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Absolute bargain hunters who want the cheapest possible Samsung phone with 5G connectivity and excellent battery life, and are not concerned about software support or display quality.
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The Samsung Galaxy A22 5G was one of the cheapest 5G smartphones when it launched in July 2021, and while it is now several years old, it served as a gateway into 5G connectivity for millions of budget-conscious buyers. The 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate provides a large, reasonably smooth viewing experience, though the TFT panel cannot match the vibrancy of Samsung's AMOLED displays. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM handles everyday tasks, messaging, and light social media use without major issues, though it shows its age with more demanding applications. The triple camera system features a 48MP main sensor, 5MP ultrawide, and 2MP depth sensor, producing acceptable photos in good lighting conditions. The 5,000mAh battery is a genuine strength, delivering comfortable two-day stamina thanks to the efficient chipset, though charging is limited to 15W. Samsung committed to two years of OS updates and four years of security patches, with major software support now concluded. At its current rock-bottom prices, the A22 5G offers basic 5G connectivity on a Samsung phone for very little money, though most buyers would be better served by newer options like the A25 or A16.
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| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A22 5G | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6" FHD+ TFT LCD, 90Hz | 6.6" FHD+ PLS LCD, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 695 |
| Camera system | 48MP + 5MP UW + 2MP depth | 50MP OIS + 5MP UW + 2MP macro + 2MP depth |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 15W wired | 5,000mAh, 25W wired |
| Build / Design | Plastic, no IP rating | Plastic, no IP rating |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB + microSD | 64GB / 128GB + microSD |
| SIM-free price | From £84.99 | From £95.00 |
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Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
167.2 x 76.4 x 9
203 g
Nano-SIM
Android 11, up to Android 13, One UI core 5
FM radio
Gray, White, Mint, Violet
48
1152@30fs
48 , f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 , f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm Auxiliary lens
8 , f/2.0, (wide)
1080
1080@30fs
TFT LCD, 90Hz
6.6
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
Dimensity 700
Mali-G57 MC2
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Yes
Yes
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
HSPA, LTE, 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
5.0, A2DP, LE
USB Type-C 2.0
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
5000
15W wired
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
