones use. The efficient 720p display and Android 12 Go software mean light users still get through a day, but heavier use will need a top-up. Charging is limited to 10W, so refills are slow.
Is the Moto E22i camera good?
The Moto E22i has a 16MP main camera with a 2MP depth sensor, plus a 5MP selfie camera. Daylight shots are fine for messaging and social media, but indoor and night photos are soft and noisy. The depth sensor only assists portrait blur, so it is effectively a single-camera phone.
Does the Moto E22i still get Android updates?
No. The Moto E22i launched on Android 12 (Go edition) in 2022 and its support window has ended, so it no longer receives Android version upgrades or security patches. That makes it unsuitable as a main phone for banking or payments.
How does the Moto E22i compare to the Moto E32?
The Moto E32 is the stronger phone: it uses a Unisoc T606 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery and a triple 16MP camera setup with an 8MP selfie camera. The Moto E22i counters with a lighter 169g body and slimmer 8mm frame, but it gives up around 1,000mAh of battery capacity to get there.

Motorola Moto E22i Specifications

General

Dimensions

163.6 x 74.7 x 8

Weight

169 g

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 12

Colours

Graphite Gray, Winter White

Radio

FM radio

Body

Graphite Gray, Winter White

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

16

Primary Camera

16 , f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF

Primary Camera Video

1080@30fs

Second Camera

16 , f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF

Third Camera

16 , f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF

Selfie Camera Features

HDR

Primary Selfie Camera

5 , f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz

Display Size

6.5

Display Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)

CPU & Memory

Chipset

MT6765V

GPU

PowerVR GE8320

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal Storage

32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

NFC

No

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

Battery

Battery

4020

Charging

10W wired

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity